My friend [and follower] really wants a guinea pig. I think it's only because I have one. I personally do not think she understands the responsability of a pet, and I've told her mulitple times that guinea pigs take a lot of work. She says that she's going to keep it in her bedroom, and that she will never take it out of the cage because her mom won't let her. She's told me other things that make me believe she won't provide the proper care for it, but how am I supposed to tell her this without her taking it the wrong way? I've tried to talk her out of it many times but it's never worked. I really don't want an animal to suffer just because she want to be like me, and I don't know how to explain it to her. Help me pleeeaaase!
2007-03-28 08:42:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Ask her why she would even want a guinea pig if she cant play with it? Guinea pigs are very social animals and need a lot of love and attention-- tell her that she would only be making an animal suffer from a lack of socialization, she wouldnt have any fun with the animal yet would have to do a lot of work by cleaning its cage every 3 days....It would be all work and no play for her. Tell her if she wants and animal that is for looks to try and get a fish because they obviously dont require social attention and they are much prettier than a smelling, dirty, squeeking, MISERABLE guinea pig (god bless them though i love mine!)
2007-03-28 08:54:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah C- Equine Help 101 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are you sure that you are worried about the animals health and not just worried that if your "friend" gets something that you already have that you won't be better than her any more. Honestly as a parent if I didn't think that my daughter was responsible enough or was able to care for a pet she wouldn't even be discussing the possibility of getting one- because I would make it clear from the get go- "No pet!" Obviously her parents think she is responsible enough to care for a pet and will help her research the care for the animal before buying. Most parents know that when their child gets a pet if it isn't cared for by the child- it will be cared for by the parent.
I think you have a little bit of jealousy issues where you just don't want your friend to have something like you or better than you- and that's not very much of a friend. As a friend you should be wanting more for your friend- even if it means you have the same thing or don't have it at all. Be happy for her and who knows this may be an enjoyable experience for both of you. You get to tell her all you know about your guinea pig and maybe you can get both of yalls together to play.
And as a child- it is not your place to talk to her parents about what they should or should not get for THEIR CHILD. One day when you become a parent you will understand. Not only is that disrespectful, but you may place a hatchet where your friends mother chooses to not have you over at their house or their daughter over to hang out with you. YOU ARE NOT A GROWN-UP therefore YOU SHOULD NOT TELL SOME ONE WHAT WILL OR WILL NOT BE GOOD FOR THEIR CHILD.
2007-03-29 17:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's kinda hard to tell somebody that they shouldn't have something that you yourself have, but I would recommend having her explain to you how she would care for it. If she says things that are bad for the guinea pig (such as never letting it out of a small cage), explain to her why this would be a bad thing to do.
That way, even if she isn't convinced, she might have at least picked up some advice about taking care of the guinea pig.
2007-03-28 15:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by jtrusnik 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, you may not have much of a choice in the matter if your friend refuses to listen to your advice. Unfortunately, this is one of the things you learn when you get older. Advice is only offered, not always received well.
I agree with REnate that you should talk to the girl's mother and express your concerns. You may explain that ultimately, you feel that the mother will end up having to take responsibility and care for the animal.
Try to bring up some of the cons and problems that you encounter, and explain that neglecting an animal and refusing to give it veterinary care is also a form of animal abuse.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-28 15:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by mroof! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
just explain to your friend that if she really love guinea pigs or any other animals that she would wait until she knows that she will take care of them if you tell your friend this and she still gets up set then she gets the picture she just doesn't like what she sees but she will listen to you advice
2007-03-28 15:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by honeycake 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her Mom or else make it your business to go to her house every day and be sure the "pig" is well cared for.
I sincerely think her parents are not going to want her to have a Guinea Pig.
2007-03-28 15:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
let he babysit one of yours for a few days
it may not have the time of its life but it will not be tortured
2007-03-28 18:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by Eric J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a bore and you have to change the cedar chips from the cage frequently..and if you dont the cage smells...loud...
2007-03-28 16:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by Waddetree 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