February Surgeries and Sick Piggies Update!

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  • @willowashe
    @willowashe 5 років тому +106

    There is such a sad irony to the fact that there is such a gap in the knowledge about medication and surgeries for guinea pigs, yet guinea pigs have given so much advancing medical research for humans (which is very sad in itself 💔).

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  5 років тому +18

      That is a very astute observation Jordie and you are totally right!

    • @burrowedheartsanimalrescue778
      @burrowedheartsanimalrescue778 5 років тому +4

      They haven't "given" anything towards medical advancements. They're experimented on against their will. They aren't willing volunteers :(

    • @willowashe
      @willowashe 5 років тому +5

      Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue I understand that, but what my comment was saying is that thanks to guinea pigs, we know that humans need vitamin C, we have vaccines and treatment for TB, asthma medication, kidney dialysis, heart valve replacement, antibiotics and so much more. They have contributed so much to the medical advancement of human kind, and yet we know so little about them medically speaking other than the fact that they are somewhat similar to humans. It’s not right that they are tested on at all, and it breaks my heart, but in the bigger picture, a lot of good has come from it. I understand that guinea pigs can’t sign consent forms, but denying that testing has helped advance treatment of serious illness in humans is also not giving the animal the respect it deserves. They’ve helped us, now it’s our duty to find better, synthetic analogs to test on so we don’t need to subject any beings to unnecessary suffering.

    • @willowashe
      @willowashe 5 років тому +1

      Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue Here is some info on how animals are currently used in research (it’s not graphic at all) about the ethics of animal testing in scientific research. I’m not trying to justify it at all, but it helps to see the whole picture. This site isn’t a perfect source (none are) but it has some information that has helped me understand why some kinds of testing have been done and for what purpose.
      www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/animals/numbers-animals/guinea-pigs-in-medical-research/#

    • @clown7309
      @clown7309 5 років тому +2

      @Pigs and Pipes Animal testing is the reason some people are still alive,,

  • @Andresfin
    @Andresfin 5 років тому +23

    It was so sad when I took my baby girl Elphaba for her first check five years ago when I got her and the vet told me that she has seen so many guinea pigs go in very sick and the owner says "they have never seen a vet." Or "I didn't know guinea pigs needed vets." Are you kidding me? They are living animals of course they need a vet. 😞

  • @TheNDulgE
    @TheNDulgE 5 років тому +49

    You should do Patreon as well, or an option for an automatic monthly donation option (5, 10, 25, 50, 100) and you could include a monthly newsletter with updates about all the pigs the people have helped that month. Also, hope for paws runs fundraisers on their videos to raise money for their rescue! Maybe an ebook? You are soooo knowledgeable about piggies. I will be donating, but just thought I would throw out some other options!

    • @thehonestnotary5656
      @thehonestnotary5656 3 роки тому +2

      All that you suggest are really good ideas but non-profit organizations also rely a lot on volunteers and what you are suggesting is a MAJOR project not only in the design and set up but in keeping it updated. All of course relying on consistent donations. Those are all really good ideas!

  • @juracan8591
    @juracan8591 5 років тому +27

    I am a piggie sniffer too, but everyone looks at me funny! 😂
    I swear if I ever end up with more money than I know what to do with, I'll take a trip to LA.

    • @kellyrasdel9352
      @kellyrasdel9352 5 років тому +2

      I do this as well. I smell them and say oh you smell so fresh today. I had a horse who i loved the smell. I would bury my nose in his neck and he smelled soo good.

  • @cheryleparrish9184
    @cheryleparrish9184 5 років тому +8

    WE love you Saskia!
    !

