"WHEN CARES ATTACK...

and life seems black"

P.G. Wodehouse

It is hard to write this but my sweet Patapsco has a huge mass in his abdomen. We couldn’t get him to his regular vet so I took him to one in Chevy Chase who found the mass. The vet said sometimes steroids help to shrink a tumour but pigs don’t do well with them. I talked to Pender Vet and they said they could do emergency surgery but that would be a huge financial strain on me with a high risk and he’s already in serious pain—if I hadn’t been syringe feeding him he’d be dead by now. We are taking him to see Dr. LaPorta Monday if he lives through the weekend and will probably have him euthanized. This is what I had suspected. D says I'm seldom wrong--this time I wish I were.

ADOPT A PIG--NO FEE!

See: https://www.facebook.com/loudounanimals

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY

Patapsco is four years old today, going by shelter data. Darling, I wish I could do better by you and Pepino: 

SUPPORT THE FAIRFAX COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

From whence cameth my baby Pepino: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter

PATAPSCO IS SO FUNNY

The other afternoon  I was lying on the couch and I said "Vladimir Zhirinovsky" out loud. Patapsco rumbled. I thought it was a coincidence so I said it a couple times and he rumbled every time. 

I'm wondering if it's a political thing or if he just likes or dislikes the name.

janedoe@cutemail.com

OMG!

People are actually falling for my boarfume ad. 

A WORTHY CAUSE

From whence cameth "little" Perpetua and Pepsi: http://www.mchumane.org/support/donate-funds

janedoe@post.com 

PIG AND PREJUDICE

See http://www.amazon.com/A-Guinea-Pig-Pride-Prejudice/dp/1632862425/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1C1DKVJ34CGVST

I would says she's adorable but "adorable guinea pig" is redundant. 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY!

Three years ago this month I adopted my wonderful Patapsco from the Baltimore Humane Society. Happy Anniversary, Baby!

janedoe@post.com

ATTENTION VIRGINIA ANIMAL RESCUERS

See http://wric.com/2015/10/23/a-dozen-horses-dead-amid-investigation-of-virginia-farm

IT WAS A YEAR AGO THIS MONTH THAT I ADOPTED MY BABY BOY PEPINO

A whole year with no pig deaths. 

janedoe@seductive.com

BUNNY (AND PIGGY) SPA DAY!

Nail trims, grooming, massages, etc at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from which cameth my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora: Bunny Spa Day at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: https://www.facebook.com/alexandriaanimals/photos/a.144080452306044.26566.106969962683760/877122585668490/?type=1&theater

See www.alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-746-4774

ADOPT A PIG!

(Or a bunny1) The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from whence cameth my beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora, supposedly has LOTS of pigs and bunnies. And I'm told this weekend they are waiving the adoption fee for small pets: http://alexandriaanimals.org/special-events.html

janedoe@seductive.com

Remembering

TWELVE YEARS AGO TODAY...

...I adopted my darling Lightning, my first pig. G-d has a weird sense of humour. 

PLEASE HELP THESE PIGGIES

See http://www.sun-sentinel.com/video/originals/sun-sentinel-shorts/sfl-crazy-cavies-guinea-pig-rescue-short-20150323-premiumvideo.html

LIGHT A CANDLE IN MEMORY OF PETER GURNEY

See http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2015/03/05/a-light-across-the-world-for-guinea-pigs-and-peter-gurney.aspx

PIGS IN A PARK

See http://sfist.com/2015/02/26/more_on_the_small_herd_of_guinea_pi.php

PLEASE HELP CRITTER CAMP!

See https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/critter-camp-exotic-pet-sanctuary-s-new-facility-1

janedoe@post.com

HELP THESE PIGS!

See http://animalwelfaresociety.org

REMEMBERING MY DARLING LIGHTNING

My First Pig, who died ten years ago today:

janedoe@post.com

GOING TO THE DOGS

A great piece involving the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from whence cameth my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/01/150106-south-korea-dog-meat-farm-rescue-video-culture

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!

My beautiful Patapsco is three years old today: 

MY DARLING BABY GIRL, PEPSI, DIED

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!

