Sunday, December 16, 2007

PA-Tails of Hope Pet Adoptions-Two Pigs

Another confusing Petfinder listing. I'll leave it to those of you who fall in love with the picture to sort this out. Tails of Hope Pet Adoptions' Petfinder page links to Circle of Love Adoptions, so I guess they're going through a name change, not quite sure. If anyone knows what the story is I'll update this. But, on to the fun stuff: piggies!

This listing is for ADOPTED! "Morgan," but there are two piggies pictured and no sex specified. Do a pregnancy watch. They're described as tame and fun, and it goes without saying they're cuties:


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PA-Humane Society of Somerset County-Two pigs

This post is a bit confusing to me, so double check with the shelter over the phone or in person about specifics.

The Humane Society of Somerset County has two piggie kids available for adoption. LISTING REMOVED. Mommy and Stewart are two pigs described as "female," but I've not known Stewart to be a female name. Maybe that's some north of the Mason-Dixon line business to which I'm not privy. Also, lol at this bio line, "we do not make any noise." Guess I don't have guinea pigs. Maybe some rare mammal bird. These two might not be making noise because they're scared...anyway, they're cute:





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Saturday, December 15, 2007

NY-Craigslist-Young Sow

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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. Upper East Side, NY: Young black sow (few months old) named Amy needs new home. She's very nice, doesn't bite, "would be good for a child and family." I see this so often. Why do people think single adults can't have pets? Poster is asking a negotiable rehoming fee of $100 to "reimburse what [she] ha[s] spent." Eff ensuring the pig's safety, she lost cash on this thing! Comes with "large" cage, water bottle, a bunch of other supplies.

Reposted
on Guinea Pig Home.

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PA-Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue-Two Boars

Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue located just outside of Pittsburgh, PA has two new boars available for adoption. And one of them is the biggest guinea pig in the world!


ADOPTED! Twix is roughly the size of Gamera and is working on a campaign against Hummers. He is a young gentleman piggy, and is black and red. Twix and Skittles are very bonded, and Twix is the more laid back of the two. Picture two of Twix:



ADOPTED! Skittles is a cute, precocious adorable piggy who is always on the watch for food. He is quite bonded with Twix, and is the more active of the two.




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PA-Judge's Park-Four more GPs

Judge's Park is a great, small rescue that has a number of different species of animals available for adoption. They're always in need of help, so check out their link to see what you can do to help homeless animals in PA!

ADOPTED! Patches is a young girl thought to be born in May. Patches was evicted from her apartment by the landlord, and now she needs a forever home that allows her on the lease! She is very sweet, though more shy than her bonded friend, Jasmine. They are super skittish, but have gotten used to lap time and now love it. They need someone who will help them continue on their path to being cuddlers.



ADOPTED! Jasmine is an amazingly beautiful abby girl from the same background as Patches. She is a sweet, vocal, and curious girl. Still, she and Patches are getting over being skittish and their fear of humans, so they do need an adopter willing to give them time and patience.



ADOPTED! Caeser is a young, medium-sized boar who is almost all black with a few barely noticeable brown hairs. The rescue estimates his birth month as March of this year. He is a calm, quiet, laid back pig who loves to have his face rubbed. He must be adopted with Marcus.

ADOPTED! Marcus is a baby, just born in November of this year. He's reddish brown with white patches and a whorl on his face. As a baby he has had no handling, so he is very skittish with people and still needs tsome time to get used to them. He must be adopted with Caeser.


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PA-Craigslist-Boar

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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. Scranton, PA: I have an ambivalent reaction to this ad. Poster took her sister's guinea pig when sister moved to an apartment that didn't allow guinea pigs, so the guinea pig didn't have to go to the SPCA. They're charging a suitable adoption fee for the pig and all his supplies (cagetoosmall). But they advocate giving the guinea pig to a child age five or up, with the perk of teaching the kid responsibility. I don't know how many pigs wind up neglected or rehomed because of this theory. Also, it worries me in general that shelters have such bad reps. Obviously it is not ideal, but good shelters have a quality screening process in place and a relationship with rescues. Every shelter is different though, and sometimes pigs can pick up germs or be scared by the other animals, etc. Alls I'm saying is if you're informed about the *small animal* euthanasia rate at your local shelter, it might not be the worst thing to surrender your animal there, versus passing them off blindly (not to say that's what this poster is doing). Anyway, look how cute!




