Lolly_ozzy
Junior Guinea Pig
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2020
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Hi everyone,
My husband and I are looking at getting some piggies, we have a lovely big hutch that’s currently sat empty and it’s such a sad sight to see. I’d love to rescue a trio or pair but it is so much cheaper to buy!
Before I get shot down for this, I absolutely appreciate the time, money and resources that go into rescue, (having worked for an independent local dog rescue for years).
I work part time, money is tight and everything is budgeted closely. We live on a small holding and are so fortunate to have what we do; we work hard and have to be close and careful with our finances to make sure everyone’s needs are met and that we have a ‘safety net’ for any unexpected events. We buy our feed in bulk and as we have horses, bedding and hay will come at no extra cost for piggies on a monthly basis. I would be happy to take OAPs, any sex, colour or type as long as they’re suitable for our growing family and in need of a home- my heart will always be in rescue. But as for the initial outlay, I need to save if I’m going to rescue. I can go to P@H and pick up a pair of “adoption” piggies for £25- it’s madness! Again, I absolutely appreciate the need for extra checks/ costs etc. when homing from a rescue, this is in no way a whinge at that!
I guess I’m just a little down, I wish money wasn’t so tight- we have an empty hutch, room in our hearts but we can’t rescue any piggies yet, I have to wait and save to do so. I can’t be the only person to feel this, and you hear of it with all types of rescue but it doesn’t make it an ‘easier’ choice for people to make I don’t think.
Anyway, onwards and upwards and hopefully in the next month or so maybe we will have a trio or pair of our own at home! As the saying goes... good things come to those who wait...
So perhaps hit me with some hints, tips, preparations, pics and stories of your own to cheer me up and keep the excitement going for first time piggies?
Thanks
Ozzie
My husband and I are looking at getting some piggies, we have a lovely big hutch that’s currently sat empty and it’s such a sad sight to see. I’d love to rescue a trio or pair but it is so much cheaper to buy!
Before I get shot down for this, I absolutely appreciate the time, money and resources that go into rescue, (having worked for an independent local dog rescue for years).
I work part time, money is tight and everything is budgeted closely. We live on a small holding and are so fortunate to have what we do; we work hard and have to be close and careful with our finances to make sure everyone’s needs are met and that we have a ‘safety net’ for any unexpected events. We buy our feed in bulk and as we have horses, bedding and hay will come at no extra cost for piggies on a monthly basis. I would be happy to take OAPs, any sex, colour or type as long as they’re suitable for our growing family and in need of a home- my heart will always be in rescue. But as for the initial outlay, I need to save if I’m going to rescue. I can go to P@H and pick up a pair of “adoption” piggies for £25- it’s madness! Again, I absolutely appreciate the need for extra checks/ costs etc. when homing from a rescue, this is in no way a whinge at that!
I guess I’m just a little down, I wish money wasn’t so tight- we have an empty hutch, room in our hearts but we can’t rescue any piggies yet, I have to wait and save to do so. I can’t be the only person to feel this, and you hear of it with all types of rescue but it doesn’t make it an ‘easier’ choice for people to make I don’t think.
Anyway, onwards and upwards and hopefully in the next month or so maybe we will have a trio or pair of our own at home! As the saying goes... good things come to those who wait...
So perhaps hit me with some hints, tips, preparations, pics and stories of your own to cheer me up and keep the excitement going for first time piggies?
Thanks
Ozzie