So here’s the story from our side!
Pxhoine was interested in adopting Brown, but wasn’t able to get to us. I was pleased with her set up, not having to ask her to make any changes, I we do with so many adopters. We were also travelling to Birmingham today anyway, where Pxhoine was able meet us.
During the long conversation, I thought I had explained that Brown needed to be kept separate. But I was talking to someone else about neutered boys as well. She has a C&C set up, these are generally easily adapted to keep a boy separate for a few weeks.
When we realised there was a problem, I offered to keep Brown and deliver him to her (2 hours away) when he was ready, free of charge, as I was aware she had bought a train ticket. When Pxhoine said she was still happy to have him, I gave her the extra grids needed to keep him separate.
As for our procedure, pairs of boys that are neutered leave anytime from 10 days post neuter, as advised by our vet. We always offer continuing advice if adopters have concerns. In well over 100 neuters we’ve had no abscesses and just 2 with minor infections, while they were still with us. We are more than happy to sort out any problems, offer support and even pay vets bills that might be necessary, although this has never happened. Most of our boys go out 2-4 weeks before they are safe to be with girls, we offer free 100cm cages (donated when piggies are surrendered) for those that need them. We believe it gives the boys a chance to settle in before meeting the girls, plus it makes for a slower, gentle bond as they can get to know each other through the bars. Those that would rather have us bond them, come to us at 6 weeks post neuter.
As a rescue we are totally open and have nothing to hide. We certainly don’t have a shortage of good homes, so would have no reason to push someone into taking one of our piggies.
Hopefully that clears everything up!