  • @dienahfee777
    @dienahfee777 5 років тому +19

    to show the bill is a good idea, we are a big comunity here. every dollar or euro helps. lets support this wonderful project. 👍😍👍

  • @ritagutierrez1950
    @ritagutierrez1950 5 років тому +5

    I just love the way she holds them

  • @Korettln
    @Korettln 5 років тому +7

    One of my piggies always smells like green tea and I love it lol

  • @hairbytamara
    @hairbytamara 5 років тому +13

    I'm amazed at everything you do for these piggies! So lucky to have someone like you taking care of the awesome animals. One of your videos about evening intakes had me in tears just bc of how badly cared for the piggies we're and how lucky they were to come to the rescue.

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  5 років тому +3

      The piggies that had surgery are both available for adoption since today!!! That will put tears of happiness in your eyes instead!! ❤🌻🌻❤

  • @pucks_pups
    @pucks_pups 5 років тому +1

    I just lost a pig unexpectedly. I needed these cute pig faces . Her poor sister is depressed

  • @atreb56
    @atreb56 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all the hard work that you do for these neglected piggies. They are so lucky to be cared for by you.

  • @sarahstardust
    @sarahstardust 5 років тому +3

    So happy to see that Connor and Benji are still together 😊❤️ Best wishes for a speedy recovery for all the piggies.

  • @lissapepper
    @lissapepper 5 років тому +14

    The first boy needs to be sweet peas boyfriend. So glad for happy updates!

  • @athenagonzalez8241
    @athenagonzalez8241 5 років тому +2

    I love this mama and her babies.

  • @rachelycachooey
    @rachelycachooey 5 років тому +1

    I’m glad to see that the are guineas doing much better! Thank you for all that you do for the little fur babies :)

  • @MsMare3
    @MsMare3 5 років тому +3

    I love that little Luna❤️

  • @jcesparza7490
    @jcesparza7490 5 років тому +11

    The momma & babies are adorable

  • @myguineapigworld7228
    @myguineapigworld7228 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for the update.on these beautiful babies
    Thank the lord there are people like you who care and do so much to help and find homes for all the piggies in need x

  • @stukilowabunia
    @stukilowabunia 5 років тому +2

    Love you Saskia and Scotty

  • @cavylove
    @cavylove 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great video, guys! Love all the pigs and wish them good health! 💗💗💗

  • @gigi4713
    @gigi4713 5 років тому +3

    Wonderful! You are doing great work!!

  • @kerithoma532
    @kerithoma532 3 роки тому +1

    You guys do a great job with your rescues with taking care of your guinea pigs. Love watching the UA-cam videos keep up the great work you guys

  • @amandah2866
    @amandah2866 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for this update! It's sad to see Luna is back, she's so cute and sweet.

  • @chill8822
    @chill8822 5 років тому +3

    Scotty’s commentary throughout the video was hilarious!

  • @BrowneyedDiva
    @BrowneyedDiva 5 років тому +8

    I live in Vegas and will be driving to California in April. I'm going to plan to stop by to visit the piggie rescue! You're the best Saskia!

  • @adriap.1729
    @adriap.1729 5 років тому +3

    Thank you for taking care of them all! I've never seen a piggie that I didn't like but something about Harmony really caught my eye. If Pennsylvania wasn't so far away...

  • @Acidfunkish
    @Acidfunkish 5 років тому +5

    Ah, I'm so glad the two bath buddies were able to get along! What a lucky match, for them both. Glad the majority of the piggies are doing better, no doubt due to your caring and commitment. You guys are champs! Thank you for doing what you do, and thank you for showing all of us outside of your immediate area.
    And Saskia, you're truly beautiful, inside and out. The piggies are so fortunate to have you!

  • @paphio
    @paphio 5 років тому +7

    Love the recent longer videos! Makes me feel like I'm at the rescue when I'm half way round the globe.

  • @gracio1231
    @gracio1231 5 років тому +5

    I love Toledo he’s so cute and so fun to pick on teehee 💜😊😍

  • @karaleetrapp
    @karaleetrapp 5 років тому +11

    When I see a post asking 'What do I need for my new piggies'? I always advise the poster to make an appointment with an exotic vet, so that when their piggy/ies get sick or injured, they and their piggy already have a good relationship with their vet and they won't stress as much.

