Wild Guinea Pigs Rescued from a California Backyard

[@annel5296]

I love how you handled this. You came in, you helped, and you didn't criticize. l hear a lot of people say they are afraid to surrender their pigs for fear of being publicly shamed by the rescue community and honestly there is no need to shame people surrendering. Just as you said it really serves no purpose other than making people reluctant to seek help and the result is that the animals get released into the wild or worse. You are proof that you can totally educate people without putting them down. You are my hero!

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Thank you for recognizing Anne

[@kittenmimi5326]

Yeah Saskia is great, has a great attitude about all of it. This is the attitude one should taje when doing these rescues as being agressive like a lot of people do just would give more trouble and hinder them from bettering these pet's lives. About the public shaming by the community... well, would you take a look at the comments. Even tho Saskia is great and didn't shame all the people in the comments still do shame em mercilessly and get all agressive and stuff. Sure, this is a terrible living condition they kept the guinea pigs in but by being all agressive and shaming these people they're actually kinda hindering more of these guinea pigs from having a better life

[@atlaskanik]

If someone surrendered for doing something like that, I’d be proud that they realised their mistake

[@sinandcyanide7505]

Yeah the fact that they recognize that they can't handle the situation and that the animals need new homes is enough at this point. Making them feel terrible about it doesn't help the animals.

[@FlaKNMB]

@Anne L You're so right. I came to leave a comment saying Saskia and Ursula are incredible for the way they handled things, but you expressed my feelings much better than I could.

[@dianestewart9463]

I feel like the Guinea pigs that are at LA are telling the Guinea pigs coming in "it's okay, your going to like it here."

[@irie7iv]

I thought the EXACT same thing❤

[@troywelch8450]

Anything I can do let me know! I have taken in 10 since I started ! Good luck and please keep up the good work

[@BoonieBearsLover]

That is the most wholesome thing I’ve read in my life

[@MissEddieBlueKawaiiKrafts]

May I ask why the same syringes are being reused on multiple pigs? Is that standard veterinary practice? Seems a bit risky to me Oh & thanks for helping the piggies 💕

[@debbieschultz9768]

That’s great!! They are talking back and forth. ❤️

[@ursulamg]

Hi everyone!!! Ursula here 🤗 I just want to say THANK YOU for all the amazing constant support. Without it we wouldn't have an amazing channel to help advocate for all these amazing little friends! With that said, I felt that I needed to chime in and say that even though this family did not have the best knowledge and accomodations for their guinea pigs they were by no means terrible people. I spoke directly with them prior to picking them up and they were extremely thankful to us for helping them out. Originally their intentions were completely innocent but unfortunately the situation grew out of hand like most of those who come to us. This is just one of the MANY groups we have taken in the last month. Many are not spoken of but it is vital for us to get the word out that this does happen... often. I know how difficult it is to watch this considering most of you love and spoil your piggies but we have to remember that the only way to spread the word is through kindness and understanding. I hope this family visits the rescue soon and sees how well their herd is doing. It will also encourage and help the many people watching that there is no shame in reaching out for help. I learned from Saskia early on that kindness and compassion is the only way that we will help more animals. No words are truer than that when it comes to the animal rescue world. Much love ❤️ Ursula

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Thank you Ursula! 😀 Well Put

[@melodyjaice]

Thank you for not only rescuing these animals, but for being kind and forgiving to the old owners. Word gets out about people like you and others feel safe calling you for help because of your sweet disposition towards the owners. So thank you and God bless and guide you and everyone who works with you!🌹💜🙏🏻

[@cassandramoreno5235]

That's a lot

[@adrianacosta4807]

Yea

[@kathygodbeaux4837]

you are wonderful with the piggies. thank you

[@aleishia3567]

When the guinea pig said “WHHHHHHHHHEEEIIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIKKKKKKKKKKKK” I felt that

[@jqc8786]

Ikr

[@christinescorey7406]

At least the people acknowledged that they couldn't cope, and called on LAGPR for help. They're not 'bad', just ignorant. And they did the right thing, and the piggies are safe. I agree that a generous donation from them would be a nice gesture!

[@kittenmimi5326]

Yeah but it's kind a a bad thing to do to keep them in that terrible living condition. Glad they're ok now

[@natalieknight2039]

Christine Scorey Well they’re adults they can research and use common caring sense to take care of the guinea pigs. So they’re choosing to be ignorant at the expense of the pain of the guinea pigs. I don’t know how that could be considered anything but bad.

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

@@natalieknight2039 sadly, could be the result of mental health issues, trauma, etc. Thank goodness for community to do the right thing

[@natalieknight2039]

Karen Lewkowitz Those issues can affect these kinds of things, that is true, but at some point there is no excuse, if even no effort is done to improve the life of the animals and they are never able to care for them, they should not have them. Plenty of people with severe mental issues can care for animals, even after a bad mental episode. So if someone cannot improve the situations of the animals at all, these animals should not be forced to live in these conditions.

[@karenlewkowitz5858]

@@natalieknight2039 true, totally agree. Just glad that there are resources such as shown in this video that do the work to rescue and care for the guinea pigs in this case. Mental health issues are not an excuse, but sadly can result in poor living conditions for the animals with the subsequent need for interventions

[@FriskyMeerkat]

Poor piggies, living out in a backyard. Saskia, Ursula and everyone at the LA Rescue is so great for helping these little pigs.

