Saving a Newborn Guinea Pig Baby at the Rescue

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[@Wildnfree4life]

Putting him skin to skin is very smart. And I don't know why anyone would make odd comments about it. Warming up any newborn animal with your chest is the best thing to do. Big props to you for being so smart and quick.

[@DawnOldham]

People make odd comments because it is the Internet which is made up of the general public! That means you get a little bit of all types making comments! Lol

[@bayleighc.5843]

I had a litter of rabbits as a teen, and I had to take the runt because she wasn’t getting enough food, so I carried her in my shirt and fed her every 2 hours. The weird thing is that I ended up getting mastitis (I guess because your body can’t tell the difference between human babies and animal babies, so that mothering instinct kicks in? Super painful) because I carried her against my chest, tucked into my bra. It was the best way to keep her warm, but unfortunately was really painful for me in the end. She sadly never thrived, I believe she had some kind of internal problems because she never gained weight despite being fed around the clock for a week. Poor thing never really had a chance, even though I did everything I could. I don’t know why people think it’s a weird thing to do🤷🏼‍♀️seems pretty obvious in this situation.

[@everlasting9292]

Close to the heart, right on the skin? There’s no better place to put a baby!!

[@everlasting9292]

@@bayleighc.5843 I’m sorry your baby didn’t pull through, but I bet she was loving being all tucked up where it was warm and cozy and she could hear your heart. You did a wonderful thing, caring for her so diligently.

[@ivyminor6083]

I' vs done the same.With guineaigs, rats, kittens and even baby mice! Keeps them warmer than they were. And also gives you both hands. I also think the skin to skin is beneficial.

[@Justawitchofthewoods]

No one should make fun of keeping him warm with your skin. That’s quite literally why you are supposed to do when body temp is severely low. Animals and humans, babies are immediately given to the mom for skin to skin. It’s healing. It’s normal.

[@aikikaname6508]

Yup. In the military we’re literally taught if there’s no hospital and a fellow soldier is suffering hypothermia to have them in a sleeping bag and have another soldier strip to their skivvies and get in the sleeping bad with them because the bodies a source of warmth

[@Isla_Slays839]

Ye I have guinea pigs

[@sharonhubbard2035]

Amazing

[@Devious-Minds]

Babies need food, stimulation, and warmth.

[@JessicaO490Z]

They find comfort in hearing your heart and breathing too.

[@StephTeachesStuff]

"Body heat is a great way to warm up a small animal" - Definitely! And a great way to get your hands semi-free so you can set up everything else they need!

[@hojetsala5178]

When you put him against your chest, its like you're his mommy now. Its the sweetest thing, there's nothing weird about it. I'm rooting for the lil guy!

[@vicferrari9380]

My mom warmed a lot of baby bunnies that way. That was fifty years ago but in sure she saved many of them.

[@MsLadybug1969]

Watching you fight for this little baby makes me all squishy inside. Every life is worth trying to save! I really wish I was closer so I could adopt a pair of piggies from your rescue. I'm checking my shelters faithfully tho. Thanks for showing baby care.. Never know, I might need this info if I adopt from a shelter that doesn't know anything about piggies. Thanks!

[@nildalindolpho6614]

What a love, the most beautiful thing 🙏🙏🇧🇷🇧🇷❤️❤️ kisses from Brazil São Paulo

[@lorry2763]

Omg me too! Blowing on the baby I was just riveted. So much love

[@donnamariebrown2478]

watching you from canada. great job. want to get some piggies but can't because of cat.

[@lorry2763]

@@donnamariebrown2478 my cat leaves the piggies alone. They were curious of each other at first but now... Nothing

[@donnamariebrown2478]

@@lorry2763 Thanks for letting me know that Lorry. I just may get a couple of piggies.

[@blt981]

St Francis of Acessie would wbe proud of you dedication and kindness toward animals. May the Almighty give you special place near his right hand when you enter the gates of Heaven. ❤❤❤❤ from a retired 33 yr career Cop…..

[@kathleenwest7797]

I have a cat rescue, myself have used my chest to warm up babies. Also, my hubby having hairy chest is an excellent warmer.

