RESCUING 5 GUINEA PIGS FROM CRAIGLIST LIVING IN FISH TANKS 😰

[@hollifreal-leist9080]

This is so sad. I rescued a family of 7 piggies off of Craigslist. They were all living in a very small pet store cage with NO bedding. Literally just standing in their own urine and feces. Not only were they in a small pet store cage but they were living outside in Florida. They also had zero hay and one water bottle. The people I got them from kept calling them hamsters. They told me it was the dad and his babies. The mom had already passed away. As soon I got them home I separated them by gender (3 boys and 4 girls). Thankfully none of the female piggies were pregnant The next day I gave them all baths as they were absolutely filthy. They were all skin and bones. Sadly one of the little girls I named Pigeon passed away despite round the clock hand feeding, she was just too malnourished. I cried so hard. Now all the piggies are thriving and live in large C&C cages. I kept one of the girls and introduced her to one of my female herds and I kept all three boys. The other two girls just went to an amazing home yesterday. It's such a great thing that you did. Every piggie deserves love and proper care.

[@ilovekittens9987]

That’s awful, thank you for saving those poor piggies! You are so awesome for rescuing them!

[@hollifreal-leist9080]

@@ilovekittens9987 thank you! I love them. They were so terrified and timid when I first rescued them and now they all run up to the bars to greet me and take treats from my hands. It's very rewarding to see them so happy

[@ilovekittens9987]

@@hollifreal-leist9080 I also love rescuing animals, I foster orphaned kittens, and I love finding other people with a passion for animals and their well-being.

[@hollifreal-leist9080]

@@ilovekittens9987 that's so great! I used to foster kittens for my local shelter but had to stop because my cat has a weak immune system and was continuously getting sick.

[@ilovekittens9987]

@@hollifreal-leist9080 I’m sorry to hear that, but your personal pets always come first!

[@natalieoakes2273]

Seeing Billy walk around his cage in confusion was just so heartbreaking but also heartwarming because you could tell that he was realizing that he wasn’t in a neglectful home anymore. I actually teared up! It’s obvious that you have such a big heart for animals Austin! Thanks for rescuing these animals and making such amazing videos in the process!! 💜

[@ThePigRoom]

❤️

[@teijaflink2226]

I was surprised to see how confident the black one was immidiatly, the others seemed more unsure, which is natural.

[@Brooke2210]

It’s awful how cruel some people can be😢😢😢

[@paularyan1413]

​@@Brooke2210 i dont think they are being mean it's not their fault they just can't care they are not being mean it was accident

[@seacaptainminto7169]

I love how educational this was. When my dad came home with a guinea pig in a bird cage I knew right away that this wasn't right. I got a job, raised money for a better care but for the time being I kept him in a dog's XXL kennel just because I learned from videos like this and Google searches that the more space the better. Thank you for providing them with a good home and teaching others about their care

[@snakewithapen5489]

Honestly an XXL dog crate is not a bad idea for temporary housing for a guinea pig or maybe a bunny. A 54 inch × 37 inch one is like 14sqf. I wouldn't have thought of that, but definitely better than most pet store cages & probably less expensive too.

[@janicepaisley6799]

Please call the authorities about the dogs . They too deserve to be itaken away and adopted into good homes . I know this is an old video but perhaps she is still living there and the dogs are still living in this unhealthy situation . Thank you for saving the piggies .

[@givemeahappyending]

Over the years I’ve come to believe that stores shouldn’t sell Guinea pigs at all. They so often wind up deprived of their essential needs because people don’t take the time to see beyond their pet store enclosure. Thank you for rescuing these babies, I can only imagine what the fresh air, space and quality food feels like for them. They hit the Guinea pig lottery with you and that makes me smile.

[@rhiannonfear8827]

I feel this way about hamsters too. Not a single enclosure within the recommended size 😢

[@givemeahappyending]

@@rhiannonfear8827 it’s beyond depressing to think about all of the animals who (after being bred for a quick buck) spend their lives trapped in inadequate habitats.

