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Hi I'm new to this forum, I used to have two piggies when I was little (I'm 13 now) but I couldn't cope with the responsibility of them so we took them to a shelter. I know, it was irresponsible, and I should have known better etc. but now I know I can handle it but my mum doesn't think so.I have two dogs and a cat already and no one helps me look after them so I know I can handle a guinea pig. Can I please have some advice on how to convince her? I really miss hearing them wheek when I come home :(
 
Hi and welcome to the forum :) we're also in OZ too, lol down the bottom in Victoria

Have you chatted to your mum and told her what you feel?
Perhaps if you show her that you're doing a great job with your other lovely animals she'll consider you having piggies again!
Have you got a rescue near you that you can go to and see if they've got any piggies? you could take mum with you and then it would be both of you choosing your little piggies :)
I'm sure you'll get some more ideas from the other lovely people on here once they all wake up again LOL

Hope you have fun on here, there's lots to read and always somebody there to chat too :)
 
How old were you when you had the pigs? In my opinion animals that are for children should remain the complete responsibilty of the adult until the child is at an age when they can take full responsiblity. In other words do not blame yourself for taking your guineas to a rescue shelter, you were far far far too young to look after them yourself.

If you having to look after a dog and cat by yourself I wouldn't suggest getting any guineas, they are time consuming. Maybe as you get older and you're not in school etc it may be better.

If you do decide to get any more go back to a rescue and get some, there are tons of guineas looking for new homes :)
 
I was 11 when I had them, I had 5 because one came back pregnant from the pet shop. I think that's why I couldn't handle it, there were so many and I was so stressed out because we needed new cages and I was trying to find a way to seperate them because they were fighting, and at the time I was moving schools. I can get help if I need it with my other animals, and I'm definately prepared to take on the responsibility now. I just dont know how to tell my mum.
 
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I was 11 when I had them, I had 5 because one came back pregnant from the pet shop. I think that's why I couldn't handle it, there were so many and I was so stressed out because we needed new cages and I was trying to find a way to seperate them because they were fighting, and at the time I was moving schools. I can get help if I need it with my other animals, and I'm definately prepared to take on the responsibility now. I just dont know how to tell my mum.
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At the end of the day, your pregnant piggie wasn't your fault - your mum should realise that even if you had two piggies, its not that hard, they are simple to look after if kept properly and tidily.

I am not sure how you can prove it to your mum, my mum said I couldnt do it, but then again I just went out, got my piggies - gradually added and now I proven to her that I can do it - I still don't know how old you are? But anyway, regardless I would still not just go out and do it as I am 20 and I guess you are under 16?
 
i took me ages to convince my parents
but would finally made them agree was when i took care of a friends for a week
i was completely responsible and did all that was needed without being asked and voila two guinea pigs appeared in my stocking yay
maybe you could try that
you could try doing things without being asked and showing them you can be responsibe
good luck:)
 
At 13 you are still a child and your mum needs to realise that the guinea pig(s) will be her responsibility and not yours. I know you feel responsible but the bottom line is that she is the one who have to look after them if they feel you can't cope or lose interest (it does happen) and she is the one who will be paying their way including some potentially large vet bills. If your mum thinks you can't cope then perhaps it would be wise to listen to her. I had two pigs at your age and they were a lot of work for me but I had the support of my mum and didn't have two dogs and a cat to contend with.

Have you thought about what might happen if they live a long time and you decide to go off to college or university? Priorities change a lot when you're a teenager.

I'm not trying to put you off but it sounds like you have a lot on your plate as it is without adding guinea pigs.
 
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