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Hahaha - oh that gave me an idea - My hubby would also make an excellent warmer!!

[@kittykittykartgirl]

Are you in California? Im having a hell of a time finding cat rescue to come catch these feral cats around my house. The mom cat is pregnant again

[@theamerican7080]

@@kittykittykartgirl Air rifle.

[@1jazzyphae]

@@kittykittykartgirl this is way late but I hope you got help with the kitties.

[@tboy80z]

​@theamerican7080 Huh? For your children? Chad Doerman is that you????

[@claudieC.]

That's part of the reason we have a bussom. It provides warmth and comfort.

[@23guineapigln]

His sad little squeaks have me crying while eating lunch. Thank you so so much for caring for sweet babies like him. You're an incredible human.

[@angierobertson2907]

Sending love and prayers to the little one. He’s so tiny. It looks like he is trying to drink. I hope he thrives. I would call him Rocky because he’s trying to survive. I wish him well. 🐹 Angie

[@GrizzleTem]

MY OLD GUINEA PIG WAS NAMED ROCKY

[@angierobertson2907]

@@GrizzleTem I thought the name appropriate because he was fighting to live. It’s sad he passed away. I’m sorry for your Rocky as well. My oldest guinea pig passed last year. Happy healthy new year 2022 Stay safe. 🐹 Angie

[@tmackie1694]

Thank you, Saskia. Putting baby in your shirt is not “weird”, that would be my instinct, too. Hope the little guy makes it 🥰

[@christinegivens9048]

Not weird at all ❤

[@andywandner2595]

I wish I lived closer to help

[@yunglynda1326]

I think this little piggie's name should be Precious 😇

[@janemcnaughten7275]

Hello Saskia. What wonderful, caring person you are. You have a mothers instinct. Keeping my fingers crossed for you & the wee chap. Jane in New Zealand 💐

[@AmaterianAngel]

Amy from NZ here! It's always so warming to see Saskia and how she cares for her piggies xox

[@janemcnaughten7275]

@@AmaterianAngel Kia ora Amy from NZ. Yes Saskia is a lovely person. I don't have piggies, but Saskia Is lovely to watch. 😉 Jane in New Zealand 💐

[@ShiobhanSmith]

Kia ora. Another Kiwi here. Learnt so much about caring for my GPs from Saskia.

[@Eretbrine]

Skin to skin is how you save someone suffering from hypothermia and how to help a newborn baby regulate their temperature + the way you use your bra to secure it is super clever, as a 1st aid instructor I give you 10/10 don't let the uneducated comments get you down :)

[@ITIsFunnyDamnIT]

If you want to support Saskia and her hard work and dedication to saving these precious babies, but you don't have any money to donate. Just watch the ads in their entirety before watching her video. Watching the ads does help her. Also liking and commenting helps her videos too. The more of us that like & comment the more peoples feeds her videos will show up in.👍💯🐹🐹

[@dp1275]

As soon as you grabbed him , my brain was yelling “ put him by your breast and heart”! And u did. BTW your compassion and kindness is very obvious. Love pp like you ❤

[@bonnie3937]

Heartbreaking to see that little one struggling to breathe and hear his little squeaks. I hope he made it. I am glad she put him next to her body. He needed warmth asap.

[@mjandrews87]

I pray the little one makes it. Keep us updated! Much love to you. He’s making noises…. Is that good ???

[@dax5791]

Having the strength to complain is better than not having it, but the ideal is that there's nothing to complain about because you are warm and fed. :)

[@mjandrews87]

So sad he didn’t make it ☹️

[@vincentender1486]

Even if the little one doesn't make it you gave them warmth and love for their brief time on earth. Sometimes it's not ment to be.

[@jennifernash4638]

What a precious little guy. He was perking up by the end of the video, so let's hope that means he will recover fully. I did the same skin-to-skin warming with a baby squirrel my neighbor found until a rescuer was able to come get him. It's really the best way!

