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This has to do with the fact that we in Switzerland once voted (in the early 90s) to constitutionally recognize animals, and giving them dignity. The dignity of

This has to do with the fact that we in Switzerland once voted (in the early 90s) to constitutionally recognize animals, and giving them dignity. The dignity of the creature it was called. This is the reason also why you are not allowed to own just one single guinea pig or a lovebird.

josephorjoe 9y ago
So, if you own two and one dies, what happens?
- endymi0n 9y ago
  > Rent-A-Guinea Pig Service Takes Off in Switzerland http://m.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/hope-for-lonely-rodents-rent-a-guinea-pig-service-takes-off-in-switzerland-a-787336.html http://m.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/hope-for-lonely-...
  - josephorjoe 9y ago
    Lol that is awesome. Thanks for the link. I feel for the poor introverted guinea pigs of Switzerland though. No chance for a peaceful quiet life free from the squeaking of another pig.
    - watwut 9y ago
      Human introverts still go crazy in solitary cell. It is kinda the same.
  - Udik 9y ago
    "It's like Uber, but for guinea pigs".