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GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

It's a new month, and that means a new pig!

This month SAGP will be partnering with Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue to sponsor Bunny, an adorable guinea pig who is incredibly lucky to be in their care.

Bunny wasn't loved on as a little baby, and so was incredibly feral at the shelter. She was almost put to sleep for being unadoptable, but WGPR rescued her. This cutie-girl now lives in a big cage with a best friend, and will even let her foster parent pet her on the head!

We're trying to raise enough for 10 months of supplies (pellets, hay, and veggies) and one well-pig visit. Each month of Bunny's support costs $25, and a well visit costs $35, bringing our total to $285.

Thanks to an early contributor, we already have one month of care covered!

Please visit the link to read more of Bunny's story, and to consider donating.

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Sorry for the belated posting-I moved this month and also began a new job, and so things have been really hectic. It is my belated pleasure, to introduce Barack to you:

Barack is an adorable, presidential pig! He is five to six years old and came to this small, home-based rescue from a local shelter. He had no where else to go. Barack was severely impacted, was missing a front tooth, and had bumblefoot on all four of his feet-his bumblefoot will never fully heal. He was starving because his overgrown molars covered his tongue so he couldn't eat. His nails were growing upward, his fur was matted with feces, and he smelled absolutely horrible.

Barack will need to be cleaned out every day for the rest of his life, and he gets medication daily for the pain in his feet. He must be on fleece 24/7 because of his foot pain. The poor guy has a fused ankle joint, and as a result he will never be able to use this foot normally.

A direct quote from the rescue: "Despite the suffering and neglect he had been through, he is one of the sweetest guinea pigs I've ever taken in. Because no one paid attention to him, he craves being held and will close his eyes while I stroke him. He is very gentle and needs a lot of my time to help him trust that he will be taken care of. It's a miracle that he survived this long."

To see another photo of Barack, and to consider donating, please visit: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/

Chad · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:12 am Post subject:

It's unbelievable how people can neglect these little guys. I'd vote for him.

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Well, I'm late. I hope everyone will forgive me, it has been a sad guinea household since Peaches passed.

But other pigs are in need, and so, with much ado, I present to you: August's pig Dunkin!

Dunkin is with North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue, a rescue never before featured! They were kind enough to write the following text for Dunkin:

"Dunkin came via owner surrender to our local rescue group. This male is approximately 2 ½ yrs old and super sweet. Because he seemed to have labored breathing, we took him to the vet only to find out he had previous internal injuries and some type of heart condition. This was complicated by pneumonia.

His lungs improve everyday with a course of antibiotics, but his heart will require medication for the rest of his life. He loves to eat- everything! – and is a super friendly little guy. My kids insist he resembles a ground hog! He has a great disposition and his condition does not seem to keep him from doing what guinea pigs do- squeak and eat!

He will require monthly vet visits as well as 2 prescriptions 3X/day for the heart and lung condition. He will need follow-up x-rays to see if the medicines are helping with the fluid around his heart. So far, his medical cost since late May exceed $358 in vet visits, x-rays and prescriptions. Monthly meds will be approx $80 as well as a monthly check up with the vet costing approx $40.Follow-up x-rays will be needed eventually at the cost of $124."

Our goal is to fundraise enough for two months of meds and two vet visits, reaching a total of $240. Will you help us with a $1 or larger donation today?

To donate, please visit: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/2009/07/august_29.html

JaneDoe · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:31 am Post subject:

Sorry about Peaches.

Bride of Chad · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

What a happy looking little piggie! I love the last pic, where he looks like he is smiling for the camera! So cute!

I am also sorry to hear of your loss. Rest well sweet little Peaches. :(

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Thank you so much to both of you.

Jane-I received your note. Thank you so much.

JaneDoe · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

You're welcome. Dunkin is cutie!

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Hi all! So far we've raised $126, and are over half way to our goal with just a week left! Please forward on Dunkin's story, or consider donating by visiting here: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Since it's my birthday I get to officially promote September's pig one day early :D

http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/2009/08/septembers-pig-of-month- tagg.html

Introducing Tagg! With MGPR, the rescue for which I volunteer. I've held Tagg, and he is just the sweetest guinea pig in the world. Poor Tagg has developed large non-cancerous tumors on his nose. They have to be removed periodically at a cost of $150 each surgery.

Here is Tagg post surgery:

Tagg has had two foster moms within the rescue, and they've both completely fallen in love with him. Read their impressions of Tagg at http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/2009/08/septembers-pig-of-month- tagg.html, and please consider donating or forwarding his story!

Tagg has one of our most ambitious goals yet, during a difficult economic time, so please-if you've ever considered donating, now's the time!

JaneDoe · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

Happy Birthday, Guinea P!

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Thanks JD!

Chad · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:00 am Post subject:

Happy Birthday GuineaPinny!

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

A far too belated thanks!

A new month means new pigs, and this October we are bringing you some very special fellows! Please visit to see Bandit and Silverado, two pigs rescued from Craigslist with extreme health problems. One is even a rare lethal white. Our goal is to fundraise $275 for their care, including x-rays, food, teeth care and medication, and fleece.

In these tough times I have added a material donation link as well. If you're not near CA (i.e. shipping would be too much), please consider making a material donation to your local rescue!

JaneDoe · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:48 am Post subject:

Pretty piggies! Is it ok if I post your pignic photos in the pignic thread?

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

It's a new month, and that means a new pig! Or even two!

This month's pigs were found abandoned in a vacant lot. How awful! I just can't get over it. They have various medical issues as well. Unlike most SAGP pigs, this month's pigs will be available for adoption after they have healed. So fall in love safely, these boys could be yours!

To learn more about their story and to donate, visit: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/

So far we have raised $12.

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

December's pigs! Check them out at http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com . So far we've raised $45! Out of a goal of $280.

Big Boy is struggling with cancer, and we are trying to pay for two months of chemo.

This month only, gift donations will be available, starting at $8. Simply make a donation, then contact me at sponsoraguineapig@gmail.com with the name, address, and message you would like included in the card.

It's the perfect gift for a guinea pig lover!

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Wow, I have been gone for a while! I got locked out of Pigloo when I lost my uni account, but Chad was nice enough to let me back in :P

Please check out this month's piggies!

http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/ New piggie! And he's a cutie!

The magic number this month is $6.62, fundraising for one week of Clarence's care. We are trying to fundraise for 40 weeks so this dear boy is set for a while.

Please consider crossposting or donating!

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

New piggy!! The magic number this month is $7.50, which means care for one week for this dear pigg-o.

Please consider xposting or donating!

http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/

GuineaPinny · Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 94 Location: Maryland

Also, I finally added a Pigloo banner to the site!

SandyF · Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 109 Location: Hoosierville, USA

GuineaPinny has asked if I would be her official SAGP Representative on Pigloo, and I am only too happy to accept.

To get the ball rolling...here is the piggie for September:

Hawk

Read Hawk's story here.

Goal for this little guy is $250. Please consider a donation in any amount (remember, a dollar can make a difference!).

Thanks!