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is it possible to use a plastic tweezer, that way nothing gets pushed in before getting scooped out with the Q-tip, therefore causing less pain? or is this better?
With all the pain he was in, he never resorted to biting while being cleaned up. He's definitely got a very sweet personality! He knew these people were there to help. 🙂
I honestly had no idea Guinea pigs required any special care or had secret pockets and needed private area cleanings 😵 I'm glad I never had one because I would have unknowingly neglected it. Thank you for this educational video on Guinea pig care.
My sister had a guinea when she was little and it got sick and died out of nowhere. I hope she never see's stuff like this because she'd feel so guilty. We did everything we were told to do but clearly they didnt give us proper information 😨
Meagan Kunschik same without me but mine was happy and healthy even though I was young and didn’t give him proper care😭 he died of a heart attack and lived for 9 human years
It's not really that hard to care for a guinea pig, it's just like any other animal you have to check them out occasionally and make sure there are no body abnormalities, and make sure they cleaned and cared for. This guinea pig is in awful shape the owners obviously didn't do much with him... And alot of the issues he had are preventable with proper nutrition and hygiene
God this really turned me off of eating one I was thinking of slow cooking it have it slide right off the bone but now I’ve completely lost my appetite
My Guinea pig was probably the pet that needed the most care but he also gave me the most love. He lived until he was nearly 9 years old! Miss you little Sam ❤️
This is disgusting. And I don't mean that poor little baby. I mean the people who let this happen to the poor piggie. If you don't have the ability to take care of it, don't get the animal. It looks like they have never paid attention to him, not even from the beginning. This is so depressing. I hope he gets a good loving, caring, and attentive family. Thank you Saskia (and crew) for taking care of this little piggie and all the others you guys have rescued and saved and helped. Love you guys!❤
Just like with the puppies wanted at Christmas and neglected and/or abandoned months after. It's sad. But it doesn't really take any more time than raising a child. My son got a guinea from my sister and I bring my son to her house to learn how to do everything with Alfred, as well as for Alfred to get some socializing in with his old house mates. Cleaning the pocket has ultimately fallen on me lol but he does the cage cleaning and we share bathtime. I never knew we had to clean his whoohaa, though, I'll have to start doing that. This why I like to research before we get any animal but we just adore him and we do anything that is needed. For him, our dog and our leopard gecko. ❤❤
I rescue animals regularly and it’s unfortunate how often people just don’t care , they get something because it looks cute or as a gift for the kids that nobody takes care of , especially with small animals they think because it’s small it can be shoved in a cage no where close to minimum requirement and feed them primarily petsmart blends that are colorful and in big bags
i like how when you were putting more CBD on his ear and he was screaming you stopped and went "eat your cookie it's okay" idk why but that made me really happy
you can drink olive 10-20mins before eating.. and also add a teaspoon of chia seeds to 1oz of olive oil & let that sit for 10mins before you drink it, lets the seeds absorb the oil.. it helps with inflammation in the body & good for the intestines & going to the bathroom, i forget what else it helps.. you can drink up to 2oz of olive oil but the doctors say to start with less at first so 1/2 oz you can buy this glass type of shot glass has measurement's on the side
@@Mrsnunyabiznezz lower down it says 'family members were neglectful' 'i finally convinced them to give it up' so i think it might be a safe assumption that listing 'breeder' was done so, as opposed to having acquired the little guy from a pet store similar, and that the people who owned it previously was a family who bought from a breeder. But, this isnt my area, so it might be different where this took place. idk.
@@NoteDeath010 you do know that a family member could have been a backyard breeder? Pet stores aren't considered breeders as they typically buy animals to sell. And I say this because I have experienced this before.
I’m not sure how a person can sleep at night knowing a little animal or animal is suffering under their own roof! Thank you for what you do! I’m so impressed with your work. ❤️
I’m definitely with your train of thought. If they can’t take the time to look after their animals then buy a stuffed replica of the species. The amount of dumped pets of all descriptions after Covid is a disgrace. Something to keep them happy till the all clear was given. It makes me feel physically sick🤬🤬
There’s probably thousands suffering like there’s because people get pets that they know nothing about then get bored of them. We should be pushing for pet licenses.
@@idea999 completely agree. as someone who owns rodents, i hate that mice, gerbils, hamsters etc are given to small children who cannot take care of them properly. pet stores like petsmart willingly sell metal cages to five year olds who will neglect their pet. it’s very saddening.