[@msanderson890]

aren't they wild animals

[@CopperValentine]

@@msanderson890 only in South America. These are just feral from not being handled.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

When done properly, it can be okay to keep guinea pigs outside. Obviously provided you can give them good temperature control and protection from predators. These guys were clearly not doing that.

[@briannaharter4411]

They are domesitcated.

[@JenniferGonzalez-gx5qv]

My piggies live outside I’m in Australia however, have to bring them in when it’s hot

[@musicforlife9492]

I dont understand that some people only like the babys.. the older pigs are just as cute.. The place was terrible.. a dead rat? Didnt they look under that thing or something.. if you have eyes.. you can just see its not healthy so you need to clean up... If you cant take responsibility for animals.. thats okay. But dont keep going and let them have more babys..

[@poppyrankin8524]

MusicForLife i think the older piggies are even cuter!!

[@whynot2047]

They said that as if that was what that kids were thinking

[@morgulf4708]

My mom like the older guinea pigs because there cubby most of the time she likes cubby animal there cute after all

[@____-ke7gt]

Right! My favorite pig is a full grown fatty 😩 don’t tell the others

[@atlaskanik]

They’re perfect all throughout their lives!

[@ryry43329]

"What do you feed them?" " Rabbit food.. " "They're only fun when they're babies" "They used to live with the pigeons and get along." "The hawks, the dogs, or the rain getting um." I'm so glad you rescued those poor pigs! Their owners were very bad and obviously don't know how to take care of animals. People should start taking Bette care of their animals. If you're not taking care of them, and it's getting out of control, call help immediately because it doesn't make sense to have 25 guinea pigs living in your. backyard and your not even taking care of them. Just please take care of your animals.❤

[@lotsoflove5378]

i have one guinea pig (for now we are getting another one soon) his name is elix hes a reddish brown with white he has a giant cage and then i will connect another one when i put the coroplast in the other he got a bath for the first time in about 4 months with dove baby shampoo then i blow dried him he loves veggies and hes very spoiled i just wish i had more money so he can get more things to spoil him we got him from petco since we dont have a guinea rescue around here and the closest is 2 hours away they said he was a girl and even checked the parts and when i took him home i checked to make sure he was a girl and nope he had a weenie i love him so much sorry for typing alot but i love elix so much!

[@shangfenyang1217]

Thank you very much, Saskia for saving piggies!

[@lotsoflove5378]

@The pigeon Weirdo yes we dont have an adoption place near my house so we had to buy which i regret but my animal shelter is working on getting other animals instead of dogs cats and horses

[@lilybrown370]

The pigeon Weirdo I’m stupid, where do guinea pigs from pet stores come from?

[@Cricket-zp6wi]

Rabbit food (pellets) are "poisonous" for guinea pigs. Piggies are like humans--Vitamin C supplementation is needed, as their bodies are incapable of synthesizing the vitamin. I used to raise the critters--some for pets, some for show. They need specialized Guinea Pig pellets, along with fresh food & the occasional pine branch (pines are high in vit C).

[@casceh36]

You stay so chill when dealing with people who I would be so enraged to even speak too...thank you for your work!!

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

If we didn't we may not have be invited into someone's home to perform the rescue. We are far more successful with kindness. This was not intentional neglect. 🙏

[@kittenmimi5326]

Thing is as much as one might one to do so, if theyblost control and raged wayyy less people would listen to them and that's not good since that may prevent then from providing more of these pets with a better life

[@englishrider91]

Saskia from Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue You saw more than I did, since you were there and I wasn't, and also because I'm totally blind, but it sure as heck felt like, if not intensional neglect, at least a whole lot of not caring. It was like they had better things to do than educate themselves about guinea pigs. I know a lot of that may be because of the bull pet stores feed customers about how to take care of piggies, but some of it has to just be an attitude of oh, they'll be fine with eating bird and rabbit food. At least, that's the impression I got from listening to the video. Also, for goodness sake, there was a rat in their area! I think it was dead, given that I didn't hear anything that sounded even close to panic, but still. Gross! I know you get further with kindness than with critisism, but ugh! I just want to smack those folks. I care for my dogs better than they cared for those poor piggies! Thank God for the LA Guinea Pig Rescue!

[@Domieboy]

this is a great thing. Even tho these conditions are shameful, and the owners should be scolded heavily (omg large beetle sized maggots, and a dead rat) it would not be effective strategy. These people are irresponsible, but they don't want the guinea pigs to suffer. Rescuers want to make it easy for people to call for help, and scolding and shaming is just gonna keep people away. no one wants all that negative attention (even if they do deserve it).

[@smileyparto]

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 🙏🏻

[@ScottysAnimals]

I have learned so much from saskia and still have so much more to learn about being patient and understanding. Saskia would say you catch more flies with honey and getting emotional and saying something negative would prevent us from doing the work that needs to be done. The animals need our help and would not benefit from saying anything disparaging about those folks. That is more difficult than saving and rescuing the animals

[@oje7257]

Well said

[@Warwick3511]

I see it as looking at the bigger picture, guinea pigs need caring owners.

