I thank you so very much for your kind words, and your support! And I apologize for not replying any sooner, but I was totally worn out yesterday after a sleepless night.

chocolatepuppy, that is a great quote, I never read that one before, but it's beautiful.

Carole, I'm sorry you're going through something similar, good luck with that!

Randi, yes, they're the ones with the loud kids (the loud music was from somebody else across the street).


Well, I really do think the law is on my side. And I have a private legal costs insurance which would probably cover the costs for a lawyer, if I need one. Maybe they really just wanted to scare me, but if they'll sue me, I actually don't think there's something to worry about. Also, my vet (who I have asked for advice re. the guinea pigs) is backing me up; I already spoke to her. It's not so much the legal aspect that I fear but the neighborhood war this may cause. These people are not easy to deal with, and I'm also worried re. my former co-worker (who lives one floor down, and who's the sister of my neighbor with the guinea pigs). She knows now it was me, and I have no idea how she will treat me now.