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Lighteningamy

Lighteningamy

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I've just been made aware there have been piggies dumped in perth scotland I've been trying to catch them but there getting into burrows and can't get them I'm feeding them and giving them water spca told me that they are now classed as wild guinea pigs and won't help
 

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Sorry I have no idea what to suggest but just wanted to offer you support.
You are so kind trying to help them.
 
Merab's Slave said:
Sorry I have no idea what to suggest but just wanted to offer you support.
You are so kind trying to help them.
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Thanks just struggling to get them ive ended up cutting all my hands and legs up but I just can't catch them myself 😭 just can't beleive someone would do this !
 
Sorry you’re struggling to catch them but well done for helping them out. Could you lure them into a carrier or something? Maybe leave it there for them to get into and eat?

It’s sad the spca won’t do anything.
 
How long have they been there and how many are there? I agree with @Siikibam try and lure them into a carrier with some tasty food.
 
Siikibam said:
Sorry you’re struggling to catch them but well done for helping them out. Could you lure them into a carrier or something? Maybe leave it there for them to get into and eat?

It’s sad the spca won’t do anything.
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I've tried to get them in to the carrier they were not for going in
 
Set the carrier there and leave it out. Put some food in there along with some hay and bedding. Only problem is if it rains...the other worry is other animals being attracted by the food. It’s a really tough one but I commend you for persisting. Fingers crossed.
 
Poor little guinea pigs... it’s so kind of you to try and help... keep trying! 🤞🏻🤞🏻What about if you very carefully cut some of the branches away so you had a small area that was clear to lure them to with veggies and then use something like a net or cardboard box something to put over the top of them?
 
Merab's Slave said:
Poor little things - they must be terrified and don't realise you are trying to help them.
Is there a friend or family member who could help you?

You really are doing a fantastic job.
I wish I was allowed to travel to come and help
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I know i just wish I could catch them, Sadly not me and my boyfriend moved to perth a couple of years ago and both my friends have just had babys
 
Aww that's so good that you are feeding them and trying to help them. I hope they have access to grass/hay :( xx
 
This is such a same... where about in Perth are they? I have a few Instagram friends in scotland who have piggies so I could see if anyone lives near by and could help.
 
I was so outraged about this that I phoned the SSPCA to have a go, and if it's any consolation the lady was very apologetic and said they just don't have the resources right now which is irritating because there is an article on the website about 2 meerkats that they'd been out to catch. Why aren't they 'wild'! Better press I suppose. They said you can get in touch if you want to pass them on once you've caught them - I mean - what are people getting paid for?

Good luck getting them - hopefully it's just a pair who will stick together but check the sexes and teats in case there might be babies stashed somewhere. Thank you all for your efforts who have been involved in this. ❤❤❤❤❤

As a last resort I know you can get humane rat/squirrel traps but again it'll go off when only one has gone in so it will separate them. If I have to catch mine in the back garden I use a fishing net!
 
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