doganddisc
Well-known Member
Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2012
- Posts
- 212
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2012
- Messages
- 212
Good morning (morning here, that is!) everyone!
I was a member of the forums back in 2007 when I had a group of four males. Unfortunately, my circumstances changed drastically during that time and I had to rehome them on short notice. They went to a very good rescue though and were adopted quickly.
I had been missing my guinea pigs for several years but had to wait until the right time to get back into caring for cavies again. I started looking about two weeks ago and looked at a bunch of different boars (I tend to prefer boars) until I found my first guy. Unfortunately, the place I found him was at a Petco. I know the staff well and used to work there. I know it was a bad move and I shouldn't have, but I brought him home. (I would be giving any friends who made the decision I did an earful so go ahead and give it to me!).
As it turns out, he has what looks like a URI. I posted about that in the medical section.
Other than that, I am a full-time student about to graduate at the end of the year (finally!) with a degree in Animal Science. My specific area of interest is animal behavior. I plan to work on certification with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers once I have my degree. I own and operate a pet sitting business in Connecticut. I also train (using positive reinforcement methods) for clients on the side.
I have previously operated a rescue for herding breeds and performance dogs but have taken time off of that to finish my degree. I plan to continue fostering in the future.
In addition to my new cavy, I have two Border Collies, a Xoloitzcuintli, two cats, and six mice.
I look forward to getting to know everyone here!
I was a member of the forums back in 2007 when I had a group of four males. Unfortunately, my circumstances changed drastically during that time and I had to rehome them on short notice. They went to a very good rescue though and were adopted quickly.
I had been missing my guinea pigs for several years but had to wait until the right time to get back into caring for cavies again. I started looking about two weeks ago and looked at a bunch of different boars (I tend to prefer boars) until I found my first guy. Unfortunately, the place I found him was at a Petco. I know the staff well and used to work there. I know it was a bad move and I shouldn't have, but I brought him home. (I would be giving any friends who made the decision I did an earful so go ahead and give it to me!).
As it turns out, he has what looks like a URI. I posted about that in the medical section.
Other than that, I am a full-time student about to graduate at the end of the year (finally!) with a degree in Animal Science. My specific area of interest is animal behavior. I plan to work on certification with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers once I have my degree. I own and operate a pet sitting business in Connecticut. I also train (using positive reinforcement methods) for clients on the side.
I have previously operated a rescue for herding breeds and performance dogs but have taken time off of that to finish my degree. I plan to continue fostering in the future.
In addition to my new cavy, I have two Border Collies, a Xoloitzcuintli, two cats, and six mice.
I look forward to getting to know everyone here!
