Finding Happiness Through Pets
One of the things that brings me the most joy in life is taking care of my guinea pigs.
That may sound weird that a 16-year-old girl has two guinea pigs but in actuality, they are just
as hard to take care of as a cat.
Many do not know this but guinea pigs actually need to have a full balanced diet in order to live long and have a healthy life. They need fresh hay and vegetables every day and pellets to give them the nutrition that may be lacking from the chosen vegetables. A bowl of pellets and a carrot every few days is not nearly enough to keep guinea pigs healthy.
Guinea pigs can also not live alone or they will become depressed and actually live a shorter life. Just like humans, if we were told to live alone with no other human contact, we would go insane and fall into a depression. We need people to talk to and others to provide us with comfort, so it shouldn't be hard to understand that other animals need this too.
You may also be thinking why would I put so much effort into taking care of a rodent that is only going to live for a few years? The truth is, that I just love taking care of animals. I love chopping up their veggies and waking up to them practically screaming for breakfast. I love seeing how happy they are to see me and how excited they get over food. I love watching them play with each other and munch down on their veggies.
I wouldn't encourage everyone to get guinea pigs due to how much work they can be. But I would encourage everyone to find something in life that will just bring a smile to their face every morning like my pigs have done for me. I know this is a very simple topic to write about, but during these hard times during the pandemic, I just wanted to write about something that makes me happy.
My guinea pigs Sam and Bailey
That is very interesting. I never knew guinea pigs were that hard to take care of. I always assumed that they would be fairly simple pets to have, mainly due to their size. I don't think I would be able to take care of one, but that is great that you found something that brings you happiness, and that you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty cool, Grace. I had no idea you own guinea pigs. Although I personally don't own any, I have had two dogs and several fish. I definitely agree, there is a certain complexity that comes with taking care of a pet. You have to be empathetic enough to understand their needs and logical when it comes to deciding how much food, water, and exercise they actually require.
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