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PAC68
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Subject: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Tue May 19, 2009 6:15 am |
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Contact Details/Details of Rescue Organisation: Does the animal have rescue back up?:No rescue is currently taking responsibility for the guineas.
Number of animals: Two Type/Breed: Guinea Pigs, short hair Name(s):Ricky and Eric Sex:Male Age(s):Ricky - 1year, 2 months. Eric - 11months old Colours:Ricky is brown coloured all over, Eric is Black with a brown and small white patch on his head. Neutered: Ricky is neutered because he used to be aggresive towards Eric, although after the neutering he has became very friendly towards him, Eric doesnt require neutering due to his nature. Vaccinated: No Any known medical issues: None Temperament: Friendly towards each other, they dont enjoy sharing too much, thats why there are two food bowls and bottles in their cage, but these will be provided along with the cage. Any known behavioural Issues:They get along with each other well, and it would be best to keep them together as they are used to each other. Ricky is timid but responds well if you are gentle and patient with him. Eric is inquisitive and playful, he may playfully nip but this is only if you put your fingers near his mouth, otherwise he is harmless.They love being hand fed fruit or vegatables, they will only shy away if you are not gentle or patient towards them. They enjoy attention but aren't demanding as they have each others company and toys in their cage. Any other information:They don't like too much noise, we have put them in a seperate room, they may squeek if they feel that the tv is on too loud etc, but thats if it is late at night. They've grown up in a household with older children, so they would prefer caring children rather than loud children.
Reason for rehoming: My daughters are going to university and I will not be able to look after them due to health reasons.
Will the group be split (if more than one animal): It will be best to keep them together, a large cage is provided with the guineas that they are used to. Ricky is neutered so will probably get bullied if he is paired with another male since he doesnt fight, similiarly with Eric, although he isnt neutered he has grown up in an environment where he isn't bullied therefore isnt aggresive.
Location: County & Postcode Wrexham LL14 4HQ Is transport available? We could transport them locally if need be, as we have a small animal transporter.
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vickylizzy
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Tue May 19, 2009 6:35 am |
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for Ricky and Eric. They sound lovely!
Do you have any photos of them at all as this might help too?
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Tue May 19, 2009 6:38 am |
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Oh wish I could persuade Oh to let me have more animals. lol
If you ever need any help with these or if they need to go into fostering I may be able to help with that as I'm only up the road from you.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Tue May 19, 2009 7:54 am |
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Bear with me my Auntie may have these as she's got am empty pen there for them! She's out at the mo so will know this evening
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Wed May 20, 2009 8:45 am |
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Hey, thanks for all your help, here are some pictures, please click the links to see th pictures.
this is of ricky and eric in their cage, eric is about the size of ricky now even though he looks smaller in the picture.
here is a picture of them eating.
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Wed May 20, 2009 8:50 am |
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here, we took them out of the cage for a bit, they are being hand fed.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Thu May 21, 2009 1:58 pm |
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I've tried my auntie but she's just filled her pen with a baby bunny (shop bought grr )
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Thu May 21, 2009 3:24 pm |
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thanks anyway,
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vickylizzy
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Thu May 21, 2009 3:31 pm |
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Aww, they're beautiful!!
for them!
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Thu May 21, 2009 3:48 pm |
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we are providing the cage that you see in the photo with them, if thats of any help
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 12:42 pm |
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is it possibe for tje guine pigs to be taken into foster please
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vickylizzy
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 12:58 pm |
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Hiya. What I'll do then is move this to 'rescue backup needed' so a rescue then needs to agree to take responsibility for the welfare and rehoming of the boys and then they can be placed in a foster home until their forever home comes along. I'll PM JennyC and see if she might be able to foster as she isn't too far from you.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 1:33 pm |
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As long as they're not here for too long and come with a cage then I dont see too much of a problem with it.
Only thing is I've got 3 cats here who are used to have the run of the house do you think they'd cope with that? My 2 cats lived with rats and gerbils so they're not too interested in them and Hugo should be leaving for his permanent home soon.
Let me check with OH - Can you give me an idea on how much they cost to feed as well?
Cheers I can get around him.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 2:40 pm |
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Ok I've spoken with OH and he is ok with them coming for a couple of weeks only so if you use me as emergency foster for now and keep looking to try to find them a longer foster home or even better a permanent home? I don't know if that's any good.
I'm away next weekend as well so if they come here I need someone to come and feed them and clean them out!! lol
Has anyone tried NCAR for backup?
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 4:45 pm |
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Hello, sorry to cause some confusion. I thought your signiture meant that any foster care was availble, but this isnt an emergency so I am willing to keep them until someone contacts me to take them permenantly. Thanks for the offer though.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 4:48 pm |
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No worries - If you get stuck let me know cos I can take them on for a couple of weeks. Its just that my other half doesn't like having a zoo here (No matter what I tell him about how good it is!! )
Seriously though if you really need some help I will.
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 4:52 pm |
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hello, thanks again but it shouldnt be a problem keeping them here with me. I'll let you know if I need some help with them, but for now it should be ok, i'll keep looking for a permenant home. many thanks
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 4:54 pm |
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Shall move these back to home required then
They are gorgeous piggies!!
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 4:57 pm |
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thanks
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sat May 23, 2009 5:02 pm |
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hmm, I can't seem to move it so I've asked one of the other mods to do it for me in the morning.
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Beckyp
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sun May 24, 2009 11:14 am |
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After being in contact with PAC68 it looks like we'll be helping rehome these 2 handsome boys
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vickylizzy
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sun May 24, 2009 1:44 pm |
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That's wonderful news!
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Sun May 24, 2009 2:52 pm |
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Coolio - Just a small word in your ear. My auntie's next door neighbour may like to take these on as they're always going on about how much they want Guineas.
I'm waiting to find out for definate but wil let you know ASAP.
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PAC68
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Wed May 27, 2009 7:17 am |
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Just to let you know, the guinea pigs have been taken to the sokel rescue and I'd like to thank all of you for your help. It was sad to see them go and we will miss them but I know they'll be taken care of. I hope they'll give their new family as much joy as they did for us. Thanks again for help.
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JennyC
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Subject: Re: New loving home wanted for two Guinea Pigs Wed May 27, 2009 9:53 am |
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That's great news I'm sure Sokel Rescue will find a great home for them!!
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