Friday, November 9, 2007

Rescues and shelters need assistance paying for hoarder's crime

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Like Judge's Park, The Critter Connection (a CT based rescue) is assisting in the rescue of the enormous MA guinea pig surrender. A hoarder who had become ill gave up around 150 cavies he had been keeping in his shed. They were in terrible condition, some blind. All of the females are assumed pregnant. That means that any rescue that takes in any of these pigs is going to have to cope with a huge increase in medical bills. You can help ease that burden by donating either time, supplies, a foster home, or finances. Judge's Park donation information is here and The Critter Connection donation information is here. (If I have missed any rescues who are assisting with this effort, please post them in the comments section, along with contact information).

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There's also an individual (I e-know her from GuineaLynx) who at this very moment is driving from PA to MA to pick up thirty piggies. I've donated just ten dollars to her myself, and stacked against all the other donations, it made a difference. Just one dollar would even! The cost of just feeding thirty guinea pigs is going to make a huge dent in the wallet. Read information about her journey and the tremendous act of taking in the pigs here. You can find donation information in this thread, as well as more information on this case.

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Here are some articles. One Two. The second link also gives you information on how to donate to the shelter.

VA-Craigslist-Boar

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LISTING REMOVED. NoVa Boar looking for a forever home: He comes with food and accessories and is used to kids, that's all I can tell you. Email the poster for more information.

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VA-Craigslist-Texel Boar

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POST DELETED. Norfolk, VA: A vocal and friendly texel guinea pig is available for a small adoption fee. He's a small little boy. Because of the location and the orange and white description, I wonder if this is the same adorable guinea pig pictured here. That guy is one of my faves.


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