[@Franklin5261]

We got my daughter a Guinea pig without doing research first. We have had hamsters, rats, a snake, birds, cats, and dogs so I assumed they were like rats or hamsters. Well they are not and we got a 2nd one after researching a bit and finding out they should live in pairs. Well our 1st huge mistake was buying from a pet store. They sent us home with a female that they told us was a male. So naturally we got a second male companion for our other male. Well it was a female we got from pet store so we had babies. I’m telling all this to say we wound up with 5 piggies and to top it off the mom fixed 14 days after the babies were born. By the time we realized something was wrong it was too late. Man have I learned so much from having these guys. I finally had to surrender them bc I was so overwhelmed with 4 piggies to care for. These guys are more work than a dog or cat. It’s amazing that there are so many out there like you and your team to help people like me when we screw up. The rest of the story is a nightmare. I’ll spare you all the reading.

[@lorilamar3073]

I was raised on a farm, and many times woke up to having company in bed --piglets,chicks and calves!!! That was 60 years ago, good memories.

[@karendunn3590]

You could clearly see the panic mode go off on your face for the little ones sooo sooo sorry about the one that make it was already gone but you put that baby right next to your heart and gave it the warm and strength and your amazing love and a part of you sooo it could fight for its life. Your face always tells us the story pain fear hope love and the fight and courage you have are never ending for theses piggies. You never ever ever give up sooo we should never give up on supporting you and helping you with donations is a blessing and a small price for someone who working sooo hard to save them after people just give up on them doesn’t seem fair but you never ever complain you are always thankful when you get to save one or 251 wow my heart hurts so much when I seen you truly trying to make a difference . Please listen help make a difference donation help her saves these precious babies. Please let us help save them. We can help her save sooo sooo many more.😍❤️❤️

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

Big huge hug to you Karen!!!!

[@dienahfee777]

Maybe you are too busy to read all these comments, but just in case, you do. You are such a warmhearted woman. Love you. Irene 🌸😊🌸

[@Old.acc.lol12]

no one should judge for you warming him up with your body. and if they do, then they're wrong. it was very smart. i hope he made it.

[@gigiw.7650]

He's opening his eyes now and swallowing too. Nice!

[@doravictorino4753]

Esta veterinaria es un verdadero angel, y ese amor por estos animalitos de verdad es de admirar, necesitamos como ella muchos😊

[@Boss_etc853]

now this is a REAL mama she loves those piggies🥺

[@sandyhill1392]

You're really a pretty woman. Not a weirdo, just one woman letting another know. God bless.

[@michellesmolek2904]

Some syrup in the mouth helps struggling babies..just a few drops from a small syringe slowly. Gives energy and boost blood sugar levels that can drop during a stressful birth...what a surprise for you today..🙏🏻

[@robinlove3280]

Oh my, what a precious little soul!💕 Much love and thanks to you, Saskia and LA Guinea Pig Rescue Crew. You all work tirelessly and lovingly care for our sweet little companions. I can’t thank you enough!!!😘

[@RobertBosworth]

Positive wheeks and nose bumps being sent your way, little one. Stay strong! ❤️🐾

[@andrenamccallum2674]

I pray to god these wee guinea pigs make it , i have 2 of my own , love them to bits , i am so glad the lady is trying to help them , she deserves a hallo

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Awwww, I just wanna scoop that precious being up. Please keep us up on his progress.

[@lullabycyanure9029]

Two women from the rescue I adopted a few cats from saved little kittens from hypothermia by putting them under their shirts against their skin (they were at an adoption event and didn’t have any heating pad or anything). It’s a great way to warm little ones, it’s not weird and it’s actually really convenient that we can share our body heat to save a life. Thank you for your hard work as always ❤️

[@bevaallyn]

Aw previous wee one. Skin to skin is so wonderful.

[@care4557]

I put my baby ferrets skin to skin when they were little. Same with our dog Rex who was 1/2 pound when we adopted him. Makes them warm and feel safe.

[@andywandner2595]

Please keep us posted . He’s got a fan club already

[@rebeccasaucedo8634]

Ah, the chest warmer. That works best!!! It saves the most little ones!!! : )

[@andrielisilien]

I wish I was closer to volunteer my time and energy to help. Poor thing! For now the best I can do is send a donation and let the ads on this channel run through. You're the best Saksia and so is your team!

