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A couple in England could their home because they want to with their pets. Clive and Rose Restall live in their rented home in southwest England with their 21 pet guinea pigs. The owners of the house, Plymouth Community Homes (PCH), say the couple too many pets in the house. PCH Mr and Mrs Restall to rid of the guinea pigs. A spokesperson from the PCH the number of animals in the couple’s house is unacceptable. The spokesperson that the number of pets is not allowed in the contract the couple to the house. The PCH warned Mr and Mrs Restall that they must out of the house if they do not get rid of the guinea pigs.

Mr Restall, 57, said he needs his guinea pigs because they have him cancer. Doctors told him he cancer in 2010. Soon after, he several guinea pigs to help his mind off his cancer. He said his new pets him happy again because they made him about his cancer. He told reporters that his guinea pigs are mystic – they have special powers to help people. He said the animals have even his neighbours with personal problems. Mr Restall spoke about his pets, saying: "They've helped me through my cancer. They've helped me cope." He added: "The local community love them just as much as I . I sometimes them out to people if they need someone to talk to."

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