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.

[@jessicaolson490]

They find comfort in hearing your heart and breathing too.

[@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!!

[@kittykittymeowmeow666]

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]

@@kittykittymeowmeow666 Air rifle.

[@1jazzyphae]

@@kittykittymeowmeow666 this is way late but I hope you got help with the kitties.

[@tboy80z]

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

[@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.

[@stephanievineyard2249]

"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!

[@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.

[@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

[@elijahalcaraz8155]

MY OLD GUINEA PIG WAS NAMED ROCKY

[@angierobertson2907]

@@elijahalcaraz8155 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

[@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…..

[@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 ❤

[@yunglynda1326]

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

[@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.

[@claudieC.]

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

[@xchalibur77]

Saving a life is the most badass thing anyone can do. Who doesn't see that deserve no respect.

[@andywandner2595]

I wish I lived closer to help

[@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.👍💯🐹🐹

[@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.

[@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 ☹️

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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!!!😘

[@madamemaya]

I instinctively did the same thing with a weak pet mouse when I was 8, it's not weird at all to me. Chests are warm! (The mouse survived fyi)

[@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 🌸😊🌸

[@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.

[@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.

[@nyxvermillion3175]

His tiny little baby noises 🥺

[@rebeccasaucedo8634]

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

[@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.

[@crystalammons5818]

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

[@elizabellamy2936]

I think he perked up a bit with the warm milk? It breaks my heart to see a piggie laying on his side, because that's a bad sign, but he seemed to sit up after you fed him a couple of drops. I know you think it was the CBD, but I think he was perking up before that. I hope, anyway.

[@sandyhill1392]

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

[@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 :)

[@nishabinoy3323]

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

[@diannejwalker8361]

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

[@gigiw.7650]

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

[@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. 🙏🏻🤗

[@Boss_etc853]

now this is a REAL mama she loves those piggies🥺

[@123blacksheep]

I hope he makes it

[@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

[@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..🙏🏻

[@bevaallyn]

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

[@kayesguineapigs]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😘🐾

[@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.

[@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. ❤

[@kasy_bearberry2107]

he is so cute i really hope he survives

[@RobertBosworth]

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

[@andywandner2595]

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

[@kathleenwest7797]

Also keep head elevated when the babies are laying down.

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

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

[@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!

[@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 !

[@timlong7289]

Thank you @Saskia for giving the little piggy his best chance at survival. I felt the love all the way across the Atlantic.

[@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.

[@dawnnazarek4997]

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

[@bmgirl]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@DollSchmidt4429]

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

[@dragonfly4500]

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

[@cherylbown8641]

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

[@erkheth]

I feel some panic with you, too, attending to unexpected babies. This tiny rejected soul, his fosterer did her very best for him. During his time with her, he was loved, warm, safe and had alot of yummy food. Though he didn't survive, this time he had, being loved, was not in vain. His life mattered l. I'm so sorry it was so brief 😞💟

[@heathercovington3945]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@possumaintdead]

Prayers for the little one and for the mamas. And blessings on you.

[@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!

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Thanks for all you do, Saskia!

[@marisawoods]

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

[@murielle2466]

Elle est génial cette femme.😊😘

[@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 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

[@OneRedDragonfly]

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

[@Brees1986]

Stay strong little one!

[@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!

[@stylorenvgc]

You are a hero, saskia

[@jadeking433]

what you did for this little guy is amazing🧡

[@guinealumps8736]

Sending him loads of prayers and love🙏🏻❤🙏🏻! I really hope this lil guy makes it, he's so beautifully colored and too adorable not to make it🥺. Such a fighter, if he can make it past 3 days he'll be in the clear! Please make an update video!! Stay strong little warrior, you can do this! We're all counting on you❤

[@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.

[@SephirothVG]

I really hope this little one makes it too! Please update us about him!

[@piggiesspanishadventures6975]

Please keep us updated. Love your work

[@jessicak.8910]

Thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@sarahwilkinson3106]

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

[@Petesplaceunboxing]

Thank you for all that you do seriously! ❤️

[@rattielove6045]

You can hear the love and passion you have for these wee creatures.

[@linlouwho123]

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

[@sandramason6795]

Thank you for all the wonderful love you give to these lovely little innocent gifts! Pray God will bless you in your endeavors!

[@givemeahappyending]

I love the cute little names you come with for them. Guinea pigs will always be precious to me! Thanks for taking such great care of those. 💜😊

[@ylvapurplelund2211]

You doing a great job to rescue the baby.

[@candaceowens4102]

What a precious baby piggy. I hope he makes it!

[@GuineaGirlGaming]

Praying for this little one to recover

[@veggiepigs3937]

I can't wait to see a positive outcome! ❤️

[@lizwidner1208]

God bless you Saskia and everyone at the rescue for all you do!!!! I’m praying that this little guy makes it and becomes really healthy.

[@janeykelf6233]

You did so well poor lil bub Thankyou

[@kimwilliams7051]

Glad you saved the little one xxx

[@averymagana2072]

Such a sweet baby. Hoping that he pulls through. 🙏🏻❤️