[@ekejess]

I'd rather folks surrender their animals, instead of all the bad things that can (and will happen) if they felt that they'd have to go through a personal attack to remove themselves from responsibility.

[@justine8387]

Saskia is a living demonstration that you can have strong emotions but you can control how she responds. It is very clearly that she deeply loves the animals and hates to see them hurt but channels all that energy into work hard for them. Showing her distress, anger or judgement is a indulgence she cannot afford.

[@Rachmoo]

I am in Australia, and this is my go to piggie channel.

[@ababyredyoshi175]

I am blown away by the entire team's level of professionalism and skill! Thank you for your hard work everyone!

[@taylorike4472]

And also I feel so bad for them all. They r so scared trying to run from u guys. They must not have been handled at all or very little. Poor babies. God bless u guys! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@claudieC.]

He said sometimes a hawk or dog would get to one sometimes, they live in the rain and other elements, but he is questioning if Saskia owns a resteraunt??? I didn't hear a thank you for taking their problem away. They will have to treat for mites and ring worm and also get double the guinea pig with how many they picked up because many are clearly pregnant. Glad they will get the proper diet and care now. It would be nice if the original owner donated to help care for them and get them healthy enough for adoption in the future.

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

We did receive a $100 donation.

[@nii4901]

How do they treat ring worms

[@claudieC.]

@@nii4901 with antifungal over the counter cream, put on the areas several times a day for 2 weeks. Saskia is seen doing that in this video. Ring worm is a skin condition and has nothing to do with worms. Its just a name.

[@nii4901]

Claudie C. Thanks

[@claudieC.]

@@nii4901 can also bath in antifungal shampoo, that has zinc pyrithione, before you start treatment, which is dandruff shampoo. 99c store even has a generic for 99 c.

[@krystealexander6390]

🤦‍♀️ They live with the Pigeons. I'm so glad u could rescue them.💜

[@ScottysAnimals]

It is so ironic that the man is skeptical of the rescues motives even joking that they might have a restaurant.

[@christines173]

I know....the nerve.....to think he needs to check up on them at the rescue. Wtf? I would have called Animal Control in this family fir inhumane treatment of their guinea pigs.

[@PianoDisneygal10]

I don’t think Animal control would do anything if the guinea pigs were already surrendered. The dogs looked okay.

[@avalanche._.]

Scotty's Animals hey Scotty I watch your channel

[@PiggieTime]

Ava Lewis me too!

[@spokehund747]

It didn't sound like a joke. They could've genuinely cared for these cavvies, it just got too out of hand for them. They called the rescue, didn't they? They had shelter and were well-fed, the only thing that upset me was the mites and that one of them had worms(?). I have outdoor rabbits and I'd be pissed if someone told me I was neglecting my animals just because they lived outside.

[@madeinjapan6888]

Thanks team, you all move quickly as rescue, get back home , assess, Then find where can separate and rest. Now hopefully you rest, Come up for air so to speak. Later on to the next step, medicate, Rehab then adopt out! I will donate, if every viewer gives a little That will add up to help!

[@nanitheheck2192]

poor piggies :( im so glad you rescued them Saskia! i cant imagine how scary it must have been for those babes. when that lady was talking about their handling and said "theyre only fun while theyre babies" oh gosh my heart just broke. they deserve so much better

[@lunathegachacheesecake9409]

I think she was talking about kids when they say there only fun when there baby's

[@uhavaaa]

They were clearly talking about the children though..

[@debbieschultz9768]

Instant rise in blood pressure.

[@JDoe001]

Thank goodness these will have happy forever homes!

[@montanalemaitre4451]

​@lunathegachacheesecake9409 Idk if that's worse lol.

[@thatsmylemon6021]

I feel bad for those piggies, the dogs are chasing them, they live in a dump, and I see no food at all.

[@laurenb3891]

ThatsMyLemon ya same it’s sad

[@summerdancer8857]

I have guinea pigs and one went other the fence

[@elladucke9385]

I have a dog but she thinks my guinie pigs are her puppies

[@vanessacrowfoot504]

theres hay in every cage. obviously they have food.

[@sincerelyfelix8968]

Vanessa Lynne rude you could have said it kinder

[@arottie4097]

Anybody else freaking out about that big nail sticking out of that board!? I am sooo happy Saskia & her piggy Supper Hero's jumped into action. Thus gave these piggies the chance to live the happy lives they all so deserve!!! Thank you Saskia!

[@dirtfisherman3489]

Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue aka; The Piggy SUPERHEROES I like that. A lot! Thanx guys.

