Adopting Poorly Pig?

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I'm about to adopt two sisters, the elder one is about three and has some lumps but they are not affecting her quality of life and she has been vet checked. Do you think I am being foolish?
 
Are you certain she has been checked? I rehomed a guinea pig were the owner lied about taking her to the vet for a bad eye and I went through hell only for her to die.
 
Oh that is different! Fatty lumps are common in guinea pigs. Two of mine have them.
 
I am a sucker for adopting Ill or older animals. I'm a fan of giving older or Ill animals a home for the rest of their days. I mean Ill to a point, I would take on a Piggie with lumps and bumps, but then again I work in a vets so have instant access if something went wrong, but as long as you are aware of the problems before hand and that they night need investigating or treatment at some point in the future then it'll be fine :)
 
Yeh I've researched lumps and bumps.
When I visited and saw the two I'd seen on the website I decided straight away they were not the ones for me - too cute and perfect. They will make a family much better pets. So I asked if there were any they felt might struggle to find a home and I met Toffee and Fudge - Fudge is the lumpy one and the one who stole my heart. I didn't chose her - she most definitely chose me.
Should be picking them up tomorrow - excited and nervous in equal measure lol
 
Aww that is lovely. I would always chose the ones who were there longest too. I am looking forward to seeing pictures.
 
I have a few with fatty lumps too. As long as the rescue aren't too concerned you should be ok, just have a good vet on hand in case.
 
I think it's great that you want to rescue the not "perfect" pigs. As long as you can afford to pay for any special needs and a cavy savvy vet you should be fine.
 
If you are using one of our recommended rescues, then you can rely on them having been properly vet checked and the lumps having been found harmless.
 
Yes it's one of the registered rescues on here. Also as I mentioned in an earlier post part of the reason for getting them is to take into work to offer pet therapy, and some of the residents relatives have already told me they are so grateful that I am willing to look after the piggies and take them in that they will help support any additional expenses I might incur so I'm not unduly concerned about any problems, in fact I think they will be very spoilt in no time at all lol.
 
The names are ones I've chosen for them. I was going to go with Coffee and mandarin because Fudge reminds me of mandarins and satsumas etc because of her colouring, but I realised Mandarin might be hard for the dementia residents to remember and Toffee and Fudge seem a lot easier. I thought as well if I become addicted I can work my way through all the sweets as names. When we had hamsters the first two were Bond and Goldeneye, then we had Jaws and Oddjob. The ducks I had one St Georges Day were George, Georgina and Georgette, So yo can see I sort of like themes. I have to say the residents know already and are very excited!
 
That's lovely that you are prepared to take on a poorly girl, it means she is going to be well loved and cared for - Good on you
 
I have been adopted by some of my piggies... They don't need to be perfect to steal your heart - quite often it is the personalities that does it. Many adult and older piggies have wonderful personalities; they absolutely warm your heart and light up your life. Some of them have been with me longer than some youngsters, actually. Because you know that you don't have them forever, you tend to treasure each single day more.

Wishing you all the best. I am sure that Fudge will show you the ropes of being a piggy slave!
 
I never think of three as old. We got Yoshi and Moonpig when they were over five. I'd love to see some pigtures. :)
 
Three years is the peak of a piggy life; Mali and Bryn were over five when they arrived here, and Mali is still going strong at nearly 7 years old.
 
I know three isn't "old" it's just that I'm trying to be very pragmatic about the fact she might not live as long as some do. I have to take pictures very soon because the residents will badger the life out of me if they do not at least see a picture. I'm taking them in to work on Easter Sunday all being well, as I thought it would be a lovely Easter treat for all.
 
Bristolbelle said:
I know three isn't "old" it's just that I'm trying to be very pragmatic about the fact she might not live as long as some do. I have to take pictures very soon because the residents will badger the life out of me if they do not at least see a picture. I'm taking them in to work on Easter Sunday all being well, as I thought it would be a lovely Easter treat for all.
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Oh yes, I know where you're coming from but tbh you can't predict anything with piggles when it comes to longevity.
I thought we'd have loads of time with Rocket who we adopted at six weeks but he sadly had to be pts when he was two because of ongoing health problems that he'd had for over a year ( deep bone infection ) when it finally became too much for him.
Moonpig on the otherhand who did have arthritis and ovarian cysts would probably have gone on to a grand old age and possibly outdone Yoshi's age ( he was 7 and a half) she coped so well with everything, unfortunately it was an eye poke that became too much for her so she passed over the bridge just before 7.
And of course as Rodentopia says, they do tend to develop more character the older they get.... :)
Fingers crossed all goes well, there's no reason why you can't have many more years with your new piggles.
 
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