Yesterday a lady posted on a local selling page , a guinea pig free to good home. Dirty cage, the usual. I commented saying there is a guinea pig rescue in Ayr and if they could take her, I would transport. The lady replied "It's gone", like she was a second hand sofa! I left it at that and thought there isn't anything else I can do.
Tonight, the lady who took on the pig messaged me. She said the pig was matted, unhandled and squealing in fear. She asked if I could take her as it wasn't going to work out. So the story unravelled...
She bought a new guinea pig today after taking the free ad one. They didn't get on, she decided she didn't have space for 2 and wanted to get rid of the first one so she could go back to pets at home and buy the new piggies litter mate as they would get on....
I explained this isn't the case and she could end up in the same position, but she said she had a better feeling about it....
I did what i thought was best. I informed her about bonding, the mishaps, the fact there's no guarantees.. their needs and living arrangements... And secured a rescue space for the terrified baby she was wanting to get rid of after 24 hours. I am angry, but I am glad she contacted me after seeing my comment and didn't simply rehome her through another Facebook post.
This little girl is around 6 months old, beautiful but by God is she terrified. She submissive squeals at your presence never mind handling her. The 2nd lady cut off her matts so she is already a little more comfortable .
She's home with me, she's clean and she's fed. I'll be leaving her alone as she's just so scared but have weighed her to make sure she eats. She's in my hospital cage, just a 100 ferplast but she has clean vetbed and a big pile of excellent quality hay which is more than she had before. Luckily she appears healthy.
My little guest will stay till Sunday morning where I'll take her to the rescue in ayr where I know they will do amazing by her! She has always lived alone and I'm happy she's going to knowledgeable people who will bond her with a pal and find her a home.
Here's to new beginnings little one
Tonight, the lady who took on the pig messaged me. She said the pig was matted, unhandled and squealing in fear. She asked if I could take her as it wasn't going to work out. So the story unravelled...
She bought a new guinea pig today after taking the free ad one. They didn't get on, she decided she didn't have space for 2 and wanted to get rid of the first one so she could go back to pets at home and buy the new piggies litter mate as they would get on....
I explained this isn't the case and she could end up in the same position, but she said she had a better feeling about it....
I did what i thought was best. I informed her about bonding, the mishaps, the fact there's no guarantees.. their needs and living arrangements... And secured a rescue space for the terrified baby she was wanting to get rid of after 24 hours. I am angry, but I am glad she contacted me after seeing my comment and didn't simply rehome her through another Facebook post.
This little girl is around 6 months old, beautiful but by God is she terrified. She submissive squeals at your presence never mind handling her. The 2nd lady cut off her matts so she is already a little more comfortable .
She's home with me, she's clean and she's fed. I'll be leaving her alone as she's just so scared but have weighed her to make sure she eats. She's in my hospital cage, just a 100 ferplast but she has clean vetbed and a big pile of excellent quality hay which is more than she had before. Luckily she appears healthy.
My little guest will stay till Sunday morning where I'll take her to the rescue in ayr where I know they will do amazing by her! She has always lived alone and I'm happy she's going to knowledgeable people who will bond her with a pal and find her a home.
Here's to new beginnings little one
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