[@mszoomy]

Yes!! I kept thinking to myself "I hope Ursula is to date on her tetanus shot"

[@arottie4097]

@@mszoomy Same, same!! It was quite the relief when she finally gathered up that last piggy & headed of to The Piggy Sanctuary ! Ha! I just love Happy Ending! ;)

[@thefourleggedpotatoes1854]

I said omg ursula be careful outloud like 5 times. I was hoping she didn't catch herself on it. Glad they are safe! Great job Ursula and saskia

[@JW-es5un]

This makes me SO UPSET. Why did HE let this go on for 15 OR MORE YEARS.. THEN IF YOUR CHILDREN LOOSE INTEREST. DO NOT EVER BUY THEM PETS. They have been taught this behavior.. We always have treated all animals with respect & love. Never have my grown children or our one grandchild our Granddaughter not done this stupid stuff. We raised our family to respect ALL LIFE. Even as farmers our livestock that are raised for food are treated better than these little guinea pigs. Our two guinea pigs are spoiled rotten. They was a gift from a past teacher who was having a baby. She felt that out of everyone she knew our place would be a great fit for their FOREVER HOME. THESE WAS CLASS PETS FOR TWO YEARS. As a Grandma Grandpa our farm near a small town. EVERY ONE KNOWS IF A ANIMAL SHOWS UP HERE & IS A STRAY WE TAKE THEM TO THE VET.. CHECK FOR CHIPS GET VACATIONS & KEEP OR RE-HOME THEM. They all get good lives. GOD'S BLESSINGS FOR ALL YOU FOLKS DO. FROM FARMLAND IN CENTRAL INDIANA.

[@thelittlespoons9491]

Julie Wallace totally agree with you 100% but I have always had, raised, and cared for animals my entire life. And my kids, even though they’ve seen me do it and show them every day, don’t have my caring for animals. I wish they did, but that’s why they don’t have pets

[@QuiverofArrows]

I bought my daughter a guinea pig after she stopped taking care of it my husband and I took over. We told her we would never buy her another animal again. But it doesn't stop her from asking for a bird, a dog or a lizard and we always have the same response "Why so you won't take care of it? NO." Parents need to put their foot down. I personally love having Coco the pig. But I won't buy my kid another animal again till she can show some strong understanding for what it is to be responsible for another life other then her own.

[@gorlheck5574]

You guys sound like cool grandparents

[@debbieschultz9768]

They don’t deserve a pet!!!

[@moriahmonea429]

Their cries broke my heart and made my piggies upset 😭 They where so scared and they had no hay nothing. 😭😢

[@cowgirl535]

you handelend this so professionally. I’m glad they surrendered their poor piggies.

[@adapoole4515]

He cared enough to ask for help. People start with good intentions but after a while are not able to handle it. I am glad you have the means to help these animals and you want to help them.

[@LuckyLu602]

I’m glad you don’t judge these people. I’m a VERY judgmental person so this wouldn’t be good for me. I guess I’ll never understand how these selfish people can do this to these poor animals. Hoarding ANY animal should be considered a crime. You and your rescue are angels and I’m glad the piggies have you.

[@smallpetchronicles3586]

Their conditions was so sad. That man had no remorse for their condition and I’m glad they’re in your rescues care now 🥺💕

[@rlynngore8784]

Having volunteered at multiple rescues throughout my life, I am truly thankful to see the professionalism displayed by ALL the members of the rescue team. Yes, I AM enraged by the conditions in which the animals were living, but I've coaxed & dragged frightened animals out of worse. However, knowing how easily my face can be read, I always kept my head down, did what needed to be done to collect the creatures, & was always deeply thankful to have someone else present to do the talking... Saskia, Ursula, you really are hero’s...

[@beccablueeyes99]

People talking about how they were asking about restaurants and other stuff, I feel like they were trying to use humor to try and deflect how uncomfortable and bad they feel. Also, about them only liking them when they are babies. That happens to most pets. So many animals end up abandoned because they are getting bigger or no longer 'flavour of the month'.

[@sinandcyanide7505]

She also specifically was saying that that's how the kids felt about it, not that they feel that way as adults. Kids are fickle with pets. It's not shocking.

[@ESGxFear]

Exactly. Guinea pigs personally I believe are one of the best real first pets to give your child but not in quantities. I’ve had guinea pigs since I was 4 and I’m now 14 I’ve had 2 girl piggy’s and now for the first time a boy piggy

[@debbieschultz9768]

Only liking the babies! Now that’s an intelligent thing to say! N O T

[@cicelybega5419]

You are educating through the work you do. Education helps stop situations like this from happening. Think of all the people who now know better because they’ve learned from you. You are one classy guinea pig rescuer, Saskia!

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Awww Thamk you Cicely!!

[@SomeCallMeRain]

Watching this has made me come to the conclusion I want to take on the responsibility of rescuing and housing and caring for guinea pigs with no homes. Once I move into a new apartment and get room to build a large enclosure I plan on adopting more than the two I have. Thank you for helping me realize what I want to do in my life, and I'm now thinking about volunteering for my local rescue.

[@snickerandsylvester3370]

MrTempus Vernum watching her vids makes me really sad and I want to do that same thing when I’m older I have two adorable pigs Sylvester and Elvis (in my username my guinea pig snicker died not to long ago) and it breaks my heart to know that so many pigs live in conditions like this

[@SierraNicole011]

Love that for u!!

[@hollymilo3006]

It kills me to hear when their not babies the children don’t wanna play. Re-educate your children make them accountable for it sounds harsh but being a parent is harsh. You show them why they do what they do and correct them. So sad I’m so glad they are with the rehoming place. You rock guys your the reason that these piggies have a better life ❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾

[@JDoe001]

Also, what happens when those kids become parents as adults..having pets as children teach them to properly care for another living being..there ARE plenty of people who love babies, toddlers..but when the kids get older they lose interest..

