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So I'm a huge animal person. 4 cats that are my babies (13 yrs, 8 yrs x 2 and 4 years old). My hubby has bantam chickens too. I've always loved guinea pigs since having them as a child. I want to pass on that experience to my child (Alice) when she's old enough to be taught cleaning them out/feeding/stroking etc ... At the moment she is 11 weeks so we have some years to go yet! My dilemma is should I wait to adopt some rescue piggies for a time when I can share the experience with my little girl or do I indulge myself and get some now for myself, probably a pair of older rescue pigs with the view that by the time by child is old enough to be taught about having a family pet we can either get two more or they will have passed on and we can repeat the process but while involving her. I know kids can't be responsible for pets, they would be mine really but I just remember how magical it was when I was a child and I want to pass that on. I feel very silly getting some piggies just for me, I worry I'm depriving some family with kids out there a beloved pet because I'm swooping in and taking two for myself. I'm trying to tell myself that there are many pigs out there needing a good home and therefore I should adopt now and not worry about waiting to make it a family project or worry that I'm less worthy of adopting them because it's just for me.
 
Hi there. Guinea pigs have a reputation for being children's pets but that is misleading. If you have the space, time and money then adopting guinea pigs is a lovely idea. There is no need to think you are depriving a family. I do not have any children and there are lots of other members on here who do not have children either. It would be lovely to see photos of your cats!
 
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Hi there. Guinea pigs have a reputation for being children's pets but that is misleading. If you have the space, time and money then adopting guinea pigs is a lovely idea. There is no need to think you are depriving a family. I do not have any children and there are lots of other members on here who do not have children either. It would be lovely to see photos of your cats!
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Yes your right of course they aren't pets for children, what pet is if you think about it. I certainly wouldn't leave my cats in the care of a child so it's the same for all animals. I guess it a feeling of guilt that I'm not waiting to share the experience with my daughter but we can always adopt two more in 5+ years time. It seems a long time to wait when the piggies are really something I'm really interested in owning. I don't know its an odd feeling ... Maybe I can just see my mums face when she spots the hutch in the back garden haha! Anyhooo ... I'll get some cat photos, they really are sweet little teddy bears x
 
You really have nothing to feel guilty about. Giving rescue piggies a loving home is a wonderful thing to do.
 
I think it's lovely that you are thinking of giving rescue pigs a home.
 
Hi I do not have any children either and I recently got 2 boars for myself. They were very shy at first and would hide when I went into the room. Now they are getting more confident every day. And come to the front Of their cage for veggies. It makes my day to see them happy and I could have cried the first time I saw them popcorn, as they were so nervous when I got them.

I don't think you will be depriving a family of pets as there are many many guinea pigs in rescues all waiting for a forever home. And most people seem to want baby piggies :-( . So if you feel like adopting a couple of guinea pigs is the right thing for you and your family then I say go for it. As I don't regret getting my 2 gorgeous boars, they are 2 1/2 years old and I am their 3rd and last owner/slave. Lol. :own:
 
Thanks guys I'm glad it's not just me! I was in a pet store last month and while I would never buy a piggy from a store I was trying to imagine taking two home when there were so many parents with children admiring them and picking them out. I could just imagine picking one out that someone had their eye on and causing a few tantrums! I'm obviously over sensitive! ... Anyway I've emailed a rescue making enquiries and I'm looking for a hutch as we speak so I'm obviously over it already! Looking forward to owning them again, they are such sweet creatures!
 
nothing wrong with treating yourself and your daughter will love watching them long before she can help you.I have ,8 piggies of my own and 6 rats of my own .Mums are entitled to stuff as well.I am on my own with two kids now and the animals make us laugh and are a mutual interest.They have animals that are theirs .They have never resented the money or time that has been spent on them.My ,15 year old got a huge rat cage for his birthday (his choice,) we adopted two rats for him.Three of my rats are in with his.
 
I agree with everyone else, if you have the time, space and resources to rescue a couple of piggies then definitely go ahead with it :)
 
about a month ago I rescued 2 pigs. the conversation with my OH being there for our son who isn't 2 yet. Secretly knowing they are obviously for me. I love them and so does my little boy.he kisses them and cuddles them and helps....well try's to help with feeding cleaning etc. We also have 2 dogs. I think its great for any child to have animals around them . If you have time and space then why not!
 
I also have no children (the pigs are my kids) and I can't see anything wrong with you enjoying them and once your daughter is older she can enjoy watching them :D
 
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