How can I get guinea pigs with parents who are split up ?

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Hi everyone, I’ve been wanting guinea pigs for nearly 2 years, I’ve done research and know how expensive they can be due to vet bills and how delicate piggies can be!! I’m 16 and though I don’t have a job just yet I’m actively looking for one, preferably in the veterinary field as I’m hoping to become a vet nurse in the near future. I have enough savings to pay for toys, treats, fleece, veggies etc but not vet fees just yet and I wouldn’t want to make my parents pay for the vet fees even though they can afford them. I’ve thought about becoming a foster for a local rescue so I can look after many guinea pigs and not have to worry about vet bills yet still be able to spoil many pigs as they deserve. My mom signed a contract saying no pets however (and doesn’t want any) and my dad isn’t too keen on getting pigs because he works full time and as the arrangement is that I live at my dad’s 50% of the time and mom’s 50% of the time I don’t know how to make it work. I know “if there’s a will there’s a way” and I am so determined to make it work. I just don’t know how. Any help is so appreciated, thanks.

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Tarkarri · Answer

Neither parent wants to care for the guinea pigs so they would need to travel with you.
BUT you cannot have them at your mother's and transfering them is bad for them anyway.
Wait until you are older and in a stable living situation.

Raven · Answer

To be honest I don't think this will work since you have to split your time up with each parent, so one parent is always left to care for the piggies and neither of them want to do that. My suggestion is for you to work at the piggie rescue place until you can figure out an arrangement that does not rely on either parent looking after them for you.

How can I get guinea pigs with parents who are split up ?

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