Q. How do I know what animals you have for adoption?
A. The Pets Looking For Homes page has all of the animals that I currently have available for adoption. If you are interested in any of the pets listed, please use the contact us form, making sure you put the name of the pet that you are interested in. If you do not see a pet that you like, please contact me with your requirements, and if I get any pets come in that are suited to you, I can contact you straight away.
Q. Why don't you just give the animals away?
A. Obviously a pet requires good quality food, fresh fruit and vegetables, bedding and veterinary care. For each pet that I rehome and get a donation for, I can then carry on taking in more rescue animals and giving them a safe secure home until I can find them a new permanent home. By asking for a small donation, I can carry on giving more pets the chance at a new home.
Q. I have a rabbit that I no longer want, my son is bored with him and I dont really want a pet to look after, what do I do?
A. Use the 'Contact Us' form, giving some information on the rabbit, and I will contact you as soon as possible and discuss it with you further
Q. I can't seem to find the address for Piggin Rescue anywhere?
A. This is because the rescue is based in my home, and all viewings/surrenders etc are by strict appointment only. Also, there are lots of people out there who would not be willing to follow the correct procedure when surrendering their pet and would rather dump it on someones doorstep, it isn't nice to wake up to find a freezing cold animal in a box on your doorstep, or running freely in your garden.
If you would like to visit to meet the animals, to view for an adoption, to surrender a pet, or to inspect prior to booking a Boarding space, please contact me for more details.
Q. Can I bring my children along to look at all the animals?
A. If you are looking to adopt a pet, it is important that everyone in the family pops along to meet the pet, as we need to be sure that everybody gets along. However, you are reminded that this is also a private, family home, and we would like our property respected. You are welcome to bring your children along, but PLEASE do not allow them to touch ornaments, open cages, stick fingers in wire etc. I cannot be held responsible for any accidents or damages, so please do keep an eye on the little ones.
Q. I fancy some cute little baby guinea pigs or rabbits. Can I get a male and female from you?
A. Absolutely not! My work revolves around offering a safe and loving refuge to a small portion of the unwanted animal population nationwide. I sometimes feel like my rescue efforts are comparible to turning up after an earthquake holding a dustpan and brush, and to know that people are still deliberately breeding these delicate creatures saddens me greatly.
Reasons not to breed! :
Female guinea pigs not bred from by the age of 10 months old are quite likely to die during birth due to their pelvic bones fusing. Nobody can truly guarantee the age of any pet and it would be cruel and dangerous to risk the life of a sow for your own greed. It would be madness to even consider a litter of animals from a rescue pet who's background or family genetics you know nothing about.
Statistics showed that there were over 33,000 rabbits in rescue in the UK last year, that figure doesn't include the private rescues out there.....Why add to those numbers?
There isnt a shortage of guinea pigs or rabbits, there are loads of pedigree and pet varieties out there, why breed more? Chances are, 2 in 5 born will end up in rescue!
There isn't any profit in it! You may see adverts for adorable baby piggies going for good sums of money, but the sow is in gestation for approximately 63 days, and another 8 weeks from that before the babies can be homed. Think of all that extra food, extra bedding, time and effort...What happens if your sow needs an emergency C Section? That would cost around £200-£300. You would make more money with a paper round....
What happens if you cant find homes for all the babies? Do you have room to seperate all the males from the females, and probably each other if they start fighting as they mature? Can you afford all the extra housing, food, bedding, vet care? Rescues like this one are starting to withdraw their help to people that deliberately breed....
Any litter greatly reduces the lifespan of the female, regardless of size of the litter. No true animal lover would effectively, and deliberately kill their 'beloved' family pet for the sake of some babies....
