Sylvia-
  I would say no a 4 year old should not be responsible for the care of a piggie. They can be very complicated pets at times & can be tricky for an adult to care for, let alone a 4 year old. However, I think that a piggie would be a wonderful addition as a family pet, where you are the main caretaker & the 4 year old would be your "helper" assisting with the feeding, watering, cleaning & general maintenance & playing with the piggie. 4 year olds need to be taught how delicate piggies are, & that there is a right way & a wrong way to hold & play with them. I think as a family pet though, a piggie can teach compassion & responsibility if done correctly. Just be sure *you* are willing to devote the time & effort to being the main caretaker. Piggies are alot more work then I ever would have thought, esp. if they get sick. Hope this helps in your decision making progress & let us know what you decide. 


***JAIME***
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