Newbie looking for some piggies!

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my name is Claire, I am 24 and live in Newington Kent. I am owned by two dogs, and a cat. I work for Pets Corner as a sales assistant (dont worry, it is a nice company) 0:)


I am looking into getting a couple of piggies, and to meet piggy lovers
 
Hi Claire,

Welcome to the forum! I'm sure you'll find it as useful and informative as I have!
 
Hi and welcome to the forum! Look on the recues page and see if there are any piggies looking for homes in your area :) x
 
Hi Claire,

Welcome! :) I'm Louise, I have three Guineas at the moment called Sunshine, Twinkle and Cuzzy. I would say look for rescue pigs in your area, some advertise on Vivo Street and Gum Tree or do a google search from Rescue Centres. http://www.guineapigrehome.org.uk/ This is a good starting place.

My three boys did come from pet shops but I looked upon it as me rescuing them rather than me being lumbered with three animals I didn't know anything about. It's one way of looking at the pet shop v rescue centre because at the end of the day pet shop pigs need homes too. I'm probably in the minority with my thinking but I'm glad I got my boys out of the shops especially sunshine who was kept in what I can only describe as a tank!

Anyway nice to 'meet' you and look forward to hearing about your new pigs!

Louise
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Hi Claire, Jackie at GBH has lots of guineas in Beckenham Kent. She'll give you good advice too :) Welcome to the forum :)
 
I have the same views as you louise, pet shop piggies need homes 2 and id never regret buying my girlies! But i understand that the baby piggies at pet shops are more likely to be baught than the older ones at rescues who have already had bad lives, so if i got another it would be from a rescue :) x
 
Welcome to the forum! :D :D

There is nothing wrong with buying from petshops, but every pet shop piggy you 'rescue' gets replaced by another, and therefore supports pet shops in selling animals and being able to get away with keeping animals in those conditon :'(

Anyway, on a brighter note, hope you find your piggies and enjoy the forum! :smitten: :D
 
Hello and welcome Claire,I had never kept Piggies before April this year But I wouldn't part with the girlies now,I am also owned by my dog ;D
 
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