Need help convincing Parent!

[Pumpkin_RIP]

I only have one guinea pig at the moment, and I know they need buddies, but my mom doesn't want to get another one. She says that Savannah(my female piggie) is "perfectly happy now" Yes, I know that she doesn't really have a point of reference, but this is my mom we are talking about here, so I need some really good, hard evidence has to why she should allow me to adopt another piggie. I know somewhere on this website there are some really great articles about why guinea pigs need a buddy, but I can't find it. Can someone post a link to any good articles explaining why guinea pigs need at least one friend? Also, I am getting some coroplast for a C&C cage soon(hopefully tomorrow), but I think my mom is still iffy about getting one, so any great articles about why guinea pigs need large cages would be sooo helpful. Thanks so much! Any help is greatly appreciated.

EDIT: I just put togther a page on Microsoft Word with some selected info from this site about why piggies need space. But, more info is still appreciated!

[RufussMom]

Try reading this for a friend: Cavy Spirit - Social Life

And read the bottom of this page about a bigger cage: GPC - Home

[Pumpkin_RIP]

Thanks so much!

[Pumpkin_RIP]

Anyone else?? Any advice from a parent?

[auburnmare5]

I have tried convincing my parents. So far, no luck. Maybe if you said that you would care for it completley, and say it is not much more work, that may help. What size cage?

[Mommy Of One]

I have convinced my parents succesfully.. Just keep at it! It is what is best for them and it's essential for them to truly be happy.. They just sit there unhappily most the time when alone. With a buddy their personality changes completely.

[Ziggy&Herald]

I am a mother of 3 children, all very young in age, the oldest is 5 the youngest 10 months. I have 3 boars and they are the first pigs I have ever owned. I started with the one, and after researching the breed, knew I had to adopt at least one other. I found a bonded pair that needed a new home so said what the heck and got both! I must say, it really isn't much more of a hassle with 3. They are in a very large C&C cage and it is much easier to keep clean than the smaller cages. When they are in smaller cages, they really have no where to pee and poop other than in the same places. It piles up and smells much faster. With the larger cages you just need to spot clean and the rest of the bedding will last much longer. The pigs really are happy with the large cage. You can see it in their day to day activities. Even if you just let your child have one more, the pigs really are happier!

[guineapigluver1]

Have you tried showing your parents what you found online that says that they are happier in at least pairs? It took me a little while to convince my parents that I wanted to adopt, and get TWO not one, so just keep trying!

[fourboys4now]

If one of the reasons your mom won't let you get another piggy is the cost and you get an allowance or have a job, you could let her know you would help be responsible for paying for their upkeep. That would really show her how serious you are, and not just saying you want another pet for the heck of it.

I'm sorry I don't remember where I read this, but somewhere I read that having a second pig only adds 25% more expense to what you spend on the one pig by itself.

It sounds like you are very smart with getting all of your facts lined up and have your mom look over it. If there is one reason in particular your mom says no, I would not beg, but research that problem and try to find a good resolution to it. Good luck.