It’s genuinely amazing how unique every thing in this earth is anatomically, we’re really lucky we have a platform like this to learn about these things so easily
I rescued a male guinea pig who’s blockage was worse than this. It was about the size of a baseball. I got him from the “humane” society. His name was manny. He had been there for a week, no food, no water, didn’t move, his nails were curled like curly fries from being so long. My poor baby made it 4 days with me and had 24 hour around the clock care but sadly passed. This was about a month or two ago. I created a guinea pig rescue after that named “Manny Hands” in his honor. Poor baby never got a chance to live. In his days with me he loved snuggling, he gave me kisses ALL the time and constantly would “talk” to me with his sad, raspy voice. He was only 2 years old, I feel so bad for him but I know I gave him an amazing last 4 days
Good luck with your rescue. I know it was heart breaking. But I hope you are able to focus on the positive now. And hopefully your heart can heal as you are able to save others.
I’m so sorry... As someone who’s had 4 guinea pigs and I rescued as well I know how hard it is to move on from that. You grow especially attached to the ones who suffer. You want to heal their emotional trauma as much as their bodily injuries. But you did everything you could. Thank you for making something positive out of a negative situation. It takes a special person to do that.
This was so hard to watch. Ursula did such a great job cleaning Raul up but it must have been so disturbing for her seeing a piggie in that shape. I’m glad this had a happy ending though. Seems like everyone wins; Raul found a forever home and the Buddha pigs get a new, larger cage. Many thanks to human Raul for rescuing furry Raul. Enjoy cookie time little Raul. ❤️🐾
I have a policy about this kind of animals: if you are keeping them as pets, you do have to take care of them, never let them suffer because of your irresponsibility, until the moment they pass away. If you raise them as foodstock, take care of them the best you can until they have to be consumed, even if they are meant to be food, that does not mean you should mistreat them, they are living beings! Great job here! If I ever start making enough money to donate, I will definitely support these guys!
This. We breed sheep for meat, and I love every single one of them and care for them as best as I possibly can up u til the day they die. They are wonderful animals, why should I not do that?
@@maximillian1109 there is no reason you shouldn't. I pray all could be like you. But I've also seen documentaries on the suffering if livestock. I don't know what to do but to buy only cage free and kosher. I'm glad there are people like you.
speciesist humans all make excuses to degrade all ANIMALS. stop choosing to turn away from the most vulnerable upon the earth. Help all Animals small indifferent fur, water and sky animals all deserve kindness and doesn't mean we have to love animals or help them it simply means committing yourselves to not harming them. blessed are the Animal activist in this world. go vegan support Animal liberation or just stop referring Animals as food or profits for self serving cold heartless motives. be kind to all animals until all are free do unto to those as you want to be done unto you
I think piggies are Gods little angel animals. They are not mean. Hurt no one or nothing. Just want treats and attention. They are beautiful. Some just find joy in being held and stroked. Others like to popcorn and run. Just happy little great animals. I love them so much. I am going to check locally if a rescue needs help close to me. They deserve it
This single video...changed my entire feeling/impression towards this particular pet. Also how amazing you an your team are, to help these poor little munchkins like you do 🥰 made me a piggy fan!! Bless you for your hard work and love
Somehow ended up here and learned so much about guinea pigs and was able to watch some beautiful care provided to the sweet Raul and see the transformation in him in such a short time of being loved and cared for. Thank you for what you do!
So much care it takes for all animals. I somehow was referred to this video. I’m glad I watched it. Taught me a lot about these animals. I have never owned one. But many of my clients do. It makes you wonder if they all know this kind of maintenance is required. Thank you for sharing!
@Unrestricted Gaming there’s a difference between domesticated guinea pigs and wild guinea pigs. Domesticated are usually born in cages and know nothing else besides that. If a guinea pig like Raul would have been born in the wild, he would have most likely not have made it. This goes for dogs, cats, and any other kind of domesticated animal. If you disagree, you are probably close to an animal abuser. If you buy a pet, you are also buying all the necessary things they need to survive. Point blank period.
@Unrestricted Gaming Didn't see a single comma used, I have a hard time believing you have a degree in anything. Also, if you're going to treat your animal like they're wild animals, by your ideology, you might as well not have one at all and let them live in the wild without you by their side.
@Unrestricted Gaming Didn't ask if you cared. By your logic we should put down anyone with mental or physical disabilities. By your logic, we shouldn't care whether animals go extinct or not. In fact, we should probably be fine with killing animals since we have no use for most of them as technology advances. It's not about ego, there's something called sympathy, which is a normal thing humans have. Who are you to say these animals wouldn't want to live? I'm sure if they didn't want to live, they'd probably die due to depression or stress but a lot of these animals that are saved go on to live happy and healthy lives with people that care about them. You sound very arrogant and angry, not very healthy, you should probably be put down by your logic.