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NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-Three new pigs/Event

New members of the Lollypop Guild. Not much info here. Updates on the hour as this story develops! And please see the info on their upcoming events.

LISTING REMOVED. 3854035 is a small young boar. I think 8675309 would have been catchier.




LISTING REMOVED. Coco is an adult female medium sized piggie.





LISTING REMOVED. Katie Sam (?) is a young girl, small in stature.




Visit this page for information on their "That's a Wrap" events. The text from the page is pasted below:

Help out the Humane Society when you do your holiday shopping at Barnes & Noble bookstore at 3349 Monroe Ave, Pittsford and the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Towne Center at Webster during November & December. Our trusty volunteers will be manning a wrapping table that you can bring your purchases to and let us dress them up for the holidays. All we ask is that you leave us a donation.

The following dates and times are scheduled for the Lollypop Farm gift wrapping table at the Pittsford store:

  • Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 10am to 10pm
  • Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 10am to 10pm
  • Friday, November 30, 2007 from 10am to 4pm
  • Monday, December 3, 2007 from 4pm to 10pm
  • Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 4pm to 10pm
  • Wednesday, December 12, 2007 from 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 10am to 4pm
  • Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 10am to 4pm
  • Monday, December 24, 2007 from 10am to 6pm (for all you last minute shoppers!)

The following dates and times are scheduled for the Lollypop Farm gift wrapping table at the Webster store:

  • Friday, November 30, 2007 from 4pm to 9pm
  • Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 11am to 6pm
  • Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 4pm to 9pm
  • Thursday, December 20, 2007 from 5pm to 9pm

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NY-GPAN-Bonded young sows

Brookfield, NY: A new listing on the Guinea Pig Adoption Network. Rose and Clover are bonded girls estimated to be one year old. One is a shorthair, one is (I think) an abby. One is black and white and one is brown and white. No known health problems. They're rehoming reason should be a big caution for people wanting to get their kids GPs for the holidays (or any day)--the poster found out that the kids were too young to hold the piggies, and so they don't get much cuddling or attention. They are curious, healthy girls who deserve more attention from someone prepared to care for them their whole lives.

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Friday, December 14, 2007

PA-Craigslist-Young Guinea Brothers

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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. Conshohocken, PA: I can sort of confidently say that these piggies would be good for someone who has learned about piggies, but has not had them yet (and of course for guinea experts). Two cute short-hair piggie brothers, 8-10 months old, available for adoption due to a move. Fantastically, they come with a C&C cage and other accessories. These cute babies look like they've been pampered, and they need to continue on in their next home (forever home, if you please).




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NJ-Companion Critters-Three piggies from sad situation

Companion Critters is a NJ based rescue that's been around since 2000. Their sole purpose is to save animals in shelters from being euthanized--they often have to choose which animals to save from death row. I don't envy that decision making. They have three guinea pigs posted at the moment who came from a tragic hoarding situation. 116 animals were saved from this hoarder. Some photos of the hoarder's residence can be seen here.

WITH A RESCUE! Rusty is a handsome red Satin adult male, small in stature. He weighs 1.5 pounds (so tiny!) and a vet has said he appears to be in good health. He also appears to be good looking! (Was that weird?)


WITH A RESCUE! Moe is a cutie-boy quite similar to a pig I fell in love with over on the original blog. He is a small adult male short-hair who weighs 2.3 pounds. Petite piggy, but nothing compared to Rusty!


WITH A RESCUE! Flower is a beautiful Peruvian girl who weighs two pounds. Like the others, she has been assessed by a vet and is presumed to be in good health. Pretty lucky, if you looked at the photos.



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Thursday, December 13, 2007

NY-Tompkins County SPCA-EIGHT frickin' pigs!

Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, NY has eight, count em, eight guinea pigs for adoption. They're not up on the website, but one of the animal heroes over at GuineaLynx got an email about them.

Here's what is known: there are four girls and four boys. All abbys. One girl has a crazy hairdo like a mohawk down her back. Almost all of them are TSWs (patches of black, red and white), but one of the males might be a lilac red and white. They are thought to be 3-5 months old.


