Went to Bobtails Rescue to see the GPs!

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I went to Bobtails rescue in Ewell yesterday.

It was so lovely, the staff who work there were super friendly and allowed me to hold some guinea pigs. I asked as many questions as I could, I made sure that I was able to have a home check etc

They also gave me a small information pack, a leaflet about a guide to guinea pigs, and some papers about if they are right for you or not etc I thought this was really good as some people will go home, read and realise it may not be right for them.

When I first held a guinea pig, I was soooo nervous, I wasn't scared of it but scared of dropping it. It was a little girl, smooth haired, red eyes and white body. She was a baby according to the staff and I have to say she was pretty small lol She was wriggling around and it was so funny, she kept trying to go up to my shoulders.

I held nearly all their guinea pigs and some were more relaxed than the others. They said sometimes the guinea pig chooses you. I absolutely loved it and I gave them kisses on their head. They didn't smell at all (which I thought they did, just a little lol) I found the adult guinea pigs to hold easier but I think I prefer the younger ones because they're extra cuuute!

They said that they have single boars and sows but can only be taken in sow-boar pairs. They do not allow boars and boars together. Nearly all the guinea pigs were reserved which was really nice to see and I told them that when I am ready, when I have everything ready, I will come over and reserve my two.

I have so far decided that I am definately a guinea pig lover!, I enjoyed the time I spent with them.

Still have a lot to learn and it seems forever, but as my boyfriend reassured me that it is better to wait a year, have it all prepared so the guinea pigs will be happy in their home. Least we sponsered a little guinea pig called black jack!

Here he is if you scroll down on this site:
http://www.bobtailsrescue.org.uk/sponsor.asp

Hes so cute!x)
 
Great that you have gone to a good rescue and are planning to rehome from there in time.

Most people are initially attracted to babies who of course have undeniably the cute factor.
 
xx>>> Yay, that's great and how sensible are you :))
I was in total bits not long ago at some piggies Bobtails rescued, the conditions they were found in were dispicable and beyond imagination for animals to live in :)>>>
Black Jack is super cute and it's lovely you have sponsored him and bet he loves you for it x>>
 
wow, well done you, fantastic way of going about things, totally admiring your way!

Black Jack is beautiful.
 
Aw fabulous, so glad you had a lovely visit. Guinea pigs really are undeniably cute, that's for sure.

I can't wait to see your future piggies but in the meantime your sponsor piggy is lovely!

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Great that you have gone to a good rescue and are planning to rehome from there in time.

Most people are initially attracted to babies who of course have undeniably the cute factor.
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I totally agree, the little ones are cuter but the bigger ones are easier to hold. Overall I loved them all and wouldn't mind an older one. Just would be nice to see the baby grow old with you :)

Yay, that's great and how sensible are you
I was in total bits not long ago at some piggies Bobtails rescued, the conditions they were found in were dispicable and beyond imagination for animals to live in
Black Jack is super cute and it's lovely you have sponsored him and bet he loves you for it
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Thank you Guinea pig slave, I do my best to be sensible!
I think you are talking about the Mitcham thing? Is this the same story?
http://www.bobtailsrescue.org.uk/news2.asp?newsID=250
I was sooo sad to read that story and actually felt sick. 8... Animals are so strong and I admire them for the amount of forgiveness and love they still have in them. As humans, if we are treated bad, we may never trust or want to love again and hatred fills our hearts and sometimes we cannot move on. These animals are heroes! I hope I can rescue my two soon and in the future, maybe rescue more!
Black Jack is such a cutiepie! I love him for being there just so that I can sponser him. I might go back soon and sponser another guinea pig but still looking for a job :(

wow, well done you, fantastic way of going about things, totally admiring your way!

Black Jack is beautiful
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Thank you doglovinpiggylover! Love your name lol
It's the only way for me to know whether they are good for me. I have never held a guinea pig before so that was such an amazing experience for me. I'm quite scared around animals especially dogs but guinea pigs were fine and I loved it.

Aw fabulous, so glad you had a lovely visit. Guinea pigs really are undeniably cute, that's for sure.