    • @freddie488
      @freddie488 5 років тому +2

      All our piggies are registered with the vet within the first week of coming home and within the first 2 months of being home they go for their first heath check with the vet. I'm really lucky, my local vet has a couple of cavy savy vets. When I had my first two ladies, there was only one savy cavy vet who was a breeder and shower and he was jealous of the condition my little ladies were in. He loved seeing them for their yearly check up when they were younger.

  • @mszoomy
    @mszoomy 5 років тому +7

    Thank you again for taking care of all the piggies.

  • @joserobles4369
    @joserobles4369 5 років тому +12

    Wow' this place seems like a guineapig palace! I might take my two piggies here soon for a bath!

  • @kyliebowers1307
    @kyliebowers1307 5 років тому +10

    You guys should join Patreon and let people pledge a monthly amount for access to extra videos! I’d love to watch more behind the scenes videos of intakes and adoptions (like the live video the other day) :)

  • @getreal98
    @getreal98 5 років тому +8

    Thanks for the updates..love you guys and love all the hard work you do to provide these sweeties with a real chance of a happy and healthy life..you all deserve an award for it and some pampering yourself :)

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 2 роки тому

    I love my Piggies smell. So cute and precious 💖 😍 💕

  • @jeffreylamendola7220
    @jeffreylamendola7220 5 років тому +2

    I made the trip from San Francisco, had a wonderful visit and my piggy Seymour was treated by Dr Kanfer, who is now completely better. Thank you again Saskia!

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 5 років тому +3

    Scotty, you need him, or Saskia! He's a doll, a very special piggy, whoever gets him is very blessed! Oh, how I wish I was there, they're all so, so beautiful! Bruno is so beautiful, please get him better!

  • @DYoung-vt8pq
    @DYoung-vt8pq 4 роки тому

    Love Scott's ability and willingness to get Piggie-Eye level camera footage! You RoCk ❤

  • @karaleetrapp
    @karaleetrapp 5 років тому +7

    The great piggy escape! Great catch Saskia!

  • @missirritated4872
    @missirritated4872 5 років тому +1

    God bless you for what you do! My son and I have learned soo much here. We have 3 now. One older; 2 new little ones from few months ago.♡

  • @lissapepper
    @lissapepper 5 років тому +21

    Also if saskia goes live, she can have the video comments set up where people can donate. I'm not sure how it's done

  • @amandar3148
    @amandar3148 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for sharing I was wondering about them!

  • @beckygwin3192
    @beckygwin3192 5 років тому +1

    Sorry for your losses I wish I could help in a way 💔💔💔💙💙💙

  • @verucasalt2391
    @verucasalt2391 5 років тому

    Benji looks great! I'm so sorry Isaac had such a hard time and didn't make it. You guys are the best in all you do for those little piggies. ❤💕❤

  • @tinksmith4964
    @tinksmith4964 4 роки тому

    I’ve been to the States ONCE and I can’t BELIEVE it was before I watched the channel years and years ago

  • @lisapierson8653
    @lisapierson8653 5 років тому

    What a wonderful family. Too cute

  • @MyPiggiePlanet
    @MyPiggiePlanet 5 років тому +4

    My piggie Jojo had a mammory cyst about 3 years ago, they had to remove the entire nipple to get rid of it. She's a one nippled pig now.

  • @wolfman75
    @wolfman75 5 років тому +3

    Good News On The Kids👍💙😀
    Thank You Saskia For The Updates😍🌹🌹

  • @rachelhart.2386
    @rachelhart.2386 5 років тому +2

    Love the updates!

  • @CavyConsciousness
    @CavyConsciousness 5 років тому +4

    Those babies were adorable, especially the one with the brown patch on its nose.
    I will happily make it my pilgrimage. And i will support you as much as i can until i get there.
    lol the cucumber grew some celery. that's one cool cucumber.
    Harmony has the faux hawk. so cute.