All the males are currently adoptable. The girls are all on pregnancy watch and can't be adopted yet because of that. The poor girls are living in the bathroom of the SPCA's rescue building (blame the sources of the homeless animal population, not the shelter)

They need fosterers, donations, and people to adopt these adorable young boars! And people to adopt the sows in two months--and maybe some cute little babies.

Oh have I forgotten to post how they got to the shelter? Apparently they were "strays" some folks found in their backyard, then brought to the shelter. Either someone threw them in to their yard (this happens way too often), or some folks aren't telling the truth.


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PA-Bucks County SPCA-Two piggies

Two new piggies at the Bucks County SPCA! And these girls are quite cute.

LISTING REMOVED. Lana is an eight month old tri-color crested piggy girl. She is very friendly, but could use some work on people socialization. The shelter says she would do well with responsible children, but I would add the caveat for older responsible children. Sometimes younger kids don't have large enough hands for the wriggly pigs.


LISTING REMOVED. Caramel has the same bio, so please see above. And please see below, she's cute!


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PA-Craigslist-Impulse boy needs well prepared home

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ensure it matches the name he or she gives *

FLAGGED FOR REMOVAL. Philadelphia, PA: Nine month old adorable crested tri-color piggie (black, white and tan) needs a new home. He is a very sweet boy who is "not getting the attention he needs." Comes with cage, food bowl, water bottle, pigloo, and any extra food and bedding that is left at time of adoption. Oh and he was an impulse buy who wasn't compatible with the college life style. Does that mean I can blame dropping out on my pigs? I'd love to get my family/society off my back.






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NJ-Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue-Tons of new pigs!

NOTE: DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS AND THE LARGE NUMBER OF HAVE A HEART GUINEA PIGS, HAH ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE RETROACTIVELY UPDATED. MY APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS CAUSES. THE HAH WEBSITE WILL OFFER THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue has a ton of new guinea pigs. Below I've featured a number of new and old New Jersey guinea pigs, then listed all the NJ pigs at the bottom. Have-A-Heart has foster homes in NJ, PA, and DE. They are always looking for new foster homes and donations, material and financial.

Janet and Chrissy are cute three year old girls who came in to the rescue because of allergies. They are used to dogs and cats. Janey is a black self (pretty), and Chrissy is a lemon agouti and blonde American. These girls need a foster home! If you can't foster, why not donate toward getting them spayed? The overpopulation problem will thank you, as will the girls--spaying and neutering GPs has long term health benefits.

Pretty boy Richie has been in the rescue since September! That's too long without a forever home, and I can only attribute his non-adoption to the overpopulation problem (fueled by br33ders and petstores), because this guy is adorable. He came in to the rescue from his local shelter, where he was dropped off because his owners no longer wanted him. Poor Richie! He is used to being around kids, cats, and dogs. Richie is a rust and brown agouti American, and thanks to a generous donor, the rescue was able to have him neutered!


Ginny, Nutcracker, Brownbear and Wolverina
, first off, have amazing names. Love it. They were surrendered because of allergies, and they are all used to dogs, cats, and kids. They must be adopted in pairs. Ginny and Nutcracker are three years old--Ginny is a rust and white abby, and Nutcracker is a chocolate, white and black abby (sounds so cute!). Brownbear and Wolverina are both two years old--Brownbear is a chocolate and rust American, and Wolverina is a chocolate, rust and black abby. Sounds like a cute matching pair! They also need donations for spays.

ADOPTED! Coconut has been in the rescue since mid-November, when he was given up because of allergies. He is used to cats, dogs, and kiddies. He is in a classroom foster home--wow, I've never heard of that before! He is a cutie rust and black abby who is now nine months of age. Coconut is accepting donations toward his neuter, though he might not be too happy about it.

Toodle, Maze and May are a bonded trio who must be adopted together. They are on pregnancy watch in to the first week of February as they were housed with males before coming in to the rescue. Their owner could no longer care for them so they came to the rescue. Toodle, Maze and May are used to kitties and doggos. Toodle-Poodle is a year and a half old, and is a cute chocolate, blonde and white American. Maze and May are young pups at four months old--they are both black, blonde and white Americans. They also need donations for spays.