Next time my cats complain about me clipping their nails, brushing them, checking their ears and eyes for infection or any of that shit I’m gonna show them this😂
Omg, my cat S C R E A M S bloody murder when I trim her nails! You would think I was torturing her! XD Many people ask if maybe I'm cutting too close to the quick, but I don't even come close! I leave her nails still sharp, just not AS sharp!
Burrito: 🤣 In the context of this video, I was referring to “pet” species as pretty much all of them are over populated and many of them are in homes that do not properly care for them.
well all species have their sickness when becoming older, and yes ghuinnea pig have a lot of "ass&shit" issue... think about it before byijng 1 to ur childs.
Oh! Hearing him scream like that is heartbreaking! I'm so glad he is on the road to recovery. Thank you so much for the kind work that you do and the love you show to these babies.
Oh Saskia! This boy almost had me in tears. Then I lost it when he became a Buddha boy, but instead of sad tears, they were tears of joy. I have a soft spot for old males. My beloved George lived to 6.5 years back in the early 90s when all the information we were told was SO wrong. Thank you for adding Raul to your personal herd!
Thank you, Ursula, for your kindness you gave to the poor fur potato. Animals know when someone cares, even if it does not "undo" everything they have suffered. They know... Love the little floor pigs. No hate on the people that first had him, sometimes people just do not know. Hope they gained understanding.
@@kellyb3138 Certainly. It's all documented in the video. The people surrendered him. I can't know why he was in that condition as but still respect the rescuers for sharing the information and doing rehab. Some people neglect out of ignorance, and some out of selfishness and lack of empathy for living things. Making a judgment or shaming the people that surrended him won't benefit anyone viewing the video. :)
@@junkmonkey9859 I was responding to the part about "sometimes people just do not know". I could see that for some of those things, but not the curled nails.
My senior piggie Cadbury has to have his impaction cleaned twice daily, sometimes more if he seems to be hampered. A glove and a soft cloth is all I need for my handsome 10yr old. Living his best life is what it's all about
@@dansan to be kind of gross when explaining, it's almost entirely in boars, probably due to the size of their lil testicles combined with fat around their scrotum area. As they get older these things push and stretch their muscles around the rectum, thus making it more difficult to have normal bowel movements 🌱
My piggos never had dirty ears, impactions, not even eye boogers if I ever caught them. Brushed daily, daily walks around the house, routinely nail clipping, and bathed and gently blowdried when needed. I can’t imagine letting a piggo be like this
I had a guinea pig, I use to take him to the Vet for anything 😂😂😂 $35 every visit, he loved baths. Lucky Jimmy was his name. I saved him from being snake food😭
@@dillonyang6869 You DO realize how voting works, yeah? Someone making it into office doesn't mean he got the vote of every single person. It just means he got the majority. There ARE still people out there who wouldn't have voted for the person who won.
Ursula's restraining technique is really admirable!! I'm studying veterinary technology for an associate's so I can get certified as a lab animal tech. Small animals, especially rodents, are my passion, and I want to do my part to give them the best life I possibly can, until science provides an alternative to research animals.
I feel for this poor little man. I have suffered from ear infections all my life so i know how much pain he must have been in. Thank you for helping him.
You, and people like you have ALL of my respect for rescuing and caring for these innocent little guys no matter what animal it be. They deserve to be happy and comfortable.
@@noway-kn1ow When I was younger we were just simply given a Guinea pig with instructions. She lived about 3 years maybe 4 with us and we arent sure how long she was with the other people. The instructions were wrong, however we did keep her nails trimmed and kept her clean. So, if you arent a buyer and you are just given a Guinea pig, it isnt deflecting responsibility because you didnt know you were gonna have that responsibility.
@@noway-kn1ow too a degree yes but it is also on the sellers part to make sure they are providing proper advice and making sure they are selling to people who are educated on the animals care. Many animals have been commodified to the point that people aren’t aware of the amount of care most animals need, hamsters, gold fish, rabbits ect for example. Huge pet stores sell them as great first pets who just can be shoved in a plastic box and fed some cheep shit food and keep your child entertained for a week, people absolutely need to research more on the animal they are buying but we need more laws for selling animals too!
My girls got two boars last year and we rescued another old fella this past Feb. This video just made me cry and I'm only half way through. I know we need to get our old guy to a vet before we go away on vacation. Thank you for all you do. I know the video is a few years old but still applies.
I almost started crying watching this! The whole time, all i could say was poor baby! Poor lil guy! Bless Rauls name sake for surrendering him and putting him in a safer healthier situation.
