[robinseggs]

It is quite sad how many parents buy their children pets and say it will be the child's responsibility....kids are kids and some poor helpless little animal has to suffer because a kid got tired of it or it was too much to handle! Makes me sick. We have always had guinea pigs in the house and I have always assumed all the responsibility of their care even though my 8 yr old is old enough to help. I bought my pets because I want my children to appreciate and love animals for what they are. NOT to use the animal to teach my kids a lesson.