My beautiful baby girl, Pepsi, is two years old today.

janedoe@seductive.com 

I LOVE MY CALENDAR PIGS

It's not too late to enter your pets in the 2013 Pets of Alexandria Calendar. And vote for Pandora while you're at it: http://awla.convio.net/site/TR/Virtual/General?px=1004144&pg=personal&fr_id=1130

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!"

Little" Perpetua is four years old today!

janedoe@cutemail.com

NINE YEARS

Nine years ago today I adopted my darling Lightning. And haven't regretted any of it: http://cerridwin.org/jane/pigone.jpg

ADOPT A PIG!

March is Adopt a Rescued Guines Pig Month.

janedoe@seductive.com

I LOVE, I LOVE MY CALENDAR PIGS:

Perpetua, Puzzle and I wish you happy new year. Here is the picture of Pandora and Perpetua that appears in the 2012 Pets of Alexandria Calendar: http://awla.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=specialevents_contestcalendar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

JANEY'S NEW BABY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY

PANDORA DIED

VOTE FOR MY PIGS!

See http://awla.convio.net/site/TR/Virtual/General?px=1004144&pg=personal&fr_id=1100

janedoe@seductive.com

I LOVE MY CALENDAR PIGS:

Enter your pets in the Pets of Alexandria Calendar Contest: http://awla.convio.net/site/TR/Virtual/General?fr_id=1100&pg=entry

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!

"Baby" Pandora is supposedly seven years old today:

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BABY

Poor "little" Perpetua. We didn't have time to celebrate her birthday on the 22nd, so we're celebrating it today:

SPONSOR A GUINEA PIG LOVER:

More than 200 people are dead following yesterday's tornados. The Weaver family of Harvest, Alabama lost their house, both cars, and possibly all but one of their pets. To help them click here: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/2011/04/for-month-of-may.html

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY! It was six years ago this month that "baby" Pandora came to live with us. I think she is the most babyish because of her roundness and small size. janedoe@cutemail.com

HAPPY FEAST DAY, BABY!

Today, or tomorrow, according to some web sites, is the feast of St. Perpetua:
Today (or tomorrow, according to some calendars) is the feast of St. Perpetua: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=48

MARDI GROWL

Less than one week until Mardi Growl to support the Alexandria Shelter, from which cometh my baby Pandora and cameth my beloved Pippin: http://awla.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=specialevents_annualgala

JANE DOE'S PIGS

Hi, my name is Jane Hautanen (Jane Doe), former producer of WMAL's Pet Talk and owner of two adorable guinea pigs, Pippin (formerly Thunder) and Pandora, the joys of my life (sorry, don't have a digital picture of Pandora or my late Lightning).

Rather than boring people with pig stories, I figured I would put everything onto one website and let them be bored if they chose. Most of the links below apply to the Washington, DC area (duh--I live here), however some are national and international. I am not paid for any of this, so any of the links mentioned are those I've dealt with personally or those which have been recommended to me. If I had a bad time with one, I would either tell you, or just plain ignore it.

SECURING A PIG

I do not sell pigs. Or pig supplies. I would probably make more money if I did. Here are places (in alphabetical order) where you can get a pig for little or no cost. These are shelters, rescues and individual owners, all with lovely pigs looking for homes!

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from whence cometh my beloved Thunder
Cavy Rescue
Cavy Spirit -- West Coast Piggies!
DC Guinea Pigs -- includes outlying Maryland and Virginia counties
Guinea Pig Adoption Network -- where I got my darling Lightning, who started it all
Petfinder -- shelters and rescues all over the country -- can also help track lost pets

CARE AND FEEDING

Guinea pigs have different dietary needs from rabbits, ferrets, etc. Most nobatle is their need for a vitamin C supplement. Veteranarians and experienced owners will tell you the best foods are Oxbow Hay products, including Cavy Cuisine and Cavy Performance pellets. Here are some good sources which can provide you with hints on the care and feeding of cavies (guinea pigs) and tell you where to find the products.