[@chrissietom123]

Kids aren’t developmentally able appreciate, replicate or assume the responsibilities of an adult, let alone a parent. It’s not the child’s fault he gets bored, it’s the adults responsibility to be aware that a child’s enthusiasm will naturally wear off and to only get pets if the parents acknowledge that they are 100% responsible for the animals care and the kids provide a supportive role, not the main role.

[@dianehilliard9256]

My goodness. What a sad situation. I am so glad they all have a good chance to get well and fat.

[@theguineaboos]

It was so much more gross and cluttered when I had gone to rescue a couple. Thanks again for rescuing the rest!

[@kirstenrowe502]

Ursula, you are such an angel.... you did so great.

[@kristen7623]

kirsten rowe she is the unsung hero!

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Yes she is and yes she did!!! 😍

[@kristenwhitten4381]

I really love this channel....no judging ppl just pure help an understanding. While teaching an learning . And saving lives. This beautiful woman should get an award for all she is doing an all her helpers. Turely lovely ppl.

[@amkow89]

I agree. I dont believe these people are cruel, just misinformed. Its easy to get angry but I dont think its helpful in situations like this.

[@RobertBosworth]

I don’t know how you guys do it. I feel so bad for these little piggies but they’re in such good hands now. Many thanks to the LAGPR Rescue Squad for handling this. Ursula was pretty brave, getting into that tight and dirty spot to grab those pigs. It was great how Saskia save a couple of grubs too. Awesome job by everyone! ❤️

[@marciaricksgers2018]

Yuck. Piggies in there with a dead rat and grubs. Thank God you saved them. I’m glad he called you, but I don’t think he cares about animals when they are left to the elements and neglected like this.

[@whynot2047]

Try living on a farm

[@briannaharter4411]

Even on a farm you don't leave your animals exposed like that. These guinea pigs are being exposed to predators with no protection.

[@MysticalMum68]

@@briannaharter4411 did you not hear him! "Those are there to protect them from the dogs", he had hides, food, shelter! What do you want the Ritz!!!

[@MysticalMum68]

Perhaps they weren't his pigs! They may have been for the kids and just left to themselves when the kids left. He sort5 of sounds old and moves like he is an older chap (only 7 min in at the moment). Sometimes we have the best of intentions and things get out of hand. If he was irresponsible he wouldn't have called someone to collect them, he would have opened the cage for a "free-for-all"! Oh, as humans, how we love to judge others to make ourselves feel better :(

[@briannaharter4411]

Animals can still get to those pigs. I want a safe healthy environment for the animals. Not one where a predator can easily sneak in and kill them.

[@francisrivas9497]

Wtf the pigs would live with the pigeons. Y'all have so much patience with the family.

[@kittenmimi5326]

Yea. To continue to properly do this kinds of work and save as many as possible being patient is the only way to go. Being agressive or sth just would prevent them from doing so and saving these animals

[@ferablue1318]

I guess if they looked after their pigeons it wouldn’t be too bad but god knows

[@debbieschultz9768]

Pigeons are filthy

[@wasteoftime4494]

I’m glad she doesn’t judge or put people’s faces on camera. I respect her more for that. It’s clear that it wasn’t easy for her to do considering the situation.

[@Koorime18]

"Only the babies are cute" Umm, bro. They're ALL cute. I don't care how old any of my fur babies get, they're still MY babies. Sheesh. Thank goodness you were there to take care of them, and you were so professional with the people turning them in. Honestly, as much as I love animals, I don't think I could ever stand going to places seeing just how badly pets are treated and neglected (intentionally or not) ❤

[@venumbra1177]

Sadly many children only seem interested when the animals are young, let's just hope these parents won't buy pets for their kids again until they actually show some responsibility

[@Guineapigsreadingbooks]

Really, Guinea pigs are animals that eternally seem like babies. My older boy is 3, and still seems like a tiny baby, behaving like a toddler. Adult Guinea pigs seem like the babies of a larger, majestic species

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

Maybe if you were a judgemental type, you might think that this lady spends all her time at the salon and sitting by the pool all day because she looks so lovely all the time, but here she is getting down and dirty yet again with God's adorable furry potatoes who need her help. All of you rescue people are just the best!

[@nightmare5022]

This made me really sad, my guinea pig ended up having babies because we were told we adopted 2 boars but they ended up being a boar and a sow, we didn’t bother sexing them because we were told they were both boars and that was our mistake. Once I found out our sow was pregnant (I noticed her getting a lot bigger and saw her belly move) we (me and my family) researched how to make sure her and her babies stayed healthy and that she was comfortable through the pregnancy. She had a successful delivery with both her and her babies being healthy and gave birth to 2 baby boys and a little girl. I made sure I researched the boys maturity period so they didn’t impregnate my sows. If this is the same situation these people were in they should’ve done the same. This was 2 years ago and the father passed away due to an underlying condition and our babies and mama are all happy and healthy, we were in contact with a vet through it all (to make sure the father’s condition wasn’t going to be potentially present in the babies and that it wasn’t contagious) and have had no more baby accidents since. If you are in a similar situation, contact your local vet and/or do plenty of research so it doesn’t get this bad please.

