My mum was really abusive growing up so my nan who was called Peggy raised me and she was amazing wonderful lady, I have 3 girls and had 3 guinea pigs, bonnie, George and fudge. The day I let my mother go I went to pet's at home and over in the corner was an injured guinea pig who they were trying to find her a home, they explained that another baby guinea pig attacked her and has 2 toes missing and a chip out her ear. They were a bit shifty which was weird. She was his in her jay and couldn't even reach her water bottle and above all things she was called Peggy I couldn't believe it, i wanted her before I was her and thought perfect I can put her in with bonnie as a companion and be grid buddies with my boys, I said I want to rescue her and then they pulled out this absolutely stunning black white and tan abbissinian rock star super gorgeous peggy. She could easily have a saskia but cut. She is so loving towards all her cavy friends my daughters and me. So so grateful to this very day for rescuing her, little darling. I would recommend adopting and rescuing a guinea pig instead any day, they have little individual souls and are loving and so much fun. Love from the uk guys
This is how I found my pig, Eddie. I found your channel, Saskia's and Squeek Dreams. Thank you for your knowledge. He's got a safe home and a bonded partner.
Oh, Scotty, you were my lifesaver (or my piggy’s lifesaver) when I found my sweet little Parker in the park. I had never even thought about owning a Guinea pig, but that universal experience was dropped in my lap and I’ve never looked back. I was clueless about how to care for them, but I was fortunate enough to stumble onto your website almost immediately. What a blessing. Thank you for helping these dear little souls.
I can't believe how people can be so cruel and dump these poor babies, it kills me. On a brighter note, the universe brought me 4 piggies and I fell completely in love! They are wonderful and bring me so much joy!
So sad. These little fur babies need love and care just like any other one. They have hearts and feelings. People who do this have no morals and don't care about anything but themselves. Every time I see or hear about things like this, my heart breaks. My pigs are family. They deserve to be treated like they belong. 🙏😢💔
It’s so sad that this is happening. I can’t believe how many people can just dump these sweet creatures. In case I ever find any, I’ve got a (roughly) 8 square foot playpen and a ton of extra C&C grids, cage liners, etc. I’m prepared but so far the universe hasn’t sent me any. I think it’s cause I’m in a small town. Thank you to all the people who found some and took these babies in ❤
8 years ago my husband trapped a guinea pig at a park that had been abandoned by the road. Brought her home, she was expecting and we kept her daughter to keep as a friend for her. She passed away and a couple weeks ago her 8 year old daughter passed. It was so devastating for me, I'm so glad I was able to have them in my life. Last week I adopted a guinea pig at the shelter who also was found as a stray for my remaining piggie. She is so scared of people, I'm trying to get her tame but will not give up on her.
Oh my god, people are dumping guinea pigs now?! What is wrong with people. I'm so heartbroken, guinea pigs are so sweet, loving and wonderful animals. You are always so soft spoken and gentle with your videos. This is much appreciated and I hope it helps many!
About four years ago we found a guinea pig in an old store cage near our house. We brought him home, and thanks to channels like yours, we got great info on how best to take care of him. He was such a love bug. We don't know why he was left like he was, we're glad we were able to take him in and give him his best piggy life!
That's how I got my third Piggie. Someone found them on the opposite side of the island that I live on. Our animal control is not equipped for piggies, they were worried that if they had her for too long she would need to be put down. So I told them if they can get her to me that I would take her. She was in my care the next day. As for being too hot, I use the frozen water bottles. I use a bunch of them and then a fan on top of that. It cools the area and then moves that cool air around too. My piggies love it.
I rescued two from some bushes 3 months ago. One of them unfortunately didn’t make it. It was my first time ever with Guinea Pigs. I took it to a veterinarian but they couldn’t save it. The other was quite slim which is a female I named her Brownie. She is now a good weight and eats like a horse. Have her on a very good balanced diet. Hay, pellets and veggies. I may adopt another female in the future and bond one with her.