I can't wait to see your future piggies but in the meantime your sponsor piggy is lovely!

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I am just astonished at how amazing Bobtails was. I never thought how much hard work they have to do and how they keep the guineapigs that are ill and just get people to sponser them. I would love to sponser all but right now I need to save money for my own guinea pigs :))

Another thing that was really cool was how they felt. Some hairs so soft, others a bit rough, I think agouti one was a bit rougher. Some that had hair so crazy and fluffy I couldn't stop laughing. Also their feet, they felt like human flesh, very warm and soft and I kept rubbing it, probably tickling the little pig and thus making him/her jerk up :(|)
 
I am so happy to hear of the wonderful day you had. You are being so sensible and doing the right thing by researching and taking your time. It is wonderful you are going to rescue piggies too.

I just read the story about one of the rescues. I cannot believe it. :(
 
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I am so happy to hear of the wonderful day you had. You are being so sensible and doing the right thing by researching and taking your time. It is wonderful you are going to rescue piggies too.

I just read the story about one of the rescues. I cannot believe it. :(
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Thank you :) I am so glad I am going for rescue piggies too! If I did not join this forum, I would have gone for a guinea pig I liked on gumtree.. So dissappointed for even thinking.

The mitcham story is so sad, the picture looks horrific and the poor guinea pigs to be in such a state. I think I met some of those guinea pigs that were from there and I gave this little guy lots of kisses on his head that I think he liked lol
 
Aww nice to know they had lots of kisses from you and are safe now. :)
 
I have a suspicious feeling you were leaving just as I got there...may I ask if you're Asian?

Did you give Horace a cuddle? I have a bit of news of my own about him...

I love Bobtails, they are so friendly and I absolutely love their 'is a guinea pig/rabbit right for you?' sheet and the 'solution' if you can't answer all their questions - get a cuddly toy rabbit!
 
http://www.bobtailsrescue.org.uk/news2.asp?newsID=250
Yes, that was the one 8... I cried for days after even though these little ones were rescued and given the treatment they so desperately needed - it just freaks me out to think there are probably sooo many others who live in conditions beyond belief that we will never know about :( :...
Sadly, as people say, we can't rescue them all but as long as I have a hole up my backside, would report anyone whom I suspected weren't caring for these gentle little ones :)
Shut these 'people' in a room for months with no food, water etc. and leave them to live in their own filth I say grrrr
 
I have a suspicious feeling you were leaving just as I got there...may I ask if you're Asian?

Did you give Horace a cuddle? I have a bit of news of my own about him...

I love Bobtails, they are so friendly and I absolutely love their 'is a guinea pig/rabbit right for you?' sheet and the 'solution' if you can't answer all their questions - get a cuddly toy rabbit!
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Your suspicions are correct! Did I speak to you? Or just pass you?
I have a black spot on my right cheek that no one will be able to miss :))

Horace... I remember the name, was he black? I held so many guinea pigs I can't tell who was who :(|)

LOL Their sheet is so funny! See answer A lol
Hopefully I won't be getting a cuddly toy but a cuddly guinea pig instead :)

http://www.bobtailsrescue.org.uk/news2.asp?newsID=250
Yes, that was the one I cried for days after even though these little ones were rescued and given the treatment they so desperately needed - it just freaks me out to think there are probably sooo many others who live in conditions beyond belief that we will never know about
Sadly, as people say, we can't rescue them all but as long as I have a hole up my backside, would report anyone whom I suspected weren't caring for these gentle little ones
Shut these 'people' in a room for months with no food, water etc. and leave them to live in their own filth I say
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I totally agree with you! Least we can rescue what we can. If everyone worked together we could do better but that is just a dream. Many people do not care for animals, my mum doesn't really care either. She might feel sad for an animal but she never seems to care about them. I'm an animal freak and I worry like mad if I see an animal that looks hurt.
 
I often look at their website which looks great. I was looking to rehome a boar several months ago and their response was quick but unfortunately I was unable to travel to them at that time.

Obviously very caring people which is so nice to see.
 
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