I will have to re-home Hoggle & Ludo

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It pains me to say it but there is no way I can keep them, I am not prepared to put them outside like I was going to, it isn't fair because I know they won't cope, and there is nowhere in the house they can stay now with a baby on the way and my mum has an extremely annoying cat who I constantly have to lock out of my room, she has run of the rest of the house and I don't want her bothering them.

Also, I had some terrible terrible news today. My darling dog, Victor has to be put to sleep soon, the stress is killing me already, I can't bear it, and being pregnant, I am so worried what the stress will do. I just feel like I can't have another pet again, the pain is too unbearable.

I am trying to trace the breeder but can't find his email. Everything is just so horrible at the moment. Am I doing the right thing re-homing them?
 
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I think if you feel unable to cope with them then at least you'll be able to find comfort & peace in the fact that you can find them a really nice home, where they'll get looked after and given the right amount of attention and care etc etc & you won't be stressed thinking about them.

Also with having a baby you may find you can't give them the time and attention they deserve & you might find yourself still stressing as you'll be beating yourself up about this fact.

You'll feel sad about it now but in the long run it'll probably work out best for both you and the guinea pigs, & once your baby gets older you may find your able & ready to get some more.
 
What a horrible situation, I'm sorry to hear this and also about your poor dog.
I can't really say whether you're doing the right thing or not. Obviously when the baby arrives you'll be busy but they have each other to keep them company - as long as they're still cleaned out, fed and had some exercise they'd be fine, but then if you feel you cannot provide those then maybe rehoming is best
 
Thanks. :)

I don't think I will have the time to be honest, because I will be bringing the baby up alone and that will be so so hard. I don't want to run the risk of making them ill, or worse, by putting them outside, although I was going to spend a fair bit of money making sure they have a good hutch but with the weather we get, it isn't fair, especially when they are used to a nice centrally heated bedroom with no evil cats.

I would feel better knowing they are going somewhere that has the time to spend on them that they deserve.

I hate myself for doing this but you just never know what life is going to throw at you. :(
 
Aw,so sorry,you obviously love them very much,and wanting the best for them is very unselfish and shows just how much you love them and want them to be happy - I understand - its tough bringing up baby on your own - if they cant be re-homed by someone on the forum then you know a rescue would home check new owners and 9 times out of 10 will only re-home to an indoor home.Good luck xx
 
I'm so sorry that you are having to make this heartbreaking decision but you need to do what is best for you, baby and Hoggle and Ludo. I am also sorry to hear about Victor as I know how much he means to you :( so sad xx
 
I can't even describe how I am feeling over Victor, it is total devastation. :(

With Hoggle & Ludo, it is something I have had to consider for a while but I thought I may as well try and do it now because I don't want to have to lose Victor then later down the line, have to re-home the 2 boys, it is so hard. I am never getting pets again. 8...

Thank you for your replies, they mean a lot. x
 
I hope you find great homes for your two gorgeous boys, if only I wasn't far away I would have taken them. I know how hard it is to put your dog to sleep, I lost my girl in 2009. Lots of hugs and paws from puzzlepigs, I am so sorry to here about the pigs and Victor.
 
So sorry to hear about Victor.......As hard as it is, when we know we can no longer provide the care to our furries then sometimes the kindest thing is to see them safe in a new forever home. will miss seeing pics of them as they are gorgous boys..x
 
Sorry to hear about your dog, we had to have our Rose put to sleep 3 years ago and it was a very hard decision but it had to be done.
Also sorry to hear you have to rehome your pigs, can't have been an easy decision at all. Please let us know how you get on and about the baby when it comes x
 
Don't feel forced into rehoming them if you don't want to.

There's no reason they can't stay in your room when you have your baby. My son is 9 and has always grown up with animals. I think it's good for kids on so many levels to be around animals.

I had 7 cats when I was pregnant and people were always pressurising me to get rid of them because they would be a risk to the baby. I stuck to my guns and kept my beloved cats and it's never been a problem! My son adored them when he was a baby and has never suffered from any allergies because of it.

Your hormones go crazy when you are pregnant and it can be an anxious time but try not to worry and instead think of it as an adventure! Everything's going to be great... you're having a baby, nothing else matters!

Yes, looking after a baby can be tiring but it's also the most amazing thing that can ever happen to you so try to relax and enjoy it.

And being on your own won't be so bad I promise! My husband worked away when my son was born so I was alone a lot of the time but I made a lot of new friends through having a baby - everyone loves a new baby! x)

It is also a good idea to join some mother and baby groups so you'll have other people to talk to who are going through the same thing. I'm sure you'll have loads of offers of help when the baby is born but you'll probably be so in love that you won't want to let him out of your sight for a second!

Good luck and go with your gut, don't be pressurised into making a decision you might regret. x
 
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