I’m new here and I don’t know if this would be the right section, but i got my first guinea pig two weeks ago. I went in Petco in hope of a small companion to maybe help with my mental health, mostly anxiety. I asked the workers about getting a pig and was told all this misinformation.
He didn’t tell me about its need for a companion or that guinea pig cages are too small. He’s been adjusting well. I was going to get him a bigger cage and a friend. But I’m not even sure I want to keep him anymore. He’s adorable and has a lot of personality, but I’m thinking maybe small animals aren’t for me? If I give it more time will I like them more? I grew up with big animals so maybe that’s why it’s off for me? And I think a big thing is that I was going to get a cat in the fall, but told myself it’s too much responsibility.
I’m also not sure if it fits with my lifestyle, as I’m a college student who works and lives in a small apartment. And I have to move twice in the next few months (which is a new thing- i just found out). What’s everyone’s opinion? I feel really guilty about the whole thing, but it’s been making me so anxious for him. I’m able to take him back anytime according to Petco.
He didn’t tell me about its need for a companion or that guinea pig cages are too small. He’s been adjusting well. I was going to get him a bigger cage and a friend. But I’m not even sure I want to keep him anymore. He’s adorable and has a lot of personality, but I’m thinking maybe small animals aren’t for me? If I give it more time will I like them more? I grew up with big animals so maybe that’s why it’s off for me? And I think a big thing is that I was going to get a cat in the fall, but told myself it’s too much responsibility.
I’m also not sure if it fits with my lifestyle, as I’m a college student who works and lives in a small apartment. And I have to move twice in the next few months (which is a new thing- i just found out). What’s everyone’s opinion? I feel really guilty about the whole thing, but it’s been making me so anxious for him. I’m able to take him back anytime according to Petco.