So many guinea pigs are living a better life because of you. My sister had no idea that the males have pockets. Neither did I until I watched your videos. Piggies everywhere are healthier because of you and I thank you so very much.
This is literally SO sad. I could NEVER neglect my babies. One has a thinned trachea and the vet wanted me to put him down..I knew he wasn't ready.. I'm with him every day. I would never let him suffer but he's doing well so far. Still on medicine and not breathing the best.. He will get another Prednisone shot in August. Everyone please pray 🙏 for my Patch.. he's the sweetest piggy and his brother would definitely miss him. I've already lost one and it's so traumatizing. Please do your research before you get guinea pigs. Mine have brought nothing but joy to my family. We definitely need a saskia in Georgia!!! Thank you Saskia for all you do. This poor baby!! I wish I could take him in 😭.. It makes me so angry to see him so neglected!! I could never in a million years do this to my little angels!! Take care of your pets ppl! Or don't get them!!!!! This is beyond cruel. #RAUL. Wow he looks great after 2 weeks! My heart is full...
I have a Guinea Pig that got a really bad respiratory infection and has a permanent wheeze. The vet wanted to put him down. He is super sweet and I said no. He is now 8 years old and in great shape and is going strong. I have a vet that is amazing and he sees her every 6 months to make sure we are doing well.
Nurse Rachel I wish I could help you and your Guinea Pig. Give him love. Sometimes it is a hard decision, but you sometimes we have to make a decision that is best for them and not ourselves.
@@jensflock8365 He got tomato stuck in his throat. I usually cut it up pretty good but did not this time. It was my fault but he's ok, he got some lasix and he's ok now. He goes back in August for a Prednisone shot. I have a 10 yr. Old that will be devastated when he's gone I will NEVER let him suffer.
Awww I’m glad ur not gonna adopt him out and ur gonna keep him yourself cause you know how much work he needs. What a special human you are! God has truly given you a gift to help these lil babies in need.
I recently had my hamster Raul cremated and just hearing you say “good boy Raul!” Got my waterworks going. Thank you so much for taking care of these babies❤️
"-but Sheepy Baby doesn't need me. Raul does!" no truer words. one is very adoptable, one is special needs. you've done a beautiful thing. I'm so happy his disposition makes this possible!
Oh my heart went out to him when Ursula was treating him. He was soo lucky to get into the rescue where he gets much better care. Love watching your videos.
You are so good with him.he is enjoying everything you are doing to him.he probably never had any cleaning. And the relief from being impacted must have been so great to him.
It's a incredible moment when you meet a guinea pig and realize he's suppose to stay with you for the rest of his life. ❤❤❤ much love to the Budda boys 😘
Oh my heart! I could never imagine letting mine get this way! I rescued 2 males from someone who had kids that wouldn't take care of them. Even though I wasn't 100% sure how to take care of them at the time, I felt I was better able to learn. A year after I got them, I knew it was time to let them go to a new home. They were as healthy as could be and their new home was so thankful. My heart aches though because I miss them so much but I knew that it was time for them to go to a new home where they would have more space than what I could provide. I still follow this channel because it brings me joy! Thanks for everything that y'all do!!
This video brought tears to my eyes. Thank God he found his way to you! He may not have lived much longer after you got him but atleast he knew true love and was a happy piggie! What a precious lil angel 💕😇Thank you for all you and your staff do!
He is just the cutest most precious little guinea. Breaks my heart he was neglected. I could just cry. I am glad to see a happy ending for this little baby.
You guys literally have renewed my hope in the future of humanity... excellent content and very valuable information for pet lovers and animal enthusiasts everywhere! Thank you for the content!
I had three sweet piggy babies when I was a teenager and they unfortunately did not live long but boy i loved them. I cannot imagine ever letting them get this neglected.. i felt terrible when their food ran low or i went a few days past changing to new bedding for them. so thankful for people like you who make these fur babies feel loved, protected and safe.
this poor guy... he's so beautiful and sweet, he hardly deserved that treatment 💔 i'm so glad you guys gave him the love and care he so rightfully deserved!
Hey! I love your channel! I spent about 4 months researching piggies and now I have adopted two baby boys about a week ago! You’re my go to for information. I can really tell you are passionate about what you do, and that you love the piggies. Thank you so much for what you do!! Much love!! 💘💘🌻🌻
i cannot understand why some people think they can adopt an animal on a whim and not do the research first. thank goodness that some people actually do their homework before adopting a pet.
