March = Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!

[kristinlove]

Originally Posted by SoCalCavies

[FONT=Century Gothic]Good question. I'm not sure if it's everywhere. That would be so neat if you made your own flyers though! (I'm also making them for Wee Companions, so maybe they'll let me send you some, if you want! I'll ask.)[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic]As far as adoptions, I assume you've already read about Petfinder, right? That's a good place to start. Petfinder.com: Adopt a pet and help an animal shelter rescue a puppy or kitten.. And remember, get more than one pig!!! They NEED the companionship.[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic]Also, someone posted something about Craig's List... I'll try to go back and find the post for you.[/FONT]

[FONT=Century Gothic]Thanks! I would like the flyers! Yes, I have been on petfinder. There aren't really places that close to me, but if I can't find anywhere else, I'll be willing to go the distance. I have 3 males and a female right now. The female just had babies 4 days ago, so when I seperate them I want to adopt another female. And thanks for going to find the post. I just joined these forums, and everyone is soo nice![/FONT]

[SoCalCavies]

[FONT=Century Gothic]Oh my gosh! You have lots o' pigs! I'm fostering another one or two next week myself... (I have 3 boars right now.) I can't get enough of them!

As for helping, yes, isn't this site the BEST?! I don't know what I would do without it...

It was my pleasure to help!!! I'll let you know about the flyers after 2/17.[/FONT]

[standuprookie]

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and Criagslist usually has some guinea pigs to.

[SoCalCavies]

[FONT=Century Gothic]Oops! Sorry about that! Hey, at least I gave you credit. (haha)[/FONT]

[rabbitsncavyluv]

I don't like the text for the 30 second PSA.

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March is Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month. [Insert your organization's name here] and Petfinder.com want you to know that these critters make ideal family pets. The guinea pig is quiet, does not demand constant attention, has low-cost upkeep, yet is very affectionate. Learn more about these wonderful pets by visiting the library at www.Petfinder.com; and this March, adopt a rescued guinea pig."

They obviously haven't had pigs if they think they are cheap, low mainenance and quiet! I haven't looked at their care info on petfinder but I hope it mentions guinealynx and this site. Geez.

[SoCalCavies]

WHOA!!!!! No way! That's pretty shocking! Someone needs to clue those people in, bigtime. Wow.

[SoCalCavies]

Here's what the care sheets say:

Petfinder Library

As you will find, they completely contradict their own PSA.

I sent Petfinder.com an email to their Customer Service Dept., alerting them to the danger of posting such an inaccurate PSA. I pray someone reads it!

[kristinlove]

Wow. Those things are very contradictory. The PSA is completely wrong.

[this_lil_piggy]

I am utterly taken with Chuck too! If I were in any way close, I'd adopt him. He looks like a little chipmunk, So cute.

[SoCalCavies]

I'm secretly keeping my fingers crossed that Chuck doesn't get adopted this weekend. If my pigs are still healthy next week, I'd scoup him up in a second!

Ha! A chipmunk - that is so true!! You should see him in real life. He looks exactly like the picture and he's so sweet!

[freddy's mom]

OK, I know I teach geography sometimes, but I'm suddenly feeling fuzzy on locations - VA is far away from CA, right? Somehow I don't see my husband going for the road trip to CA, but I'm practically in tears right now as I REALLY need a pal for my boy, and all of these are to die for! (Almost literally!)

[SoCalCavies]

Freddy's Mom: You're funny. Although, I do think it's a good excuse to take a road-trip cross-country! It sure would take you a long time though...and as cute as their pigs are, I bet they don't stick around for long!