    • @karaleetrapp
      @karaleetrapp 5 років тому +1

      That Bubba with the brown patch on the nose looked like a troublemaker.

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 5 років тому +5

    I will donate something to help! So sorry to hear about the others, it's too sad!

  • @thebluehotel426
    @thebluehotel426 5 років тому +1

    They're very sweet.

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 5 років тому +3

    Awwww. I have a piggie named Luna!

  • @kristengover6830
    @kristengover6830 5 років тому +2

    Benji and Conner are my fav!!!! Love them!

  • @labellavita2314
    @labellavita2314 5 років тому +1

    Poor funny looking boy! So cute!

  • @freddie488
    @freddie488 5 років тому +10

    I've told my partner for my 40th I would love to come to LA and volunteer with you guys for a week! I've given her plenty of notice, I turn 40 in five years time!
    Maybe you could do that to raise funds? Offer being a piggie carer for the day like they do at zoos?

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 5 років тому +2

    Zo gaaf dit en wat zijn ze groot💋💋💋💋💋💋
    Zo mooi

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 5 років тому +2

    I love Toledo!!!!

  • @juliemckeague577
    @juliemckeague577 5 років тому +5

    I'm fairly new to your channel, but I'm curious about the special needs sanctuary you mentioned. Can you talk more about that? I love you guys and all you do! I have my first pigs and they have a great life because I watch you on the regular 😊

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 2 роки тому

    The babies are super cute Saskia 😍

  • @Handle_294
    @Handle_294 4 роки тому

    Yes I smell my piggies they smell like piggies and I love it ❤❤❤

  • @MEpearl
    @MEpearl 5 років тому +1

    My piggy, Aurora Pavlova Winterberry, aka Ms. Winterberry, loves oranges. Is one orange section per day too much? I also give her Oasis vitamins with C every other day. Looking forward to bringing her to Chattsworth for a health check.

    • @CS-qm1ts
      @CS-qm1ts 5 років тому

      That's too acidic for the mouth.

  • @karenjamieson1206
    @karenjamieson1206 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for the update! I was wondering about these little ones.

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 5 років тому +5

    !!!PIGGIE POWER!!!

  • @LimeSprite
    @LimeSprite 5 років тому +6

    Boris sounds like my Lt Dan did! 😢 I was always told he had pneumonia and he should have been put down, but I couldn’t do that to him. He lived to be about 6 yrs

  • @Starlight1710
    @Starlight1710 5 років тому +5

    I'd love to see a video about the sanctuary and its inhabitants. :)

  • @christineriddle1232
    @christineriddle1232 5 років тому

    Thank for you going into more details about Issiac. It is said to hear about him and the others that has passed away. For the others get well soon.

  • @budgieyy
    @budgieyy 5 років тому

    Cute overload.

  • @guineapiggardenschristinan2276
    @guineapiggardenschristinan2276 5 років тому +1

    Good job fairy-pig-mother!!! 😘😘😘❤❤❤

  • @AmamiHarukaX3
    @AmamiHarukaX3 4 роки тому

    It is really nothing but too asking for some donations. You make such amazing work!!!!

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 5 років тому +6

    Can we see Lesley and the sanctuary too🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🤗good job

  • @budgieyy
    @budgieyy 4 роки тому

    So, nice, when Saskia was filmed by Scotty. Scotty, would make Saskia laugh, and did a great deal of the talking, so, that Saskia, could mainly focus on the health checks and respond casually. People don’t realize the effort it takes to talk to viewers. True the viewers are everything, but, the main focus should be the health of the guinea pigs. It’s not easy all the work, Saskia, puts into bringing attention to rescue piggy’s. Scotty, always full of enthusiasm, just kept the conversation flowing, really helping Saskia along; making for a really good team. Go Saskia and Scotty!