[@rhiannonfear8827]

I know :(

[@_JustJoe]

And hamsters :(

[@dawnfunck8928]

I also feel bad for the bettas. Pet supply stores shouldn't sell pets. But they say that selling pets creates incentive for prospective owners to purchase cages, food, etc, so the stores profit exponentially. ie, the price of the pet toys! Everything is overpriced.

[@cyanosis8520]

It's so crazy to me that Billy lived in a 10 gallon tank. I have my dwarf hamster in an enclosure 4 TIMES that size , which is the recommended size. God I bet he felt so boxed in. I'm so happy you were able to rescue them, thank you

[@kelleyhiggins6619]

I really appreciate your kindness with people dealing with hoarding behaviours. The pigs deserve an environment that lets them lead real, healthy lives and I appreciate so much that you've done that with kindness. I really hope that this person continues to reach out for help -- thank you for answering what might have been her first attempt with kindness.

[@beesbrownies]

^^^

[@sarahbeaulieu999]

Yes it's very important to teat the human with respect. Hording is a mental disorder and people with mental health struggles should be treated with respect and compassion. Allowing the animals to be taken out of the situation is a huge first step. You will always get further in life by being kind and informing someone nicely about care of their animal they can change, than you will being rude to them and treating them horribly

[@arilynnevergeer6552]

She's giving me backyard breeder energy with all those animals. I'm so happy those piggy's get a beautiful new life, thank you for doing what you do❤

[@nadiasobota3379]

austin, you are honestly one of the best people alive. from the bottom of my heart thank you for freeing them piggies from poor care

[@ThePigRoom]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! 💛

[@trinityhayworth3784]

You literally saved them the moment they got into their new cages their faces lit up. This is so amazing I cried lmao

[@jaymielemmon1983]

As a pet parent to 14 rescue animals (6 cats, 4 rats, 2 hamsters, a bird and a rabbit) I just want to say THANK YOU for what you do for these animals in need! You are an amazing person with a huge heart!

[@_TSC_46]

Wow how do you keep so many small pretty animals with cats? Genuinely curios as Ive always wanted a love bird but love cats and dogs as well

[@jaymielemmon1983]

@The Second Circle I've always kept small animals and cats with no issues! My cats definitely don't bother my rats (they are too big!), they are curious about the hamsters, but just watch them waddle around the room. The bird is a little more challenging. They don't seem to notice him or care when he's quiet but if he takes off flying everyone has to watch lol! They act like they want to get him (do the little bird chatter things cats do) at him, but never mess with him. When I introduced new cats to my group (got a baby kitten in may so just did this recently), I typically just try to divert attention away from the animals when I see them become interested. Get out a toy and play with the cat instead of letting them fixate on it. I also verbally let them know I'm watching them notice the animal. I'll say their name and say "what are you doing with mommie's bird" to let them know I'm watching and they aren't going to get away with what they are thinking about. It also helps when the the bird hisses at them haha! That usually scares them off! But in all seriousness, I'm 100 % in the room, closely monitoring interspecies interactions when they take place. I would never forgive myself if something happened to one of my babies because of my neglect.

[@midnights2631]

Thank you for saving them

[@karinahall4915]

I like how you observe and anticipate the GPS needs, like knowing to move the water bottle to the back of the cage as they were to nervous to come to the front.

[@ThePigRoom]

Gotta make them the most comfortable as possible in their new home 😊

[@samanthamackowiak565]

I've been kind of obsessed with your channel recently. Just wanted to give you an amazing tip that a Petco employee gave me - ALWAYS scan the products in their app and have them price match at the register (I add the items into a cart to make it super easy). I typically spend 40-70% less than in store prices!

[@teddyisme5010]

They can also price match with “competitors”. I got a good deal with a tank filter that way

[@Cyber7856]

@@teddyisme5010 Some Petcos will not match with competitors and will only price match with the online store/app ^^ Just keep that in mind.

[@jenewok]

Or buy the items online and pick up in-store...they prices are often less expensive online.