Oh this poor angel ;__; Thank you so much for helping him! I have a 7.5 year old boy named Sushi Roll, and I can't say enough what a blessing older piggies are~
This poor little darling, how could anyone be so heartless. I'm sure he'll feel much better in the care of your loving hands. Thank you for helping this little treasure. ❤ ❤❤❤
Ooooooh, that poor poor baby! His ears ALONE would have justified a bad temper, and his poor behind! Bless you for caring about these meek and gentle creatures who bring us, and many many children, so much joy. My grown daughter has very fond memories of her piggy, “Mama”, her first very own pet.
It makes me sad that people don't take the time and effort to know how to properly take care of their pets. Well, not all of them. They're just like any pet, they're just REALLY high maintenance because of what we see in these kinds of videos. It's not just a pet, it's a life-time commitment and you will have a best friend for that life-time!
I’m absolutely in love with him! What a special and sweet soul! So glad that he fit in with the boys and you are keeping him. Congratulations Raul on winning the lottery to get Saskia as your Mom!
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is it possible to use a plastic tweezer, that way nothing gets pushed in before getting scooped out with the Q-tip, therefore causing less pain? or is this better?
Why wasnt there any local anesthetic in the oil?
@@Nightowl_IT Oh, I never heard of that. Cleaning the pocket is not a painful procedure
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It's easier to break up ear build up with docusate to clear out👍
His little eyes look so sad at the beginning, but in the end they're so bright. He must feel so much better and happier now.
He does look much happier in his eyes. :)
Soo wide eyed an happy to meet a caring person
Yeah 😊
@@idiotemo5985 ppl qqp ppl
Once they got all that gunk out of his body you could tell he looked so much more relaxed
With all the pain he was in, he never resorted to biting while being cleaned up. He's definitely got a very sweet personality! He knew these people were there to help. 🙂
bro they walked him out on cbd that's why he was chill
@@aidanmurphy9668 😂😂😂😂😂
He tride his best for it not to hirt
He definitely knew they were there to help!
He was too faded to bite😂
I honestly had no idea Guinea pigs required any special care or had secret pockets and needed private area cleanings 😵 I'm glad I never had one because I would have unknowingly neglected it. Thank you for this educational video on Guinea pig care.
My sister had a guinea when she was little and it got sick and died out of nowhere. I hope she never see's stuff like this because she'd feel so guilty. We did everything we were told to do but clearly they didnt give us proper information 😨
Meagan Kunschik same without me but mine was happy and healthy even though I was young and didn’t give him proper care😭 he died of a heart attack and lived for 9 human years
It's not really that hard to care for a guinea pig, it's just like any other animal you have to check them out occasionally and make sure there are no body abnormalities, and make sure they cleaned and cared for. This guinea pig is in awful shape the owners obviously didn't do much with him... And alot of the issues he had are preventable with proper nutrition and hygiene
& trust me that male sac STINKS TO HIGH HEAVEN!! My boys' stinks when often cleaned so I know this fella stunk horribly ☹😭
God this really turned me off of eating one I was thinking of slow cooking it have it slide right off the bone but now I’ve completely lost my appetite
My Guinea pig was probably the pet that needed the most care but he also gave me the most love. He lived until he was nearly 9 years old! Miss you little Sam ❤️
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@Bob hamster live thar. Guinea pigs usually live like 6 years; but if you take good care of them, they can live 9 years
This is disgusting. And I don't mean that poor little baby. I mean the people who let this happen to the poor piggie. If you don't have the ability to take care of it, don't get the animal. It looks like they have never paid attention to him, not even from the beginning. This is so depressing. I hope he gets a good loving, caring, and attentive family. Thank you Saskia (and crew) for taking care of this little piggie and all the others you guys have rescued and saved and helped. Love you guys!❤
I struggle to keep up with my guinea pigs but good LORD this is deplorable
Its a shame now hes safe.
Just like with the puppies wanted at Christmas and neglected and/or abandoned months after. It's sad. But it doesn't really take any more time than raising a child. My son got a guinea from my sister and I bring my son to her house to learn how to do everything with Alfred, as well as for Alfred to get some socializing in with his old house mates. Cleaning the pocket has ultimately fallen on me lol but he does the cage cleaning and we share bathtime. I never knew we had to clean his whoohaa, though, I'll have to start doing that. This why I like to research before we get any animal but we just adore him and we do anything that is needed. For him, our dog and our leopard gecko. ❤❤
Brenda Espinoza I agree, people are weird!
I rescue animals regularly and it’s unfortunate how often people just don’t care , they get something because it looks cute or as a gift for the kids that nobody takes care of , especially with small animals they think because it’s small it can be shoved in a cage no where close to minimum requirement and feed them primarily petsmart blends that are colorful and in big bags
I can't imagine the pain of all the stool sitting in that sack and the relief from it being clean and removed you're a Saint
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Right crazy how many pig owners don’t even realize the sack needs cleaning often . Shame wish there was a way to make more owners aware of this
@@bmike3808 : i agree, but one way is to watch this Video!!!
