Rescued piggies

[Mizzpigz]

I just wondered for those of you who are rescues for piggys, what are some of the most common reasons why piggys come into rescues? I would imagine the 'children don't want them anymore' is one of the just common ones but would be interested to know other reasons people hand them over.

 

[Hermes]

"The pet shop said they were both boys/girls" I imagine is another pretty common one and from time to time you get massive rescues from hoarders or back yard breeders giving up.

 

[Cherpi]

Yes I would agree with the post above as the main one, pet shop pregnancies are a really bad problem.

 

[zombieprincess]

Allergies are a big one, no longer have the time to care for them due to work or other commitments, lots of people ha Ing to move into rented or downsize so no longer allowed to keep or dont have the space - these are most common for pairs and small groups. Lots of singles surrendered due to loss of companion. Then yes there's the I was told I had 2 girls/boys scenario, which is where most of my pregnant foster girls crop up from.

 

[susiewoosie]

My two didn't sell as babies and so got put to the back of the shop and then into the adoption 1ft square glass display cabinet... bloody awful.

 

[Bekki]

"I'm pregnant" is another common one at a rescue I speak with or the hutch broke and cant afford a new one is what I have heard too.

 

[shiny]

People also put on freeads that they have to sell the guineas because they got a dog or cat now. I always feel so sorry for the 'disposable' pet guineas in this case

 

[Lilly]

People also put on freeads that they have to sell the guineas because they got a dog or cat now. I always feel so sorry for the 'disposable' pet guineas in this case

Oh that's such a lame one! My son's dog whom I dogsit regularly just ignores the piggies. My own new dog had to be restrained at first, but within a week of careful and slow introductions she just lays down and lets them walk all over her. And the pigs have now enslaved her - whenever they squeal she makes sure I respond!

My own feeling is that people don't realise piggies take a lot of maintenance until they actually get them. A friend of mine wanted to get some for her grandson after seeing mine. Then she stayed with me for a month and after seeing what went into their care she realised neither her grandson or his mum would be able to keep up with it. And my dental boy was rather an eye opener for her. I don't think people realise piggies need vet care just like cats and dogs.