I Want to adopt a skinny pig MI - Guinea Pig Cages, Care, Store, Photos of Guinea Pigs and More Forum!

**kalrik** · #1 05-12-05, 07:11 pm

I would love to adopt a skinny/baldwin guinea. I live in the Detroit area, michigan and will travel a considerable distance. I think this is a hopeless request, but i thought I'd try anyway.

**Slap Maxwell** · #2 05-12-05, 07:19 pm

Just advice of warning. I almost fell in this hole. If you can't find one to adopt - DO NOT go to a breeder or pet store. Skinnies and Baldwins have MAJOR health concerns that go way beyond that of regular pigs. There breeding should not be encouraged because they are sickly. They were specifically first bred by labs to have a weak immune systems.

**kalrik** · #3 05-12-05, 07:23 pm

Thanks for your advice. I really want one but won't go to a pet store or breeder. I am just going to have to wait! bummer.

**Slap Maxwell** · #4 05-12-05, 07:25 pm

GL has some good threads on skinnies.

**VoodooJoint** · #5 05-12-05, 07:29 pm

Glad you are willing to wait to adopt. Make sure you do your homework on this poor breed. You will probably spend a fortune at the vets so make sure money is no problem.

They also need to be kept at a stable temperature and protected from anything that may cause abrasions and irritation to their skin. After all they have no hair to keep them warm or protect them.

Skinnies and Baldwins are a lot of work. Absolutely make certain you understand how hard it will be to take care of them properly. This commitment can last 8 years. Be sure you are up for it.

**kalrik** · #6 05-12-05, 07:34 pm

Any other places I can get info?

**izzywizzywoo513** · #7 05-13-05, 12:12 am

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20859

This woman in Ontario? is trying to find homes for her 4 skinny pigs.

**Slap Maxwell** · #8 05-13-05, 05:26 am

She is in Toronto. That is quite a drive from Michigan.

**kalrik** · #9 05-13-05, 09:04 am

SHe is about five hours from me. I was hoping for Ohio Michigan or Eastern Indiana. THanks though. I also coudln't get the link to work: (

**Slap Maxwell** · #10 05-13-05, 01:10 pm

She says she is willing to drive quite a bit. 2.5 hours for each of you sounds resonable.

Just remember if you take them- potentially serious vet bills could follow.

**AmiableAnimals** · #11 05-13-05, 03:46 pm

I drove 5 hours one way to adopt my RainStorm. ;~)

**kalrik** · #12 05-13-05, 04:18 pm

Thanks everyone. I have contacted the person from guinea lynx. I have females and one male already so unfortunately they would not be able to all live together. I have e-mailed her though to see if we can work something out.