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Post by Whimsy on Dec 13, 2017 14:34:50 GMT
Oh I know who voted against it, because it was done openly. I expected nothing less from her. Some people don't understand he love of animals and are just against everything. Yay....victory for me.
I don't really think other people in the building are planning on having a hamster or GP, but maybe some day. I'm just happy I can and I'm really happy that I finally fought for it and won 😀 Now I might be able to make a bigger cage, so it's possible to foster two piggies at the same time. We will see.
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Post by 3piggles on Dec 13, 2017 14:57:17 GMT
Excellent! I knew you weren't allowed to have guinea pigs, which is so stupid, if you're allowed to have cats. Little caged animals don't pee on the floor, get kitty stuck in the carpeting, claw or chew the woodwork or walls, etc. It shouldn't have take such a fight, but I'm glad you fought and won! If your cage is on carpet, I bought some carpet runner/protector at the home improvement store, and put that in front of the cages at the last house. It did a great job of protecting the carpet, and keeping hay from getting stuck in the carpet. Enjoy your well fought right to enjoy guinea pigs again
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 14, 2017 3:12:59 GMT
It's a ridiculous rule, but not that uncommon here. You should have heard what one person said. She basically was afraid that people were going to bring in dogs (in particular pit bulls), because they're mammals and people could interpret the new bylaw as them being small caged mammals!! It was an insane argument. Even at the meeting a couple of people were ok with guinea pigs and hamsters, but rats and mice are pests in their mind, so they're not welcome. What can you say?? They actually were afraid that a rat or mouse would escape their cage and roam the building. The whole thing was bizarre and it was because of those kinds of reactions, that I was worried if it would be a yes vote and I worked hard to convince people of how harmless guinea pigs are. I own my apartment and feel that whatever I do here is nobody's business if it doesn't affect them or their lives. Me having a guinea pig will not affect anybody else but me in this building. I've lost sleep over this whole thing and even last night I had a hard time sleeping. I was just so happy and relieved.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Dec 14, 2017 9:21:25 GMT
She sounds like a very silly bitch darling and I am glad you manage to get one up on her. I cannot make friends with people if they don't love animals, it is one of my criteria. That sense of relief is wonderful isn't it sweetie, and will stay with you for quite some time?
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by Bean on Dec 14, 2017 10:07:52 GMT
Haha Jo, you don't mince your words!
You were probably still wired from the stress leading up to it all, Whimsy - when you're so invested in the outcome, it can take a while to relax afterwards.
People with no experience of small animals often don't understand what they're like at all, a lot of it is fear (based on ideas of wild rodent infestations) or misunderstanding. And some people just don't get the idea of having pets so want to do nothing to encourage it.
Over here it can be harder to rent with dogs, but with many other animals, you can often just pay an extra deposit to cover any damage they may do. Some places are strictly no pets at all, not even fish.
Of course if you own the property, it must be immensely frustrating not to be allowed to share your life with whatever pets you choose - it's your property after all! I'm not sure how common it is for there to be communal rules about pets in purpose built flats since none of my friends who have bought flats have pets (or are around enough to want them).
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 14, 2017 14:42:32 GMT
Unfortunately it's very common here to have strata bylaws/rules for apartment buildings. Some make sense - like the size limit of a dog or how many cats you can have, but some are stupid. I'm on the strata (not sure what it's called in other countries) council and knew I would have a hard time getting the bylaw changed, which is why it took me a long time to even bring it up. We have huge problems in my city with pet friendly rentals. It's very hard to find and since the house prices have skyrocketed it's impossible for most people to buy a house. They then depend on renting and many landlords won't allow any pets. Some people have to surrender their pets to find a place to live. It's really bad, but there's a good advocacy group working on changing it and I think the provincial government is looking at it. We will see. Most rules apply to cats and dogs, but when you have people on councils that don't love animals, it's a struggle to make changes with any type of pet.
On a happy note. The little guy snuggled with me in his little bag for two hours last night! It was very cute.
