rufcjoe87
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi
I had 2 girls, Luna and Iris for 4 years in a 4x2 cnc cage
Unfortunately we lost Iris today to a URI. She had been ill for a while and we made her comfortable and Luna was definitely very attentive to her but today she unfortunately crossed the rainbow bridge.
I have read the thread on bereavement here, Luna is definitely not herself but I will monitor her and weigh her and follow the advice.
My question is about a new companion, I know the advice is to get one asap - after the grieving process. Ideally I'd like perhaps a rescue or adoption one - can anyone recommend anywhere - I am in Midlands UK
Failing that, is it safe to go and buy a piggy from a pet store, my worry is the age gap, and inevitable size difference. I know the advice is younger the better but is this something I could possibly do - just thinking it would be quicker to do this.
In doing that should I get one or two 'new' companions for Luna, don't want to overwhelm her but again might help there being more?
And finally can anyone point me towards some good bonding threads/advice on how best to bond Luna with her new companion(s) and what to look out for. Likely I'll get another sow.
Thanks in advance, and thanks for reading x
I had 2 girls, Luna and Iris for 4 years in a 4x2 cnc cage
Unfortunately we lost Iris today to a URI. She had been ill for a while and we made her comfortable and Luna was definitely very attentive to her but today she unfortunately crossed the rainbow bridge.
I have read the thread on bereavement here, Luna is definitely not herself but I will monitor her and weigh her and follow the advice.
My question is about a new companion, I know the advice is to get one asap - after the grieving process. Ideally I'd like perhaps a rescue or adoption one - can anyone recommend anywhere - I am in Midlands UK
Failing that, is it safe to go and buy a piggy from a pet store, my worry is the age gap, and inevitable size difference. I know the advice is younger the better but is this something I could possibly do - just thinking it would be quicker to do this.
In doing that should I get one or two 'new' companions for Luna, don't want to overwhelm her but again might help there being more?
And finally can anyone point me towards some good bonding threads/advice on how best to bond Luna with her new companion(s) and what to look out for. Likely I'll get another sow.
Thanks in advance, and thanks for reading x