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 5 років тому +1

    Dank jullie wel 🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏💖💙

  • @taniapitbran6153
    @taniapitbran6153 5 років тому +4

    Wow those babies are huge for 1.5weeks... My new piggy babies are a week old and are half that size. Though the litter was 5 babies and the mother was very sick whole pregnancy... She's getting critical care and antibiotics now... One of her babies is also getting the critical care because he's very small and weak. I have high hopes for all of them though.

  • @judylitton4198
    @judylitton4198 4 роки тому

    Love this one

  • @sanako7703
    @sanako7703 5 років тому +1

    If someday i came visit the USA, I definitely come say hi 💜 (i'm french, so all the world behind you and me)
    My two piggy boys love u ☺️

  • @raquelsolis9824
    @raquelsolis9824 5 років тому +2

    I recently got my sisters impulse purchase, her male guinea pig Milo. I have been doing tons of research since she got him about 1-11/2 yrs ago because ik how irresponsible she is. I am a single mother of soon to be 2 kids and I have always tried to collect money here and there to make sure her guinea pig has everything he needs. Fresh veggies and fruits. Clean bedding and hay. Pellets and wood chews for his teeth. I'm saving up for a bigger cage because ik his cage if way too small for him. My sister wouldn't let me have him until recently because she wanted me to buy him off of her even though I've bought most of the things he needs throughout his life which has been way more than she purchased him for. Now he absolutely loves human contact when before he would run away and hide. He squeals Everytime my son or I walk through the door. Hell stand on his back legs sometimes to get my attention. When I pet him he'll just stay in place and let me and if I stop hell squeal at me to pet him more. He let's my 3 yr hold him in a blanket. I would love to get him a buddy because ik they r best in pairs but ik I don't have the money to care for it or the room until I get Milo his bigger cage he deserves. Toledo stole my heart and I hope he gets a home soon. I hope they all do and i love everything u do for these piggies. One day I would love to donate and help if I can. I'm studying to further my education so I can be able to do that and support my 2 kids and my little man Milo. Thank u for everything u do 💕💕💕

    • @CS-qm1ts
      @CS-qm1ts 5 років тому

      Sorry you got stuck with a selfish sister like that.

    • @raquelsolis9824
      @raquelsolis9824 5 років тому +1

      @@CS-qm1ts by now I'm used to it but I won't let an animal suffer just because she is a terrible person. We recently got into an argument over Milo because she said that he was still hers even though since he's been here she has not bought anything for him and since being with me he has gained weight and has become better with ppl. She said she hasn't had money but yet she got her nails done about a week and half before and she got a tongue piercing but she didn't even ask if Milo needed anything. I'm 36 weeks pregnant right now and have horrible hip pains to where I can't even move sometimes but I sit on the floor and clean his cage out which hurts more and even if she doesn't have money she could offer to come and clean his cage out but she doesnt. It's ok though because I'd rather him be here with me than him be with her. Recently hes been loving getting pick up, wrapped up and held. Hell just fall asleep in my arms on my belly💕💕 guinea pigs have such huge personalities even though they r so tiny 💕💕

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 2 роки тому

    I have my Female Ginnie pig who I suspect who has what I think what is a memory gland tumor. I'm taking her to the vet next week. Thanks so much Saskia. You have talked about memory gland tumors before so it helped me to diagnos my poor darling girl Poppy. My other female pig is eating loads but losing loads of weight. Again I remember when you had a Ginnie pig with a thyroid problem I am concerned she might have the same. My girls are both 3 years old. I hope and pray I can get them better soon 🙏 💕

  • @citizenerased124
    @citizenerased124 5 років тому +11

    I'm going to give 50% of profits from my pet portraits to help raise money for the vet bills. I will send you a post for Facebook or other platform Saskia.
    I do illustrations/drawings/paintings of your pets, a great gift for a loved one or as something to remember a past pet by.

