Want a Guinea Pig(s) Looking for Abyssinians!

MadrigalsRule · Mar 20, 2014

Hi, everyone. I'm trying to look for an Abyssinian to keep my guinea pig company. I live in New York and I'm having so many problems even finding guinea pigs for some reason! Of course I am trying to adopt

Can anyone help? I tried petfinder and guinea pig zone... looking for female or neutered male. No pairs since they'll be keeping my current cavy company. In the end, it doesn't really have to be an Abyssinian, but they're my fav breed. So, any helpful sites or anything, please help!

Princess_Piggie · Mar 20, 2014

You can look on craigslist too, just try to avoid any breeder ads. They're usually fairly easy to spot, they won't talk about the pigs very lovingly. Have a look at the 'flag craigslist beeders' thread for some examples, then steer away from any similar ads, or ones that you feel just don't seem right.

maemae · Mar 20, 2014

Hi, there's a couple of Abyssinians in Brooklyn, on pet finder. They can be adopted separately it seems. Not sure of they're still available...
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/28025276
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/28025378

Good luck finding a friend for your pig!

jennyngan · Mar 20, 2014

Hey, i found a guinea pig rescue with a big abbyssinian family in New Jersey

The thing is that you cant only adopt one but must adopt them with at least one of their sister/mom.

Presuppose · Mar 20, 2014

I got this Abyss mix from Craiglist!

MadrigalsRule · Mar 20, 2014

Presuppose said:
I got this Abyss mix from Craiglist! View attachment 62685

AWW! Cutie

MadrigalsRule · Mar 20, 2014

Princess_Piggie said:
You can look on craigslist too, just try to avoid any breeder ads. They're usually fairly easy to spot, they won't talk about the pigs very lovingly. Have a look at the 'flag craigslist beeders' thread for some examples, then steer away from any similar ads, or ones that you feel just don't seem right.

There hasn't been too much to find. I'm looking for some that might already have pictures and all. Do you think i should just inquire?

Princess_Piggie · Mar 20, 2014

You'll have to just keep looking, but if you do inquire, don't make it obvious you're against breeding, they'll either get on the defensive, or, they'll lie, and say they aren't, just to offload the pigs. If you do, just make sure you keep the inquiry completely neutral. Make it seem like you're asking for a silly little reason like 'Do you know anything about the parents? I'm interested in maybe doing showing' sort of thing.

MadrigalsRule · Mar 20, 2014

Princess_Piggie said:
You'll have to just keep looking, but if you do inquire, don't make it obvious you're against breeding, they'll either get on the defensive, or, they'll lie, and say they aren't, just to offload the pigs. If you do, just make sure you keep the inquiry completely neutral. Make it seem like you're asking for a silly little reason like 'Do you know anything about the parents? I'm interested in maybe doing showing' sort of thing.

Thanks for your advice

Presuppose · Mar 21, 2014

Try guinea pig zone also animal shelter have a lot of those. One of the most popular piggies. They are a bit cherries and braver. I love my little Truffles haha. Love Giz too he is braver than Giz in some ways

Presuppose · Mar 21, 2014

Not cherries auto correct at its finest. Lol

Presuppose · Mar 21, 2014

I meant cheeky sorry.

Princess_Piggie · Mar 22, 2014

@Presuppose the term 'abbytude' is just coined by owners of abby's, there are no specific genetic traits in the breed that effect their personalities. It's like saying 'pigtures' etc, just guinea pig lingo really. Certain breeds of pig don't have certain traits the same way dogs do.

bpatters · Mar 22, 2014

FYI, a lot of people that say you can't adopt only either have a bonded pair they don't want to separate, or they want to make sure you don't take a lone pig. Many rescues have the same rule. But if you've got a lone pig a home, some will adopt to you so you've got a pair. It never hurts to explain that you've got just one and ask if they'll consider adopting out one to you.

agirlwithink · Mar 22, 2014

I know you say you don't want a bonded pair but why not? Many trios and herds of girls work out just fine temperament wise!

Presuppose · Mar 22, 2014

Princess_Piggie said:
@Presuppose the term 'abbytude' is just coined by owners of abby's, there are no specific genetic traits in the breed that effect their personalities. It's like saying 'pigtures' etc, just guinea pig lingo really. Certain breeds of pig don't have certain traits the same way dogs do.

True. But from my experience he has more bravery that Gizmo can ever have. He's come our pigloo go back in come out over and over until I give him is food. Not that I'm withholding it from him ever unless he doesn't want it. But Gizmo alway will stay in his very still while I keep feeding him while Truffles does the snatch and runs. Lol

MadrigalsRule · Mar 23, 2014

I dont want a pair bc i know my parents wont let me have another two guinea pigs. however i do have a guinea pig already so if i do get an aby she'll have company

MadrigalsRule · Mar 23, 2014

spy9doc said:
Abys are my favorite breed as well. I am pretty well connected with others of like mind, and Abys aren't difficult to find. It's generally much easier to find males than females, so you will need to consider having him neutered. I have a superb cavy-savvy vet and have had two males neutered in the past three years without a problem.

Let me do a little research and I'll PM you. Where do you live? BTW, Have-A-Heart has a very good reputation.

I live in New York, on Long island not upstate.
thanks so much- i guess i'll wait for that PM? im fine with a male only if it's neutered. otherwise, female plz.

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