My mom thinks the pigs are neat, but isnt TOO wild about them I do catch her talking to them sometimes though. My dad thinks they're awesome. He brings them snack, holds them all and talks to them. They're all his little buddies. I pay for all of my own supplies, but if I get into a jam and need some extra stuff or I just need a bit of help, they never complain about helping me out. They're great about it. Out of everyone, Id have to give my boyfriend the most credit though, he's great w/ them. We split the work half and half. He loves the piggies just as much as I do. * I made him obsessed..hehe*