It’s insane that this is our new normal as rescuers. Imagine getting those types of messages every single day. It is just beyond sad and upsetting. For the most part we feel completely helpless to stop the dumping and don’t know what to do to change it😢
Great advice Scotty. These wonderful little animals are absolutely irresistible, so your advice is very valuable to those who find a guinea pig/s. They change our lives in the nicest way. Thank you for the great video 🐹🐹🐹🐹👍
My mind rebels so strongly at the thought that people dump pets of any kind, especially such a helpless prey animal as a comfort-loving guinea pig! Thank you for all the education you continue to provide, Scotty. ❤ Other than dogs and cats, I've only ever heard of someone finding a single fancy rat dumped in our area (we adopted him). This is a bigger problem in certain places in the world than others it would seem. Guinea pigs aren't that commonly owned near me as a whole. Kansas City btw.
Good video. But may be doing a video like emergency. What to do if yot find a guinea pig in the evening. How to keep it through the night with things you have at home. A basket, an old towel, vegetables from the fridge may be oats and grass from outside.❤
Well done video. I believe you covered most of the basics and if new people are watching this and they go and watch the recommended videos, they will be on top of their game. It never hurts to video reminders. Even us seasoned piggie owners need to be reminded of things that pop up unexpectedly. Thanks Scotty and a big shout out to our Valerie! ❤❤❤❤
I'm glad I found this!!! I found four guinea pigs were dumped on the highway in a super confined cage, had to re-home two of them because of aggression. im trying to give the other two the best home they can especially since one might be pregnant. they were very abused and I'm currently attempting to get them calmer and transition them to proper food as they were only eating hamster feed.
Thank you for being the one to step up! I hope you will read through my free guinea pig care guide on my website if guinea pigs are new to you. www.ScottysAnimals.com please keep me updated and let me know how everything goes
@@ScottysAnimals I will comment or tag you in updates! this is definitely all super new to me so I'm going through all your videos and recourses I can. thank you!
Great video! I know there's not a universal solution but if pet stores that don't have any knowledge on how to take care guinea pigs shouldn't be be allowed to sell them. There should be actually training involved and selling of the right products only for them to even be allowed to consider it. These sweet animals take a good amount of care and so many people have no idea what they are getting into when they get one. That was us and until we found your videos! Our first guinea pig we took from someone who had moved and given him to someone else who's dog couldn't handle him being in their house. It was almost seemingly accidental that we ended up with him. We fell in love with our Hammy. After he died we knew we were meant to always have piggies. Now we have 5 and 2 grand pigs live with our daughter!
Thank you for spreading awareness about this ... all kind of pets are abandoned by heartless people and it's disgusting 💔💔.. thank you for all these important advices, you are a blessing Scotty🙏❤️
Up here its a rabbit dumping problem. People think pet bunnies can survive in the wild because we have wild rabbits around. At least once a month the local small pet rescue has to put out a PSA about this. Around the reservations and in rural communities its cats and dogs :(
This breaks my heart. I have a rescue bun and he is such a joy even when he’s being a rotten turd. I wouldn’t have him any other way than spoiled. Unfortunately he dislikes other rabbits so I haven’t been able to adopt a second bun.
@@horsetuna they are absolutely wonderful companions. If you have the patience and financial capacity to care for them. The financial part is important because they require special vets. Regardless I would rather go without a few meals or niceties than give him up. 😊
I would for sure adopt .. Some ppl are just not worthy to be called humans ,but well some monsters do this to their own babies so what can we expect .It's sad 💔and makes me very very mad
Depending where the animals are found and in what condition the finder might be required legally to notify certain institutions: police, a vet, "lost and found". Take fotos asap and let the police know so they have proof for criminal charges against the person(s) who dumped (and mistreated) these beautiful creatures!