[@gbjanuary]

PopsicleCat some people might have money issues unless vet is free.

[@nightmare5022]

@@gbjanuary you don’t have to go to a vet to sex your guinea pigs, we only went to the vet to make sure that my Guinea Pig who died to an underlying condition didn’t pass it onto our other pigs, I sexed them myself using internet research, it’s still completely preventable.

[@nightmare5022]

@@gbjanuary also having money issues is never an excuse to let something get to this level of chaos.

[@stienengelaar3857]

@@gbjanuary I'm sorry, but than you shouldn't have pets. All pets get sick sometimes and HAVE to be treated. Yes it's not free, but that's not a excuse.

[@Rileyjoellle]

I know this might sound strange but I’m going through a horrible time dealing with a break up and for some reason these videos are the only thing getting me through so thank you Saskia for all you do for the piggies and for what you’re doing for me ❤️

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Aww I am sorry Riley. Time makes the pain lessen, it really does. Hang in there honey.

[@Rileyjoellle]

Saskia from Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue thank you it means a lot to me

[@rlynngore8784]

Riley Feller, I fight clinical depression & these videos restore my faith in humanity... There is nothing more uplifting than seeing that SOMEONE out there is doing good works... Watch the videos as much/long as you need to. Take comfort in seeing that good people really DO exist in the world...

[@PiggiTailz]

I can just imagine trying to keep your cool while these people are talking trash......smh! "Fun while their babies"

[@kittenmimi5326]

It's not their opinion, they're talking about their kid's view on it. You probably misunderstood the sentence. Well it is probably still terrible tho

[@SpookyButtz]

I was afraid of asking my family about surrendering our hamster (when we had him) bc I felt embarrassed about it and how we couldn’t take amazing care of him. Eventually we knew we had to surrender him to a rescue or something, so we gave him to my uncle, who has some other hamsters already, and now he will be much happier I hope. We kinda realized after we moved that we didn’t have much space for him and not enough time to care for him, even if we loved him a bunch,, so we decided to give him away. Thank you for rescuing these guineas,, you’re a wonderful person.

[@guineanuggets6129]

Heartbreaking to hear them scream like that from never being handled or loved on 😥 glad they are in your care.

[@BlackCatVestie]

I told myself I wasn't going to cry and then he talked about nature keeping the population down 😡😭😤😭😭

[@mikeconrad5647]

Soooo sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@atlaskanik]

Hearing them all terrified made me wanna cry 😭 Also they look mostly the same, with white, black and ginger. I’m guessing most are relatives

[@Gamergirl-172]

They're all related

[@MichelleThelwell]

All these piggies! I'm so in love with piggies and miss mine! 😥 I had to have mine rescued by an amazing woman like you because of a severe allergic reaction. I was so distraught when I found out my piggies were the reason I was so poorly and I dont know what I would have done without people like you to help out! I'm so glad I found you and I love the work you do! And yey vicarious piggy love. ❤❤❤ I just want to love on them all!

[@XX-nl9sx]

Saskia, you are honestly the kindest hearted person ever. Stopping operations to bring those little worm guys out of harms way, so nice!

[@lefreeek]

You and your team are doing a very good job. You care. You don´t hate the people responsible for this mess, you just take care of the piggies the very moment without looking back. Very kind, strong and positive. So much respekt! Thank you on behalf of these wonderful, sweet and gentle animals who are at the mercy of their owners....and rescuing them.

[@whynot2047]

I love her demeanor with everyone, because some people really don't know. I hope others in the rescue world can learn from this. People that get physically upset doing things like this don't belong in the rescue world.

[@carimalulu4614]

Poor baby piggy angels ♥️ thank you so much for rescuing these sweathearts♥️♥️♥️ you are an angel to animals 🙏♥️

[@SADSUPERNOVA]

Thank you, Ursula, for all your good work.

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Ursula is awesome!!

[@Talongirl333]

So I do have appreciation for this channel, for showing me how much work a guinea pig needs, and that I personally am not willing to put in the work. I thought they were super low maintenance, but they’re not. I’d rather know I’m not right to be an owner & avoid making a mistake or the animal being unhappy - and leave the adoptable critters available for someone willing to put in all the needed time & energy for them

[@ThatSophie95xX]

Sat watching this whilst listening to my two piggies complain about their treat ball being empty (my sow has thrown it against the cage wall 3 times now. Neutered boar just looks confused). I want to show them these videos so they realise that know, they are NOT badly treated...!!!! 😅😂

[@XxBirdyKunxX]

I legit couldn’t help but cry when you were collecting them. They sounded so scared. Im so glad the people decided to call you, I hope the piggies find lovely new homes

[@highhopes151]

I am so happy that you have stepped in to help those poor piggies at least they will flourish under your care compared to where they come from. I can't believe that they didn't have any hay. I am just so happy that you managed to make room for those poor piggies and they will eventually get good home's that really love and care for them. Keep up the good work. Take care and God bless you all.

