Possibly Re-homing (Advice Please?)

atomicpenguinx

atomicpenguinx

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Not sure where to post this:

Sadly enough, as in my current situation (Sow was a boar, now my OTHER sow might be pregnant, did the vet check, now just going to wait a few weeks and see if my sow IS pregnant), taking care of piggies has me cornered. Assuming my sow is pregnant, and me, as an in-experienced first time pig parent, don't think I'll be prepared for when/ if the babies come. So, I was considering re-homing them/ surrendering them. I have looked into my local rescues, and at the moment (from the websites) they seem to have a long waiting list, or have full foster homes. I thought about an animal shelter, and the one closest to me will take them, but I did more research on that location and they seemed to be a high-kill center (it would break my heart to leave my sow Kiwi there if she's pregs and not possibly knowing if they euthanize her or she gets saved) So, my next course of action would to post on Guineapigfinder to sell to a good home (and not snake chow) BUT: here's where i'm stuck:

Since I have a not neutered boar (Mochi), and my sow Kiwi (possibly preg, not sure if one can tell in the time of a week, she looks the same to me), I wanted to re-home /sell with the possibility of Kiwi being pregnant to someone who would probably be more competent with the whole birthing thing. Also, I don't want to just be like "oh yeah, she's pregnant", someone adopts her because hey, possible bonus pups, but then she's not, but no loss on anyone's part. Assuming the two are "bonded", would it be a bad thing to list them separate? Preferably I'd like to make a listing for the both to go to the same home, but with Mochi not being neutered (I don't have the funds for that), i'm not sure if that makes it difficult in any sense.

Any advice is welcome, whether you live in US or not. I hope it's understandable, I had a hard time re-reading what i wrote, geez.
 
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Hello. I think I responded to your other thread too. It’s a very hard one-the situation your going through. I think it’s totally up to you whether you decide to list them separate or not! Just make sure whoever adopts Mocha has another male pig or spayed sow so that he has a friend and won’t be lonely forever. I would also recommend asking for a photo of the cage (careful; they’ll get it off google). Also make sure you have a high rehoming fee.I'm glad your NOT selling them on Craigslist which is just full of scammers and fakes. I'm assuming your waiting a bit just to make sure kiwi is pregnant before you find her a home? I just wouldn’t recommend selling her saying “Pig might be pregnant” as someone who’s not 100% knowledgeable on guinea pig birthing COULD end up with her and then sell the babies for free. I hope this whole situation turns out alright !
 
May I also suggest a great site to find a home for them? Hoobly.com. They are in the USA. I got my cat there from a lady who was a small breeder (only paid $300 for him and I went to her home and everything). you can find a home for any animal there. And all the animals usually have rehoming fees so really legimate people are on that website. Just highly recommending putting a ad there :)
 
Yes! i remember your response! :) Thank you for your coming into this post as well~ Yes, hopefully i can remember to reverse search pictures, my bf should know how :hmm:Yeah, craigslist is a scary place, and i've never heard of Hoobly! I'll check it out for sure~

I'd like to wait a few weeks just to confirm any weight gain/noticeable changes in Kiwi's weight/appearance. I just hope if once they leave my home, they'll be with loving families. I accept this is probably not my time, but it was nice :)

Thank you for your input :luv:
 
I would contact the rescues personally and not just go off their website. Websites might not be kept up to date or they may make an exception for a pregnant sow who would otherwise be euthanazied. If the rescues genuinely do not have space then they should be able to offer advice. Guinea Lynx :: US Guinea Pig Rescue and Shelter Organizations

Are you rehoming both or would you consider taking in a friend for mochi from the rescue which might then free up space for kiwi?
 
I fully agree with @Lady Kelly - if you can, please contact a rescue to allow you to work out the best solution and to see whether you can hang onto Mochi and a (properly sexed) boarfriend of his. You are a caring and loving piggy owner; the situation you are finding yourself in is just overwhelming.

Please do not try to find a home for Kiwi through the free-ads.
Have you looked at other rescues in your area via petfinder?
 
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HeatherRose said:
Are you anywhere near the LA guinea pig rescue? They might be able to help you.
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Saskia is one of the best around that area. I always love watching her videos. I can't believe the rescue they did of those 700+ guinea pigs, ending most of them being pregnant. If you are planning to rehome your piggies, the LA Guinea Pig Rescue would be a good choice. Just talk to Saskia and she might be able to help you.
 
@Lady Kelly I was considering on rehoming both, I think i may have taken too big of a responsibility. Initially, i was pretty set against taking care of a boar (reading stuff on them made me think about they might be more difficult for myself to handle with the addition of fighting and other things, females felt the easiest, but not saying they wouldnt fight either)
@Wiebke I hadnt thought of looking through Petfinder, but its worth a shot.
@HeatherRose / @anyar.dris The closest rescues are about 2 hours away (LAGPResc is one), i dont drive highways (yeah i know, dumb excuse), but I'm sure i can find someone to drive me over (whats a little extra support? :hug:)

Thank you all for your help/kind words, i feel like I'm going crazy here :yikes:! One day at a time~
 
I do have another question as of right now: Mochi constantly chews the fence, they're cage neighbors with a fence in the middle, i didn't want to completely separate them from each others view, but obviously Mochi's upset and it will probably persist in that current set up. I've covered the lower bars with strips of carboard so he can at least chew on that instead of the bars, but he's learning to find other ways. My next step would probably be putting him in a completely separate cage on the other side of my room?
 
atomicpenguinx said:
I do have another question as of right now: Mochi constantly chews the fence, they're cage neighbors with a fence in the middle, i didn't want to completely separate them from each others view, but obviously Mochi's upset and it will probably persist in that current set up. I've covered the lower bars with strips of carboard so he can at least chew on that instead of the bars, but he's learning to find other ways. My next step would probably be putting him in a completely separate cage on the other side of my room?
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Mochi is of course unhappy and wants to be with Kiwi, but keeping him completely separate is going to mean that both are essentially being kept as singles without much stimulation. The bar biting should hopefully settle down eventually. Keep in mind, he doesn't want to bite bars, he is trying to gnaw through them to get back to Kiwi.
 
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