Cavy Cages -- Just add pigs!
Cavy Madness
Cavy Spirit
Collins Memorial Hospital for Animals -- sells Oxbow products
Companions Pets
Eastern Exotics -- sells Oxbow products
Guinealynx -- Mostly medical but all kinds of useful info.
House Rabbit Society -- no, this is not a typo. They have a pig link and are a source of bunny/pig products
Peter Gurney's Page -- this guy is regarded as the authority on guinea pigs in the English-speaking world.
Petco
Pet Pantry
Petsmart
Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium

VETS

Regardless of what you think, you will want to take your pig to the vet at least once, if nothing else to make sure you have not been sold/given a defective pig. Also, if you have ANY other pets, you will want to make sure your new pig is not harboring anything which can spread. If you're like me, you will probably at one time or another do something stupid to land your pig(s) in the vet's office, and if your pigs are like mine, they will probably do something stupid to land themselves in a vet's office. Make sure you find a vet who treats pigs, not just dogs and cats, has had experience with pigs and enjoys it. It's a good idea to find one while your pig is perfectly healthy, so you are not frantically flipping through the phone book or clicking through your computer at 3 AM on a rainy morning. Here is a list of vets, mostly in the Washington, DC area, some of whom I have had experience with, others who come recommended to me.

Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates -- Both my pigs were fixed there. With Pippin/Thunder, everything went beautifully. Lightning had some complications, however, the staff was very nice.
Collins Memorial Hospital for Animals -- All my pigs have been patients there and boarded there
Del Ray Animal Hospital -- Thunder has been a patient there
Eastern Exotics -- Two of my pigs have been patients there, Lightning was boarded there. Dr. Leonard Rice, in the same building, went to my high school, but don't hold that against him.
Dr. Lee Morgan at Georgetown University
Great Falls Veterinary Hospital
Kentlands Veterinary Hospital
Tackett's Mill Animal Hospital -- no web address, call 703-494-8293
Dr. Hannah Siemering
Stahl Exotics -- Dr. Stahl's partner, David Crum, saved Lightning's life
Vetfinder -- Nationwide!


JANE DOE'S FRIENDS

Believe it or not I have friends, but none of them submitted their pet pages, so these will have to do:

Noah, the Sea-going Guinea Pig

The Piggy Page

Robyn’s Guinea Pig Page

The Seaside Piggies

Treen’s Pigs

janedoe@cutemail.com

NEW YEAR

Perpetua and Pandora wish everyone a happy new year. I know it's one week late, but I worked 33 hours New Year's weekend. Here is their picture as they appear in the Pets of Alexandria Calendar (Copies still available)

Also, here is a cute e-mail my Aunt E sent me: http://www.icq.com/img/friendship/static/card_16961_rs.swf

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY, BABY!

It was two years ago yesterday that I brought my baby Perpetua home. I had both pigs blessed today.

PIGNIC IN THE PARK

I see pig people:

http://www.pigloo.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3952&sid=c3abc10e9028f29954bc080c3f2d5bd9

janedoe@cutemail.com

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

Vote for Perpetua and Pandora: http://awla.convio.net/site/TR/Virtual/General?px=1004144&pg=personal&fr_id=1071

janedoe@seductive.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

"Baby" Pandora is supposedly six years old today. "Little" Perpetua was supposedly two on May 22nd.

janedoe@cutemail.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY

It was five years ago this month that I adopted my beloved baby Pandora.

ADOPT A PIG

March is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month.

MY NEWEST BLOG

http://janedoesfood.blogspot.com

What does it have to do with pigs? My pigs eat healthier than I do.

janedoe@cutemail.com

CALENDAR PIGS

Here's a picture of Pandora and Perpetua as it appears in the Pets of Alexandria Calendar: http://i48.tinypic.com/2cf8m6r.jpg

KITTY COMES MARCHING HOME

Disregard previous post.

janedoe@cutemail.com

MY MOM'S CAT IS MISSING

See http://sarasota.craigslist.org/com/1526468050.html

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS

Get your pet's picture taken with Santa: http://alexandriaanimals.org/~awla/special_events.cfm

janedoe@cutemail.com

COLUMBUS DAY II

Today is Columbus Day. Columbus had no way of knowing there would be pigs in the new world.

janedoe@cutemail.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY!

It was a year ago today "Baby" Perpetua came to live with us.

BALTIMORE/DC PIGNIC!