[@TychanDK]

Like many others commented! "They're only fun when they're babies." ...wat, did I hear that right? I guess I did. I'm so glad you guys got these sweeties! And the guy talking about nature taking care of them... I can't, those words made my brain seep out through my ears. The ones adopted out by the owners, yeah, I hope they got better lives and weren't pregnant. It's great you don't judge, I wouldn't be able not to, I fear xD A guinea pig with a tailbone you can feel, exciting! I hope every-pig will be alright, Saskia and the other humans will take good care of you

[@dianefarley37]

Thank you for your rambling. You have to, sometimes. 😢😢

[@Warwick3511]

Well done on the rescue. Now they are safe and be taken care of until they are ready for adoption. Bit by bit your informing the public as to the care of guinea pigs. I know these will go to a good home and be taken care of as well to feel they are safe.

[@marijkeotter-delange1860]

Gelukkig heeft de man jullie benadert wat een geduld Vandaag worden er 32 cavia's via mij opgehaald door stichting cavia eentriest verhaal het betrof een man die in de toekomst blind zou worden aangezien we geen auto hadden kon ik ze zelf niet halen wat een uitkomst jullie en die stichting zo blij mee😍😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰ik leer veel van julliewat ben ik blij 😘🥰🥰🥰🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Ja elke dag is weer een triest verhaal. Ben blij dat we did werk kunnen doen voor de cavias EN de mensen

[@alexiswaller3065]

You little sweeties are in the very best hands . You can relax now

[@maybetheworldisdead]

*picks up grub* “You’re uh… not creeped out by that at all” 😂😂 Thank you for all the hard work you do for these piggies! I love my rescue that’s all the way over here in Shanghai.

[@tammylines2779]

And I’m praying for the help you will need to take care of all the guinea pigs

[@joseyauroricarmonaycano5040]

Dear Saskia speaks a follower and at the same time a faithful defender of these adorable and beautiful animals that I worthy to tell you that in my home there sesz adorable creatures six males and four females, with this I dign to congratulate you on the great work the great sacrifice and tr down that you have for these cute animals. A cordial greeting from Cordoba Spain a follower

[@mizu_the_floatzel]

I never seen domesticated guinea pigs acting so feral I know those guinea pigs never had human interaction but still it makes me scared to see that something like that that they act like they're wild counterparts

[@whiskeylullaby5707]

That's how it is with any animal. Dogs are domesticated but can still be very feral if never handled

[@chyname]

I have one Guinea pig that acts just as scared as these and I take pretty good care of her , the other one is really calm , I think it also depends on personality .I have two crested apparently they are known to be a shy breed.

[@kathym.9140]

I'm so amazed at the ease of how Saskia and Ursula handled these frightened guinea pigs. Both of these ladies are true angels. They were able to deal with an appalling situation with such grace and kindness.

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Thank you Kathy😘

[@HBThingy]

Thank you guys! I know it's best to not judge, but I would have been giving a pissed off face the whole time listening to that guy talk. Thank you again for everything that you do!

[@anniejeffers3538]

Your an amazing woman what you do for God's creation. God bless you always !!!

[@RamoArt]

I clicked on this video thinking it's just a random person buying a guinea pig off craigslist every few months and calling it a rescue or something like that. But damn, these people are amazing at what they do! The way they quickly identified the problems with every guinea pig was fascinating to watch.

[@bili1301]

I truly admire you being so calm and don't judge, I think I couldn't, but I know it is the right thing to do. It just shows what a strong woman you are...

[@GuineaPigStuff]

Well done LAGR. We see this all the time and we know how you need to address cases diplomatically in order to assist the piggies into rescue.

[@cleosworld9096]

My kids really want a guinea pig I did not know about a rescue for them until I found this channel today

[@heatherharmon4558]

Had to cuddle my own pigs while I watched this. Too sad seeing them run round those grubs and dead rats. What a terrible situation. Hope that gentleman gets some counseling and health support.

[@Eltrafix]

Well said. I sat here with one of my girls and I feel gutted when watching this, knowing that there are so many piggies in deplorable conditions. Again, very well said.

[@venumbra1177]

And let's hope they teach their kids that, unless they're responsible and start putting in more effort, they won't be getting any more pets at their request

[@debbieschultz9768]

I don’t know if he’s smart enough

[@anitalanier4049]

Saskia, You are a beautiful person, inside and out. Thank you for the wonderful care you give to these beautiful little creations. May GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU SASKIA. WE ALL LOVE YOU! THANKS AGAIN

[@aniyaburge1422]

The man that kept saying watch out for that nail I honestly don't think the lady helping cared unlike the man.... I would adopt these piggies!...

[@miss_shaant]

lol the way you just tossed the “grubs” to the other side. I would not have been able to touch them!

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

I actually thought afterwards watching the video that I should have put them in a different place.

[@BobSheepbob]

She’s probably touched way worse pffff

[@joanneh2902]

Good for fishing 👍.

[@BobSheepbob]

Joanne H you know what kind they are?

[@syoncav]

They look a bit like the witchety grubs we have in Australia.

