cavy13
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 5, 2005 12:53:04 GMT
I was just wondering whether or not to buy a new pig at a pet store or should I find a breeder.  |
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Post by Bean on Mar 5, 2005 13:36:45 GMT
Have you got any rescues or shelters near you? I think they're the best places to look first as there are so any unwanted guinea pigs in the world that I think it's best to look after them first. You can get guinea pigs of all ages and types, and they'll usually help you find the right pigs for you. Here's a good place to start looking (especially if you're in the US) www.cavyrescue.com/ and if you're in the UK I've made a list of the guinea pig rescues I've found www.treenspigs.com/info/ukrescuelist.html. |
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Post by Clover on Mar 5, 2005 14:12:23 GMT
Good luck finding your guinea pig cavy13 and welcome to Wheekers  Its great that your asking very good questions before bringing a piggy home  |
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 6, 2005 13:35:01 GMT
No Treen, I checked the web site and there are no pig rescues near me.  There is a shelter close but I do not know if they house guinea pigs. |
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Post by kitty on Mar 7, 2005 5:17:59 GMT
Cavy13,
By all means call the shelter and ask if they have any pigs. Also ask some veterinarians in your area as they often know who wants to get rid of an animal. When I got my pigs I tried all that and there weren't any available so I did buy them from a pet store. Although I feel that they shouldn't be selling ANYTHING but supplies, I felt like I was "rescuing" my girls from their clutches just the same. Also, get two, as piggies are herd animals that like company! Good luck and welcome to this great site! I am new too and am loving all the advice and new friends!
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Post by Bean on Mar 7, 2005 18:27:55 GMT
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 7, 2005 23:39:29 GMT
I'm so happy! I may have found some guinea pigs. Two 5 month old female pigs for adoption! There only a few towns over! Thanks!  |
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 8, 2005 0:29:10 GMT
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Post by kitty on Mar 8, 2005 4:47:15 GMT
Cavy 13, So happy you've found some piggies! Glad there isn't a "piggie day" here or I'd have them ALL! Can't wait to here all about your new lovies!  |
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Post by Clover on Mar 8, 2005 9:28:07 GMT
Oh I'm glad you've found two lovely rescue piggies, looking forward to the updates ;D I'd be the same Beth |
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Post by Bean on Mar 8, 2005 13:02:11 GMT
Aww that's great! Keep us updated, I can't wait to see who goes home with you!
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Post by Izzy on Mar 10, 2005 15:34:04 GMT
That's great news, hope you have some piggies soon! And a belated welcome too |
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Post by Jujumonki on Mar 26, 2005 0:44:42 GMT
I bought Chessy at a pet store. And she has never gotten 'sick'. She has broken a tooth though (by accident) And the vet has cut her nails too short... so she started bleeding... but she is healthy, other then those accidents which have happened. So I am guessing it depends on the pet store you buy the pigs at |
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 26, 2005 14:49:20 GMT
I did end up getting sally at a pet store. You just need to make shoure it's a reliable store. My store is family owned not a chain store.
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Post by Jujumonki on Mar 26, 2005 17:04:28 GMT
Hope the guinea pig will be okay If you ever see a pet store called "Mauches pet super store" Don't buy ANYTHING.... That place scares me... they keep their DOGS in RODENT cages... And their weird mutated pugs were 1000s of dollars...  |
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Post by Clover on Mar 26, 2005 17:37:51 GMT
Oh thats awful , can they not be reported for animal cruelty?
I've seen so many bad pet stores, I think good pet stores are in the minority . I just think buying any animals from pet stores just encourages bad pet stores to keep their animals in bad conditions. I'd much rather get a piggy from a rescue centre, theres just so many out there needing loving homes.
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Post by Maggie on Mar 26, 2005 18:45:54 GMT
i agree! whenever i get a new pigger, i go to the animal shelter just down the street. animals there have been abandond or treated badly and NEED loving homes!
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Post by Clover on Mar 27, 2005 6:02:31 GMT
Hi Maggie, welcome to Wheekers One pet store I went in, didn't have any water available for the piggies, plus mixed sex's in the cage and artificial plants that the piggies could reach  Anyway it was clear he wasn't going to listen to my concerns so I reported him. Since then I don't even buy my supplies from pet shops that sell animals, as even buying anything from them is encouraging these awful stores to stay open. |
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Post by vegan on Mar 27, 2005 8:12:01 GMT
I did end up getting sally at a pet store. You just need to make shoure it's a reliable store. My store is family owned not a chain store. Huh? What happened to those two 5 month old pigs you were going to adopt?? |
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Post by cavy13 on Mar 27, 2005 13:46:08 GMT
I really wanted thouse pigges but they would not accep my applicatin for them, I don't know why!  |
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Its great that your asking very good questions before bringing a piggy home 
There is a shelter close but I do not know if they house guinea pigs. 
I'll keek everyone updated. 
Anyway it was clear he wasn't going to listen to my concerns so I reported him. Since then I don't even buy my supplies from pet shops that sell animals, as even buying anything from them is encouraging these awful stores to stay open. 