Killer Piggy?

Status
Not open for further replies.
Piggysweeks

Piggysweeks

Junior Guinea Pig
Joined
May 4, 2011
Messages
222
Reaction score
18
Points
230
We have had Peggy a while she was a rescue from a backyard breeder and left with a male constantly. She hates other piggies harassing her she gets really quite snippy. Her previous partner was a hairless guinea pig who was terrified of everything she was handled daily but would scream bloody murder. She was also always hugging and humping Peggy.
Now I have provided the back story this is where it turns Halloween themed as such.
We found adipose floppy and unresponsive with Peggy sat on top of her. We rushed adipose, too the vet and by the time we got there she was a let and fine and vet put it down too Peggy sitting on her.
This week we found adipose dead and again peggy was sat on her. I can't help but wonder if this was Peggy trying too keep her warm and adipose having an underlying problem. Or could Peggy really be a killer piggy? Pegs only 2 and I'd hate for her too be alone forever, do I risk a companion for her or do I leave her single?
 
Sorry, killer piggies are a matter of myth; it is much, much more likely that Adipose had an underlying problem, which your vet was unable to diagnose, and that Peggy was desperately warming and comforting her. I am very sorry for your loss! Is Adipose the skinny you are mentioning? Skinnies have a higher metabolism than furries and therefore have a shorter lifespan. They also feel cold more quickly, especially if the heart/blood circulation is not working well.

Could you please add your country, state or (for the UK) your county/city to your details, so we can direct you to a good piggy savvy rescue if at all possible where you can date Peggy with a suitable companion of her own choice under expert supervision. Going to one of our recommended rescues means that you only come with a healthy, guaranteed not pregnant and accepted companion if there has been success and you will also always have the rescue to fall back on. You can do so by clicking on your username on the top bar, then go to personal details and scroll down to location. that also helps us to always give you the best possible advice straight away in any situation.
 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Poor Peggy was probably trying to look after her buddy rather than cause her any harm. They are sensitive creatures and they do know when another is ill even if the vets can't find anything specific.

It would be good for Peggy to have another friend when she and you are ready and there should be no concern about the safety of another piggy with her. It would be wise though as she seems like a pig with a lot of personality, to go to a reputable rescue and let Peggy choose a friend she gets on with well so there is a minimal chance of any problems in the future.... Like Wiebke says, if you add your location to your profile then we can give more specific advice. I know in some parts of the world there is almost no rescue support so it helps if we know where you are!
 
Awwwww thank you both, it's bitter sweet news. I pray little lady didn't suffer :(
I'm in Stoke on trent I know of one rescue near me, but when previously contacted I've never heard back. (I really need them too help sort piggies claws) .
They also won't be re homing over Christmas (rightly so). I'm away till tomorrow and we lost addi last Friday(the day I went away), my partner says peggies been very vocal since.
Thanks x
 
I'm really sorry for your loss. I agree with what others have said, that little Peggy was probably looking after her. My skinny Phoebe has some health issues and my boar Barney is constantly looking out for her and he tends not to leave her side on days when she is in pain.
 
Piggysweeks said:
Awwwww thank you both, it's bitter sweet news. I pray little lady didn't suffer :(
I'm in Stoke on trent I know of one rescue near me, but when previously contacted I've never heard back. (I really need them too help sort piggies claws) .
They also won't be re homing over Christmas (rightly so). I'm away till tomorrow and we lost addi last Friday(the day I went away), my partner says peggies been very vocal since.
Thanks x
Click to expand...
I can highly recommend the Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue..... I don't know if that's who you tried before but please try again. Most rescues are run from people's homes in their 'spare' time so it can be difficult for them to reply to all the emails and requests they get. Check out their website and give them a ring. Helen is a wonderful lady, I've had two lovely boys from her and if she doesn't have a neutered boy or a girl that suits just now she will keep an eye out for one for you.
@The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue
 
The other place you could try is the RSPCA Walsall; they are a piggy savvy branch that offers sow-to-sow and cross gender dating with their neutered boars.

Like the Potteries, they are also completely volunteer-run, so you have to be a bit patient or contact them in more than one way, as a single message can occasionally get lost when things are bit hectic with juggling emergencies/very ill piggies and a day job. They are the two rescues within reasonable reach of you that we can most warmly recommend as a forum and that I can also personally recommend, having rehomed myself from either.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Potteries-Guinea-Pig-Rescue/216146698414211 or http://www.thepotteriesguineapigrescue.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/rspca.walsall or http://www.rspca-walsall.org.uk/
 
I'll give them another go and will see what can be done.
I want to sort peggies housing out with new fleeces and a better layout when I get home. I'll email and see what options we have.
I'm just relieved it wasn't peggy who did this though still devastated I lost my posey piggy20140928_105752.webp
 
You are very welcome to post a tribute to Posey in our Rainbow Bridge section whenever it feels right for you. She was a gorgeous girl!
It is often difficult to make sense of what has happened in the wake of an unexpected death.
 
It's always a hard time. Take your time and there will be the right friend out there for Peggy when you and her have had time to come to terms with the loss of Adipose.
 
Wiebke said:
You are very welcome to post a tribute to Posey in our Rainbow Bridge section whenever it feels right for you. She was a gorgeous girl!
It is often difficult to make sense of what has happened in the wake of an unexpected death.
Click to expand...
I deffinately will she was always scared but that didn't make me love her any less. I have lots of pictures at home I'll use those on her post. I hope my peggy is okay I just want to get home too her.
 
Thank you Rachel and Wiebke as you both know its all been a little stressed at the potteries gpr.I would suggest anyone who wants to chat to come along to our event next Saturday I should be back to normal by then and over my illness. xx
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top