[@T3m_p3x]

Hey Austin! There’s this rescue called st.Hubert’s in Jersey they take small pets I have adopted from there myself and they are amazing they even neutered him because they couldn’t pair him with any other males at the rescue. I’m sure they would be happy to help you find homes for the pigs if that’s what you chose to do. They have 4 locations but I think only the Madison location takes small pets but I could be wrong just thought I should share this knowledge! I also want to thank you for helping these pigs in there situation much love from me and my herd ❤️🙂

[@ELI-kk2eq]

Do u know any place that they can clean out the guinea pigs?

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@ELI-kk2eq what does that mean? Clean them out huh?

[@Pixie_Barrow2024]

​@@ELI-kk2eq what does that mean?

[@NoxslashNyx]

​@@Pixie_Barrow2024 i think they mean like clean the cage. but idk.

[@NoxslashNyx]

@@michelehemlokhexwhite4310 i think they mean like clean the cage. but idk.

[@jeannehutter40]

Back in the 80s, that's how we were told by the pet shop industry to house pets. I got mine from Woolworths, who had no right selling pets in the first place.... I had one for 7 years in a tank. It saddens me that I just didn't know better. But today, with all the info available at our fingertips, there aren't any excuses for not knowing proper care of any pet.

[@user-avvaaaa]

The fact that people can be so bad towards Guinea pigs is just sad. I’m glad for people like you that can help save them and get them in a better home. 💕

[@user-avvaaaa]

Omg omg omg I got a heart omg tysm I love your videos!!!💕💕💕

[@teijaflink2226]

Yeah and I don't think going through hard times is an excuse to neglect your own pets that relybon you in this horrible way. Looks like they have been neglected all their life, just don't get pets if you're not capable of caring for them or don't have enough money.

[@user-avvaaaa]

@@teijaflink2226 I am a little late on replying to you but I so agree, especially those people who can’t afford that much stuff and then they see Guinea pigs and they wanted them and “would feel bad” if they didn’t take them, it’s dumb because if you can barely take care of yourself how are you going to take care of animals too, the animals usually end up in a pretty bad living situation.

[@Fuzzamajumula]

They are so adorable! Thank you so much for rescuing them! Guinea pigs have my heart, and it breaks my heart that they are so neglected and ignored. As you said, they each have their own personalities, and they are individuals just like you and me. But please, don't hesitate to educate people whenever you get he chance! Even in rescue situations, you never know if those people are going to go out and get more, one day. Plus, they can educate their friends! Speaking as a once, ignorant piggy-slave myself, I was woefully uneducated at first, too. Every time I think of the circumstances my first piggy was living in when he was "gifted" to me, I cringe. I cringe even more when I think of how he lived with me for a few weeks, before I went to buy him supplies and found a book about piggies. This was ages ago, so the only book available was through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Luckily, the book stated that piggies could learn their own name. After discovering this, I searched for more books. I found out all I needed to know - except, strangely enough, that it's normal for piggies to eat their own poop and that they need to eat hay in order to poop. I went for years without knowing these things, even though I'd taken him to the vet more than once. I'd have been EXTREMELY grateful to anyone who had told me the proper way to care for him! So please, DON'T HESITATE TO EDUCATE! Thanks again for the wonderful video! I look forward to following these precious piggies' stories!

[@alg94]

please note: if you get your grids from guineapigcagesstore a 2x6 is perfect for 4 pigs. their grids are bigger than the ones from amazon. rule of thumb is 2 grids more than pigs in the cage, but bigger is always better.

[@LibrasReact]

You can find the 14 inch grids on Amazon you just have to look through and read the item details as some listing are the 12 inch. I buy my 14 inch grids from Amazon and the bases from guinea pig cages store since I am horrible at cutting chloroplast and large sheets won't fit in my car.