It sounds like you are not in the United states. Because here no one seems to care about small animals like guinea pigs. And by no one I mean institutionally
@@ScottysAnimals That's sad,! In Switzerland the police will have to investigate. If someone dumps malnourished guinea pigs on the side of the road or something they will get a fine even jail time is possible for cruelty against animals. Doesn't matter if the animals in question are guinea pigs or dogs or horses. Only if they are on the endangered species list the offence is worse, like certain turtles
@@ScottysAnimals I have to totally TOTALLY agree with Scotty. There is so much animal abuse in the county where I live and even IF you turn it in, nothing happens. 😭😭😭😭
@@ruthcz4360oh my Switzerland sounds so wonderful. Like the others said here in the states small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs the institutions do not care. Dogs and cats can get marginally more press especially if there is evidence of abuse before being dumped. Hoarding cases get a news blurb but they never talk about what happens after when trying to find somewhere for 70 rabbits or guinea pigs to go. It’s heartbreaking.
Take them home, give them grass and hay and water, then take them to Dr Vet. . . Spike RIP, Buttercup, Frappe RIP and Penny are all private surrenders. The rescue owner begged me to take Biscuit so I did. Ask around rather than dumping the pigs. Some people will take them in if you are unable to keep them.
Yes I do believe I did in the middle, I believe I said something like if something's not right with them, you can take them to the vet. I do have a worldwide vet list on my website.
i cant write about but i saved 1 male in the wild covered in wounds an paralyzed on the back legs later i saved 3 more small lives one saddenly passed away :( the last case was first babys later the mama from the babys in front of my house door i was so mad my family avoidet me for the rest of the day... ^^ now i have 4 ceepers with health problems but the piggs are happy the male do also popcorning looks waird but he is happy :) and scotty shave your beard of you will look 40 years younger xD sry my engl. is not that good im not native and lerned all by my self :x
Many factors including economic stress, they throw away Society, the poor example of care presented at Pet shops, social media, a corrosion of empathy. It does not help that you can get guinea pigs everywhere at Big box Pet shops, it makes them seem like an object and something easily replaced
This is terrible and they also do this to rabbits. These animals are not “starter” pets. They are a commitment. For guineas it’s about 4-6 years and rabbits are 8-10 years on average. No animal should be dumped. Humans are terrible and put innocent animals in terrible situations and conditions. If you aren’t ready, willing, and able to care for any animal you should not have one. Not sure if a guinea or rabbit is the right pet for your family try fostering or work with a local rescue so you can get a feel for if you have the capacity. It’s better to learn by fostering than to (go buy- which adopt don’t shop) fully adopt a pet that you realize you cannot care for. I prefer animals to people as it is.
l think it is wrong what people do just dumping the guinea pigs like they are rubbish how could someone be so cruel. l hate it it makes me angry about this 😢xx
My mum was really abusive growing up so my nan who was called Peggy raised me and she was amazing wonderful lady, I have 3 girls and had 3 guinea pigs, bonnie, George and fudge. The day I let my mother go I went to pet's at home and over in the corner was an injured guinea pig who they were trying to find her a home, they explained that another baby guinea pig attacked her and has 2 toes missing and a chip out her ear. They were a bit shifty which was weird. She was his in her jay and couldn't even reach her water bottle and above all things she was called Peggy I couldn't believe it, i wanted her before I was her and thought perfect I can put her in with bonnie as a companion and be grid buddies with my boys, I said I want to rescue her and then they pulled out this absolutely stunning black white and tan abbissinian rock star super gorgeous peggy. She could easily have a saskia but cut. She is so loving towards all her cavy friends my daughters and me. So so grateful to this very day for rescuing her, little darling. I would recommend adopting and rescuing a guinea pig instead any day, they have little individual souls and are loving and so much fun. Love from the uk guys
Thank you for sharing your story and experience I hope it helps many others
This is how I found my pig, Eddie. I found your channel, Saskia's and Squeek Dreams. Thank you for your knowledge. He's got a safe home and a bonded partner.
Thank you for stepping up and being the one for him
@@boots1888 💕💗💕💗
Oh, Scotty, you were my lifesaver (or my piggy’s lifesaver) when I found my sweet little Parker in the park. I had never even thought about owning a Guinea pig, but that universal experience was dropped in my lap and I’ve never looked back. I was clueless about how to care for them, but I was fortunate enough to stumble onto your website almost immediately. What a blessing. Thank you for helping these dear little souls.
