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What to do while I wait??

betty

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I found a guinea pig at our local shelter to adopt, but my husband insists that we wait until around Christmas before we bring a piggy home.

I have already purchased pellets, hay, bowls, water bottles, etc. The C&C cage will be finished this weekend and the fleece will be ready too.

Hopefully the guinea pig I want to adopt will still be there in a month, or not, depending on how you look at it. How do I pass the next month while I wait for Christmas???
 

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Is there a point in waiting until Christmas?

My theory is, when you see one you like and want, you should take it then. No guarantee it'll be there the next day.
 

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Lol I'm with you, why make the piggy wait? Just tell your hubby Christmas came early....and make him his favorite supper ;)
 

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Could you pay the adoption fee now so they will hold onto the pig for you until Christmas?
 

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I'd get him now and have an ornament made with his photo on it that you can open on Christmas Day.
 

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My husband is not too keen on the idea of another pet(s) but has agreed that we can get 2 guinea pigs but have to wait until Christmas. I think he needs the time to get used to the idea. I don't understand it either, but don't want to upset him!

I wonder if the spca will keep her if we pay the adoption fee now?
 

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They shouldn't have a problem with that. If you pay the fee, that should "reserve" (though I hate to use that word in reference to a living thing) the pigs for you.

You said he agreed to two pigs. Are you picking two up from the SPCA?
 

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Why not "adopt" the pig now but ask the shelter if he could stay there for a while and in return you will pay for his food and other needs. Then you'll both get an idea (in terms of budget) of what it's like to have a guinea pig.
 

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I will call the shelter tomorrow and see if they will keep her for a few weeks and offer to pay her costs. We do want to adopt 2 guinea pigs and will get another, for some reason I am just drawn to this little one, here is her photo: (broken link removed)
 

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Awwwww she's adorable!
 

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I just want to kiss that little face!
 

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She is very cute.
 

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cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!!
 

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The link won't work anymore
 

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That is because she is in my home and no longer up for adoption! She is so sweet and does not even hide, when I enter the room she runs to me. She fell asleep on my lap and stayed there for 2 hours last night. She is so greatful to have a home and family of her own. Now I am trying to find her a friend.
 

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I couldn't view the link then saw your post that you adopted her, YAY!!! But now I need you to post her picture so I can see her!
 

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She sounds so sweet and cuuute :)
 
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