Petco or Shelter

[Starwind Amada]

Since Oreo has passed away Brownie needs a new roommate. He doesn't seem to be affected by the loss but he should still have a buddy. My question is, should I get one from Petco, where they won't know how old he is or if he has any illnesses, or should I find a shelter and find out how old he is, if he's sick and anything else I should know? When I got Oreo and Brownie they were living in a fish tank with piles of poop everywhere and an empty hay rack because the teenage employees were more concerned with talking in the back.

 

[Piggies&buns]

We would always recommend a shelter/rescue over purchasing. There is nothing wrong with purchasing, it may become essential if you cant a shelter, but a shelter is the preferable option.
It’s not just to ensure they are properly sexed and healthy, it’s also to ensure support for a successful bonding.
If you buy a pet shop piggy, you won’t be able to do anything about it if the two piggies don’t bond and will be left in a situation where you have to keep them in separate but side by side cages (which, of course, you may be fine with).
A shelter should be able to help you if the bonding fails - whether you are fine to keep them separate but side by side or whether you’d prefer to return the rescue piggy and try another piggy to find a successful bond.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Please find a shelter if you can, you will be giving a little lost soul a new life x

 

[Starwind Amada]

Side note - how do I create a signature at the bottom of my posts? I wanna put their names

 

[Piggies&buns]

Side note - how do I create a signature at the bottom of my posts? I wanna put their names

Signatures are only available to staff and forum donators. Donations window won’t open again until around April/May time

 

[Grand Guinea Pigs]

Side note - how do I create a signature at the bottom of my posts? I wanna put their names

I thought members had to reach a certain amount of posts - but maybe that has changed.

 

[Gem789]

I thought members had to reach a certain amount of posts - but maybe that has changed.

It did used to be if you'd reached 1000 posts I think but it could have changed.

 

[PoptartShop]

To me, it doesn't matter - either way, a piggie needs a good home.
While shelters are ideal of course, they aren't always an option for everyone. There's none in my area, so I've always gotten mine from a pet store - they need homes too.

My most recent boar was from Petsmart; he was alone for 3 weeks there they had told me, all by himself.
I just had to get him, as I too had a lone boar that lost his older roommate.
I felt so bad he was alone; now him and my other boar are best of friends, like brothers.

I hope you find the right fit for Brownie. <3