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When I set up TEAS, almost 10 years ago, it was to offer a safe haven to guinea pigs with ongoing or life limiting health issues and dental problems. The ethos of the sanctuary is ‘to extend good quality life, but never to prolong suffering’. This is so important as there can be a very fine line between a life worth living and a life better avoided!
Over the years we’ve had many guinea pigs, with varying issues, who I feel have lived a great life, despite their problems!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Heather at This Little Piggy in Richmond. She had taken in a group of severely inbred piggies. One of them, a little female, had horrendous abnormalities. No eyes, severely splayed back legs, a club foot on her left front leg, as well as a very weak head, that was tilted. However, despite all of this, little Wanda had a determination to survive! Her Mummy, Miss Marvel, who wasn’t much more than a baby herself, looked after Wanda beautifully, cleaning her eye sockets, which can get crusty. Against all the odds, Wanda survived, but Heather felt she needed more specialist care, so 3 weeks ago Wanda and Miss Marvel came to TEAS. Their arrival was delayed, due to Miss Marvel being pregnant again, but once the babies were weaned, the girls made the journey to Northampton! Wanda arrived with a dowry, which will ensure she is financially supported for life! I’ve been keeping Heather updated with Wanda’s progress so far and she amazes me every day! When I first saw Wanda I thought she was the most disabled guinea pig I’d ever seen! I now realise that isn’t the case at all. She isn’t disabled, as she can do the same things that ‘normal’ piggies do, but just in a different way!
Last week Wanda went to see uncle Simon. Prior to the appointment, I sent Simon some videos of Wanda, living life her way, so he could see what she’s capable of doing. He gave her a thorough health check. Her heart and lungs sound healthy, her abdomen feels normal and her teeth are perfect! Simon currently sees no reason to not carry on, but her life quality will be continually assessed. I’m planning to get her checked, by Simon, every two to three months, to ensure she has the best life ever!
So, please welcome Wanda and her amazing Mummy, Miss Marvel, to our TEAS family! Wanda is truly an inspiration and I’m going to enjoy sharing her journey with you!
Over the years we’ve had many guinea pigs, with varying issues, who I feel have lived a great life, despite their problems!
A few weeks ago I was contacted by Heather at This Little Piggy in Richmond. She had taken in a group of severely inbred piggies. One of them, a little female, had horrendous abnormalities. No eyes, severely splayed back legs, a club foot on her left front leg, as well as a very weak head, that was tilted. However, despite all of this, little Wanda had a determination to survive! Her Mummy, Miss Marvel, who wasn’t much more than a baby herself, looked after Wanda beautifully, cleaning her eye sockets, which can get crusty. Against all the odds, Wanda survived, but Heather felt she needed more specialist care, so 3 weeks ago Wanda and Miss Marvel came to TEAS. Their arrival was delayed, due to Miss Marvel being pregnant again, but once the babies were weaned, the girls made the journey to Northampton! Wanda arrived with a dowry, which will ensure she is financially supported for life! I’ve been keeping Heather updated with Wanda’s progress so far and she amazes me every day! When I first saw Wanda I thought she was the most disabled guinea pig I’d ever seen! I now realise that isn’t the case at all. She isn’t disabled, as she can do the same things that ‘normal’ piggies do, but just in a different way!
Last week Wanda went to see uncle Simon. Prior to the appointment, I sent Simon some videos of Wanda, living life her way, so he could see what she’s capable of doing. He gave her a thorough health check. Her heart and lungs sound healthy, her abdomen feels normal and her teeth are perfect! Simon currently sees no reason to not carry on, but her life quality will be continually assessed. I’m planning to get her checked, by Simon, every two to three months, to ensure she has the best life ever!
So, please welcome Wanda and her amazing Mummy, Miss Marvel, to our TEAS family! Wanda is truly an inspiration and I’m going to enjoy sharing her journey with you!
She will have a wonderful life with you Debbie.