I'm grateful that you saved him, Susan. I hope that the resources continue to be valuable for you
I can't believe how people can be so cruel and dump these poor babies, it kills me. On a brighter note, the universe brought me 4 piggies and I fell completely in love! They are wonderful and bring me so much joy!
The universe knew you would be a great piggy mama
@@ScottysAnimals Aww thanks Scotty! 🙂
Omg I am crying 😢 . No furbaby / furbabies should be treated with disregard. My heart aches.
So sad. These little fur babies need love and care just like any other one. They have hearts and feelings. People who do this have no morals and don't care about anything but themselves. Every time I see or hear about things like this, my heart breaks. My pigs are family. They deserve to be treated like they belong. 🙏😢💔
It’s so sad that this is happening. I can’t believe how many people can just dump these sweet creatures. In case I ever find any, I’ve got a (roughly) 8 square foot playpen and a ton of extra C&C grids, cage liners, etc. I’m prepared but so far the universe hasn’t sent me any. I think it’s cause I’m in a small town. Thank you to all the people who found some and took these babies in ❤
8 years ago my husband trapped a guinea pig at a park that had been abandoned by the road. Brought her home, she was expecting and we kept her daughter to keep as a friend for her. She passed away and a couple weeks ago her 8 year old daughter passed. It was so devastating for me, I'm so glad I was able to have them in my life.
Last week I adopted a guinea pig at the shelter who also was found as a stray for my remaining piggie. She is so scared of people, I'm trying to get her tame but will not give up on her.
If one of your wiggies lived to eight you took amazing care of them :) that's on the old side for a guinea pig.
@@shawnsegebarth6707 thank you ❤️
You got this!!!
Thank you so much
Hi Scotty, have a great day!
This is the video that everyone should see. Let's help Scotty by sending super thanks so that his message reaches more people. Any ammount is 👍
Thank you, nijerecenzija ❤️
Oh my god, people are dumping guinea pigs now?! What is wrong with people. I'm so heartbroken, guinea pigs are so sweet, loving and wonderful animals. You are always so soft spoken and gentle with your videos. This is much appreciated and I hope it helps many!
It's been happening for years but now we get messages every day
@@ScottysAnimals Aww heartbreaking :(
Unfortunately they're also very high maintenance, some people don't want the responsibility so they dump the poor little things, it's devastating.
About four years ago we found a guinea pig in an old store cage near our house. We brought him home, and thanks to channels like yours, we got great info on how best to take care of him. He was such a love bug. We don't know why he was left like he was, we're glad we were able to take him in and give him his best piggy life!
I'm so glad that you were able to save him
That's how I got my third Piggie. Someone found them on the opposite side of the island that I live on. Our animal control is not equipped for piggies, they were worried that if they had her for too long she would need to be put down. So I told them if they can get her to me that I would take her. She was in my care the next day.
As for being too hot, I use the frozen water bottles. I use a bunch of them and then a fan on top of that. It cools the area and then moves that cool air around too. My piggies love it.
They are definitely a blessing in disguise 🙏 I don't understand how people can abandon these wonderful beings 😪 😍
That's so sad scotty that guinea pigs are dumped and left behind. There is no shortage of cruelty out there. I love my piggies very much.good video
I rescued two from some bushes 3 months ago. One of them unfortunately didn’t make it. It was my first time ever with Guinea Pigs. I took it to a veterinarian but they couldn’t save it. The other was quite slim which is a female I named her Brownie. She is now a good weight and eats like a horse. Have her on a very good balanced diet. Hay, pellets and veggies. I may adopt another female in the future and bond one with her.
