[Gpdd] Re: [Misc.] Cavyspirit and Pig Care

[Cavykatie at aol.com]

What's wrong with pet shops? The fact that many (most?) keep their animals in 
cramped, inhumane conditions and don't take care of each individual pig. They 
don't notice if the dominant male piggies keep the tiny boy piggies away from 
the food dish and water bottle. Many pet shops don't seperate guy pigs from 
girl pigs (leading to an excessive number of pregnancies), and most seperate 
babies and their mommies way to early, leaving the babies to fend for themselves 
against other stronger, bigger male cavies. I made the mistake of buying my 
first two cavies at a local pet store Both turned out to be pregnant. I love my 
girls (and their offspring) with all my heart, but now, I definately try to 
boycott pet stores. Rescue a pig from a shelter (or pound, where pigs are 
scarce but are usually put down after a week like any other pound animal) and save 
a life. "Opt to adopt!"

Katie & Cavies
    Lilac, Rose, Wooly Bear, & Scamper