[@RBrown-zl6wo]

We had a few as kids, they were wonderful! We had one named cousin IT. He would start squealing when it was time for the school bus, he was excited, 4 kids to PLAY. My mom grew house plants that they could eat when out for play. Adorable💕, Thankyou again Saskia!

[@Hornetfbfan95]

it makes me happy to know that all of those piggies are on their way to a better life. whether they are sick or healthy you guys give them a fair chance at a new start.

[@ebonypegasus9864]

So sweet Saskia even cares about the little grubs. Puts them out of harms way

[@jerseygirl2156]

I love how u are so passionate at helping not only piggies but all of the other animals there are. I have two piggies that are my babies and it breaks my heart to c people treat these sweet little piggies. I love what u do

[@sunsetta9496]

I love what you do for the piggies!! Thank you for helping them😊

[@felicias9265]

It warms my heart to see all the piggies having a clean and cosy home now❣️ Ooo your pig is SO cute🐷

[@CheeseYouGot]

Aww im sad that do much people do something like this to guinea pigs... If you dont want guinea pig then dont take it or give it to someone who will take a good care of them :< thank you Saskia and all people that helps guinea pigs survive

[@armarielle]

So much respect and love for your attitude Saskia !

[@shangfenyang1217]

Saskia, Thank you so much for saving those poor piggies!

[@elle-mx1ep]

I'm just happy they finally decided to get their pigs the care they needed! It's sad that it took so long!

[@familyregaudie4334]

I love how calm and understanding you are. People are not stories, and it’s not useful to be judgemental when you want to help.

[@kirstenrowe502]

We need this in the midwest...i want to visit you guys this year and bring knowledge back to Wisconsin!!

[@sea7790]

kirsten rowe Minnesotan here, and I agree!!

[@marciaricksgers2018]

Michigan here~ we need to plan a trip!

[@kayesguineapigs]

kirsten rowe I’m in Wisconsin too!

[@kirstenrowe502]

@kaye's Guinea pigs we'll have to connect and yes, midwesterners should take a field trip! ;)

[@XX-nl9sx]

The only small animal rescue I know of in Minnesota is the Minnesota Pocket Pet Rescue, and they don't have enough fosters to take on the 100+ guinea pigs people want to surrender every year :( Sure wish we had a rescue specialized in guinea pigs like Saskia's!

[@ChelseaMLarkin]

I love how calm Ursula is whilst remaining firmly unimpressed 😂😂😂 she’s my hero!

[@zoetheprof]

Love your stuff, Saskia. This is what I want to do one day. Have a big guinea pig rescue and employ young vets to get them some experience

[@nachobabe1344]

Ursula is really good at biting her tongue and just getting to town. Kudos to you for going there and smiling through it all. I know it's hard to be aproachable and positive to the humans when there is so much pain for the animals, born of ignorance or disinterest. But we have to make it easy for people to surrender their animals, otherwise they will be dumped or killed.

[@karenmcpeak1303]

There are some really pretty piggies in this rescue.

[@taylorike4472]

Seeing Guinea pigs makes me miss Mocha more and more. I miss having a little piggie. I love their little squeaks. Especially Mochas!!!! :'(

[@linlouwho123]

It’s amazing how you keep it together at these hoarding rescues. The things out of their mouths are just so disturbing. 2 of my pigs are from horrific hoarder situations. They lived on 8-9inches of poop and have a myriad of health problems. They are are doing great now, but I don’t understand how people let them live like they did.

[@HaiAut1415]

Saskia, you picking up those grubs and relocating them to protect them was one of the most incredible yet simplest acts of kindness I have seen. You truly do love and respect all walks of life ❤️

[@ameliegoodin4631]

so sad😥 i’m so glad i rescued my piggies instead of from a breeder

[@care4557]

You have such a beautiful mind set. So many judge the people. Education and compassion is the answer in my opinion. This makes sure people aren’t afraid to ask for help. You and your staff take such great care of the piggies.

[@deannawendt146]

Thank you for helping these pigs! Your team is wonderful!

[@chloexo3503]

I know judgment won’t change the situation, but I really don’t know how you are so composed. These people should not be allowed animals and their complete lack of care gives me anxiety. Even if you don’t like piggies, surely human compassion would prevail?! I am in awe at how you calmly handle situations like that.

[@1drfulLife1]

“They’re only fun when they’re babies” well you are now my least favourite person :)))

[@TheKempy1980]

it wasn't Saskia who said it if u re watch it u could tell it wasn't her I heard Saskia say what

[@C0SM1CPR1NC3]

@@TheKempy1980 I don't think she was talking about saskia

[@whynot2047]

She was saying that as if that is what the kids are thinking

[@chelseajennings5969]

My boy was not a boy and had babies! Honestly, I didn't like it when the babies were babies! They were too rambunctious and were hard to catch! I couldn't cuddle them and show them the affection that I wanted to! Once they got to about 6 months old, then I was much happier when I could get them to behave and take care of them much more easily! I would have never hurt them as babies, but at the same time I was not a fan! LOL!

[@IvyHolo]

She was talking about the kids...

[@scarletteredd5563]

Your compassion for these poor souls is incredible keep doing this work. You dont pay any attention to the surroundings you attention is totally directed to the guinea pigs!