Tuesday, April 15, 2008

NJ-Craigslist-two bonded sows (Mahwah)

*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public place
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to

ensure it matches the name he or she gives *


LISTING REMOVED Mahwah, NJ: Two adult guinea girls being rehomed due to not enough time (busy with twins-yikes!). Poster is looking for an experienced piggie person. The ad says the pigs are healthy and have been well taken care of. They should go to the same home since they're bonded. Adoption fee includes with food/bedding/hay plus water bottles and food dishes.



As I'm against br33ding, I'm going to say that neither pig in the ad should be br3d (s/he says just one can't be). There is a 20% mortality rate when you br33d your pigs--it is NOT better for their health to be br3d. This is a GUINEA PIG MYTH. GUINEA PIG FACT: Not only does it cost the lives of guinea pigs in the shelter, br33ding may cost the lives of the guinea pigs in your home.


There are more guinea pigs then there are homes. Plain Fact. Buying a guinea pig from someone who intentionally adds to this overpopulation is denying a home to a shelter or rescue pig. There aren't enough homes to pick up the slack.

helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in MD/VA/DC .

NY-Craigslist-Two entries (Queens/Manhattan)

*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public place
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to

ensure it matches the name he or she gives *


LISTING REMOVED Bayside, Queens, NY: One month old male guinea pig being rehomed after one week with present family due to allergies. Comes with cage, bowl, three months supply of food, hay, etc. Rehoming fee.

LISTING REMOVED Manhattan, NY: Two year old guinea pig Guinness being rehomed due to move across country. (For people who may face a similar situation, Delta Airlines lets you bring your animals with you on the airplane, which may make it more possible to bring them with you.) Guinness is "very loving and has a great personality." She comes with a cage, food, water bottle, treats and her wooden house, among other accessories.


helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in MD/VA/DC .