Really upsetting prospect. I dont want to lose my piggies :(

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My OH just asked me to walk with him to the supermarket and then sprung a new job prospect on me. His company are thinking about sending him to thailand for possibly 6 months. Meaning packing up all of our house and putting into storage. I didn't click he was getting at the guinea pigs too.

I literally burst into tears like a crazy woman in the middle of the street and couldn't stop crying. I love them so much, and wouldn't feel happy giving them to someone else to look after - I would be terrified they wouldn't do all the right things and take care of them properly. The last time we boarded them the woman was great but one came back with a really bad cold :( so ive dont feel comfortable doing that either..

We've looked at the options if he does go and financially I would have to go too there is no scope for me to stay.

Have any of you been in this position, i just feel so so worried and sad :( I am not irresponsible and done lots of research before i bought them and ensured that i would be in a secure home for the duration of their life. This was never on the cards and now i feel like some idiot who is letting them down. Although nothing is confirmed and its so far away but I just feel so sad now :(
 
If its only for six months, how about asking if one of the 'known' rescues would look after them for you and pay them for their stay? Just an idea, i dont know if its allowed or not, but it wouldnt hurt to ask ?/

ps I'm so sorry for your predicament, but try not to worry things have a habit of working out ok x
 
awwwwwwwww don't feel down you had no idea and its not your fault you have not let your piggies down and I'm sure whatever you do they will love you always! i would maybe give them to a friend you trust until you come back. don't worry it will all work out .your not an idiot and everything happens for a reason:laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29:
 
Perhaps there is a member on here who could also board or foster them for you - you could pay for them to be insured while you are away £15 a month for 2 with exotic direct - (for any vets bills ) and could pay a small amount for food and veg possibly ?
 
Aw hun, I've imagined myself in your position and know I'd feel the same :( I won't go abroad on holiday now because I won't leave the piggies with anyone :red
Family, friends spring to mind first ?/
My OH works away a bit and has to go off to Spain or Jersey at the drop of a hat with his current job, not for 6 months - it sounds a long time but we're three months into a new year already.
Could you enquire about long term boarding, I'm certain someone on here would be able to accomodate your needs for them and you'd be able to contact them for updates. At least you'd know they would be getting the right food etc. from fellow piggy lovers.
I would jump at the opportunity to help you out but we are maxed out for room here with 18, they would be very well cared for and treated like our own.
Hope someone can help, please keep us posted x>>
 
In your thread you say in the last part that it may not happen. Maybe you could come up with a plan in case it does but try not to fret over something that isn't 100% sure. :)
 
ALso in some countries there is no quarantine, not sure about thailand though- maybe you could take them if its going to turn into a more permanent thing
 
Thank you for all of your kind words and understanding. The ideas you gave me have been great and i think I will explore them in case this does become a reality - which I hope it doesn't.

I've stopped crying now thanks to you all being so lovely. It's so worrying and I love them so much it would break my heart to lose them or to have them mistreated.

Guinea pig slave 18 piggies! Wow, hats off to you :) xxxxx
 
To know they were in the right place I would pay whatever needed - couldn't stand the thought of someone having them who cant look after them as well as we do.

You guys are right, it's not concrete I was just so upset and worried that we had no options. Thank you so much for your ideas.

The woman in the supermarket must have thought I was crazy, buying 4 cucumbers with mascara running down my chin! x
 
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To know they were in the right place I would pay whatever needed - couldn't stand the thought of someone having them who cant look after them as well as we do.

You guys are right, it's not concrete I was just so upset and worried that we had no options. Thank you so much for your ideas.

The woman in the supermarket must have thought I was crazy, buying 4 cucumbers with mascara running down my chin! x
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Only us on here understand ;) :(|)
 
I know one of us would have them for you. Something will turn up, or it may not even happen try not to worry...x
 
That is what I love about this forum, everyone pulls together to help wherever they can. I hope that everything works out and that you do have an option. Someone out there may well be able to provide that perfect little foster home if you need it :)
 
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