*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public place
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to
ensure it matches the name he or she gives *
LISTING REMOVED Reston, VA: A petstore missexing leads to three baby piggies needing forever homes--two males and one female. This post really seems like someone using CL as the potentially great tool it can be for rehoming homeless, unwanted, or wanted but sadly unwelcome pets. There is a reasonable adoption fee.
The babies are "healthy and playful, and have been handled daily by children. Both parents are tame and friendly." The posters hope that the two boys could be rehomed together, and that the girls could be rehomed with another girl pig. "These are social animals and [they] do well in same-sex groups."
IMPORTANT PARAGRAPH: "We were told by the pet store these were two females and found out the mistake too late! The store offered to take them, but they will charge $30, and I'd rather not see them profit from a careless mistake. Veterinary care for small animals is expensive. Neutering this surprise boar was $275." Make sure you have a trained exotics vet do the procedure. You can do some price comparing, but you may find a higher price for a neuter will be worth peace of mind of a vet you trust. Watch the site of the surgery for up to a year and a half for abscess.
Here is the whole family; the mother and father will not be rehomed as they are attached to the family and vice versa.
Many sad accidents or "accidents" can be avoided this way. *
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .