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Post by 3piggles on Dec 14, 2017 20:59:07 GMT
Ooh, that is a happy note He's comfortable and secure enough with you to want to snuggle. That is so sweet! Here in the states we have condominiums. They can be apartment bildings, row houses or detached houses. The organization owns the outside of the building, and all of the grounds, and can establish any rules it wants to keep the complex looking nice. The rules vary a lot. Since we own the inside, it can be difficult for them to say what we can or can't have for pets, but taking them outside can be a problem. A lot of people are afraid of pit bulls, and a lot are afraid of rats and mice, vermin, as you said. They tend to seek housing that doesn't allow those animals, and fight to keep it that way. I think it's getting harder for condo associations to ban much of anything we do inside our homes, so we're okay with the caged animals, but outside can be quite hostile to anyone with a big dog.
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 15, 2017 4:41:15 GMT
It's similar in Canada, but there's lots of rules about the inside of your condo as well. It really is ridiculous. If you're not bothering anybody else, then who cares what you do in your own home. He's ok in the snuggle bag, but for some reason he was a little spooked when I came home from work. He got better later on though and he's hanging out with me right now. Here's a couple of pictures from last night <3 Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by jolovespiggies on Dec 15, 2017 8:58:33 GMT
They are gorgeous sweetie, he is an adorable little man.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Dec 15, 2017 14:16:00 GMT
We had an incident where a man living in a condo complex kept venomous snakes. It came to the attention of authorities, when one of the snakes escaped and terrorized another condo resident. So I can understand putting restrictions on what we can keep in our homes, as what's inside can get outside. Still, I agree that, if we're going to own the inside, and pay taxes on that inside, it should be ours to do with as we choose.
He may have been spooked by a sound, before you came home. Took him a while to feel safe, once you got home.
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 16, 2017 16:36:08 GMT
You're right. You need some rules, but sometimes they just seem so unreasonable.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Dec 18, 2017 9:09:56 GMT
They do Whimsey. Piggies are such lovely harmless little animals.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 18, 2017 14:28:46 GMT
I named him Cosmo. Yesterday was his first day weighing over 900 grams!!! How do you foster and not get so attached you don't really want to give them back? It's so hard, but when it's time, it's time and then I can help another little one.
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Post by 3piggles on Dec 18, 2017 18:12:05 GMT
I totally failed as a foster mom, and kept the girls, so I have no idea how to let them go. I think each person deals with it differently. If you know he's going to a wonderful forever home, it's probably easier to let them go. You are totally right, that you get to take in another piggy who needs loving care, and who will also go to a great forever home. You never know, one or more may come to you as fosters, and stay I'm glad you gave him a name. He deserves that
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Post by Bean on Dec 18, 2017 19:49:43 GMT
Cosmo, I like it!
I was worried about fostering rabbits and guinea pigs, but we did okay - when they went off, it was almost always because they had an ace new home lined up, and knowing the high standards the rescue had, we were delighted for them to be picked (we were actually a bit offended if no one was interested in them ha!). And as soon as they went off, we had a new challenge with some new friends to socialise and get to know, which was a good distraction.
I loved them all, but there was one pair of rabbits who I absolutely adored. I don't actually want to have rabbits of my own anyway, but this pair were so full of character and so much fun, that saying goodbye was hard! I'm still happy for them though. Just knowing you've given them a great hoe for a while and helped them on their journey is very rewarding!
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Post by jolovespiggies on Dec 19, 2017 8:42:02 GMT
I love his name too hunni. I cul never foster which s why I so admire those who do. I too would get hopelessly attached to them and would not be able to let them go.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by Whimsy on Dec 23, 2017 4:10:20 GMT
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Post by Bean on Dec 23, 2017 8:36:32 GMT
Oh look at his little paws in that first picture! He's adorable!
Brilliant news that he's still gaining weight too. You're doing a fab job with him.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Dec 23, 2017 16:05:56 GMT
What gorgeous photos love and I am glad to hear the good news. I too love his ickle feet sticking out. Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Dec 23, 2017 22:00:19 GMT
Aw! Love the little hands! He's adorable, and I'm so glad he's gaining weight
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