LittleSqueakers
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- Joined
- Sep 30, 2014
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- Joined
- Sep 30, 2014
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- 422
This is the hardest decision I've ever had to make, but I think it would be best for Tribble if I found him a new home. Without getting into the complicated details, I'll just say that my financial situation has changed and I just don't have the money to put away right now for an emergency veterinary fund for 2 guinea pigs. I don't even have the money to do it for one pig. I can afford to feed him and get him good quality hay and veggies and pellets, and I can pay for vet visits for minor things, but if Tribbie should ever get sick with something serious or expensive like bladder stones, I couldn't pay for that right now. Also, I plan to be going back to school to get an associates degree this fall, and I'm seriously worried that I just won't have time to really give him the care and attention he needs. He has been living as a single pig since his cagemate died last July, and he does very well by himself if he gets lots of human attention, but I'm not at home during the day and I'm sure he gets lonely. It would be different if I could adopt a new friend for him, but again that goes back to the money problem...
I've decided to give it a week or two to think this problem over and decide if it's what I really want to do or if I can't find some other solution, but I really think that rehoming would probably be the best thing for him at this point. It breaks my heart, but I really just want what's best for him.
Anyway, I have a few questions about the rehoming process, and wanted to ask for any general advice on finding a good home.
BTW, here's a few pictures of him, just in case anyone in the Chattanooga, TN area is interested. He'll be 4 this spring, but he's almost as energetic as a pup. He also travels great and I'd be willing to drive a couple of hours to bring him somewhere.
I've decided to give it a week or two to think this problem over and decide if it's what I really want to do or if I can't find some other solution, but I really think that rehoming would probably be the best thing for him at this point. It breaks my heart, but I really just want what's best for him.
Anyway, I have a few questions about the rehoming process, and wanted to ask for any general advice on finding a good home.
BTW, here's a few pictures of him, just in case anyone in the Chattanooga, TN area is interested. He'll be 4 this spring, but he's almost as energetic as a pup. He also travels great and I'd be willing to drive a couple of hours to bring him somewhere.