[@liveloveresell2886]

I hope those pugs get help too. Thank you for helping these little piggies

[@SqueakDreams]

So thankful you could be there to save these sweet piggies! 🌻

[@demi8165]

Thank you for saving them, these piggies deserve a chance at a good life. The listing really made me so upset, how can anyone look at those tanks and think "hmm thats suitable"

[@teijaflink2226]

I don't understand how people can be nice and then totally neglect their pets needs it's not at all hard to look up guinea pig care. I'm now super worried about all the puss this person has and what will happen to them. It annoys me so much when people only get animals as their own emotional support or collect them just because their cute and then neglect the animals needs, like people who lock up their dogs in small prison cages (crates) for several hours. Of course great to have a crate as a home base (just a small bed should be fine too for most dogs) or in case but I could never lock up the dog in the crate (sure totally fine aas example when you're away if the dog can't calm down but not constantly every day), I don't understand people who do and for several hours every day too, it must be so boring for the dogs that they can't walk around and play when they feel like it and specially as people who do this probably don't exercise their dogs enough and that's why they're disturbing and have to be locked up in a cage. But there's definitely no need to lock up small, sweet dogs like pugs if you'rea decent owner and know where your limits are and don't get like 10 pugs.

[@anaph8552]

I am so glad these little angels are in your care now! All of them are so beautiful and sweet. I hope the lady will seek help to improve her and her dogs living situation.

[@rosetheboze3721]

Hi Austin, You’re one of my favorite creators for pets and just in general. I’m getting my Guinea pig something from your website for her 4th birthday September 11!! I cannot wait to see her reaction and she will love it I know it!! I was just wondering when you were restocking if it would be close enough! Also those poor piggies. That is horrible. I’m so glad that you rescued them and that someone sent it to you. Again I’m so glad you rescued them we love you in the Guinea pig community. Thanks again Austin!!! 💕💕

[@Rollercoastermiggit3715]

I hope she enjoys her present

[@rosetheboze3721]

@@Rollercoastermiggit3715 ty :))

[@dezziesolt6354]

Did she like it?

[@isabella9745]

their cage is even bad for hamsters, poor little guinea pigs, thanks for rescuing them

[@annmyers7888]

Hi Austin! I also look through Craigslist and guinea pig finder. I saw this one, and that she tried to list the babies before the whole group. So glad you saved them. I was literally crying looking at their pictures. It's crazy how some people treat these wonderful animals. Thank you!

[@shortii12341]

Why did this make me so emotional? They went from a crappy situation to an amazing situation with Austin. He'll make sure they are the most spoiled babies in the planet!

[@lisabond6703]

OMG. I am crying I am so happy to see them in such better care. It will be amazing to watch them blossom as they get healthy and more confident ❤❤❤❤

[@danielapalazzo850]

Thank you so much for being you Austin! The world needs more people like you that go out of their way for guinea pigs and all animals. I love your channel and even though I don't have any guinea pigs at this time. Watching you is giving me the tools to one day add guinea pigs to my pet family. You are an inspiration!

[@elena-ri6pq]

28:50 his face of peace, the whole clip of him exploring his place, feel like crying 😭

[@nightcoregremlin]

thank you for rescuing all these piggies. i do think from the information provided that the lady was in a hoarder situation and in need of help… it seems she loves animals but is not in a place where she can take care of them. i wonder if there’s any organization that can be contacted that can reach out to help her

[@jenn.9868]

Thank you so much for rescuing these poor babies and for sharing this with us, so thankful they are in the best hands now.

[@nicolesullivan1643]

Whenever I watch your rescuing videos, it inspires me to go on Craigslist and look for a rescue situations. However, I shouldn’t be doing that because I am a busy mom with two boys, 9 Guinea pigs and 2 dogs 😂 But I’m also a Guinea pig foster for a rescue close to me. I can never get enough of these piggies! ♥️

[@yoohyeonforever7067]

I really wish I could rescue more but I just can't at the moment. I recently rescued 2 little girls one turned out to be pregnant and I'm expecting her little babies any day now and expecting 2-3. I currently have 3 rescue pigs (I did have 4 but unfortunately one passed away 2 months ago) but I love them so much. I also have 5 rescue dogs and 5 rescue cats they are all so amazing

[@mauiwowielmsv]

Thats awesome you have animals and children! I was thinking I'm not sure I'd be able to have children in the future with having so many animals and I don't hear of many people doing it...my mom even said it's children vs animals. So cool that you can do both!

[@noth9617]

@@yoohyeonforever7067 how did you go? Did your piggie have many babies?

