Squirrel and Nutkin
Friendly boys
Male Short-hair Guinea Pig
Not available for interstate adoption
Rescue group: | New Life For Animals Rehoming Centre |
PetRescue ID: | 836098 |
Location: | Macleod, VIC |
Age: | 3 years |
Adoption fee: | $50.00 |
Source number: | EE113785 |
Squirrel and Nutkin are two playful yet also shy boys. Both about 3 years old.
They can be very friendly but also scare easily.
Favourite pastime: eating!
Squirrel is the white, orange and brown boy and Nutkin is the darker one with the cool Mohawk.
They live indoors during the night and on very hot or very cold days. This will be a stipulation of their adoption.
They can move quick at times when energetic and playful.
We haven't seen signs of fighting and given that they've been together for three years it is unlikely to start now.
These boys have lived with chickens and ducks running around the back yard and have no problem with them. Cats are no bother as well, dogs can scare them. They've lived with dogs who are only curious, but that's enough to spook them into hiding.
Medical notes
No medical conditions are present as far as examinations can tell.
We strongly recommend using the Melbourne Rabbit Vet clinic in Ferntree Gully or another specialist vet with experience in treating Guinea pigs for your medical needs and advice.
Adoption details
All animals are adopted, never sold, and an adoption contract is required in each case.
We generally bring the animal(s) to you and reserve the right the inspect the housing and garden at this time. That marks the beginning of a 30 day trial adoption period.
We are committed to supporting you throughout the life of the animal you adopt, so we are here for advice or assistance where possible. We want you and your new family member to have a long happy life together so we will do what we can to ensure this.
As a guide, the following terms appear in the chicken adoption form that is required to be signed to complete the adoption. Slightly different adoption forms exist for different species but the overall principles remain the same.
1. A minimum of 3 chickens must be adopted unless you have a flock of your own already.
2. The chickens are NEVER to be killed no matter how old they get or if they stop laying eggs - which one day they will do - except for the case of humane euthanasia when all other alternatives have been exhausted.
3. If medical attention is required you commit to taking them to a good vet without delay and without concern for the cost of their treatment.
4. You do not use these chickens to make a profit.
5. You give these ladies the love they deserve. They have come from hell and are entitled to the best you can give them.
6. If the adoption is unsuitable for any reason at any time in the future you will return them to the carer rather than selling them or killing them.
7. They are never to be eaten.
8. Chickens must have a suitable garden area to roam and explore.
9. You must maintain adequate fox-proof housing.
Not available for interstate adoption
Rescue group: | New Life For Animals Rehoming Centre |
PetRescue ID: | 836098 |
Location: | Macleod, VIC |
Age: | 3 years |
Adoption fee: | $50.00 |
Source number: | EE113785 |
Last updated on 12 Feb,2021
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