It’s insane that this is our new normal as rescuers. Imagine getting those types of messages every single day. It is just beyond sad and upsetting. For the most part we feel completely helpless to stop the dumping and don’t know what to do to change it😢
Great advice Scotty. These wonderful little animals are absolutely irresistible, so your advice is very valuable to those who find a guinea pig/s. They change our lives in the nicest way. Thank you for the great video 🐹🐹🐹🐹👍
this is definitely an important topic!
it's important that many other creators can share this information also
Feel free to share anything you see helpful
Take him/her, him and her, ALL OF THEM... HOME with me!!!!! ❤❤❤
Very important info for ppl who just found piggies. I'm so sorry that ppl are not responsible and are dumping the precious creatures. Thanks for this.
My mind rebels so strongly at the thought that people dump pets of any kind, especially such a helpless prey animal as a comfort-loving guinea pig! Thank you for all the education you continue to provide, Scotty. ❤
Other than dogs and cats, I've only ever heard of someone finding a single fancy rat dumped in our area (we adopted him). This is a bigger problem in certain places in the world than others it would seem. Guinea pigs aren't that commonly owned near me as a whole. Kansas City btw.
Good video. But may be doing a video like emergency. What to do if yot find a guinea pig in the evening. How to keep it through the night with things you have at home. A basket, an old towel, vegetables from the fridge may be oats and grass from outside.❤
Great idea!
Well done video. I believe you covered most of the basics and if new people are watching this and they go and watch the recommended videos, they will be on top of their game. It never hurts to video reminders. Even us seasoned piggie owners need to be reminded of things that pop up unexpectedly. Thanks Scotty and a big shout out to our Valerie! ❤❤❤❤
I'm glad I found this!!! I found four guinea pigs were dumped on the highway in a super confined cage, had to re-home two of them because of aggression. im trying to give the other two the best home they can especially since one might be pregnant. they were very abused and I'm currently attempting to get them calmer and transition them to proper food as they were only eating hamster feed.
Thank you for being the one to step up! I hope you will read through my free guinea pig care guide on my website if guinea pigs are new to you. www.ScottysAnimals.com please keep me updated and let me know how everything goes
@@ScottysAnimals I will comment or tag you in updates! this is definitely all super new to me so I'm going through all your videos and recourses I can. thank you!
Great video! I know there's not a universal solution but if pet stores that don't have any knowledge on how to take care guinea pigs shouldn't be be allowed to sell them. There should be actually training involved and selling of the right products only for them to even be allowed to consider it. These sweet animals take a good amount of care and so many people have no idea what they are getting into when they get one. That was us and until we found your videos! Our first guinea pig we took from someone who had moved and given him to someone else who's dog couldn't handle him being in their house. It was almost seemingly accidental that we ended up with him. We fell in love with our Hammy. After he died we knew we were meant to always have piggies. Now we have 5 and 2 grand pigs live with our daughter!
Universal Guinea Pig Distribution System
Thank you for spreading awareness about this ... all kind of pets are abandoned by heartless people and it's disgusting 💔💔.. thank you for all these important advices, you are a blessing Scotty🙏❤️
Thank you Angela, we are all making a difference together
Scotty you are so silly! 😅
Hehe
I think the video is great
Up here its a rabbit dumping problem. People think pet bunnies can survive in the wild because we have wild rabbits around. At least once a month the local small pet rescue has to put out a PSA about this. Around the reservations and in rural communities its cats and dogs :(
This breaks my heart. I have a rescue bun and he is such a joy even when he’s being a rotten turd. I wouldn’t have him any other way than spoiled. Unfortunately he dislikes other rabbits so I haven’t been able to adopt a second bun.
@@klm_shadow Your boy sounds awesome. I wanted a pet bunny so much as a kid I was asking Santa each year for one even x.x
@@horsetuna they are absolutely wonderful companions. If you have the patience and financial capacity to care for them. The financial part is important because they require special vets. Regardless I would rather go without a few meals or niceties than give him up. 😊
I would for sure adopt .. Some ppl are just not worthy to be called humans ,but well some monsters do this to their own babies so what can we expect .It's sad 💔and makes me very very mad
Depending where the animals are found and in what condition the finder might be required legally to notify certain institutions: police, a vet, "lost and found". Take fotos asap and let the police know so they have proof for criminal charges against the person(s) who dumped (and mistreated) these beautiful creatures!