Piper is an adorable tri-color crested boy who is about six and a half months old. He's been in the rescue since September--time for a forever home! He is used to kids, cats, and dogs. The poor guy was listed as "fr33 to a good home" at a local feed store. He is incredibly lucky to be with such a good rescue. Piper is accepting donations toward his neuter.

Puff and Deamo are a bonded pair who must be adopted together. These boys were given up to the rescue because their owner could no longer care for them, and they are used to cats and dogs. Puff is a year old, and Deamo is four months old. They are both black, white and blonde Americans. And they need foster homes! Can't foster? Why not make a donation toward their neuters?

Harley and Edwin are adorable guys who must be adopted together. Poor boy have been in the rescue since May! They came to the rescue from a local animal shelter, where they were turned in because they were no longer wanted. Have you seen their picture? I don't get it. Harley is the adorable tri-color American on the left, and Edwin is the rust and white abby on the right. They're both young and used to cats and dogs. You can donate toward their neuters--even if Harley and Edwin won't thank you, the rescue and their adopters will!


ADOPTED! Nelson is a loner boy who doesn't want to be alone for long! He must be adopted to a home with a piggie friend waiting for him. Nelson is a baby boy, just one month old, and he is already used to dogs and cats. He is a black and white American mix, and he needs a foster home! If you can't foster this cutie, why not make a donation toward his neuter?

Peppi, Piper, and Pammy -- Bandit and Big Daddy -- ADOPTED!--> Marie, Francis, and Liddy -- Harley and Edwin -- CRUELTY CASE LANCASTER -- LISTING REMOVED--> Mae and Nelissa -- Squeek and Mouser -- Toby and Felix -- LISTING REMOVED--> Liz and Freida -- LISTING REMOVED--> Sam -- Snowflake -- Tyson -- ADOPTED!--> Pistachio -- Abigal, Spatz, Junie -- Felice and Gucci -- Squash, Blossom, and Penelope -- Alice, Betsy and Claire -- LISTING REMOVED--> Q-Tip and Cupcake -- Speedy and Rocket -- Violet -- LISTING REMOVED--> Snickers and Skittles -- Twila and Drizzle -- LISTING REMOVED--> Nassau -- Moona -- LISTING REMOVED--> Hershey and Kisses -- ADOPTED!--> Milkshake, Rootbeer, and Squeaky -- LISTING REMOVED--> Harley -- Levi -- Lionel -- ADOPTED!--> Meso -- Maxine and Juliet -- ADOPTED!--> Daisy and Sayge -- Peanut and Butter -- Dorothy and Mia -- LISTING REMOVED--> Rootie, Levi, and Bocelli -- LISTING REMOVED--> Slash -- ADOPTED!--> Choppers -- Ebby, Farina, and Sally -- Squidwird -- Piper -- LISTING REMOVED--> Harvest -- Autumn, Squash, and Acorn -- Doze -- Maurey, Slugger, and Korey -- Gingersnap andTigera -- Moby -- Aden and Bane -- Trooper -- Jitterbug -- ADOPTED!--> Eclair and Creampuff -- Diaz -- BigBoy -- Sylvia, Wheels, Whippet, and Whiskers -- Hunter and Tumbles -- LISTING REMOVED--> Tuxedo, Cider and Patience -- ADOPTED!--> Coconut -- Ralph -- Bubbles and Rose -- LISTING REMOVED--> Peter and Carmel -- Leah and RoxyDoodle -- Laverne and Shirly -- BeeBee -- Nola -- Pepper -- Santa and Claus -- Cheech, Bonus, Pardo, and Gizzy -- Treetop, Holly, and Mistletoe -- Poinsettia -- Jolene -- Doozer and Jake -- Alex and Grover -- ADOPTED!--> Sweetie Pie -- Janet and Chrissy -- Ginny, Nutcracker, Brownbear and Wolverina -- Toodle, Maze and May -- Puff and Deamo -- ADOPTED!--> Nelson .


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NY-Craigslist-Guinea Boar

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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. St. Lawrence County, NY: Piggy boy Clarence needs a new home because his owners are moving. He's used to kids and is very cute and gentle. He is mostly white with some black. Contact the owners for details. And if you're thinking of moving, and believe you can't bring your piggy with you, but would if you could--register on GuineaLynx or Guinea Pig Home and ask for tips. For example, with an approved carrier you can bring a GP with you on a Delta flight.

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