Look at what my gram got me into

So someone she works with has 4 kids, youngest being 10 and the oldest being 16! Well they want a hamster but the mom told them no because it was too small, she has 5 cats (I am going to refer her to this site though and hope she joins )

WEll my gram mentioned my guniea pigs, and how the one had a baby when I first got her! Well something was brought up to see if she can have one So I am trying to explain that baby is a bitter, he loves to chew things to my grandma and I am not sure if thats best with kids! That and I dont wanna give my baby up It is a good family and such but thats my baby!

My gram keeps saying everyday that they ask her about it and such and the kids really want a guniea now and everything But its just that I dont want to give my baby up, I am not one to look for new homes! Yes that would be easier money wise seeing how my mom is out of it right now, but idk! Thats my baby, he was born right here in my room, him and mama are seperated but I dont want mama to be sad you know!

If I do agree though, I plan on printing up a lot of information on guniea pigs and their care and things they can eat and what to buy and use and what not to and everything! And I will give her things and everything including the cage, water bottle, food dish and some things for the cage, and of course his favorite things SHOE BOXES

I am just idk, I wasnt looking to rehome him at all I have had him since birth! I am just so mad she put me in this situation u know!

what are your opinions?

I say keep her!
Tell your grandma that she's too young to go to a new home because they go into shock very easily! Then when she gets older, tell her you're too attached
Worked with my mom when my guinea pig had babies

Tell them your granma was mistaken and you are not rehoming your pet.

I would be soooo mad! You have no obligation whatsoever to give away one of your pets because someone else offered on your behalf without your permission.

I wouldn't want to give up my baby either! If my Grandma did that, I would NOT be happy with her. I would tell her that she made the mess, she gets to tell the people that she was mistaken, and the guenie pig isn't up for adoption after all. Can't they get one from a rescue? I've heard that they are surrendered all the time.

absolutely no- a guenie pig is a prey animal- if small children (who have no experience with one) are around it- it could case a lot of problems. It may try and bite them as a defense mechanism if they handle it incorrectly or when they're not supervised. then what happens- they will likely want to rehome it or get rid of it- that wouldn't be fair to the piggy. Please try to rehome it with someone who has experience with them. Your gramma may mean well- but placing it in a home that is inexperienced with this animal and has young children is likely not the best idea. (i'm not saying children should not have pets- i just think certain animals are more sutiable- if however you do adopt it out to them- please only do so after both parents and the children have been well informed on how to care for it and properly handle it).

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

absolutely no- a guenie pig is a prey animal- if small children (who have no experience with one) are around it- it could case a lot of problems. It may try and bite them as a defense mechanism if they handle it incorrectly or when they're not supervised. then what happens- they will likely want to rehome it or get rid of it- that wouldn't be fair to the piggy. Please try to rehome it with someone who has experience with them. Your gramma may mean well- but placing it in a home that is inexperienced with this animal and has young children is likely not the best idea. (i'm not saying children should not have pets- i just think certain animals are more sutiable- if however you do adopt it out to them- please only do so after both parents and the children have been well informed on how to care for it and properly handle it).

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U dont got to worry about that Nikki, I told my grandma I would like to speak with her myself, and also explain that he IS a bitter! I am at least relieved that they have 5 cats so thats a plus, also I want to check out their home and everything firstly (IF I AGREE and like the terms of everything) I am not sure if they have been doing research which I would presume because my gram said it and she thought it was a great idea!

Also their is a shelter that has guniea pigs, well most here do But I just wasnt looking to rehome him, and it was just brought abrupt and then they are trying their hardest to talk me into it and such!!!

I just dont wanna give baby up These people aint listening to me when I tell him no, see my gram started this on Thursday and then started it again tonite!

But I am not lieing when I say he is a bitter, and thats another reason i didnt want to rehome him, that and I am not the rehomeing type!

Also if things didnt work out I would take baby back in a heart beat!

But thats if I agree to this! I just dont know what to do, my grams wont listen to me

Originally Posted by ProudKittieMom

U dont got to worry about that Nikki, I told my grandma I would like to speak with her myself, and also explain that he IS a bitter! I am at least relieved that they have 5 cats

so thats a plus, also I want to check out their home and everything firstly (IF I AGREE and like the terms of everything) I am not sure if they have been doing research which I would presume because my gram said it and she thought it was a great idea!

Also their is a shelter that has guniea pigs, well most here do

But I just wasnt looking to rehome him, and it was just brought abrupt and then they are trying their hardest to talk me into it and such!!!

I just dont wanna give baby up

These people aint listening to me when I tell him no, see my gram started this on Thursday and then started it again tonite!

But I am not lieing when I say he is a bitter, and thats another reason i didnt want to rehome him, that and I am not the rehomeing type!

Also if things didnt work out I would take baby back in a heart beat!

But thats if I agree to this! I just dont know what to do, my grams wont listen to me

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that is good. one more thing to think about though- if they have 5 kitties...those are 5 potential predators that could kill the little piggy should they get into the cage. while some cats (like mine) do WONDERFUL around small animals and never have a problem- that is not to say all will be the same- theirs might be the type to try and hunt it. that would make the little piggy a nervous wreck. I'm sure whatever happens you'll do what's best. But i would suggest since you do not want to give him up and they are tying to push you into it that you tell them no and stand your ground while you think over what is in the best interest of the little guy (sounds like he's better off with you ) Good luck though hon! Also- when you adopted the momma and she had the baby- you assumed responsibility for their care and wellbeing- not your gram. They are yours- so while she might be pushing you to do this- you need to very kindly let her know that they are your responsibility and it's up to you as to what decisions need to be made about rehoming them (but do it in a very respectful/kind way- but do not back down.)

My opinion is that if your guinea pig is not up for adoption, then he's not up for adoption! They have absolutely no right to pressure you this way. If they want a guinea pig, they can go to a store.

Don't even THINK of giving up your little one just because they're being pushy!