Pets & Holidays etc

[Patttsy]

We have been thinking about getting a pet (guinea pigs) for about 18 months. The only problem is that we are so busy at weekends, school hol, visiting friends etc that I don't know when would be a good time or whether we just aren't gonna ever get round to having one. Not sure if we will have the time to devote to a pet, and the constant change/lack of routine might not be the best environment for a happy pet. Have got a few friends who might have pet while we are away, but to be honest that would be most weekends.

Has anyone a similar lifestyle and did you just bite the bullet and get a pet in the end?

[Patttsy]

bump!

[Hermit]

We have 3 Guinea pigs - they are lovely, but they really need feeding every day, so might not be the best thing if you're away a lot. We leave the hamster for up to 3 days with a store of food, so how about one of those? However, any pet is a responsibility and takes time, care and commitment, not to mention occasional vet's bills - so I would say if you have any doubts - don't do it!

[Patttsy]

Not what I wanted to hear but I guess I'm not going to be Mrs Dolittle afterall!

[Patttsy]

Maybe just maybe, someone else might like to tell me that they have hundreds of pets and don't spend any evening or weekend at home!

[wannaBe1974]

nope sorry. I have two dogs, two cats and two goldfish, and although family look after them when I go on holiday, animals really are a tie and if you go away a lot it wouldn't really be fair to have them.

[Patttsy]

Oh alright then! (Tantrum)

[SecurMummy]

Sorry, I think I agree, if you are a going away person then lack of pets is part of the price you pay for that IMO!

Unless you went for a pet that dosn't care if you are there or not as long as someone feeds it - like a Snake? or stick insects

[Patttsy]

No, no, I'll accept no pets for Patttsy

Maybe when I'm old and grey though...

[SecurMummy]