[@noth9617]

@@mauiwowielmsv that really couldn’t be further from the truth. Animals and kids go hand in hand. Not only does owning pets teach the children compassion and care for others, they learn a lot about nature observing them, they learn responsibility and their immune systems are strengthened by interacting with animals. I have 4 kids and the youngest two want guinea pigs after having some at school and looking after our friends piggies for a week. My son says Guinea pigs are his favourite animal. So we are watching videos like these and I’m using it as an opportunity to teach him how much work is involved and to gauge his understanding on the commitment. We have a dog and 3 cats at the moment and have owned rats in the past. As many as 16 at a time. I feel bad for kids when people tell me they have no pets at home. Whenever people come around here their kids are always obsessed with the animals.

[@AndreaHa]

@@noth9617 I wonder if she meant the responsibility of both is too much for a lot of people to handle.. because that's where I am personally. I'm a single mom of 2 boys (ages 12 and 5) and the idea of having more pets beyond the two hamsters we currently have, sounds really overwhelming to me. Though I would love to have a cat again. I just have so much on my plate already I don't feel like I have any more time or energy to put into caring for anyone else. Maybe in a couple years though! 😊 Our home doesn't quite feel complete without a cat

[@chapachuu]

Watching these rescue videos really upsets me, especially since I know so many piggies are in these situations that aren’t rescued. I’m glad these babes got a happy outcome.

[@DaciaVance]

You are truly a hero ❤️ I LOVE that you saved these pigs, & how much care & tenderness you have for these precious babies. If only the world was filled with people like you. Btw, this is my first vid I've seen of yours. I appreciate U SO much! ❤️

[@GraceThompson-c1m]

thank you Austin for helping these poor piggies. it melted my heart when billy was exploring his cage in confusion. we need more people like you in this world

[@lucied2725]

I would say hamsters are also always in really bad care, at least where I live. It’s nearly impossible to find anything suitable for them, and people selling them on app keep them in tiny plastic cages…

[@teijaflink2226]

Definitely, specially as many see them as starter pets or for their kids to learn responsibility so then they get neglected. But it's mostly the pet stores fault imo as they promote tiny cages, bad care and promote them as pets for kids.

[@TheMysticalCat970]

OMG!!!!!!!! Those fish tanks are so tiny they look like the ones my friend used as a temporary dwarf hamster enclosure before she moved her hamster to a larger cage. Those poor little Piggies I'm so glad you were able to rescue them.

[@junkabella6324]

Even my dwarf hamster had a giant reptile tank! And our guinea pig had a 3 bedroom apartment to roam :D Hamster was bought together with his brother, but the brother died of diabetes very young and my male was too aggressive to get a new buddy. He was an only child and ended up living to the ripe age of FOUR years! Piggie was a solo rescue. She lived with small dogs for another 5 years after being rescued! (She was 6-8 years old when she had to be put to sleep due to a mystery ailment.) I currently have a 13 year old dog, so i guess i’m doing something right with my pets 😂

[@lugrs989]

i love that there’s people like you out there that actually deeply care abt the well being of these beautiful and adorable creatures. thank you so much for that!! 😍

[@lauruhhh]

Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. My Auntie rescued my first Guinea Pig from a flooded cage in the backyard of her neighbors abandoned house. His name was Squishy and he was mine and my cats best friend for the rest of his life. Thank you so much for the work and love and care you put into these amazing souls ❤️🥹

[@zenpigs8024]

I am SO happy this all worked out!!! Love and Light!!!

[@blackveil1077]

I just stumbled across your channel and have to say you are an angel for saving those babies! So cute and I'm glad I didn't have to fully see their living conditions and have to leave all the other animals and dogs knowing they are probably being neglected. What you do is amazing, I'm a fan and subscriber for life now! Thank you for what you do, protecting innocent animals and making them live happy lives.

[@miay5636]

Watching this made my sob but I'm so happy that the piggies are going into a beautiful, healthy home ❤❤ Thank you for everything you do Austin! 💓☮️

[@GuineaPigJungle]

Omg the part when you put Billy in his cage for the first time!😭😭😭💗

[@ThePigRoom]

He was loving that coziness!! ❤️

[@rowdyrats7035]

Oh dear, those poor piggies! So glad you rescued them. ❤ This is gonna be an interesting watch. Edit: Look at those babies enjoying their new life! Looking forward to seeing more of them! 🥰

[@ivy5554]

Mikey is seriously one of the cutest dogs ever, he's just like Dad! Dad! Dad! Where's MY new toy?! 😂

[@staceytoy-staley3260]

I don't understand?

