Comments on: That didn’t take long http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/ Muttonchops and loud shirts... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:14:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Tek http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/#comment-2547 Tek Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:15:40 +0000 http://neverhood.net/?p=554#comment-2547 Awww. I like guinea pigs. =) Awww. I like guinea pigs. =)

]]> By: Kathleen http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/#comment-2543 Kathleen Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:50:24 +0000 http://neverhood.net/?p=554#comment-2543 I figured as Thom's big sister its okay that I post. The 2nd piggie is a good idea. Its actually one of the major reasons mom and I wound up with Flip. Reggie, mom and I all had a hard time with Topaz's death and Flip (while living up to his spaz name way too often) filled in nicely. I figured as Thom’s big sister its okay that I post. The 2nd piggie is a good idea. Its actually one of the major reasons mom and I wound up with Flip. Reggie, mom and I all had a hard time with Topaz’s death and Flip (while living up to his spaz name way too often) filled in nicely.

]]> By: Thom http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/#comment-2542 Thom Tue, 21 Jun 2005 20:18:57 +0000 http://neverhood.net/?p=554#comment-2542 Well, I wouldn't rule out adoption at this point :) As far as attention and care for a single piggie - it's probably much higher than if you have two. I could leave Teddy and Jessie alone for long periods of time. As long as they had enough food and water, they could not see me for a couple days and wouldn't care. Not that they were playing games together or anything, but the companionship meant a lot. Now, Jessie wants a lot more attention. I'm holding him more frequently, and food isn't enough to appease his squeaks. Hopefully we'll be able to integrate Shadow in somewhat quickly. Well, I wouldn’t rule out adoption at this point :)

As far as attention and care for a single piggie - it’s probably much higher than if you have two. I could leave Teddy and Jessie alone for long periods of time. As long as they had enough food and water, they could not see me for a couple days and wouldn’t care. Not that they were playing games together or anything, but the companionship meant a lot.

Now, Jessie wants a lot more attention. I’m holding him more frequently, and food isn’t enough to appease his squeaks. Hopefully we’ll be able to integrate Shadow in somewhat quickly.

]]> By: Eva http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/#comment-2541 Eva Tue, 21 Jun 2005 19:12:29 +0000 http://neverhood.net/?p=554#comment-2541 Actually, I think many animals seem to fall into depression when they end up losing a long time buddy. I know it's the same way with dogs...I had two dogs, Baby and Oskar, who grew up together, and when Oskar suddenly became ill and passed away, Baby went into a period of mourning and depression. It helped when we got a puppy that she could look after and care for, so I don't think any animal lovers here are going to be mad at you for getting another guinea pig. Jessie will be very happy with a new cage mate! And as for my sister's guinea pig, yea, sadly I feel it's only a matter of time before all the hoopla wears off and she starts to neglect it just like her poor hamster. If that happens, you darn well know I'll be looking to see if you guys would be willing to adopt! :p Actually, I think many animals seem to fall into depression when they end up losing a long time buddy. I know it’s the same way with dogs…I had two dogs, Baby and Oskar, who grew up together, and when Oskar suddenly became ill and passed away, Baby went into a period of mourning and depression. It helped when we got a puppy that she could look after and care for, so I don’t think any animal lovers here are going to be mad at you for getting another guinea pig. Jessie will be very happy with a new cage mate!

And as for my sister’s guinea pig, yea, sadly I feel it’s only a matter of time before all the hoopla wears off and she starts to neglect it just like her poor hamster. If that happens, you darn well know I’ll be looking to see if you guys would be willing to adopt! :p

]]> By: Markus http://thomnottom.com/blog/2005/06/21/that-didnt-take-long/#comment-2539 Markus Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:21:46 +0000 http://neverhood.net/?p=554#comment-2539 You bastard! :P Sugar gliders are the same way, they need companionship or they get depressed, and their health can suffer - that's why Eva and I asked about Jessie right away. Hopefully these two will get along well :) Eva and I should probably ask a few questions next time one of us sees you - her sister got a guinnea pig right after their dog died, I guess as a way to keep the number of animals in the house stable... but she only got one. And she tends to, um, neglect certain things in life - like feeding her hamster - so I'm wondering how much attention and care a single piggie needs, so I can figure out the odds of its survival in her room. You bastard! :P
Sugar gliders are the same way, they need companionship or they get depressed, and their health can suffer - that’s why Eva and I asked about Jessie right away. Hopefully these two will get along well :)
Eva and I should probably ask a few questions next time one of us sees you - her sister got a guinnea pig right after their dog died, I guess as a way to keep the number of animals in the house stable… but she only got one. And she tends to, um, neglect certain things in life - like feeding her hamster - so I’m wondering how much attention and care a single piggie needs, so I can figure out the odds of its survival in her room.

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