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Should I get my ds some more guinea pigs I am feeling so awful about this

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crazedupmom · 18/03/2008 10:26

Hi
I am feeling so guilty.

Some time ago my son wanted some guinea pigs so off I went and spent a fortune on the cage, accesories, etc.

We had them for about 3 months but my son was never that interested in them really.

We had two of them so therfore we had quite a big cage for them the cage was in our living room and I hated it really.

Also they could smell abit sometimes, I also found myself spending a fair few pound each week getting them a their supply of fruit and veg.

Anyway I took the decision to sell them and the cage.

My son became quite upset about it after and even now about a year later he brings the subject up that I gave his guinea pigs away and he has on occasions cried about it.

I feel like the worse mum in the world and feel truly terrible about it.

My mom just thinks that he has me on a guilt trip and just wants the fun of buying more guinea pigs and then not really be that bothered about them after.

Maybe she is right what do you think should I get him some more.

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bluefox · 18/03/2008 15:36

No - dont do it. Be strong.

ernest · 18/03/2008 15:43

def not. he will not look after them. you will. be strong.

We got 2 for our boys. They never so much as looked at them. I did all of the care. When we moved I got rid of ours too. And my boys mention theirs too. Occasionally. No way. Get him a cat or nowt.

CountryGirl2007 · 18/03/2008 19:02

If he is serious about it and will look after them, then yes. If not, then no, because it's not fair on the guinea pigs a) being neglected and b) changing homes.

they should also have time outdoors as well in a run rather than being cooped all day indoors.

maybe a more playful pet like a dog would be better?

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