[@AnoukMali7899]

I had to skip to the part of the preparations of the rescue because I cannot handle more animal cruelty right now. You are gorgeous, Austin! Thanks für saving them!

[@badvibesbobbie]

41:40 i literally have that exact salad bowl dish for my guinea’s, i use it for their veggies and they wait by it at the same time everyday

[@peekofitzpatrick]

Thank you for saving these piggies and giving them a fresh start in life ❤️ and for giving constructive criticism and knowledge without shaming the previous owner. I love the stranger things theme!!!!

[@hotdangitsdan9986]

Just found this channel; I have 2 piggies that are very much loved and so tame, they live indoors and free roam most of the day in a piggie proofed home, they're so friendly and content. It's so sad to see pigs kept in such a way; no animal deserves to be treated like that regardless, but I don't think some people realise how lovely and sweet and interactive guinea pigs are when they are treated well, and treated as part of the family! Thank you so much for rescuing them

[@kayt4019]

You are a guinea pig Angel! So glad you got to rescue them!! People just never cease to disappoint me in their care of animals, like who raised them? Anyways we need more loving hearts like you in the world.

[@callmetheo16]

Omg so excited to watch this!!!!! I’m so happy you were able to help these poor babies unlike I was with one with a similar problem. Love you Austin!!!!

[@Bella-bz6fi]

recently come across your channel because we were fostering some guinea pigs but we fell in love and adopted them, still space in our home for more fosters but these babies are so precious Thanks for being there for these amazing animals that so many people don't seem to have any respect for

[@nvnbkr5221]

Ohhhh 🥺💖 You have such a warm heart. So glad you rescued them🙏🏻🌟

[@DibblesDlub]

You have such a kind soul to do this! Keep up the amazing work!

[@FinnyAde26]

I just want to say thank you so much for rescuing these pigs! It is so sad to know that many pigs are probably treated this way but take heart knowing your videos are helping so many get the life they deserve! I love the names you picked for them. I think it would be awesome if you could keep Elle and Billy and get him neutered and then they could live together lol. My local pet store used to sell their guinea pigs with a starter kit that was a 20 gallon fish tank with sugar filled pellets and it was just awful. People go to big chain pet stores and see guinea pigs in tanks and just assume, without doing research, that’s how they can live. It’s all just so sad. Best of luck with everything you do, keep on!! You are awesome ❤️

[@anjaamicelli]

Please report the lady to animal control... no matter how nice she was.. the dogs also need to get out of there.

[@catherinem.8626]

Yes agree.

[@BooksToAshes]

Yes, she’s going to keep abusing animals if no one does anything

[@NaeniaNightingale]

Yeah by not reporting people like that you end up a part of the problem, letting them continue abuse animals.

[@MICROWAVED_SEUNGBERRY]

Yes I fully agree

[@_JustJoe]

I really hope he did

[@cheyenneryan9355]

they are all so cute, also thanks so much for saving them makes my day when someone helps a animal out :)

[@vanceashton8976]

I will always respect you Austin, you are doing the right thing

[@emileemorgan]

Thank you for rescuing these sweet babies and being an advocate for animals. 🤍

[@amymay9683]

Thank you so much for your amazing work Austin! Every animal deserves the world and you gave these five sweet little piggies exactly that! Also, the names are so freaking cute! 🥰

[@emilily6513]

Hamsters are often put in really terrible conditions too and it baffles me as well. Thank you for all you do for them piggos

[@psychicsara]

Animals truly deserve the world ❤ how can someone think keeping this many in a tiny space is okay?

[@TheKimerson]

We need more animal loving people like you.

