Oh I already asked for updates haha. I can’t wait to see them all better. They will live out their life there. Since they’re older. I guess it doesn’t appeal to people to adopt any pigs over 2 years....which is unfavorable but I can understand, I know someone who adopts and keeps handicap bunnies and older ones...it’s costing her in the thousands every month probably. If I had money id open an animal sanctuary but unfortunately I’m not in that position. Also, it’s kind of funny your rescue is named TEAS and you’re over in Britain!
I was actually looking for a mature girl/girls for my nervous George as the lively young pigs frightened him. I was happy to get my 3 year olds but I told them even older was fine - he had a great relationship with a slow-movin' grandma in the past. It just depends on the people coming in. I was grateful to the lady who gave up my girls because she had to downsize, and to the family who gave up George when his brothers turned on him rather than keeping him alone in a neighbouring cage - it must have been very hard for them. If the pigs could be grateful I bet they would be too. You are putting their interests before your own heartache and by going through a rescue you know they will get the best care.
I like the idea of fostering. I basically fostered Newt and Nibbler. Nibbler died before being adopted. Newt got adopted but died some months later. I used to have 5 guineas at once, and a bunny. My very young piggie Bowie died..I had him cremated...He was my buddy...It was my fault. He had a vitamin deficiency and I didn't know...so the lac of vit c...yeah. Stupid me. So I myself had a small sanctuary and foster, in a way lol. Now I just have Robbie and Zigs...The Bunny is at a relative's house, where he has a whole back yard. I fell back on hard times. Everything changed when my mom got sick. She's a lot better now. But...I dunno. I'd love to get into adopting rats or hammies. Something less stressful. I have other animals to think about. I have a dog. He's my world. Two cats, they're my moon and stars...So yeah. Giving up Ziggy and Robin isn't something I want to do....but for their future, I do it. On the upside, I will have my office back and hay will not be everywhere.I was actually looking for a mature girl/girls for my nervous George as the lively young pigs frightened him. I was happy to get my 3 year olds but I told them even older was fine - he had a great relationship with a slow-movin' grandma in the past. It just depends on the people coming in. I was grateful to the lady who gave up my girls because she had to downsize, and to the family who gave up George when his brothers turned on him rather than keeping him alone in a neighbouring cage - it must have been very hard for them. If the pigs could be grateful I bet they would be too. You are putting their interests before your own heartache and by going through a rescue you know they will get the best care.
Over here if a rescue gets full they sometimes have 'foster parents' who look after animals in their own home until a good match is found. I think the rescue still covers the costs of this... maybe if it's the same in the US, in the future (if you have enough time and get approval) you could consider this sort of role? it's another way of helping those animals waiting for their forever home. But that will be something for the future; for now make the most of your little guys until they move on to their next chapter. Good luck Robin and Ziggy and keep eating your syringe dinners x
When I got my piggies I knew the risks. However, life has given me a huge blow and decided to screw me over lol. Hence this. I have a steady income but bills. I didn't get them because they were cute. All of my piggies were rescues.
Aw, so sorry, give yourself time to heal and lick your wounds. I fully understand, poorly animals take their toll on your own health as well as finances. You never know in time you may feel different x
They would both be so upset by separation and may not get over it. As much as you love Ziggy (because I do love my George - we've been through so much together) he needs his own kind. If they both go or both stay is up to you - but think about if you were Robin what would you want. And if you were Ziggy what would you want. Now you have to weigh that up. You've considered all your options and looked at both sides and that's great. No-one can tell you what to do or even what is best because we don't know your boys. If you keep them you've got the financial strain and when one goes (whether sooner or later) there will be a lonely pig looking at you every day. When George lost both his females last year he was silent for so long - now he adds his voice to the morning wheeks of excitement. I'm assuming the rescue will do all they can to help Robin get better - but even if he doesn't make it there's still a chance for Ziggy to find a friend and a future. I don't envy your decision - maybe things will actually pick up but if there is another blow can you actually handle it? It's hard to think with your head when your heart is so full of love. It's OK to ask for help - that's why these people are there x
I am ready to give them up...but there has been a hitch in the road, unfortunately.I have taken on a few 'retirement' piggies from friends and colleagues, and I can tell you they adapted very well to a new home and new friends after living their whole lives somewhere else. The truth is that when my friend brought her children round to see 'their' piggy after 3 weeks they were a bit upset that she didn't leap into their arms as they'd done lots of brushing and playing with her for 5 years and she'd been very responsive - whereas here she just hung round with my sow and got gently woo-ed by my boar. But she was being a piggy, and enjoying it. (She came over to say 'hi' for cucumber though.)
Robbie and Ziggy are the best chance for each other
Yeah, they hung up on me :I
Working on it. If I’m honest today is the first day off of them and he seems better than ever. Besides that I’m contacting another rescue and she’s going to speak to her professional vet that is actually closer to us! I really want them to go to rescue.
Not to get rid of them but to get them the care they need. You all know I’m in a bad way. I have felt better about it. Letting them go...but I don’t think it’s hit me yet.
I’m not fostering because I’ll get attached. Rats are significantly cheaper to take care of in a medical situation than guinea pigs, that’s for sure.
Oh yeah. My depression is very, very deep right now. I am very lost and I don’t know what to do. And every time I think of them, I’d like to cry. Robin and Zigs are at vet right now as we speak.
Hang in there, so sorry you feel so low, but remember you have done this out of love for them x
