ARGH! I.. why are people soooo bloody slow in the head. I had a person reply to my ad about my foster boys. Here is the ad btw:
Well a person replied to me (not the email or website I gave) I sent her the application which as 20 questions ( I took out the rescues information as I do not need that going around the net.)
NOW these are my and her emails ( I'm going to remove ALL emails for safety)
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Hello,
My name is Erin, I am a foster with The McDonald Family Animal Rescue. I am currently fostering two beautiful male guinea pigs. They both love to roam around on the floor with myself and my family. Stan and Harvey love to snuggle with you and will spend hours doing so as long as you give them pee breaks or you might end up with a wet spot!
Stan is a sweet little man who was rescued by a concerned individual from a neglectful petting zoo. He is missing one eye but does not let that bother him. He can be shy at first but once you pick him up he snuggles right into you. Stan is brown with golden and black threw out his fur. Around his bottom he has longer hairs that in my opinion make him look even sweeter. Stan's age is unkown but is guessed around two years of age, don't forget they can live for over 7 years so hes still a young man.
Harvey, he came from a good home but was was surrendered by his owner after being well cared for. He loves to run around and explore, as sometime during floor time he can find the most interesting things to see and get into, like my laundry *laughs*. Harvey is white with black around his eyes and cream patched over his body. His ages is around 6 to 7 months old, so he is still young.
These two must go together as they are a bonded pair and in being so they are used to each other. They come with food dish, water bottle, large igloo hide, and toy. Their adoption Fee is $25.00.
You can apply for adoption at the website : http://www.themcdonaldrescue.co.nr/
OR email the rescue at:
We look forward to finding a forever home, with people to love and cuddle them.
Well a person replied to me (not the email or website I gave) I sent her the application which as 20 questions ( I took out the rescues information as I do not need that going around the net.)
Name:
Age:
Date:
Thank you for your interest in one of our guinea pigs! The following site is a detailed, easy to use resource to help you on your guinea pig research. We want to ensure that all of our animals go to knowledgeable homes, so please take your time!
http://www.guineapigcages.com/ (Care Information on the right)
1. What should your guinea pigs diet consist of?
2. Which of those items should make up the majority of your guinea pig’s diet?
3. What are some appropriate treats and how often should they be given?
4. Will you keep your guinea pig indoors or outdoors?
5. What are the dimensions of the cage you intend to use?
6. Does your cage have a wire or solid bottom? If it has a wire bottom, how will you make it comfortable for the guinea pig?
7. What kind of bedding do you intend to use, and which are unsafe and not recommended?
8. How often will you clean your guinea pigs entire cage?
9. What is a safe cleaner to use for your guinea pig’s cage and accessories?
10. What will you give your guinea pig in his cage for enrichment and entertainment?
11. What will you give your guinea pig to chew on?
12. If you intend to let your guinea pig run around a room, how do you intend to pig-proof your room/house prior to letting the guinea pig out?
13. Are you willing to brush your guinea pig? How often?
14. How often should you clip your guinea pigs nails?
15. Do you intend to take your guinea pig outside?
16. What are the dangers that you must protect your guinea pig from while outside, and how will you keep him/her safe?
17. Are you prepared to take your guinea pig to the vet in the event of illness or injury?
18. What is a guinea pigs average lifespan? Can you see yourself having to give up your guinea pig during this period of time?
19. What will you do with your guinea pig when/if you go on vacation?
20. How long would you consider leaving your guinea pig at home alone for?
_______________________(To be completed upon adoption)______________________
I, __(print name)_____, attest that the information provided above on ‘The McDonald Family Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Guinea Pig Adoption Application’ is true and correct to the best of my information and belief, and I will do my utmost best to adhere to the standards and conditions of care.
Date:
Signature of Adopter:
McDonald Family Signature:
NOW these are my and her emails ( I'm going to remove ALL emails for safety)
From:
To:
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Adoption: 2 Bonded Male Guinea Pigs" Ad on Kijiji
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:01:57 -0600
I appreciate the fact that you guys want to find good homes, and I have 3 kids that would have loved them, but that’s a bit over the top. Sorry
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From: Erin Schimpf
Sent: August-27-09 5:51 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Adoption: 2 Bonded Male Guinea Pigs" Ad on Kijiji
Amber,
Well thats ok, the reason we have it so long is the fact that we are looking for forever homes that are willing to give the proper care to the animals and in doing such we have to make sure that people are well educated. Sorry that you feel the way you do I was hoping that stan and harvey were finally going to a forever home. Poor stan with his one eye need love, and harvey just loves to cuddle. Its truely a shame, But I know they will find homes soon. Thank you for taking the time to atleast look this all over.
You could try the SPCA I know they have some piggies. There Url which has pictures is:
http://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=95
I don't know if they house bonded pairs (which is ALWAYS best).
Hope you find a piggie that is right for you and your family.
Erin Schimpf
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Subject: RE: Reply to your "Adoption: 2 Bonded Male Guinea Pigs" Ad on Kijiji
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:41:04 -0600
Wow, that’s quite the questionnaire. Not sure if I’m willing to go through that all. Sorry. I grew up in the country, with numerous animals (including guinea pigs). We’ve always got our animals from a rescue, and this is a first. I was animal control officer for 8 years. Good luck in finding homes.
-----Original Message-----
From: Erin Schimpf []
Sent: August-27-09 5:29 PM
To:
Subject: RE: Reply to your "Adoption: 2 Bonded Male Guinea Pigs" Ad on Kijiji
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Stan and Harvey. Both of them are still here at my home, as I said in my ad I am the foster mom, The rescue as an application process, so I will attach the Guinea Pig Application. Fill this out and send it to our main email so one of our rescues adoption people can start the processes. I'm also adding some links in here to help you out with your application as the questionaire. Here is the email (the rescues) so you can send them the completed application:
Here are the links:
www.canadiancavy.webs.com
(this is my personal Guinea pig website)
www.cavycages.com
This has information on building a C&C cage, I will add that I DO NOT suggest joining the forum with this site as they are not very nice and I myself got banned for reasons I did not do. (alter ego accounts when I was alseep... seems odd.) If you would like I can give you the name of stores to where to buy the material.
I've also made a forum that is canadian based as well but we are still small and I'm currently working on the design. But your more than welcome to come check us out and join if you like.
[removed this link to my forum]
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at anytime.
Your friend,
Erin Schimpf foster mom of both Stan and Harvey
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