[@samanthagood6011]

Austin...It is so awesome to see what you do for all the piggies you take in. The love and care you give these and other piggies in your videos is so exceptional. As a guinea pig lover and owner in the past, I just gotta say, you Dear are heaven sent for these creatures! ❤

[@polina9466]

Wow, I'm new to guinea pig KZbinrs, but it's just sooo cool how much care and thought you provide! I bet the pigs are so happy with you :)

[@JuliaKing-m8t]

I was really impressed with your video, the knowledge you know besides going ahead and rescuing those guinea pigs, so thoughtful of you. But I learned a lot from you, so thank you!!!

[@danasteimann502]

Awesome that you rescued the babies !!😍 I’m sure they are so excited about the change !! I am sure pigs are very neglected small pets, but also hamster and small reptiles. Basically everything that you can get at the pet store 😫😱

[@snakewithapen5489]

Fish are so bad- people actually expect their fish to have a max lifespan of 2 weeks and it's horrifically depressing. I think they are the most killed small pet

[@JessicaSmith-dy8kc]

Awww he made me cry when he laid down on the soft mat. The look on his face was one of relief

[@abbyf1464]

That’s so awesome that you got to rescue these guys! Obviously do what you want to do and what you are comfortable with, but you could try and bond billy with one of your single males. Love your channel ❤️

[@JesikasHomesteadLife]

They are so adorable glad you rescued them

[@EmEm78]

I'm amazed they were in relatively good condition, considering where they came from! I've seen some horrors working in veterinary nursing (which I won't go into here because I don't want to upset anyone), which is what I'd expect to see in piggies all jammed into an aquarium with insufficient food and filthy bedding under them. I know they're underfed and malnourished, but thank god they don't have severe scurvy. If you've ever seen a piggie with advanced scurvy, it's absolutely horrendous. With all of your loving care, the outlook is good for these babies. Thank god for you picking them up! I hate to imagine if another uninformed person took them as a "pet for their kids" and continued to keep them in those tiny fish tanks (which are inadequate for even a goldfish, ideally)! You do great work :)

[@softsounds8453]

Oh jeez. Not only did she have 8 dogs in cages but they were all pugs??? Christ

[@gingerbaghel1674]

I love watching your channel, it’s such a comfort. Thank you for doing these rescues. I aspire to do the same. I rescued my rats from a bad situation, but don’t have the room right now to rescue more :( I hate it lol

[@edel4212]

Thank you so much for rescuing and helping these lovely creatures, made me cry seeing them in their new enclousers❤️ Those tiny fishtanks wouldn't be nearly big enough even for my dwarf hamster... So horrible to see

[@junkabella6324]

Pug lady seems to be in a difficult situation. Hope she wakes up to the wellfare of her dogs and does the right thing!

[@Thedoctress1151]

Yay!!! So excited been watching the count down all morning!!

[@Whitteraneh33]

Momma piggie looks like one of my girls that passed away last year 😭 You're so awesome for taking on those piggies and giving them a better life. ❤

[@wonderbugone]

Oh, the feeling of giving a little animal more space than they had before is so gratifying 😩 I'm a degu guardian and years back it was so amazing seeing my goos' excitement as they explored the first giant homemade enclosure I made after being in a wire cage which could never meet their running space needs (as no un-modified commercially available cage can). And rehoming a poor degu who was living alone in a tank like this from a child who didn't want her anymore. Being able to give her friends, freedom of movement, and a proper diet was amazing 🥲

[@lindseypiilani]

Always in tears when I see rescues 😭💛 my whole heart when they are in your care because you have such a good heart 🥰😩 & they are sooo gorgeous Austin 😍 I love each of their coats ♥️

[@lifeofpeanut165]

You should sell the fleece forest and canopy on your store!! My pigs would love them.

[@ThePigRoom]

Hmmm that would be fun!!

[@uhmsoyea9373]

Omg I'm so thankful that u took those little piggies!!

[@laurens5890]

I just came across your channel. You are absolutely lovely. Thank you for all you do for these poor little creatures.

[@AnoukMali7899]

Did you rescue the first this time before posting the proceedings of the rescue? I love seeing them thrive at your little piggies’ heaven....

