Looking to adopt in Scotland (male)

[Julie_Lindsay]

Hey. id really love it if anyone who even knows of anyone in Scotland looking for anyone to adopt a male piggy i will be more than willing. Its hard trying to find a shelter with Guineas the ones close by seem to be a plenty with dogs and cats but lacking in smaller animals. Please do feel free to PM me with any info, thank you.

Julie

[nonamian_girl]

Have you contacted your local shelters? Sometimes they have piggies and just don't advertise them, but maybe if you give them your name they could contact you when one comes in. Also check your local newspaper, but look out for breeders.

[Talishan]

I don't know how close this is to you, but here is a great rescue that needs all the good adopters they can find:

THISTLE CAVIES

[Julie_Lindsay]

Thank you ever so much im in contact with Thistle Cavies they are near perth which is a distance from me but im still keen Once again thank you much apreciated.

Julie

[muffin]

Thistle Cavies is a fantastic rescue. The lady who runs it knows everything there is to know about guineas and takes such great care of them. If they are too far away you could also try the Scottish SPCA.

Animal Welfare Centres and Rehoming category-list

Try phoning your nearest SSPCA centres, because they often get piggies in, but they might not necessarily be up on the website.

Local Adverts and newspapers would be an option, but yes, beware breeders. If someone is advertising a piggy for adoption with a price, then I would beware in case they are a breeder. I've seen a lot of ads in newspapers where people are trying to recoup the costs of their hutch by trying to sell you that for a reduced price, with pig 'free' whilst asking you to adopt their piggy. I think they should be ashamed and concentrate on finding a good home, but there you are. You'll have to use your own common sense and be prepared that the piggy could have fungal, mites, or other medical problems through poor care. SSPCA piggies have been chacked over by a vet, and Thistle Cavies ones are fully healthy before they are rehomed. With newspaper ads, if you don't get for free the piggy and everything the seller has to take care of their piggy, ie, cage, food, bedding, water bottle bowl etc. then I would be suspicious as to why these items were missing and why they wanted money for you doing them a favour.

You could try advertising that you are willing to adopt a male piggy.

Let us know how you get on. There is another rescue that I know of, I think it's called 'scotrat' or something. Try a google search for scottish guinea pig and rabbit rescues if you are stuck, or try searching through rescue sites outside scotland for lists of rescues nationwide.

Good luck!