[cavyowner2007]

Hun I agree with you about adopting the female. It would be terrible for innocent lives to die over "demand". They will ALWAYS sell guinea pigs in pet stores. People - if you love pigs so much, then care about ALL those who need homes. It isn't JUST shelter pigs. It is EVERY pig that has a price tag on it. I adopted my pigs from a rescue who was also a breeder. And boy did I have words for her! Breeding all the pigs she rescued. It made me sick! I now have her two females she used and they will NEVER ever have babies again. Guarenteed. BUT if I ever did adopt one from a petstore, which I doubt I ever would, I would give him/her a chance! Animals are animals. Rescued or not. Them pet store pigs almost are ALL rescued! Think about how all them pigs got there. People didnt want them so they dump them at pet stores! Thats how MOST get there. well hun, all you need to look for is swelling of the abdominal area, waddling, and feel for babies. As for vet visits, it doesn't cost much at all to get vet care for a pig. Please see a vet. Even if you have to loan money off a friend/family member. It will be worth it when healthy lives come out of a -healthy- mom. Good luck :]