Annual MGPR Fall Pignic Sunday, September 27, 2009 Our PIGSTRAVAGANZA "Pignic" will held on Sunday, September 27.

See http://www.pigloo.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3856

janedoe@cutemail.com

I LOVE MY CALENDAR PIGS

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from which cometh my beloved Pandora and cameth my beloved Pippin, is taking entries for the 2010 Pets of Alexandria Contest: http://alexandriaanimals.org

janedoe@cutemail.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY!

One year ago today my baby Perpetua came to the Montgomery County shelter with her cagemate, Tomato. Both of them delivered within about 48 hours.

CLOSURE

We sprinkled my beloved Pippin's ashes in the yard in the same place where we buried Lightning's. Pandora and Perpetua were there.

janedoe@cutemail.com

ADOPT A CAT!

June is Adopt A Cat Month. Here is the url for the Alexandria shelter, from which cometh my baby Pandora and came my beloved Pippin:

http://alexandriaanimals.org/~awla/special_events.cfm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

"Baby" Pandora is supposedly five years old today.

janedoe@cutemail.com

PIGSTOCK 2009!

See http://tinyurl.com/pqv3xf

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BABY

Baby Perpetua was supposedly a year old yesterday. It was also six years ago this month that I adopted my beloved Pippin.

SIX YEARS

Six years ago today I adopted my darling Lightning. One of the best things I've ever done:
www.cerridwin.org/jane/pigone.jpg

janedoe@cutemail.com

ADOPT A PIG!

March is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month. Scroll down to "SECURING A PIG" in the next post.

CAROLING FOR CATS!

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria says: You're invited to our Caroling for Cats Holiday parties as we stay open until midnight on three special Saturdays to help our homeless cats find homes just in time for the holidays! On December 6, December 13, and December 20 we'll be here from noon until midnight -- join us for caroling, refreshments, and fun activities for the whole family!

See: http://alexandriaanimals.org/~awla/special_events.cfmAlso, the shelter is accepting unopened bags of pet food to help animals in need.

(My late beloved Pippin and "baby" Pandora are also included in the 2009 Pets of Alexandria Calendar, available at the shelter)

JANEY'S NEW BABY!

Janey and Pandora proudly announce the newest addition to their family. She is a brown and white Abyssinian sow, adopted from the Montgomery County Humane Society, and is anywhere from four to ten months old. Her name is Perpetua after Bridget Jones’ boss and after St. Perpetua who was also a nursing mother. Unfortunately for her, her shelter name was “Beet,” her two children, whom I believe will be adopted by someone else soon, are “Beet I” and “Beet II.”

Here is her picture, she is much cuter up close:

http://i33.tinypic.com/2gtulc5.jpg

ADOPT A PIG! OR A BIRD! OR A BUNNY!

Four piggies and at least one cute bunny in Calvert County:

http://www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org/animals/available?animal_type=other

janedoe@cutemail.com

PIGSTRAVAGANZA!

The date for the Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue annual pignic has been set!

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008

Time of the Event: 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm

Location: Reisterstown Regional Park Pavilion 401 Mitchell Drive, Reisterstown

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/regionalparks/reisterstown.html

This is a fun-filled day for all--including your piggies. For those of you newbies out there, our Fall PIGSTRAVAGANZA! Pignic is held under a pavilion, and next to a grassy area. There is plenty of room for piggie playpens. And, no need to worry about the grass, as it's not treated. Those of you who have piggies sensitive to clover, though, may want to be careful where you place your pen or bring a "pignic blanket" to place under your pen.

This event will include: - A Bake Sale with yummy goodies, and maybe even cookies for your piggies! - Our MGPR t-shirt will be availabe for purchase, for both members and non-members. - Various educational materials such as books and health journals will be available for purchase. - Supplies such as Oxbow products, and Carefresh bedding will be available for purchase to members and non-members at a rate cheaper than most retail stores. - We will also hold TWO raffles this year! - And of course, our quirky but fun piggy awards will be handed out to those irresistable little piggies in attendance.

Contact info at info@mgpr.org

http://www.mgpr.org

202-478-9663

MY BELOVED PIPPIN DIED

My Beloved Pippin died last Thursday, the 14th, some time around noon.