[@jayem7208]

Same, I wish I lived closer. Would love to volunteer when I could.

[@samjanney645]

My daughter was born at 23 weeks. She only weighed 1lb. 1oz. 11in. (481 grams)... Yes equipment and modern medicine helped keep her alive BUT skin to skin was the main thing that helped save her life too. The baby hearing the beating of the Mother's heart and the warmth of their body helps to not only regulate that baby's body, but to soothe them and even stable their vitals... It really does a wonder to them more than people imagine and that goes for all animal babies, not only just humans. We are mamalls after all... My daughters now a sassy happy and healthy 4 year old from her tiny 1lb. 1oz. self... My prayers go out to that Lil baby. ❤

[@DollSchmidt4429]

Aw he's trying to fight for his life you go little boy you can do it!

[@cherylbown8641]

A life is a life and so precious no matter how small you made me cry 😢

[@pyromaniacalmagpie3198]

The skin to skin stuff works so well and they hear the heartbeat too and it makes them feel safe!! If you're wearing a sports bra that little bit of space between the breasts it's a godsend cause putting them in your bra can squish them too much Had a litter of baby ferrets once born prematurely during a freak May snowstorm that was unexpected and momma dumped them all out of the nest, I put them in my bra right in that space & sat by the space heater and some of them seemed dead but recovered just fine. We push the idea of skin to skin contact on human babies and then forget that it's universal.

[@laurad70]

Poor little baby piggies 😥 That little squimper (squeak + whimper) he was doing was so sad 😢 I pray the lil guy pulls through & all his siblings do too. 🙏🏻🤗

[@kasy_bearberry2107]

he is so cute i really hope he survives

[@annieg2863]

You are an increadibly kind person.

[@Franklin5261]

I love watching you with the piggies. You’re so knowledgeable and you are so good to these little guys. Of course it takes a village to make your rescue work smoothly. I just love how diverse our world is with so many different people that are good at so many different things.

[@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue]

You are so kind

[@marisawoods]

Bless your heart for being so good to God's little creatures!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Thanks for all you do, Saskia!

[@fightorflightgamer4420]

awww bless ya for helping them. I hope he makes it

[@dragonfly4500]

I don't think it was weird. I think it was amazing. You care for the piggies.

[@jedjones5406]

Poor little baby. Lucky he has you there to give him love

[@dawnnazarek4997]

You're right it's not funny...your heart and education is amazing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us

[@donkeykong1464]

your nurturing nature is so endearing, an charming.

[@tlafleur8433]

I have done this all my long adult life, brought cold lifeless kittens back fron the brink. All worth it. Those are the ones that are close lifelong companions to their surrogate human mom.

[@christinewest3320]

The love you show these animals is beautiful

[@gracio1231]

This makes me wanna cry because it’s bittersweet prayers for dee bb

[@heathercovington3945]

Bless his little heart. What a sweetie. Praying he can pull through.

[@Nikki-zd2fw]

Hi little piggie! Your mum may have rejected you, but we already love you dearly. Hang in there and grow strong. There's a lifetime of love, cuddles, fun and good food ahead of you! 😘🐾

[@bmgirl]

Sweet little baby. Hope he makes it. He needs a good strong name.

[@baileycrafts4620]

Smart Mama. You know what your doing!

[@skunktheniffler6047]

Hoping for the best - but even if the outcome isn't what we all hope for, you've done everything that you can for this little sweetie. With your care he has a chance, and that's what really matters. Hang in there little popcorn!

[@Dancer4Life874]

I've adopted a guiena pig at the Kansas Humane Society so thank you for helping that little one.

[@unrulysoldier2140]

Lady.... you are amazing. I can say no more.

[@tahandley1]

You are such a nice lady.❤

[@stevereigel7947]

You are the best doctor

[@avantilove4591]

You are such an angel to all these babies❤️ the skin to skin was so smart, and the motherly instincts that little baby needed

[@onepawatatime7925]

I vote for the name Popcorn, or Kernal. Because he is so little. And He kind of reminds of that bear from the children’s book who makes to much popcorn on Halloween.

