Introducing Annie Booberry

[Ly&Pigs]

This morning I got the weekly paper and there was an ad in it for a free guinea pig. I made the call to inquire about the pig because I can't stand to see a pig in need of a home that might end up as snake food. So I went to the peoples house and they said they were getting rid of the pig because they are moving and can't take it (typical story).

This pig was in a cage no bigger than my smallest hamster cage. The cage had cedar in it, no hay in sight and I was told the pig has never had hay. No veggies either. Pig had never had veggies. Only hartz pellets and water. The water bottle looked disgusting. No hidey house or anything for this poor baby in the cage. Nothing! I was so incredibly angry but I controlled myself. The people said I could have her if I wanted her. There was no way after seeing her in those conditions that I could have left her there. They offered me the cage, but I was so angry that I said no. They gave me a bag with her food in it. I brought the food home and threw it in the dumpster.

Anyway, Annie Booberry (her new name because I never asked what her name was) is here with me. She is a silkie/sheltie. Her fur was in horrid conditions, it was all knotted up and tangled. Her nails were way too long and curled under. She is mostly brownish/black and white. Tomorrow she is getting a bath, she might be all black instead of brownish/black under the dirt, then she is getting treated for mites. She is in quarantine in the playpen in my living room. She can actually run now. She has been running around quite a bit since being here. I don't know how old she is but she appears to be an adult by size. I will try to take some pictures of her tomorrow as I have stressed her enough for tonight.

[amfeider]

poor piggie. I am glad you took her what if some idiot took her and treated her like they did!

[Ly&Pigs]

what if some idiot took her and treated her like they did!

The idiots already had her! I didn't want to see her end up as snake food or in another bad home.

[VoodooJoint]

LOL...I think Amfeider meant what if she ended up in another bad home. You have "new Guinea Pig brain" LY, you aren't thinking straight.

Well, I already said my congrats on the IM but I can say again Thank You for doing the right thing despite having your hands full and a tight budget. I know it's hard to do it sometimes but when a neglected little critter needs someone it's good to know that there are people willing to strech their money and time a little further and think outside their supposed limitations.

Now we need those pictures. You know the rules. Pictures or I won't post the new ones I took of Lil Ly.

[CavySpirit]

awwww. That's so great. Those are the special pigs. Enjoy.

[cavy-cool-crazy]

Aww, bless. Good for you for taking Annie away from such a horrible home.

[divine53]

You had to take her, no question about it. Things will work out ok, I am sure.
Annie, you just had the best luck of your life by meeting Ly!

[citronsoul]

That's great that you took her in. I'm sure she'll have quite a luxurious life with you. And I love her name!

[Slap Maxwell]

How great of you, Ly! Now this pig will be treated the way she should have been her whole life.

[Ly&Pigs]

I took a soda box and stuffed it very full of hay when I got her home. Boo has eaten over half of it since yesterday afternoon. I stuffed it full again this morning. She only nibbled a tiny bit on some lettuce. I think if she's not eating veggies by the time she's intro'd to the other girls, they will teach her how to eat them. I am supplementing her with Vitamin C right now.

I have to get Bubba ready to go meet his new mommy in the morning. Mamaroo is the lucky lady. He will have a great home with her. Now, I still have to talk my mom into taking Patch as a buddy for Mr. Wheek Wheek (formerly Fudgie).

[Plummie]

Congrats on taking in a rescue, hope she settles in nicely for you.

[VoodooJoint]

Glad she's loving her hay. She'll catch onto veggies in no time. Besides, since she's never had veggies it's best she start slow anyway.

[Ly&Pigs]

Yep, I have only offered a couple types of lettuce so far. I keep trying. I might see if she will eat some green pepper when I get home tonight.

[Amanda]

Where are the pictures!?

[Sabrinasmommy]

That is so great that you rescued her in time. How can people be so ignorant

I can't wait to see pics

[Ly&Pigs]

I went and got her so I could do pics. She cried a little when I picked her up for her photo shoot. Here are the pics:

[dagwellismypigy]

She's sooo cute!!!!Aww, congrats on your new piggy!!