Need to Rehome: Boo Boo needs A new family to love him!

[BennyBooBoo]

Hello everyone. I am so very sad to do this but i must rehome my little guy, Boo Boo. I live in Maryland and will only let him go to right family. Please contact me through here for more info. I would also be very open to a trade of another male that is less dominant.

[BennyBooBoo]

Well I guess I should do an update. I have woman and her children coming tomorrow and I think they are taking my Boo Boo home. My whole family is sad and I can't stop crying now. I am going to miss my little guy so much. I just really wish this new family all the joy and happiness this sweety is going to give them.

[rjramer06]

If it's ok to ask, why are you letting him go if you and your family are so upset about it? Just seems odd.

[Onetwo]

Why are you rehoming? If you are having dominace issues they might be just as happy living next to eachother in a separated c&C cage. I have 6 males and it took me a while to pair them up without fighting. It takes time and patience to get 2 guinea pigs to get along if they dont the first time. Good luck

[NicholsS10]

Originally Posted by Onetwo

Why are you rehoming?

Check out this thread: http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/...ggressive.html

It explains the situation the original poster is/was in with her pigs and why she has made that decision.

[Onetwo]

Ok well I read the link that nicolsS10 provided. I think you should keep both of them. It will be better for them in the long run if they live together than be alone. Another thing that pops into mind is maybe he is being aggressive because the other one is sick. They tend to "take advantage" when that happens. It sounds very familiar to my situation. I had 2 piggies that I thought would get along. One was sick and once he was better they started fighting like crazy and my other guinea pig bit through the sick ones eye lid. Blood everywhere. Scared the plop out of me. They will never be together again. So I paired him with someone else after they healed and settled down. That was a few days a go. They seem very happy now. All 6 of my male guinea pigs have a cage buddy and can see through the grids their other buddies so it can work out with a little effort. Make them a divided cage, wait out the adolecences and try again when the youngest is 10 months old? Mine definately were depressed the first few days when they were separated. But during those 3 weeks they got over it and socialized and rumblestumpped through the bars. They enjoyed "stealing" hay from their neighboring piggy friend's pile. At least it sounds like they didnt draw blood from each other. I also rush in a separated with my bare hands as well and got nipped pretty bad too, except I needed stitches. It sounds like you are a great cavy slave and we dont want you to be discouraged with this temporary set back. Your teenage piggie will react like this to almost every piggy if he were to be reintroduced. So since he all ready knows you I think you should wait it out. I know all the trials of making room for a cage. I have a huge 2x12 cage and I ended up getting rid of half my living room furniture to do it. But it was totally worth it! I have one chair (mine) and no couch But my husband and kids like to sit and lay on the floor anyways so it worked out. You can downsize and make room. Sell the extra furniture on craigslist! These little guys are definately worth it! Good luck!

[BennyBooBoo]

Well I did think about all of that and it was a very hard decision to make. However because Boo Boo is who he is we thought maybe it would be better if he has a family that could devote all of their time and efforts to just him now. I just want him to be happy. I admit I did get a little over my head with him not really realizing what we were getting into. Benny is so very happy right now being on his own he is pop corning like crazy and wheeking all the time again. I had him checked by a vet he isnt sick he is very healthy. so we decided to give Boo Boo to a family that would love and spoil him. I do plan to tell the lady when she comes that if something happens and she can't handle it to please call me and he can come back. I am really putting everyone into this decision. Please don't think this is a willy nilly decision. I do love him but I think it could be the best solution.

[Ly&Pigs]

You know what, it doesn't matter why BennyBooBoo needs to rehome.

At the top of this forum it states (in case you missed it):

Please do NOT offer up suggestions on how someone can keep their guinea pigs, unless it is specifically asked for. Reasons given publicly for rehoming are almost always not the only reason and in some cases, not the real reason. Let it go. People should be able to post about rehoming their guinea pigs without criticism for doing so. Do not suggest that someone looking to rehome their guinea pig get another to keep that guinea pig company.

[Paula]

Originally Posted by Onetwo

I think you should keep both of them.

And if it were your home, your pig, or your decision it would matter what you think. The original poster didn't ask for suggestions or judgments on what s/he should do. The decision had been made and because the family had grown attached to Boo Boo, having to rehome him was painful. I'm not sure why that's hard to understand.

Originally Posted by Onetwo

You can downsize and make room. Sell the extra furniture on craigslist!

You know nothing of this person's family or situation and somehow it seems like you should be making recommendations like this? I'm sorry, I know you might be offering the best advice you can, but I find the entire tone of this borderline offensive.

BennyBooBoo, I'm glad you found a good home for your boy and I hope everything works out for him, your existing pig, and your family.

[BennyBooBoo]

Update!!!! Hey everyone
thank you everyone for the comments and the support. I really needed it. Boo Boo did go to a new home and is wonderfully happy! His new family absolutely adores him. I feel I have made the right decision for him and his happiness. His new family also has children and they spoil him rotten. I do miss him terribly but I did the right thing by him. I however got another one. HA HA. His name is Snuggles and we think he is going to be a great match to Benny.
Once again thank you all for all your comments and support on this. I will be posting pics of my new guy soon.

[Toadies]

It takes courage and a whole lot of love to do the best by our creatures when it causes us heartache. I hope that your new little guy works out and that Boo Boo has a long, happy life in his new digs.

[Onetwo]

I am so glad you were able to find him a loving home. I am sorry about my comments. I cant fully understand your situation and if you feel it was the best solution for everyone to be happy then I'm glad you didnt listen to me! *laughs*. Again I am sorry if I upset you. I cant wait to see pics of the new piggy! Good luck!

[BennyBooBoo]

Originally Posted by Onetwo

am sorry about my comments. I cant fully understand your situation and if you feel it was the best solution for everyone to be happy then I'm glad you didnt listen to me! *laughs*. Again I am sorry if I upset you.

Hunny you did not upset me. I took everything in stride and honestly was just happy to know I had the support of everyone here. Boo Boo was only here for 3 months max so it hurts but it could have been worse. Anyway, i did and do appreciate everything.

[BennyBooBoo]

Hey everyone! I got an update on Boo Boo! I spoke to his new mommy last week and I am very pleased to say he has been renamed, Elmo. And his new mommy and absolutely adores him! Boo Boo has even made friends with their dog! LOL She told me that he is the best GP they could have asked for. So all in all I helped make a wonderful new addition to their family and the kids just think he is great.