My parents said they would get a second one soon after we got my guinea pig, but it turns out they lied, and they won't let me give her up for adoption either. No matter how many educational essays, videos, and slideshows I show them, they keep refusing, saying that I need to prove that I'm a responsible owner.
They've continued to say this for two years. I do all the cage cleaning, feeding, and let her out for floor time 2-3 hours a day. She is in my room next to my desk, and I'm doing online school, so I'm almost always there for her. She's not showing any signs of loneliness or depression; she's acting perfectly normal. So at least there's that...? Even so, I know she'd do better with a buddy. It hurts so much to think about how lonely she might be feeling.
I don't know what else I can do. It's clear they aren't letting me get a second until I move out; Mom has even said so. Until then, how can I keep my guinea pig as happy as possible without a friend?
They've continued to say this for two years. I do all the cage cleaning, feeding, and let her out for floor time 2-3 hours a day. She is in my room next to my desk, and I'm doing online school, so I'm almost always there for her. She's not showing any signs of loneliness or depression; she's acting perfectly normal. So at least there's that...? Even so, I know she'd do better with a buddy. It hurts so much to think about how lonely she might be feeling.
I don't know what else I can do. It's clear they aren't letting me get a second until I move out; Mom has even said so. Until then, how can I keep my guinea pig as happy as possible without a friend?