Who cares just turn into bacon already
@@starfireprincess :If this should be a joke, its pretty bad...🤮🤮🤮
i like how when you were putting more CBD on his ear and he was screaming you stopped and went "eat your cookie it's okay" idk why but that made me really happy
Its because you have a heart!
"cookie"..... 🤗🥦🥦
My response to my toddler when I'm doing her hair lol snacks make everything better
the snack break after cleaning the all black ear... I had to pause and cry for a second.
As someone with bad bowel movements, i feel the relief he's having
Ikr, i know after those big chunks came out, he was like, “ahh…..” 😩
i want this done lol
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He's so patient and well behaved. Seems like even if he wasn't getting the hygienic care he needed he was still being socialized, touched and held.
They gave him CBD too to help
@@milliewilkins8772 yes but the fact he wasn't biting and was well behaved
@@barbarasamuels8050 Guinea pigs don't tend to bite, even untamed ones don't usually go to bite.
Nice and tender too probably more delicious than you would think hate to see the poor guy suffer tho
That's what I thought!!! He didn't try to run or anything, awe sweet
I hope the previous owner sees this and understands how severe it was and realizes they should not get another piggie.
Yup
It said it was from a breeder on the surrender form. Which means they definitely have more that need to be taken from them!
@@Mrsnunyabiznezz lower down it says 'family members were neglectful' 'i finally convinced them to give it up' so i think it might be a safe assumption that listing 'breeder' was done so, as opposed to having acquired the little guy from a pet store similar, and that the people who owned it previously was a family who bought from a breeder.
But, this isnt my area, so it might be different where this took place. idk.
@@NoteDeath010 you do know that a family member could have been a backyard breeder? Pet stores aren't considered breeders as they typically buy animals to sell.
And I say this because I have experienced this before.
We don’t know if it was from previous owners unless it says in video and I didn’t see it could’ve been bad pet shop owners lost and found pounds etc
I’m not sure how a person can sleep at night knowing a little animal or animal is suffering under their own roof! Thank you for what you do! I’m so impressed with your work. ❤️
Couldn't of said it any better myself
I’m definitely with your train of thought. If they can’t take the time to look after their animals then buy a stuffed replica of the species. The amount of dumped pets of all descriptions after Covid is a disgrace. Something to keep them happy till the all clear was given. It makes me feel physically sick🤬🤬
There’s probably thousands suffering like there’s because people get pets that they know nothing about then get bored of them. We should be pushing for pet licenses.
@@idea999 completely agree. as someone who owns rodents, i hate that mice, gerbils, hamsters etc are given to small children who cannot take care of them properly. pet stores like petsmart willingly sell metal cages to five year olds who will neglect their pet. it’s very saddening.
It’s genuinely amazing how unique every thing in this earth is anatomically, we’re really lucky we have a platform like this to learn about these things so easily
I rescued a male guinea pig who’s blockage was worse than this. It was about the size of a baseball. I got him from the “humane” society. His name was manny. He had been there for a week, no food, no water, didn’t move, his nails were curled like curly fries from being so long. My poor baby made it 4 days with me and had 24 hour around the clock care but sadly passed. This was about a month or two ago. I created a guinea pig rescue after that named “Manny Hands” in his honor. Poor baby never got a chance to live. In his days with me he loved snuggling, he gave me kisses ALL the time and constantly would “talk” to me with his sad, raspy voice. He was only 2 years old, I feel so bad for him but I know I gave him an amazing last 4 days
Awe man
bless you and good luck with your rescue efforts!
Good luck with your rescue. I know it was heart breaking. But I hope you are able to focus on the positive now. And hopefully your heart can heal as you are able to save others.
I’m so sorry... As someone who’s had 4 guinea pigs and I rescued as well I know how hard it is to move on from that. You grow especially attached to the ones who suffer. You want to heal their emotional trauma as much as their bodily injuries. But you did everything you could. Thank you for making something positive out of a negative situation. It takes a special person to do that.
I'm going to cry.
This was so hard to watch. Ursula did such a great job cleaning Raul up but it must have been so disturbing for her seeing a piggie in that shape. I’m glad this had a happy ending though. Seems like everyone wins; Raul found a forever home and the Buddha pigs get a new, larger cage. Many thanks to human Raul for rescuing furry Raul. Enjoy cookie time little Raul. ❤️🐾
Poor guy, he didn't deserve this life. He's really lucky he ended up in Saskia's shelter. He would get loved more than he's ever had by her.
