How can people not care for their animals?

Please intervene in some way, it will be suffering. They are grazing animals and need a constant supply of food. Hay is essential to keep their digestion working and stop their teeth from overgrowing. They also need food with vitamin C as their bodies can’t store it. Its potentially already very poorly.

The dog next door is left on its own for days on end. It howls and barks in distress. It’s never left the house in its life. They also have birds locked in a cage the size of a small fridge, who screech angrily all day. RSPCA say they can’t do anything.

I'd take it and wouldn't ever apologise for it. If she ever asked about it, I'd tell her I rescued it since she what she was doing was animal cruelty and I won't tolerate it. Then I'd suggest we call the police and see what they have to say about it, if she's that bothered. She'll back down. Vile bitch.

You are spot on it is the whole ‘idea’ of having a pet and how amazing it will be without thinking through the practicalities of it and the impact of that on day to day living and let’s not forget it is not cheap either!

People just do not think through what it involves when taking on a pet.

Don’t do that. Piggies need matching up. Stealing it and leaving the door open is the best way. Contact a local piggy sanctuary.

I had the same issue and I tried everything. She died before I managed to get her (but I got the other pet finally)

This would upset me so much I would have to take it, I would then take it to a rescue.
we did this once with a neglected kitten and rehomed it with family where it had a long happy life, the neighbour didn't give a shit just assumed it had run away.
I cant bear animal cruelty and Im with you, I would despise the neighbour

I think rescue the guinea pig but find someone on a guinea pig Facebook group who can adopt him/her into an existing group. Then the neighbour won't see her stolen guinea pig at your house! People are so cruel.

This. If she asks where it is say you reported her to the rspca and they took it away.

@MyDailyCake synthetic blood then.

I can tell you really care about the animal and understand your reluctance but please report it.

Some people just do not deserve the privilege of owning an animal!!!! @Sweetdreamsbeautifulnightmare OP @Saddm has made a really good suggestion of offering money & I agree money talks. Your neighbour will probably bite your hand off & if her son would like to still see the guinea pig then at least you are showing him the perfect example in how to look after a pet. Thank you for caring OP ❤️

Even the animal whose "offal" you suggest buying?

That’s a good idea, say that the vet recommended it. OP sounds like a good fit for this guinea pig, two would be happy together.

Agree. Leave the door open, swear the kids to secrecy and give the piggie the retirement he deserves.

The RSPCA are pretty spineless but they will act regarding no food, keep a picture diary and contact them

Do you think it’s non-animal people liking the “idea” of having a pet? I’ve seen a few friends getting a dog (which require hard work as well as a lot of love) & then off-loading them, as they simply haven’t got a connection with the animal. Why do they do it?

I’m not an animal person, I’d never get a pet.

Maybe get your own guinea pig and then say that it would be nice for it to have a companion as they usually live in pairs.

I've recently reported a family for basically being utter crap rabbit owners..
Don't want to say too much but rspca will be attending the house soon.

Yabu not to at least try.
Or offer her £50 for the piggy and cage..
Sometimes money talks.

Like I said, I do have personal experience in dealing with them but a quick google would tell you that it’s not a niche viewpoint to think they’re ineffective in a lot of cases.

People are evil. I was approached to accept a tarantula that was part of a neglected house of pets. I was warned that it was in very poor condition but nobody had the confidence to try interacting with it cause it’s a notoriously bitey species. I took it and when I opened the enclosure it confirmed that she was dead…she had starved to death. :(
She’s still in my freezer waiting for a dignified burial when the garden is done. Nobody cared about her in life, but I’ll give her a decent burial like I would any of my own. And people say ‘it’s just a spider’ but that’s a horrible thing to say. Her entire life was suffering and she didn’t deserve that. It makes me so angry!

I agree. I volunteer for the RSPCA and see first hand the amount of work they do, some of which no one should ever see nor any animal be subjected to the awful cruelty. As cases are dealt with on a case by case basis and priority given to the most serious, but be assured all reported incidents will be investigated and action taken.

I'm sure they don't get things right every time. But it's got to be worth someone reporting neglect and cruelty if it's the animals only chance if survival. And your posts certainly read as though you are discouraging anyone reporting .
Fair enough if you know of another animal charity which would help thei poor guinea pig then of course supply OP with it's name.

Absolutely not what I’m doing, and it’s worth remembering that the RSPCA aren’t the only animal welfare charity, even though they are the most well known. I doubt I’m the only poster on here that has had experience with them being absolutely useless in helping an animal in distress, though.