As the first rescue in the USA has given names, I can finally start this thread in preparation for the gift giving! I know it's not quite Christmas but it's time to spread the looooooove 
Secret Santa 2014 - Presents Received
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First present has been confirmed!
Maddox - Helping All Little Things (HALT) rescue, NJ
Maddox is a gorgeous boy aged between 5 and 6 years old. He was found as a stray, with terrible lice, a chin abcess, impaction and serious malnourishment. Shortly after arrival, he lost a tooth that has never grown back and so needs his teeth monitoring on a regular basis. The rescue didn't think he'd survive, but here he is with all his gifts! (I'm guessing there might have been something else in the gap in the box too!)
Maddox - Helping All Little Things (HALT) rescue, NJ
Maddox is a gorgeous boy aged between 5 and 6 years old. He was found as a stray, with terrible lice, a chin abcess, impaction and serious malnourishment. Shortly after arrival, he lost a tooth that has never grown back and so needs his teeth monitoring on a regular basis. The rescue didn't think he'd survive, but here he is with all his gifts! (I'm guessing there might have been something else in the gap in the box too!)
Gizi
Adult Guinea Pig
Awww! Cute piggie! I'm so happy for him!
He's certainly a cutie!
madguinealady
Senior Guinea Pig
Love this thread.Makes me smile.Will have to get mine sent
It's never too early to post
I've been advising it's better to send sooner rather than later, as we all know how backed up the postal service gets in December 
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Oh dear, I'd better get shopping
You can do it in bits - what's one more treat in the basket, ey?
First UK present in!
Hazel and Caramel - Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary, Tyne & Wear
These gorgeous girls are sisters from different litters. Little Hazel (tan piggie) is just 8 weeks old and already has dental problems, so needs regular treatment.
Spot the piggies in the box!
Hazel and Caramel - Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary, Tyne & Wear
These gorgeous girls are sisters from different litters. Little Hazel (tan piggie) is just 8 weeks old and already has dental problems, so needs regular treatment.
Spot the piggies in the box!
A little footnote tinged with sadness.
If you hear that your Secret Santa piggie has health problems, please do not delay in sending your gift if possible. The recipient of the first gift, little Maddox from HALT rescue, last night went over the Bridge :'( At least he got to open his gifts, which if his Santa had waited a little closer to the time, he could quite easily not have
If you hear that your Secret Santa piggie has health problems, please do not delay in sending your gift if possible. The recipient of the first gift, little Maddox from HALT rescue, last night went over the Bridge :'( At least he got to open his gifts, which if his Santa had waited a little closer to the time, he could quite easily not have
More presents!
Hope - Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary, Tyne & Wear.
Hope is a beautiful girl (age unknown) who was born with no eyes. This doesn't stop her having a wonderful life though, and she was so excited she wouldn't stay still!
What a super box! It smells nice
Oh! So many goodies! Thank you Santa
Hope - Rosie & Bramble's Guinea Pig Sanctuary, Tyne & Wear.
Hope is a beautiful girl (age unknown) who was born with no eyes. This doesn't stop her having a wonderful life though, and she was so excited she wouldn't stay still!
What a super box! It smells nice
Oh! So many goodies! Thank you Santa
Lilly
Adult Guinea Pig
Yay the pressies & photos have started! Lovely to see these so very deserving piggies getting such wonderful gifts. Very very sorry to hear about Maddox but how extraordinarily fortunate that he had his Xmas in time. Bless his secret santa for being so quick. You're right @PottyForPiggies we shouldn't delay. I'm going to start sending my stuff off first week in November which is when I am expecting my last order.
More presents!
Ingrid & Sweet Pea - Milhaven, West Yorkshire.
Ingrid came into rescue very close to death's door with health problems, nursing a litter, already pregnant again and nursing a litter from a mummy who passed away. It took quite some time to get her back on her feet especially after almost losing her having the last litter of 7. Little Sweet Pea came to us as a baby already pregnant and she just wasn't developed enough to cope with birth and she lost all 4 of her babies, she has been very poorly. These girls have really helped each other and are fast becoming best friends. They are so excited to get their box!
Look at this big box, all for us! (Ingrid on left, Sweet Pea on right)
Oh my, Santa has spoilt us so much! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
... What do you mean, don't make a mess? Nothing like chewing up paper!