Awe. Poor lil sweety
Nothing pleases me more than to see animals healed. He’s a lovely old chap.
I never met Saskia, but she’s probably one of the few people that I like in this world. She has such a kind heart.
Awwww - Hi Lauren!
Aww, poor old man. He is such a gentleman considering how much pain he was in. I love him so much! Thank you for helping him!
Raul: REEEEEEEEEE
Her: have snac
Raul: *ohm nohm*
Man his eyes lit up when he saw that big leaf of lettuce! Hehe
So lame.
More likes for this 😂
@@TheZapperCat if you don’t have something nice to say....
@@lisahorn4256 I'm laughing more over the fact that they unironically used the word "lame" to describe something
This is why it’s always a good idea to do research on any animal you decide to take on as a pet so you can properly take care of it
I have a policy about this kind of animals: if you are keeping them as pets, you do have to take care of them, never let them suffer because of your irresponsibility, until the moment they pass away. If you raise them as foodstock, take care of them the best you can until they have to be consumed, even if they are meant to be food, that does not mean you should mistreat them, they are living beings!
Great job here! If I ever start making enough money to donate, I will definitely support these guys!
If I could give your comment 100 likes, I definitely would. I couldn't have said it better. Thank you.
This. We breed sheep for meat, and I love every single one of them and care for them as best as I possibly can up u til the day they die. They are wonderful animals, why should I not do that?
@@maximillian1109 there is no reason you shouldn't. I pray all could be like you. But I've also seen documentaries on the suffering if livestock. I don't know what to do but to buy only cage free and kosher. I'm glad there are people like you.
speciesist humans all make excuses to degrade all ANIMALS. stop choosing to turn away from the most vulnerable upon the earth. Help all Animals small indifferent fur, water and sky animals all deserve kindness and doesn't mean we have to love animals or help them it simply means committing yourselves to not harming them. blessed are the Animal activist in this world. go vegan support Animal liberation or just stop referring Animals as food or profits for self serving cold heartless motives. be kind to all animals until all are free do unto to those as you want to be done unto you
I think piggies are Gods little angel animals. They are not mean. Hurt no one or nothing. Just want treats and attention. They are beautiful. Some just find joy in being held and stroked. Others like to popcorn and run. Just happy little great animals. I love them so much. I am going to check locally if a rescue needs help close to me. They deserve it
This single video...changed my entire feeling/impression towards this particular pet. Also how amazing you an your team are, to help these poor little munchkins like you do 🥰 made me a piggy fan!! Bless you for your hard work and love
Welcome to the club!
I feel the same way! 💗 what love and care they provide these little critters 💗💗
Somehow ended up here and learned so much about guinea pigs and was able to watch some beautiful care provided to the sweet Raul and see the transformation in him in such a short time of being loved and cared for. Thank you for what you do!
I had tears seeing how neglected this poor fella. Thank you for rescuing this little one. I hope he went to a safe and loving forever home xx
So much care it takes for all animals. I somehow was referred to this video. I’m glad I watched it. Taught me a lot about these animals. I have never owned one. But many of my clients do. It makes you wonder if they all know this kind of maintenance is required. Thank you for sharing!
They probably don’t know how much they need attention and love and body maintenance ❤️
Agreed. I wonder if a large percentage of Guinea Pig pets are neglected. I think I’ll stick to simple cats. 🥴
This is why we need more animal protection laws. They are not property! They are living creatures!
@Big Red though that may be true in certain places does it mean they deserve to be abused?
Margot I agree
@Unrestricted Gaming there’s a difference between domesticated guinea pigs and wild guinea pigs. Domesticated are usually born in cages and know nothing else besides that. If a guinea pig like Raul would have been born in the wild, he would have most likely not have made it. This goes for dogs, cats, and any other kind of domesticated animal. If you disagree, you are probably close to an animal abuser. If you buy a pet, you are also buying all the necessary things they need to survive. Point blank period.
@Unrestricted Gaming Didn't see a single comma used, I have a hard time believing you have a degree in anything. Also, if you're going to treat your animal like they're wild animals, by your ideology, you might as well not have one at all and let them live in the wild without you by their side.
@Unrestricted Gaming Didn't ask if you cared. By your logic we should put down anyone with mental or physical disabilities. By your logic, we shouldn't care whether animals go extinct or not. In fact, we should probably be fine with killing animals since we have no use for most of them as technology advances. It's not about ego, there's something called sympathy, which is a normal thing humans have. Who are you to say these animals wouldn't want to live? I'm sure if they didn't want to live, they'd probably die due to depression or stress but a lot of these animals that are saved go on to live happy and healthy lives with people that care about them. You sound very arrogant and angry, not very healthy, you should probably be put down by your logic.
