[Gpdd] [RESCUE] Operation: Guinea Pig Rescue in MA

[Karen Easley]

Hi everyone,

I just got this from a vet friend of mine and I thought I'd pass it along in
case anyone can help.  Please send this to anyone else you think might be
interested, as well.

Take care,
Karen

> ------ Forwarded Message
> From: Linda Siperstein <sipdogz at yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 20:24:24 -0700 (PDT)
> Subject: Operation: Guinea Pig Rescue
> 
> April 27, 2005
> Hey Gang, 
> 
> Today, the animal control officer in our area
> (Wakefield, MA) brought in 15 guinea pigs that someone
> left in a single cage in the local municipal park.  In
> the rain.  With no food or water.  Other than the
> rain.  
> 
> The entire staff of Wakefield Animal Hospital has
> chipped in and taken in one or two piggies.  They will
> be fostered for 10 days (required by law) and then
> they can go to homes.  You can foster,
> "foster-to-own", or wait until they are officially
> available.
> 
> If you or a friend of yours would be interested in
> taking one of these total cutie pies, please let me
> know.  We will provide instructions and tons of free
> advice.  Initial veterinary care during their foster
> time will be covered by the clinic.
> 
> I will be happy to field questions for those who are
> even just considering the idea.  It'll be easiest if
> interested parties are in Massachusetts.  Please get
> the word out and pass along my email address:
> 
> sipdogz at yahoo.com
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Sip
> Linda J. Siperstein, DVM
> 
> 
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