[Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Piggie Rescue advice - Glynis

[Penny Charlesworth]

Glynis,

Congratulations on joining the ranks of the piggy rescuers!

When I am collecting piggies I use those flat pack cardboard carriers from 
the pet store. I always take an extra one or two in case the three sows that 
I have been asked to fetch turn out to be two boars and a sow. Or a rabbit 
as in one of my stories! You never know.

Put a thick layer of newspaper in the bottom of the box and lots of hay on 
top. I take a supply of carrots, cucumber and fresh grass for the piggies to 
munch on the way home. I don't attach a water bottle to the box as it 
invariably sloshes around when you hit the first bump in the road and makes 
the box floor wet. I take bottles in the car in case of an emergency and 
hope that I don't need them but if there is a long hold up in traffic I 
could pull over and offer the piggies a drink. ( I have never needed to do 
this but am always prepared ). Lots of cucumber will provide them with 
enough moisture until you get them home.

I take bowls of dry food with me, but if you are offered the piggies' usual 
food by their owners do accept it as, although it might not be what you 
would feed, the piggies will be used to it and a sudden change of feed could 
cause upset tummies.

Don't be surprised if they don't clear up all the food on the journey. Some 
will eat every scrap and others may be too nervous to eat ( but will soon 
make up for it when they get home ).

Don't be put off by some of the weird people that I have encountered. I have 
also met a lot of nice folk who just couldn't care for their little ones any 
more and were sensible enough to seek help.

Good luck on Thursday and drive carefully. Remember to take snacks for 
yourself as well!

Do let us all know how you get on!

Penny and the Piggyfriends.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glynis Robson" <Glynis at garnay.com.au>
To: <gpdd at gpdd.org>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:34 PM
Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Piggie Rescue advice


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I'm so nervous i've just been asked to do my first piggie rescue job by
the ACS (Australian Cavy Sanctuary, based in Queensland) they've got a
lady more than an hour away from the city here in Victoria who can't
look after her little ones anymore.  So on Thursday i'll be doing quite
a few miles to help out.  Not sure how i'll tell Allan (OH) yet.
Any advice, should i take snacks or something with me, please any advice
will help as i know a few of you have done this before.
Just so glad to be finally doing something.

Glynis and Duke (in mem Sully)





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