anyone rescued from cavy haven?

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...i've found a gorgeous piggie on guinea pig rehome. i absolutely love her, and she's been wating for 4 months for a home! i don't know why!

anyway, i wondered if anyone has adopted from there before and do you know if they will bring the piggie to the adopter? i'm ringing them in a few hours to find out, and i'm really hoping they do because i can't get there, yet i'm only just under an hour from there!

i was goin to take ches to a rescue closer but they don't have any piggies in at the minute so i need to try elsewhere and bring a new piggie here to try and bond with ches...and i will need you all to help me with the bonding!

i was going to set up a run to bond them in as it will be a neutral space. they are going to be getting a new cage though when they've bonded. i'm building a c&c cage for the new couple! but obviously they need to bond somewhere else first and then move into the new cage.

i'm quite nervous about the whole thing!

but i really want that piggie i've seen from cavy haven, i have seen so many gorgeous piggies but you know when you just see one that you have to have! well she's 'the one' for chesney! let's hope he agrees if she comes here!
 
yes, it's cheshire. i phoned her today and she's really nice. she is trying to sort out transport for me to bring me the piggie we want to adopt as we can't drive. can people put transfer requests up on this website?
 
I have never heard of Cavy Haven in Warrington, and lived here for many a long year. Any one know where?

Haven Briony, not heaven mallethead he he xx
 
biscandmatt said:
yes, it's cheshire. i phoned her today and she's really nice. she is trying to sort out transport for me to bring me the piggie we want to adopt as we can't drive. can people put transfer requests up on this website?
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What's a transfer request? Is that a bit like a piggy train :{ I'm in Warrington and could help, but as previous post says, never heard of this. xx
 
yes, it's a piggy train! if you could help that would be great. i'm in middleton, manchester so just under an hour from the rescue. :)
 
I am probably half way between the two of you, so would be happy to help. Me and the M62 seem to be great pals at the moment! Keep in touch, let me know what's happening. xx
 
Be warned she breeds from all the girls she takes in. Very irresponsible given that he doesn't know there history etc. Yes she does some good work but a rescue that breeds is counter productive and Defets the point.
 
ZaraPiggie6 said:
Be warned she breeds from all the girls she takes in. Very irresponsible given that he doesn't know there history etc. Yes she does some good work but a rescue that breeds is counter productive and Defets the point.
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I've heard this to so decided not to rehome from there.
 
I've seen with my own eyes her breeding bit. Terry was from her " I don't know why he's been here so long he's gorgeous" he'd been there that long because e was breeding lilacs off him.
 
ZaraPiggie6 said:
I've seen with my own eyes her breeding bit. Terry was from her " I don't know why he's been here so long he's gorgeous" he'd been there that long because e was breeding lilacs off him.
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Not good! I have also seen on previous threads she has problems with over crowding which would be helped by not breeding?!
 
Indeed you cant purposely breed for money and then ask for volunteers to help with overcrowding under the veil of a rescue.
 
ZaraPiggie6 said:
Be warned she breeds from all the girls she takes in. Very irresponsible given that he doesn't know there history etc. Yes she does some good work but a rescue that breeds is counter productive and Defets the point.
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MerryPip said:
I've heard this to so decided not to rehome from there.
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This thread is from 2009
 
ZaraPiggie6 said:
Is there a time limit on posting?
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No, I think Amanda was just pointing out it was an old thread. If this rescue continues with it's previous practice (and I have no idea whether they do or not) then it's probably one still to avoid!
 
Oops! Silly me didn't check the OP date.

The rescue practice of breeding all females is still the same though for reference...
 
I am not going to say any more than,i have had first hand experience of this rescue over an 8 month period,as i started there as a volunteer,and my experiences have formed my opinions on how rescues should operate.
A rescue should not breed from any of its Guinea Pigs (handed in by the public or owned as pets )and not rehome Guinea Pigs bred in a rescue as "rescue" piggies.
Sows do not need to have a litter before being rehomed,to make sure they dont have problems at a later date.
A rescue should not buy Guinea Pigs in to sell as rescue Guinea Pigs
A rescue should not have pedigree Guinea Pigs bred in the rescue.
I dont feel its right to carry on with the whole Cavy Haven thread again as experienced forum members of a few years have got the t shirt on this on,and yes the lady is very nice.

Helen
 
This subject always upsets me,where ever you have your piggie from just make sures its loved forever.Its not a piggies fault how its circumstances have come about,we all need to use the forum to promote responsible rescue work, avoid the pitfalls of breeding...yes it does go on, better to be done responsibly ...and ongoing Guinea Pig ownership.
Bisc and Matt i hope your rehome goes well,you know where i am if you need any help.
 
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