[@Juli-ge4yp]

Fortunately the baby is warming up with the help of your body heat and the heating pad. However, it takes a lot of energy to maintain one's body heat. Everytime he is uncovered while you talk to the camera or get your glasses, etc, he is losing body heat. He then has to use energy to build back up his temperature, rather than have that energy go towards adding weight, which will make him stronger so he can eat and keep warm...and the cycle repeats itself. It is not my intention to be critical, but merely remind you of what has become second nature for you. I know you are trying to do a million things at once, and you do such a wonderful job with these animals. Your time, attention, and gentle care does not go unnoticed.

[@OneRedDragonfly]

You’re my hero 💗. Thanks for all you and your people do.

[@kayesguineapigs]

Oh his tiny squeaks! Thank you Saskia. I too have tried these things to help.

[@marsukarhu9477]

Well-wishes from Finland! Hope the little one will be OK!

[@alexiswaller3065]

Thanks to your mention of being in Finland it gave me an idea for a name this babys name should be little my . I always thought she feisty so is this baby .

[@marsukarhu9477]

@@alexiswaller3065 Yes! Feisty and small just like her :)

[@gracio1231]

I’m cryin for this lil fighter!! plus the dead one as well so sorry for your loss Sasie

[@sarahwilkinson3106]

Sending prayers Hang in there little guy and you were amazing Saskia

[@stylorenvgc]

You are a hero, saskia

[@diannejwalker8361]

I miss having one. That's what I did too. I wish I was close, I would take a couple.

[@annsmith4739]

Bless you for all your work you do for helping these little Ginny pigs ,an all your staff thank goodness their are beautiful people sending lv Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

You are a freaking superstar Saskia, all you guys are. I have the absolute highest level of respect for what you do, poor pigs are nature's peons. Big love from Boston.

[@elizabetedoveika243]

i got my two guinea pigs from one person who kept them in a small cage they almost couldn't turn around but the worst part is that the mama pig was preglant and in alot of stress. we got so lucky that the babbys didn't die. now they are safe and happy with their new owners!

[@amyamarie9615]

Love u sasika

[@bcsurvivor4713]

I used to rescue abandoned baby squirrels, and they would love to curl up warm in my shirt. That's the first thing you need to do, get them warm.

[@mariahinners9593]

I kept some feral newborn kittens in my top when the mama abandoned them until I could get them to the lady from the rescue. Thank you for caring.

[@linlouwho123]

To save the least of our brethren. That is the highest calling.

[@crystalammons5818]

I want to move out there and volunteer and help you so badly

[@jennifersamson9632]

I am sad that they are not doing so good. Something inside me though tells me that they are very lucky to have you taking care of them Saskia. I know with your knowledge about guinea pigs you were able to get them better.

[@gabbyberny1486]

You are an amazing woman❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@murielle2466]

Elle est génial cette femme.😊😘

[@oleg-in-2804]

God, what nerves of steel you need to have to constantly face such trials! I admire your mission, Saskia! 🐹❤🐹❤🐹❤

[@hippiegirl420gamer8]

aww I wish you all were closer my daughter and I were looking for a guinea pig and what better way to get one than to adopt one that hasn't had the greatest start in life !

[@nekomataumbreon]

I started freaking out when the baby was making those noises because one of my cat's kittens would make a noise almost exactly like those whenever it was distressed. Saw the update video and I glad he's doing better!

[@lauraeliseblanchette-wrigh4261]

Awh I pray 🙏🏼 he made it ! Poor baby you are so kind with them I’m truly happy they have you! ❤

[@Brees1986]

Stay strong little one!

[@BL-tq5px]

This brings back memories of trying to save a baby bird, it really is saddening when you know there’s a life in your hands and you’re just telling the animal to hold on to life…

[@nishabinoy3323]

You are that baby's mom now take care of him

[@zurilopez660]

You are so dedicated 💜. Is very beautiful to watch how much you care for God's creations. God bless you and your mission.

[@mariapaz2789]

Im crying 😭😭😭Thank God for you Saskia you are a true Angel .

[@amandaliverpool3374]

Your a very kind person. God bless you 🙏