THISTLE CAVIES

158 Piggies rehomed in 2006. 112 Piggies rehomed in 2007. 64 piggies rehomed so far this year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.   Many, many Thanks for all your cards, very much appreciated.   Our thanks go to all of you who supported us by sponsoring, donating and helping in 2008 with the care of  the piggies in the Rescue. We really do appreciate all the kind thoughts, comments and support shown. We could not help so many piggies without you all. Please note that we will be closed for rehoming from 10th December 2008 through to January 10th 2009.   On reopening priority will be given to emergencies, neglected/sick, old and special needs piggies or piggies in need of nursing.   A few do's and dont's for rehoming:   Never advertise your piggy free to a good home, he may end up as Buzzard/snake food.   Satisfy yourself that the new owners will look after the piggies at least to your own standards.   Do not rehome to live in small cages or on sawdust or outside particularly in the Autumn through to late Spring times.   Do ask questions and ensure that potential owners know about a piggies needs.   Do make sure that potential owners are fully aware of costs including Veternary Care,that they will in fact be willing to take piggy to the vet, age that piggies can live to. Also that they are aware that Children can get bored very quickly with new pets and that they want them for themselves as much as for the Children.   Do contact your local SSPCA.

We are a small self funded  non profit making,family run rescue based in  Scotland. At present we are caring for 72 piggies. Some of these we will be able to rehome and some will live out there lives with us either because they are too old to rehome or are in need of special care. Many of  the piggies that arrive at the rescue are in a very sad state and need a lot of care and attention. We will never turn away a piggy in need or put a piggy to sleep just because it needs a lot of care.

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Some of the Thistle Cavies Team at the Bradford Show.	Christine and Claire, vet students from the Royal Dick Veterinary College enjoying their work experience with small mammals at Thistle Cavies.

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Guinea Pigs need rehoming for all sorts of reasons, sometimes they are just no longer wanted and sometimes very caring owners are unable to keep their much loved  piggies No matter what the reason, owners can be sure that their piggies will receive the very best care and if they are rehomed, will only go to homes where we know they will be loved and cared for.

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Some indoor housing,showing the girls pen at the end and some of the Rescue pens in our brand new Cavy Cottage.

Summer outdoor runs. All of our piggies have  some time on grass .

Snack time at Thistle Cavies!

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Please feel free to contact us if you need any help or advice. If you are at all worried about your piggies please contact your vet ASAP. For excellent advice on the care and management of Guinea Pigs click on the links below. Peter Gurney Piggie Health Guide Gorgeous Guineas  Have you tried Perfect Paws Ointment?Just one of the new products now available from Gorgeous Guineas. Barmy4Boars Galens Garden has lots of healthy treats for your piggies. Why not try a few of them!  Lots of data on veggies too.