Ingrid & Sweet Pea - Milhaven, West Yorkshire.
Ingrid came into rescue very close to death's door with health problems, nursing a litter, already pregnant again and nursing a litter from a mummy who passed away. It took quite some time to get her back on her feet especially after almost losing her having the last litter of 7. Little Sweet Pea came to us as a baby already pregnant and she just wasn't developed enough to cope with birth and she lost all 4 of her babies, she has been very poorly. These girls have really helped each other and are fast becoming best friends. They are so excited to get their box!
Look at this big box, all for us! (Ingrid on left, Sweet Pea on right)
Oh my, Santa has spoilt us so much! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
... What do you mean, don't make a mess? Nothing like chewing up paper!
Lilly
Adult Guinea Pig
Ha ha Sweet Pea you're just like my Peanut Butter. He'll chew any paper he can get his toofies on - computer paper, wrap paper, kitchen roll, you name it.
Lovely to see all these gorgeous piggies with their pressies. Have wrapped mine up & am off to the Post Office tomorrow morning..
Lovely to see all these gorgeous piggies with their pressies. Have wrapped mine up & am off to the Post Office tomorrow morning..
Gizi
Adult Guinea Pig
I am so sorry to hear Maddox passed away! He looked lovely! I always get so depressed when a piggy passes (any pig) I'm glad he had his Christmas in time I'm so happy for all the gorgeous piggys that received presents!
I'm so happy for all the gorgeous piggys that received presents!
We have sadly now lost 5 so far this season, all in the USA. It is very sad but some pig will always benefit from the gift
MerryPip
Adult Guinea Pig
I better get shifting with my parcel! I have most of it, just waiting for the last few bits to arrive.....
Oh goodness. In the past 24 hours I've heard about not just 1, but 4 MORE guineas who have passed on. My heart is breaking and so much sadness is draining me. I understand how it feels to be a rescuer now.
On the positive side, gifts have been received for Diesel & Luscious at April Lodge and Mouse at Little Pip's.
On the positive side, gifts have been received for Diesel & Luscious at April Lodge and Mouse at Little Pip's.
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piggyfan
Oh how awful. It is just so sad.
Oh no How heartbreaking
How heartbreaking 
Oh goodness. In the past 24 hours I've heard about not just 1, but 4 MORE guineas who have passed on. My heart is breaking and so much sadness is draining me. I understand how it feels to be a rescuer now.
On the positive side, gifts have been received for Diesel & Luscious at April Lodge and Mouse at Little Pip's.
I am so sorry for the unexpected losses. RIP piggies xx
Hopefully, you have been able to find new parcel recipients for the Secret Santas, but it must have been hard for you and for the rescues.
Two were part of pairs/trios so the others will still get gifts, one was a 2 week old baby, and then a pair who both went in the same night - so technically 5 piggies, plus 1 more who hadn't been matched yet - so 6 piggies in total, not even 4! I am mentally exhausted from it all, so much sadness :-(I am so sorry for the unexpected losses. RIP piggies xx
Hopefully, you have been able to find new parcel recipients for the Secret Santas, but it must have been hard for you and for the rescues.
HUGS!
doglovinpiggylover
Senior Guinea Pig
aww i feel your pain honey, rip to all the lovely piggies young or old x
Debbie's
Junior Guinea Pig
That's so sad,RIP little ones so sad for the rescues and you x
Lilly
Adult Guinea Pig
Oh my that is awful. I don't recall a secret santa year like this one where so many piggies have died. I applaud you for doing such a great job despite all the grief. As I've got some oldies have sent their parcels. .
KevinandCharlie
Teenage Guinea Pig
Rip piggies xx Such sad news
lady liberty
Junior Guinea Pig
I am so sorry to hear Maddox passed away!
Tewdric
Teenage Guinea Pig
Really sorry to hear the sad news.
Just waiting for the postman with a few last bits and then I'll be ready to play Santa to one little pig.
Really enjoying seeing the photos of the gifts that have already arrived. They've also given me a few ideas as it's the first time I've taken part.
Just waiting for the postman with a few last bits and then I'll be ready to play Santa to one little pig.
Really enjoying seeing the photos of the gifts that have already arrived. They've also given me a few ideas as it's the first time I've taken part.
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