I really need to be locked up and kept away from all pigs who need a home.

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I am not fit to be let out.

Went to get some hay today and had every intention of doing what I've managed to do quite successfully for the last... two years now. Go in, get what I want, maybe have a quick 'awwwwww' over some deliciously cute pigs and rabbits and rodents (as you do) and leave with what I needed.

Not this time. Our favourite place's adoption centre strikes again.

Little kid: "Mummy, they look evil."
Mum: "Eeeew, yes they do don't they?!" *points to some 'cuter', coloured guinea pigs* "Look! These are much nicer and cuter!" (kid has a great time looking at the non weird guinea pigs)
(Enter one of the members of staff who talks to someone behind me)
"That's a common problem with these sorts of pets - no one wants them because they look evil, or 'wrong'. Sadly they're probably going to be waiting for a home for a very long time...".
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Well... what did I expect myself to do then? Leave them there?! I've done it plenty of times before but this time it wasn't going to happen...

So welcome to the family I guess! They don't have names just yet - I'm starting to struggle to come up with inventive names now!

I'm a tad worried about the pig on the left. I think I'm right in saying that she can't be a lethal because she has *some* pigmentation in her ears and a couple of her feet, but she only seems about 90% with it. She's got smaller eyes, she's significantly smaller (despite being the same age) and is almost baby soft compared to the crested lady. I might be fretting over nothing and it turns out she's just perfect. That said, even if she isn't I really don't mind - she's a little love and will get everything she could possibly need!
 
Either you CAN walk away or you can't... sometimes you can't.

There is a specific breed that is called pink eyed whites (PEW) and it has nothing at all to do with so called lethals! PEWs are as healthy and normal as any other piggy breed.

Apart from the fact that the piggy on the left looks like it is rather a mismarked himi to me (there seems to be a hint of a smudge on the tip of the nose, too); they only develop the full colouring when they are a few months old so the typical himalayan marking may still become more distinct (especially over the winter months). Lots of people sadly don't like animals with pink or red eyes! :(

You can learn more about lethals in this thread here: http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?10-Breeds
 
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Two of mine have very dark red eyes. A ruby almost purple colour and it is the prettiest most beautiful thing. How can someone call them evil?! They are soo sweet.

As for names, do you have a theme you like to stick to or is it make it up as you go?!

Amy
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They're lovely, just be sure to quarantine if you are introducing them to other pigs or keeping them near them.

I love PEWs I have 2 myself (did have 3 :( ) and one of mine has Himi markings though they are subtle.
 
Wiebke said:
Either you CAN walk away or you can't... sometimes you can't.

There is a specific breed that is called pink eyed whites (PEW) and it has nothing at all to do with so called lethals! PEWs are as healthy and normal as any other piggy breed.

Apart from the fact that the piggy on the left looks like it is rather a himi cross to me (there seems to be a hint of a smudge on the tip of the nose, too); they only develop the full colouring when they are a few months old so the typical himalayan marking may still become more distinct (especially over the winter months). Lots of people sadly don't like animals with pink or red eyes! :(

You can learn more about lethals in this thread here: http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?10-Breeds
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I've been a very strict CAN walk away for a while now when it comes to shops. Obviously today was my moment of weakness which shall not be happening again...

I just wanted to double check on here regarding the lethal thing. Normally I don't worry about these things, I've had PEWs before and I've got my lovely Einstein who was my only current PEW (Peru) until today. I've just got a niggling feeling that something isn't quite right with this little lady. She's not 'quite' 100% I don't think.

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helen105281 said:
They're lovely, just be sure to quarantine if you are introducing them to other pigs or keeping them near them.

I love PEWs I have 2 myself (did have 3 :( ) and one of mine has Himi markings though they are subtle.
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They'll be staying in the house for at least two weeks before meeting my others. The plan for them is to eventually join my herd so I'm not risking any nasties getting in with the rest of my pigs. :)

PEWs are beautiful. I love them, and pink eyed gingers - easily one of my favourite piggy colourings!
 
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I've been a very strict CAN walk away for a while now when it comes to shops. Obviously today was my moment of weakness which shall not be happening again...

I just wanted to double check on here regarding the lethal thing. Normally I don't worry about these things, I've had PEWs before and I've got my lovely Einstein who was my only current PEW (Peru) until today. I've just got a niggling feeling that something isn't quite right with this little lady. She's not 'quite' 100% I don't think.
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If in doubt, I would have them checked over by a vet, but I can reassure you that whatever the problem, neither of them looks like a lethal to me - the eyes have a normal size, and they don't look like they are blind, deaf and have a cleft problem; lethals are true albinos in the way that PEWs aren't.
 
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Awwwww Gorgeous little girlies! Congratulations, I adore PEW's drool

Looking forward to knowing what their names are and seeing more of them
 
It makes me so angry that animals with red eyes are overlooked! I am so happy these two are safe with you.
 
Aw cuties. I too love pews and red eyed piggies. I think it is a reaction to people thinking they are wrong somehow. Hope the integrate into your herd (post quarantine obviously).
 
What beautiful new additions. I've always loved pink eyed whites and can't understand what people have against them. I'd love to get some PEW piggies.
 
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It makes me so angry that animals with red eyes are overlooked! I am so happy these two are safe with you.
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Aww, thank you! I'd said that I'd not get any more pet-shop pigs (adoption centre or not - I know they were originally 'unsellable' stock, bless them) but the thought of them sitting there for quite possibly months would have had me guilt ridden. All because they are PEWs. I'm well aware that it probably won't be long before the next pair of PEWs are in there, but I'm more than happy to give a loving home to these two gorgeous girls.

One day I'd like to have a fully pink eyed herd that can be shown off to highlight just how wonderful they are! :D
 
Well done, they are gorgeous x) Funnily enough I went into the store that shall not be named on Sunday and there were two PEW's. Not in the adoption centre though. I had to move quickly on. I'd love a white piggy or two! :)
 
Awe...Beautiful pairs.

I always walk in the Pet Stores to check out piggies not to buy but to check their health. If I see something wrong I always inform management to get them treated ASAP.
 
A beautiful pair! I know what you mean, sometimes you just can't walk away and I think many of us have been there.

Your lovely left hand piggy is not a lethal as it has plenty of pigmentation but that doesn't mean to say that there is no visual defect, a vet would be best to check this. Sometimes they just have a random mixed bag of problems for no apparent reason!

Lovely all the same though! x
 
Sadly PEW's are often overlooked in rescues too, we had 2 girls from a rescue situation Suzy GPR was involved with last year, one of whom went on to have 3 babies. Sadly of the 5 girls only the single older girl Phoebe has managed to find a new forever home with a loving family who were not concerned about the colour of her hair or eyes and just wanted a friend for their much loved, bereaved girlie. Olwen and her now 8 month old girls are still waiting to find their forever homes, you couldn't wish for a bunch of more mischievous, entertaining piggies but sadly some folks can't look past their eye colour.
 
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Sadly PEW's are often overlooked in rescues too, we had 2 girls from a rescue situation Suzy GPR was involved with last year, one of whom went on to have 3 babies. Sadly of the 5 girls only the single older girl Phoebe has managed to find a new forever home with a loving family who were not concerned about the colour of her hair or eyes and just wanted a friend for their much loved, bereaved girlie. Olwen and her now 8 month old girls are still waiting to find their forever homes, you couldn't wish for a bunch of more mischievous, entertaining piggies but sadly some folks can't look past their eye colour.
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That makes me so sad that people have missed out on those girls and overlooked them simply because they're PEWs... 8...
 
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