Necropsy pending.

janedoe@cutemail.com

ADOPT-A-CAT

June is Adopt-a-Cat month. The Alexandria shelter, from whence cometh my beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora, is holding its annual Feline Follies.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BABY!

Poor Baby Pandora. Her 4th birthday was two weeks ago today, but I didn't mention it here, what with the tornado and Pippin being overnite at the vet's. Here is her Horoscope from Holiday Mathis:
"When you're hot, you're hot. You'll be chased and courted this year. You're not playing hard to get; rather, you have plenty outside of love to occupy your attention, so you actually are hard to get. This translates into financial opportunity in August. Family healings happen in September. Sagittarius and Aquarius are your avid supporters. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 2, 6, 49 and 14."
A couple days ago Pandora got what she needed most -- a butt cut. Of course she acted mortally wounded.
Here is Pippin's horoscope (May 8th):

"TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (MAY 8). You make your mark in the world this year. You're not content to be standing in the background, playing your family role or slaving away at work you don't even like. You're motivated to do what it takes to shine and move ahead this month. Shared activities in June heal a relationship. Sagittarius and Virgo adore and support you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 20, 1, 15 and 10."

We have only spent one of his six birthdays together, as I am usually in Puerto Rico then.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US

It was five years ago today that I adopted my first pig, my darling Lightning, and I've never regretted it.

PIGNIC TOMORROW

It's mentioned on the Smooth Jazz Web Site:

http://tinyurl.com/3892wr

Scroll down to October 14th.

PIGSTRAVAGANZA!

Here’s your invitation to come get jiggy with the piggies! Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue is hosting its second annual fall pignic in Baltimore County. This pignic is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend. Make sure to bring your furry cavy friends! No RSVP required.

WHAT: Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue (MGPR) – a local nonprofit guinea pig rescue, rehabilitation and adoption organization – is hosting its SECOND ever Fall pignic in Baltimore County

WHEN: Sunday, October 14, 2007 From 1:00pm until 4:00pm

WHERE: Reisterstown Regional Park Pavilion 401 Mitchell Drive, Reisterstown

www.co.ba.md.us/Agencies/recreation/countyparks/regionalparks/reisters town.html

CONTACT: Please contact MGPR at events@mgpr.org for further information.

GENERAL INFORMATION: We’re going to have one fun-filled oinker of a day, and hope you’ll join us! Come and meet other piggie enthusiasts; enjoy contests, raffles, door prizes, a bake sale, and more! We’ll even have piggie cookies for our cavy friends! Remember to bring your lawn chairs or blanket, a picnic lunch, piggie water and pens. Reisterstown Regional Park’s lawn is not treated by any chemicals, so piggies will be able to enjoy their day frolicking in the grasses and clover.

WHERE TO GO FOR MORE INFORMATION: * http://www.mgpr.org: See our website for up-to-date info concerning the pignic. If it’s raining or the outdoor temperature is not favorable, the pignic will be rescheduled and will be noted on the website.

VOTE FOR US!

My beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora are both entrants in the 2008 Pets of Alexandria calendar contest. You can vote in person, by phone or by snail mail. See www.alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-838-4774.

CALENDAR PIGS

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from whence cometh my beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora, is taking entries for its 2008 Pets of Alexandria Calendar.

janedoe@cutemail.com

FELINE FOLLIES

The Alexandria shelter, from whence cometh my beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora, is hosting its annual Feline Follies throughout the month of June.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

Today is baby Pandora's third birthday, as far as anyone can tell.

Holiday Mathis sez "you're sharing yourself on a whole new level and discovering fulfilling emotional intimacy with loved ones. Ask for what you need, and you get more and then some! You're a social butterfly during the next five weeks. Plant money ideas in July, and they grow by September. Travel in August. Sagittarius and Libra people wow you with affection. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 30, 23, 4 and 12."

Pippin's birthday was May 8: "This year will be unlike any other! Expect world-class breakthroughs and plenty of support for your ideas — spend the next eight weeks communicating them. If looking, career changes come together in August. You'll find romance at ordinary spots just around the corner. Cancer people are fabulous; Pisces people, arguably passionate. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 31, 35 and 41."

