My 2 boys are gonna be in a charity shop on Tuesday

[Gem789]

Don't worry, they're not going on sale lol. My friend who volunteers in wood green told his manager I'm still on furlough and very bored so she said if I'd like to help out there's plenty of work. I said to my friend about bringing jimin and guiseppe in and putting a sign on the shop window about if anyone would like to cuddle a guinea pig for 30p.There might be no one interested but I thought I'd see how it goes, it might raise a little bit for the charity and I can help out on the shop floor as long as I can still keep an eye on them. Luckily they're quite confident pigs and seem to like a cuddle.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

That's a nice idea. Love to know how you get on.

 

[Gem789]

That's a nice idea. Love to know how you get on.

I'll take pics if anyone does decide they'd like a cuddle and with their permission of course lol

 

[alpacasqueak]

Did just wonder what that title was about! Aah I’m so jealous, I want a cuddle with your gorgeous boys! Hope you can all raise a good few pennies xx

 

[Gem789]

Did just wonder what that title was about! Aah I’m so jealous, I want a cuddle with your gorgeous boys! Hope you can all raise a good few pennies xx

I'll have to invite you round one day to meet all the pigs xx

 

[alpacasqueak]

I'll have to invite you round one day to meet all the pigs xx

Aah that’d be lovely And the cats too I’d be happy to give a donation when the boys are having their cuddles at the shop though, I just demand a few pics first xx

 

[Flutterby]

Hope all goes well!

 

[Claire W]

Sounds like w lovely idea I hope they get lots of cuddles x

 

[Rivervixen]

I’ll pay a pound per cuddle!

 

[Bill & Ted]

great idea! I think you are underselling the boys, I’d pay far more than that for a piggie cuddle

 

[Gem789]

Maybe I should charge a bit more lol x

 

[Rivervixen]

great idea! I think you are underselling the boys, I’d pay far more than that for a piggie cuddle

me too

 

[Lanie]

Nothing better than a piggie cuddle.

when we have visitors that’s the first thing I’m asked can I get a cuddle from your piggies even my husbands friends who say I’m not an animal person give in and ask for a cuddle

 

[Bill & Ted]

I think a pound a cuddle If I lived nearby I’d be round in heartbeat

 

[Gem789]

I think a pound a cuddle If I lived nearby I’d be round in heartbeat

I think I'll try a pound or ask for a donation, hopefully people will be generous x

 

[Rivervixen]

I think I'll try a pound or ask for a donation, hopefully people will be generous x

can’t say no to a piggie cuddle!

 

[Gem789]

can’t say no to a piggie cuddle!

I can't either lol, don't know what other people will be like though. Hopefully they'll be tempted x

 

[Julie M]

I would charge £1 too. But don't you have to be careful with covid. Maybe get people to put on had gel first.

 

[Gem789]

I would charge £1 too. But don't you have to be careful with covid. Maybe get people to put on had gel first.

Yes don't worry, if they haven't used the hand gel when they 1st come in they won't be holding my pigs.

 

[Gem789]

I was out the back of the shop so didn't get to try and lure people to cuddle the pigs lol. They did get 7 cuddles though and made £7.My friend who was on the till asked people for a donation. It's not loads but it's a little extra for the charity. I asked him to take a couple of photos so if he can send them to me(he's got an older phone) i'll post them on here. I also agreed to volunteer 2 days a week. It gets me off my butt lol.

 

[Gem789]

Also one of the people who held the boys left the shop and came back with some treats for them. Unfortunately they're mainly seeds so they can't have them but I thought it was very sweet.

 

[Eddie & Elvis]

Still that's £7 raised for a great cause

 

[Eddie & Elvis]

Also one of the people who held the boys left the shop and came back with some treats for them. Unfortunately they're mainly seeds so they can't have them but I thought it was very sweet.

They meant well

 

[Gem789]

They meant well

Yeah they did, that's why I thought it was sweet. I wonder whether rabbits are allowed them?

 

[Bill & Ted]

Yeah they did, that's why I thought it was sweet. I wonder whether rabbits are allowed them?

I think gerbils and hamsters can have them, although do check

 

[alpacasqueak]

Still £7 more than without you and your gorgeous boys! How nice of you to volunteer too Is it in Dav?
Not sure if rabbits could, probably more hamsters etc. xx

 

[Gem789]

Still £7 more than without you and your gorgeous boys! How nice of you to volunteer too Is it in Dav?
Not sure if rabbits could, probably more hamsters etc. xx

Yes I think you're right. Shame I don't know any hamster owners lol. Thanks, yes it's in Daventry, about a 20 min walk from where I live xx

 

[Gem789]

I think gerbils and hamsters can have them, although do check

Yeah they're those carrot flavoured rotastak (sp?) sticks.Theyre advertised for guinea pigs and small animals but I know they're not suitable for pigs because of the seeds x

 

[Claire W]

Well done As above it’s £7 more than they would have got.
I’m sure hamsters or gerbils could have the treats

 

[alpacasqueak]

Yes I think you're right. Shame I don't know any hamster owners lol. Thanks, yes it's in Daventry, about a 20 min walk from where I live xx

Aah maybe I should have a look at the buses and come for a visit when you’re there one day soon Don’t get many piggy cuddles here these days despite 3 pigs! Jess keeps falling out with me over bum baths and syringes! xx
And maybe you could nibble on them instead if you don’t know any hammies?!