librarychick
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2011
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- Joined
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Hey folks, it's been a while!
Two weeks ago our older pig passed away. It wasn't a surprise at all, except for maybe that she held on so long. Willow was 6 years old, but last January the vet told me she likely wouldn't make another 3 months - well, she made a year. She was happy and eating well right up until the end, which is about the best I could ask for.
However, I'm now left with a dilemma. Molly.
Molly is 4 years old, and has always had an older pig or two around (When I got her she was our third pig, last January we lost Ruth and last month we lost Willow. RIP girlies). I thought at first she'd be ok...but she's really not eating enough. I don't think it's a health issue, as she'll eat fine if I sit with her, but stops eating as soon as I leave the room. Moving her to another spot in our house isn't possible - She lives in a kitty free room, and our 4 cats would definitely stress her out too much for her to be in a more well traveled area. She was a fair bit over weight when Willow passed (I was guilty of spoiling a certain older lady in her last days, Molly benefited as well.), but now she's definitely lost weight.
I've spent the past two weeks looking around on local buy/sell sites, but all the available pigs are either unneutered males or under a year old. I don't want to get a male, since she's never been around one I think even a neutered male would be a bit much for her, and I don't want to be stuck in the same place in 2 years if I adopt a young female!
I've put up ads and asked on facebook, but so far I've had no luck. I have also called my vet to check her over, just in case it is health related, but she can't get us in until next week. I do really think it's just loneliness, but I'd rather have the vet check than be wrong.
Any ideas on how I can help Molly perk up until I can find a solution? I'm already spending a lot more time with her, but since I can't bring her out of her room (because cats) and I work full time as well as have business...there's only so much time I can spend with her.
Anyone in Alberta, Canada who's willing to take in a sweet girl or has an older female who needs a new home?
Two weeks ago our older pig passed away. It wasn't a surprise at all, except for maybe that she held on so long. Willow was 6 years old, but last January the vet told me she likely wouldn't make another 3 months - well, she made a year. She was happy and eating well right up until the end, which is about the best I could ask for.
However, I'm now left with a dilemma. Molly.
Molly is 4 years old, and has always had an older pig or two around (When I got her she was our third pig, last January we lost Ruth and last month we lost Willow. RIP girlies). I thought at first she'd be ok...but she's really not eating enough. I don't think it's a health issue, as she'll eat fine if I sit with her, but stops eating as soon as I leave the room. Moving her to another spot in our house isn't possible - She lives in a kitty free room, and our 4 cats would definitely stress her out too much for her to be in a more well traveled area. She was a fair bit over weight when Willow passed (I was guilty of spoiling a certain older lady in her last days, Molly benefited as well.), but now she's definitely lost weight.
I've spent the past two weeks looking around on local buy/sell sites, but all the available pigs are either unneutered males or under a year old. I don't want to get a male, since she's never been around one I think even a neutered male would be a bit much for her, and I don't want to be stuck in the same place in 2 years if I adopt a young female!
I've put up ads and asked on facebook, but so far I've had no luck. I have also called my vet to check her over, just in case it is health related, but she can't get us in until next week. I do really think it's just loneliness, but I'd rather have the vet check than be wrong.
Any ideas on how I can help Molly perk up until I can find a solution? I'm already spending a lot more time with her, but since I can't bring her out of her room (because cats) and I work full time as well as have business...there's only so much time I can spend with her.
Anyone in Alberta, Canada who's willing to take in a sweet girl or has an older female who needs a new home?