  • @willowashe
    @willowashe 4 роки тому

    I sniff my piggies. I also love it when I am out and about and I get a slight whiff of them on my shirt or scarf. Its just a funny little reminder of them that makes me smile.

  • @chellebble
    @chellebble 5 років тому +5

    Just bought some syringes for you! Not a lot but I hope it helps! The link did not work.. I actually had to search for you on amazon but it was easy! Keep up the good work!

  • @7islucky
    @7islucky 5 років тому +1

    Luna is gorgeous!!

  • @ScarlettRayvyn
    @ScarlettRayvyn 5 років тому +1

    LA Guinea pig rescue us on my list to visit. The only problem is I'll want to take many pigs home with me and since I live in NY it would be difficult. Love all the pigs!

  • @marthamoiselleasher5551
    @marthamoiselleasher5551 5 років тому +1

    I love Benji and Conner!

    • @marthamoiselleasher5551
      @marthamoiselleasher5551 5 років тому

      I heard Saskia say wish list. Where is the wish list? Like stuff you guys need?

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 5 років тому +2

    Ze ruiken heerlijk🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @JanakiBananaki
    @JanakiBananaki 5 років тому

    You should submit that research question (the congestive heart issue) to a major vet research school. PhD candidates are often looking for research project for their dissertations. Submit it to several professors and see if it can be picked up somewhere.

  • @eillync01
    @eillync01 4 роки тому

    You must have the best vet ever! One of my adorable pigs died last week (probably because of my vet) and the other one is recovering from castration but we don't really know if he's going to make it. The area surrounding his wounds is swollen and he whines when he pees. It's been a real nightmare trying to keep him alive. I only want him to be happy; I should have never castrated him. He needs to have another surgery on Monday; hope I don't lose him too :(

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 5 років тому +4

    Oh, I wish you could send Carling to me in Michigan!!

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 5 років тому +2

    I love Benji!!

  • @chloeeroberson5332
    @chloeeroberson5332 4 роки тому

    Aww adorable 😍💜

  • @Janetbelldon
    @Janetbelldon 2 роки тому

    Oh my gosh! I’ll take Toledo!!

  • @chrizzlybear7764
    @chrizzlybear7764 5 років тому +2

    Actually, I might come during March! Maybe, see you!

  • @ella-hv9hv
    @ella-hv9hv 5 років тому +1

    saskia you are absolutely beautiful 💗

  • @korakapinelopi7127
    @korakapinelopi7127 5 років тому +1

    You are a goddess !!!

  • @carolalmeida220
    @carolalmeida220 5 років тому +1

    Sharing for Donations!!

  • @emilyfrancis8243
    @emilyfrancis8243 5 років тому +2

    Martin is one handsome lad with that hairdo 😍

  • @tegancb2
    @tegancb2 5 років тому

    harmony is so cute

  • @cheryleparrish9184
    @cheryleparrish9184 5 років тому +5

    Is that your buddy weed waker in the background making all that noise Scotty.
    I think he wants your attention.

  • @ScarlettRayvyn
    @ScarlettRayvyn 5 років тому +3

    Where did the beautiful grey piggie statue on the right come from?

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  5 років тому

      I got it here www.etsy.com/listing/72723144/guinea-pig-statue?ref=shop_home_feat_2

    • @huaweikh2593
      @huaweikh2593 4 роки тому

      They don't ship to the UK, lovely selection though!

  • @MissLeopard28
    @MissLeopard28 5 років тому

    I know this video is from February, but I just wanted to let you know that I added the smile.amazon link to my Amazon account, so anytime I make a purchase, you all will get the benefit. As soon as I get more money, I'll make a direct PayPal donation. I love piggies with all my heart. I have 1 female now that I hope to pair soon (if I lived in LA, I'd come to your rescue to get her a friend) and she is my heart! I love her to death! All the work you do does not go unnoticed. I'm amazed at how many pigs you help. If I'm ever in the Los Angeles area again, I'd love to see the rescue in person. :-)