Sunday, February 27, 2011

MARCH'S PIGGY OF THE MONTH--Rocky!

Meet Rocky
from CT Rescue


Rocky is a seven year old neutered male who lives in the sanctuary herd, in an enormous 25'x3' cage. Rocky came to the rescue three years ago. He had been a single piggy all of his life, and on top of this, his family lost interest in him.

Rocky is a real character with a mind of his own! He was adopted out three times to excellent homes with friendly buddies over a one year period. Each time he went to his new home he stopped eating. He was checked out thoroughly by different vets, but no medical issues were found.

After the third time this happened, The Critter Connection decided to keep Rocky in the rescue as a sanctuary pig, so he was neutered. He lives in the sanctuary herd with twelve other old-timers, and is the boss of them all.

Our fundraising goal for Rocky is $360, enough for a three month supply of veggies, pellets, carefresh, and hay.

The Critter Connection is especially in need of this funding, as they are going through a financial crisis. Their garage collapsed from the weight of the snow earlier this year, meaning they lost all of their surplus rescue supplies, bedding, hay, extra cages, and many personal items. The homeowner's insurance covered the personal items, but not the rescue's items. The Critter Connection is working on rebuilding their building and supplies. Any extra help we can offer them during this time is much appreciated.


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To avoid paypal fees send checks to:

The Critter Connection, Inc.
PO Box 371
Durham, CT 06422

Make checks payable to "The Critter Connection, Inc." and please specify SAGP or Rocky in the Memo line.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

New Product: Veggie Sleeping Bags!


Premades:

Mini-veggie sleeping bag in tomato (good for babies and skinnier pigs)=$8
Medium-veggie sleeping bag in carrots (for average-sized pigs)=$12
Large-veggie sleeping bag in cabbage (for plumper piggies)=$15
Please feel free to request other sizes in the fabrics available.

Just email Sponsoraguineapig@gmail.com with your requested sleeping bag specs, and I'll get an invoice out to you.

Thanks so much for your interest! Remember, a portion of the proceeds go to the piggies!


Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Win an SAGP keychain!


Just friend me on Facebook (search for "Sponsor A GuineaPig") and post on my wall by this Thursday afternoon about why you love piggies! I'll use a random number generator to select the winner.

Or you can buy one from me directly for $.10 off the Zazzle price ($3.25) and with free shipping! Supplies are limited!

Friday, February 4, 2011

UPDATE FOR MISS SCARLET!



So far we have raised $349.40 out of $325! We've met our goal!
Please consider donating or passing on Miss Scarlet's story. She would greatly appreciate it!

Two cozy sacks, a tunnel, and hut have been donated. Wonderful!!

Happy Valentine's Day to Miss Scarlet!

The aforementioned guinea pig blanket for her feetsies:



Thank you for being an advocate for those who cannot help themselves.

$ 11,087.20

Friday, January 28, 2011

FEBRUARY'S PIG OF THE MONTH-Miss Scarlet


from TX Rescue


Miss Scarlet is a very special pig going through a hard time. This poor girl has a UTI, calcium sludge, urine scald, and on top of all of that, ovarian cysts.

Miss Scarlet, pictured at left with her sister Miss Piggins, needs a spay, which is an intensive procedure for guinea pigs. It requires an expert vet, which Texas Rustlers is lucky to have.

We are hoping to fundraise for this spay, estimated at $200 (including pain meds and antibiotics), as well as purchase her a cage blanket, costing about $50. The blanket will enable her feetsies to have a soft surface, and aid her urine scald and UTI recovery.

Aside from these requests from the rescue, I would also like to raise an additional $75 in case there are future issues for Miss Scarlet. I would like to establish a vet fund for this dear girl. The director of Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue had a difficult year in 2010, and I think it would be great if we could all take one worry off her plate. Our fundraising goal is $325.

Miss Scarlet was born in August of 2005, and she has been in the rescue with her sister since 2007. They are best friends.


Thank you for being an advocate for those who cannot help themselves.
Please pass Miss Scarlet's story and this site on to others.

in order to avoid paypal's fees, consider sending a check or money order to:

Texas Rustlers

160 Cedarcrest lane,
Double Oak, TX 75077

UPDATE! The blanket has been ordered! Thanks so much to our generous donor!