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I haven't heard from Oxbow yet, although they say to respond within 48 hours...

I am 28/female... originally from Germany but residing in Cali currently.

I think you did great work!!

I could never convince my parents to get me a pet when I was younger, but I sure have to admit that I didn't put all the effort in that you did.
I think that could...

yeah!!! you're welcome ;-)

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Yeah... I am gonna write them. Will let you guys know what their response is.

Mmh... maybe under customer service??

I think that is a wonderful idea ;-)
Do they have a contact on their side? (I haven't checked)

But you'll agree that it lets room for speculation...

also, I think the members of this forum agreed that they are not the best pets to keep in a child's bedroom.

I don't want to be...

neat story...
I hope the store learned its lesson.

I know that Oxbow Pet Products are recommended by many guinea pig owners, but actually I was a little surprised to read this

A guinea pig does not require a lot of space, so it is an ideal pet...

That sounds great, CavyCrazyMom... keep us posted!

Thanks for that info, Cheri! Very helpful!

I had a Petco ad in the mail today and there was this special column "Think about adoption first".
I also went to a Petco last weekend just to look around and they had all these adoptable pets there...

Kpup28,

that's awesome! Good luck!

I heard from someone that on international flights they actually have an own compartment for pets which makes traveling for them less stressful (although I agree it might be still very stressful for...

I would say we are on the same side...

as a public response:
I wish there would be even more we could do to to prevent pet store from selling/breeding piggies.
Of course, every person that...

Did you read the rest of my post at all??

I think we all agree that getting a guinea pig from a rescue or shelter is the thing to do.
Still, I am concerned about what's going to happen to the Guinea pigs at the pet stores.

You are...

thanks :)
I've never owned a pet and I just thought it would be a good idea to find out as much information as possible before I get one.

I really appreciate all your thoughts and support.

Thanks Amanda!! That's great news!

that's exactly what i expect to happen...

but there might be many piggies in germany that are looking for a home, too.

how exciting!!!!!!!!!

Well, partly German at leat :-)
I don't have any piggies yet either... when are you planning to get some?

Yeah, you are right about that and I think the way shelters/rescues pick the right pig for you is great.
I was just thinking that pigs at a pet shop are probably looking for someone to adopt them as...