It sounds like you are not in the United states. Because here no one seems to care about small animals like guinea pigs. And by no one I mean institutionally
@@ScottysAnimals That's sad,! In Switzerland the police will have to investigate. If someone dumps malnourished guinea pigs on the side of the road or something they will get a fine even jail time is possible for cruelty against animals. Doesn't matter if the animals in question are guinea pigs or dogs or horses. Only if they are on the endangered species list the offence is worse, like certain turtles
@@ScottysAnimals I have to totally TOTALLY agree with Scotty. There is so much animal abuse in the county where I live and even IF you turn it in, nothing happens. 😭😭😭😭
@@ruthcz4360oh my Switzerland sounds so wonderful. Like the others said here in the states small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs the institutions do not care. Dogs and cats can get marginally more press especially if there is evidence of abuse before being dumped. Hoarding cases get a news blurb but they never talk about what happens after when trying to find somewhere for 70 rabbits or guinea pigs to go. It’s heartbreaking.
Poor piggies 😢
Take them home, give them grass and hay and water, then take them to Dr Vet. . . Spike RIP, Buttercup, Frappe RIP and Penny are all private surrenders. The rescue owner begged me to take Biscuit so I did. Ask around rather than dumping the pigs. Some people will take them in if you are unable to keep them.
Can confirm, one of my last two wiggies was from a rehoming group on Facebook.
Maybe mention taking them to a vet or rescue for health check and nail trim as soon as they can... You may have said it & I missed it... 😊🐹🐹
Yes I do believe I did in the middle, I believe I said something like if something's not right with them, you can take them to the vet. I do have a worldwide vet list on my website.
@ScottysAnimals ... I figured. You don't miss much! Thanks Scotty!
i cant write about but i saved 1 male in the wild covered in wounds an paralyzed on the back legs later i saved 3 more small lives one saddenly passed away :( the last case was first babys later the mama from the babys in front of my house door i was so mad my family avoidet me for the rest of the day... ^^ now i have 4 ceepers with health problems but the piggs are happy the male do also popcorning looks waird but he is happy :) and scotty shave your beard of you will look 40 years younger xD sry my engl. is not that good im not native and lerned all by my self :x
😢😢😢😢😢🥴😱😯stupidity🫨🤯
Tomorrow is back to school 🏫 🙃 😴 😩 😫 😪 day, I genuinely don't want there
I don't understand. I hope that you will comment about the videos in ways that can benefit our community
I don’t like who people dumping any the pets . I get angry
I found mine...I thought this was an isolated incident. 😣😢😟
Long ago it was rare but these days we get multiple messages of dumped guinea pigs per week
So sad people do this! No animal deserves this kind of treatment. Would they throw out their children? It just breaks my heart!
I feel the same way
I know I don’t know why the hell this happening
Many factors including economic stress, they throw away Society, the poor example of care presented at Pet shops, social media, a corrosion of empathy. It does not help that you can get guinea pigs everywhere at Big box Pet shops, it makes them seem like an object and something easily replaced
@@ScottysAnimals I know I wish we can get them out of petsmart and Petco enough is enough
This is terrible and they also do this to rabbits. These animals are not “starter” pets. They are a commitment. For guineas it’s about 4-6 years and rabbits are 8-10 years on average. No animal should be dumped. Humans are terrible and put innocent animals in terrible situations and conditions. If you aren’t ready, willing, and able to care for any animal you should not have one. Not sure if a guinea or rabbit is the right pet for your family try fostering or work with a local rescue so you can get a feel for if you have the capacity. It’s better to learn by fostering than to (go buy- which adopt don’t shop) fully adopt a pet that you realize you cannot care for. I prefer animals to people as it is.
Absolutely
l think it is wrong what people do just dumping the guinea pigs like they are rubbish how could someone be so cruel. l hate it it makes me angry about this 😢xx
Check out my worldwide rescue list, I wonder if there is a rescue near you