[SuperCavyLover]

Teresa,
You obviously have a bad mental image on ALL cages being placed outdoors. I've seen enough pictures myself on some of your photo albums(with ImageEvent) to know just how horrible a cavy can look after being mistreated. Let me remind you, my cavies are not in dog carriers or boxes outside. They are treated the same way outside as they were inside. Further, we've noticed that them being on our back screened-in porch gives us more time with them since we also like to sit out on the porch and eat breakfast, etc. If it suits you to put all of your cavies indoors, then that's great. But just because you've heard too many horrendous stories about cavies being outdoors is no reason to make a final opinion about all outdoor cages. You make me and probably other posters with "outdoor cavies" feel bad that our cavies *have* to be outdoors, due to lack of room or other reasons. You being a rescuer, I would think you'd be tickled pink that I even have cavies... 17 of them as a matter of fact. 17 may be a small number to you since you have over 60, but I'm not a breeder nor a rescuer so I've got quite a bit to just be a "regular pet keeper."

"Sorry, but there is no excuse for housing males and females together due to lack of room. None. If that's your excuse for breeding, it's a pretty poor one. You've heard too many horrendous stories about spay and neuter? I've heard too many horrendous stories due to irresponsible breeding. Far, far fewer due to inept vets and neutering, and I'm in the stories and excuses business--big time........"

>Why isn't there NO excuse for housing males and females together due to lack of room?? If there isn't enough room, then there is *simply* not enough room. At the time my cavies lived indoors and two sexes were living together, I had no idea this was a bad thing to do. I'm sure you wouldn't have wanted me to sell either my males or females to pet stores... would you? Some owners would have done this due to lack of room- but I cared for mine so much- I refused to not part with them. But apparently you still look at me as not a good cavy owner because my cavies live outdoors despite all of the good I do for them.

"I'm sure your cavies are very loved. I just still hold my position on adopting out to outdoor environments."

>Yes, I do love my cavies and I wish I could feel better about them without constantly having to read that putting cavies outdoors is a bad thing. I do wholeheartedly agree with you that cavies indoors is safer and a better environment, but putting them outside is ALSO not a horrible thing. At least their cages aren't outdoors without protection from animals and weather. What could possibly be wrong about putting my cavies in an outdoor environment where bugs, animals, etc. can't get them? The weather? Not all climate zones are the same and it depends what you do for your cavy(ies) to ensure their health/happiness.

This of course is just my opinion and I respect what you say- but from looking at my cavies, they seem to be very happy and active and I refuse to listen about what a disgrace it is to keep any guinea pigs outdoors.

"Best to you and your piggers."

>Thanks! I wish you extended success in your Cavy Spirit Rescue Program and on your websites. I'm a BIG cavy fan and I am totally fond of what you are doing to help the many cavies out there that need love and care.

As always, have a super day!