[@maxinegould9357]

Oh this made me cry so much. How lucky they are to have you and love the cage set up. The world is so lucky to have you and all rescue people there for any animal. I hope the lady gets help with all the dogs they shouldn’t be in crates. Make me sad and happy too ❤❤

[@nathaliecastillo357]

I watched the whole video! there was a lot going on and I enjoyed watching how you helped out these Guinea pigs so thank you for this video!

[@sunflowersuccs]

Honestly youre such an angel

[@static_kitten]

god bless u for using ur resources n knowledge to save these babies... it hurts my heart to see things like this and not be able to fit or afford more animals in my home, but to know amazing people like u exist to heal some of the cruelty in the world is a gift ❤ love ur hair recently btw it looks beautiful when u let it down

[@sweetcaroline6966]

This made me cry. God bless you for taking them in

[@jeaninnebornand5830]

I love your approach, i used to rescue dogs and i know its a very delicate situation with not scaring the pervious owners off and insulting them for the poor conditions that the pets live in. Id just really recommend you to send them a video or pictures as soon that the pigs settled in in their proper environment and write them something simple as, “thank you we got home fine” or “they’re so cute”. That way you show them politely that they did the right thing on surrendering the animals and educate them at the same time on how a proper environment should be provided.. i love what you do :) ❤

[@NaeniaNightingale]

He still should report the previous owner for abusing the dogs though, otherwise he becomes a part of the problem.

[@thebulletproofpoet1744]

Back in the early 80s armed with a couple of small guinea pig books I got from the local mom and pop petstore I took better care of my first guinea pig than the care these ones recieved. Not the best care but there wasn't much info then. Thanks to you and other piggy KZbinrs I know better now and will do better whith any pigs I get now.

[@jmuss08]

Yes and with Google now, there's no excuse for the absolute lack of care and neglect caused by that owner and others

[@person8979]

i did a recue situation for 3 guinea pigs, and a hedgehog, the food they were rehomed with, was straight up moldy! :( now the 2 girls are in a 5x2 cc cage (14" grids) and the 1 boy and hedgehog each in a 2x3 :) slowly but surely adding more hides and toys (gotta love being on a tight budget). but regardless im so happy to have them in better setups then i got them in! and im so glad to see this succesful rescue story to!

[@Lexington-Felix]

First off being a huge animal lover myself, i just wanted to say thank you for all that you do!

[@sandrabeck8788]

Cavies are such sweet little souls. We had many for pets all the years my kids were growing up. I had read as much as I could find on them at the public library, (this is before internet) but no one had mentioned hay. Ours had grass, and I think we got hay from a farm several times for fun…but was not aware for too long time that they needed it. I’d love to have a couple of them again some day.

[@The_Hamsters_place]

I am a hamster owner for over five years, and never in my life I’ve seen a hamster( wayyy smaller then a guinea pig) live in a ten gallon tank. In our community, the smallest enclosure possible is 450 sq inches, so putting a Guinea pig in something smaller then that is absolutely crazy and disgusting.

[@RosieSullivan-h4d]

Yes

[@savannahjones5868]

i always find that guinea pigs and hamsters are so heavily mistreated. i thankfully rescued a dwarf hamster from a friend who didn’t do research into hamster care. it’s so sad that people don’t look into the care of animals before they buy or adopt them. thank you for saving these poor babies i’ve never seen such a horrible “enclosure” in my life. poor babies thank you so much for rescuing them!

[@MARI-gm1gd]

thank you so much for saving the piggys!!

[@masonjar1405]

i love ur channel sm. since i dont have resources or the right home to own a guinea pig rn (it's been 5 year), i watch u to fulfill my emptiness lmao , love u

[@ratvomit345]

Absolutely insane that they were kept in 10/20gal tanks. I'm a hamster/mouse owner and I wouldn't dream of putting either of those species in a tank that small permanently. To think that they could keep a guinea pig in there is baffling. Even the stupid pet store cages are larger than this Jesus Chris

[@claudiakarl7888]

My dwarf hamster has 36gal tank. 10 or 20 would only be okay for keeping him overnight while moving or something like that.

[@Mintpuppy17]

Oh, the urine block in that fish tank... they are all so cute and beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to rescue them.

[@mckenzie2628]

I LOVE how you named them after Stranger Things!!Thank you for this wonderful rescue.