Unfortunately both were at the vet's for Pippin's birthday, they did get extra veggies when I got back. Today both of them are getting extra veggies.

PIGNIC IN THE PARK

*EDIT*

Sunday, June 10, 2007 from noon to 4 o'clock on June 3rd. at Turkey Run Park in McLean, VA. Park directions and info can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/vapa/turkey.htm

See also http://cavymadness.com/pigniccentral.php

janedoe@cutemail.com

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BABY

It was four years ago yesterday I adopted my beloved Pippin. Alas, we could not be together. >Sniff<

WHOD'VE THOUGHT?

Four years ago yesterday I adopted my darling Lightning.

ADOPT-A-PIG

March is Adopt A Rescued Guinea Pig Month.

I SEE PIG PEOPLE

The Alexandria Shelter, from whence cometh my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora, is holding a Pig Power session at 2PM tomorrow (Sunday).

janedoe@cutemail.com

GUNG HEE FAT CHOY

Today begins the Chinese year of the Pig. The fire pig to be exact. There are also earth, metal, water and wood pigs.

janedoe@cutemail.com

TWO YEARS AGO

Two years ago yesterday my beloved Lightning died. Yesterday I gave Pippin and Pandora extra pats, kisses and treats. When so much has been taken from you it's hard not to be scared that more will be.

janedoe@cutemail.com

GROUNDHOG DAY

Happy Groundhog’s Day!

My beloved Pippin is the closest I have to a real groundhog.

http://i1.tinypic.com/nd777k.jpg

To see pictures of my other pigs click here:

http://www.geocities.com/thatjanedoe/janedoespigs

janedoe@cutemail.com

I LOVE, I LOVE MY CALENDAR PIGS

My beloved Pippin and Baby Pandora are again part of the Alexandria Animal Shelter calendar. Pippin is also in the Guinealynx calendar.

CANINE GAMES

The Alexandria shelter, from whence cometh my beloved Pippin and Pandora, is holding its annual Canine Games tomorrow. You can also vote for Pippin and Pandora in the Pets of Alexandria Calendar contest there if you haven't already. For final weather updates on the games call 703-838-4774.

PIGNIC IN THE PARK:

The Maryland Pig People are having their pignic Saturday:

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=33015

ADOPT-A-PIG:

Evidently there are 20 pigs in Fairfax County URGENTLY in need of homes:
http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=31735

Ravenshade's little savages are also still available:

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22172&start=0

As are Eddie and Leo:

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=28240

ADOPT-A-CAT

June is National Adopt-a-Cat month. The Alexandria Shelter, from which cometh my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora is holding its annual Feline Follies Saturday the 24th.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

Baby Pandora is supposedly two years old today. As on all birthdays and holidays she gets spoiled with all the veggies she can eat. Mom says make sure I give some to Pippin, too. As though I didn't give them both some fresh veggies every day. .

A NICE TIME AT THE PIGNIC

We had a lovely time -- the weather held out. My pigs were more interested in the food than in other pigs or humans -- they stuffed themselves and came back exhausted. Of course they got lots of attention and I got some compliments on my piggy traveler.

Both of them got to try dill, which they liked, and mint, which even Pippin, the pig who eats everything, wouldn't touch.

DC PIGNIC

The DC Pig People are having their annual pignic in Turkey Run Park Saturday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY

Three years ago today I picked up my beloved Pippin from the shelter. I was told he was a year old then, but I think he was younger as it turned out he had major expansion plans.

janedoe@cutemail.com

JOYOUS VERNAL EQUINOX!

Happy first day of spring! To celebrate, my beloved Pippin is wearing his faux-leopard print hoodie:

ADOPT A PIG IN DC

Taken from the Cleveland Park E-group:

Pet Pantry will be hosting a guinea pig adoption event this Sunday,March 12, 1:00-4:00 PM. Pet Pantry is located at 4455 Connecticut Avenue, two blocks north of the Van Ness Metro station. It's in the shopping center that also contains an Office Depot. The L2 bus stops right outside the shopping center. For more information click here: http://www.geocities.com/dcguineapigs/

janedoe@cutemail.com