Advice: Should I?

[dra&pigs]

I'm running short on time here, but I would like some input from you guys as I mull this thing over.
In short, I am wondering whether I should rehome my two boys, Jeter and Mailen. They are fantastic and beautiful little creatures, but its getting difficult to have time for all 4 of them. I would keep my two girls because one has some medical issues and has already been severely abused once, and I intend on making me her forever home. However, all these pigs are driving me insane! If I rehome these boys, I will be able to make my girls a bigger cage, and they would have more stuff that they wouldn't normally get with the boys. Buuuuut, these boys are pretty special, and I don't want to make a hasty decision that I will regret later. If I do rehome these, should I just hand them over to my shelter? I don't want to add to their overcrowdedness, but I don't know how easily I can handle finding an owner for them myself. If I do give them to the shelter, I will feel like such a schmuck...and I know I will have a hard time not running back and re-adopting my guys!
I love all of my pigs, and if there was a way to make my life easier and keep them, I would. Costs have been driving me up the wall as well, and I'm wondering if this is just easier. I find another home for the boys, and my girls get extra special care. HELP!
If any of you have advice or stories, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all *hugs*

[rabbitsncavyluv]

Most animal shelters do euthanize and you do not know with who or where they will end up. They usually do not get hay or veggies during their stay, only hamster food or stale rabbit pellets.

If they are lucky enough to be adopted, whoever adopts them may stick them in an outdoor wire hutch. They may even be split up as a bonded pair. It should be a very last resort.

IF you find yourself having to rehome them, you should do it on your own so you can educate the adopters and know where they are going.

It can take months to place pets, esp. in today's climate. They are not going to get that time in an animal shelter. The ones here only get a guarantee of 4 days. They have hundreds of other pets to care for and try to place.

You didn't get them from a rescue, did you?

[Paula]

dra&pigs - I don't remember what your location is, but if you're anywhere near me, I would probably be able to take your boys if you decide to rehome them. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

[guineapigluver1]

I believe she is in New York.
Whatever you decide to do, you should probably re-home them yourself. You might even get someone on this forum to take them.

[sophistacavy]

Aw, hey there. I'm so sorry that you might end up rehoming them. That's got to be a hard thing to do.

Anyways, I would highly suggest doing the rehoming yourself. Just like everyone else has already pretty much said, they will have a much better chance with you doing it, than if you put them in a shelter.

Is there a rescue near you? Maybe you could contact them, and get them to include your two boys in their available for adoption database, but you would be the "foster" for them.

I think rabbitsncavylove was trying to tell you that if you got them from a rescue, than you need to "return" them to that rescue.

Good luck!

[rabbitsncavyluv]

Yeah sorry. If you got them from a rescue, you should contact them. They usually wants the pigs back per their adoption contract.

But you should exhaust all your options. If you really feel you can't keep them, you should try rehoming them yourself than surrendering them to an animal shelter. They are at risk there.

[WICavy]

I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma. I'm sure whatever decision you make will be a hard one. But, I'm glad you came here for advice instead of just dumping them somewhere.

My personal advice, is to take some time to think about it. Maybe make a list of pros and cons for keeping or rehoming them. I think what the others said about rehoming them yourself would be the best route. Then you would have the peace of mind that they are being well taken care of (by you) until you find a perfect home for them.

Anyway, like I said, I'm glad you're taking time in making this tough decision. *hugs*