Hello all,
I apologize for taking so long in my responses. I had a final this morning, then got caught up in surgery and when I got home I wanted to make sure all of the pigs got some outside time in before it got dark. The life of a veterinary student!! I also wanted to make sure I got a few pictures snapped so I could show everyone what Grace looks like (she is actually sitting in my lap as I type this).
Of course, I am thrilled to find such an overwhelming response to Grace's story! After it didn't work out with my two young girls; I was so afraid that I hadn't done the right thing by bringing her home. She really is such a sweet girl, but I think she is a little lonely by herself. Every day she gets more and more trusting with people, but I think it's really going to take someone with experience to bring her back full circle.
I actually don't have an application process. Again, I really haven't ever had to rehome a pig in this manner before. I am just a veterinary student who has had guinea pigs since I was little and was touched by this particular story and wanted to do anything I could. I would be happy to hear any advice anyone has for me; honestly everyone sounds like they could provide a wonderful home for her.
As far as transport, depending on when, I could potentially drive all the way to Kansas City, and I can absolutely drive at least half of that distance no matter what. Again, I apologize for my inexperience as far as rescuing/rehoming; I've never had to rehome any of my pets so it's a little new to me. I hope to just continue the conversations with everyone and hopefully we can all work together and get Grace the new life she deserves. I have attached two photos of her for everyone to see. I took them today after I brought her inside.
She certainly has some funny quirks. I have half of my C&C cage blocked off for her; but it's clear she hasn't ever really experienced fleece or Carefresh. I had to add a little wired "section" and put some hay and shavings (safe ones of course) in a corner for her. She uses that as her "home base"; and every now and then I catch her testing out the fleece and she races back to her little spot. Finally this morning I found her curled up in one of the fleece lined houses; so I think she will adapt just fine to the good life. It's funny to see her experience all of these new things for the first time. I gave her a carrot and she started waving it in the air and carrying it around with her. Took her about three hours to figure out that it was more fun to eat than to play with!!