Storm1974
Junior Guinea Pig
Just heart breaking, I just cannot understand how anyone can be so cruel!! 
From Mandys Guinea Pig Rescue in Dorset...
"In memory of Buddy
Last week, the rescue was contacted because a dog walker found a guinea pig in the New Forest. His rescuers named him Buddy and quickly brought him to one of our foster homes. Food & water was immediately offered but it was clear he wasn’t well.
Being alone in a forest would be absolutely petrifying for a small, domestic, prey animal. He had likely been there 2+ days. (We gathered this by his reasonable weight and the size of the numerous ticks around his eyes and ears) using his feet and nails state, we estimated him to be 2-3 years old.
Due to the location he was found at, it is almost certain he had been dumped. This is gutting.
As a rescue we make ourselves approachable and supportive towards people with guinea pigs in need. Our foster team work with the animal’s best interests, whether that’s directly travelling to a rescue when needed of facilitating capacity at short notice for urgent situations. We aren’t alone; rescues across the country do the same. There is never a circumstance where dumping an animal is ok.
Due to his reluctance to eat, Buddy was offered syringe feeds and pain relief in addition to cuddles to help comfort him. With thanks to the Pet Health Partnership team in Upton, treatments were swiftly given for a lung infection & fluids.
Very sadly, his unwellness coupled with his stress, led to seizures. He was struggling and a decision was made to stop his pain.
This could have been so so different. He could have been handed into a rescue and given care while preparing for a new friend in an adoptive home.
He deserved better
His remains will now rest with us at one of our foster homes- so he has a home, dignity and is remembered
We fully understand people can struggle to provide for /keep their pets, whether it’s the financial strain or time constraints, but, please contact rescues for assistance".
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From Mandys Guinea Pig Rescue in Dorset...
"In memory of Buddy
Last week, the rescue was contacted because a dog walker found a guinea pig in the New Forest. His rescuers named him Buddy and quickly brought him to one of our foster homes. Food & water was immediately offered but it was clear he wasn’t well.
Being alone in a forest would be absolutely petrifying for a small, domestic, prey animal. He had likely been there 2+ days. (We gathered this by his reasonable weight and the size of the numerous ticks around his eyes and ears) using his feet and nails state, we estimated him to be 2-3 years old.
Due to the location he was found at, it is almost certain he had been dumped. This is gutting.
As a rescue we make ourselves approachable and supportive towards people with guinea pigs in need. Our foster team work with the animal’s best interests, whether that’s directly travelling to a rescue when needed of facilitating capacity at short notice for urgent situations. We aren’t alone; rescues across the country do the same. There is never a circumstance where dumping an animal is ok.
Due to his reluctance to eat, Buddy was offered syringe feeds and pain relief in addition to cuddles to help comfort him. With thanks to the Pet Health Partnership team in Upton, treatments were swiftly given for a lung infection & fluids.
Very sadly, his unwellness coupled with his stress, led to seizures. He was struggling and a decision was made to stop his pain.
This could have been so so different. He could have been handed into a rescue and given care while preparing for a new friend in an adoptive home.
He deserved better
His remains will now rest with us at one of our foster homes- so he has a home, dignity and is remembered
We fully understand people can struggle to provide for /keep their pets, whether it’s the financial strain or time constraints, but, please contact rescues for assistance".
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rip Buddy
How can anyone be so cruel as to dump animals 