Next time my cats complain about me clipping their nails, brushing them, checking their ears and eyes for infection or any of that shit I’m gonna show them this😂
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Lol!
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Omg, my cat S C R E A M S bloody murder when I trim her nails! You would think I was torturing her! XD Many people ask if maybe I'm cutting too close to the quick, but I don't even come close! I leave her nails still sharp, just not AS sharp!
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This is heartbreaking .I had no idea that there was even a need for a guinea rescue. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with these little 😍
There’s a need for rescues for all species.
@@xradelox not mosquitoes. Nobody likes mosquitoes.
Burrito: 🤣 In the context of this video, I was referring to “pet” species as pretty much all of them are over populated and many of them are in homes that do not properly care for them.
well all species have their sickness when becoming older, and yes ghuinnea pig have a lot of "ass&shit" issue... think about it before byijng 1 to ur childs.
This little dude is a trooper. Glad he got the help he needed, deserved and is out of the hands of neglectful owners.
You can see the trust he's developed. And how much more comfortable he is. It's so sweet
As a kid, i begged my parents for a guinea pig. Im so glad they told me no. I definitely could not keep up with all the cleaning as a kid.
Oh! Hearing him scream like that is heartbreaking! I'm so glad he is on the road to recovery. Thank you so much for the kind work that you do and the love you show to these babies.
He clearly started brightening up with the relief of the stool being removed. Poor baby ❤
He sure wasn't enjoying all the poking and prodding but you know he had to have felt so much better afterwards!
What a special little guy. So happy he's in with the B. Boys. Human Raul is a real hero for persisting in rescuing this little man.
Hes so cute!
Your a wonderful, special person to care for these little creatures. So thankful that you kept him. ❤
Oh Saskia! This boy almost had me in tears. Then I lost it when he became a Buddha boy, but instead of sad tears, they were tears of joy. I have a soft spot for old males. My beloved George lived to 6.5 years back in the early 90s when all the information we were told was SO wrong. Thank you for adding Raul to your personal herd!
Thank you, Ursula, for your kindness you gave to the poor fur potato. Animals know when someone cares, even if it does not "undo" everything they have suffered. They know... Love the little floor pigs. No hate on the people that first had him, sometimes people just do not know. Hope they gained understanding.
Loved "fur potato"
"floor pig" tho
anyone with a set of eyes knows those nails were way too long...
@@kellyb3138 Certainly. It's all documented in the video. The people surrendered him. I can't know why he was in that condition as but still respect the rescuers for sharing the information and doing rehab.
Some people neglect out of ignorance, and some out of selfishness and lack of empathy for living things.
Making a judgment or shaming the people that surrended him won't benefit anyone viewing the video. :)
@@junkmonkey9859 I was responding to the part about "sometimes people just do not know". I could see that for some of those things, but not the curled nails.
My senior piggie Cadbury has to have his impaction cleaned twice daily, sometimes more if he seems to be hampered. A glove and a soft cloth is all I need for my handsome 10yr old. Living his best life is what it's all about
Do females need this kind of care too? I mean, the ears and nails of course but the impaction situation?
@@dansan to be kind of gross when explaining, it's almost entirely in boars, probably due to the size of their lil testicles combined with fat around their scrotum area. As they get older these things push and stretch their muscles around the rectum, thus making it more difficult to have normal bowel movements 🌱
@@sherriwong6503 thank you :) it's not gross, it's just nature.
Is he really 10 yrs? I didn't think they could live so long.
You named him "Cadbury" thats so cute 😭 was it because of the chocolate company, by chance?
Thank you for taking the time needed to help this cutie and for giving all the love he needs and deserves ❤
My piggos never had dirty ears, impactions, not even eye boogers if I ever caught them. Brushed daily, daily walks around the house, routinely nail clipping, and bathed and gently blowdried when needed.
I can’t imagine letting a piggo be like this
I had a guinea pig, I use to take him to the Vet for anything 😂😂😂 $35 every visit, he loved baths. Lucky Jimmy was his name. I saved him from being snake food😭
i love that!🥺
My vet and most So Cal vets treat piggies and rats as exotic and charge upwards of $200. Per visit. You are so lucky.
@@annamarielewis7078 You voted for him
I mean snek has to eat too lol.
Still glad you gave a pig a good life.
@@dillonyang6869
You DO realize how voting works, yeah?
Someone making it into office doesn't mean he got the vote of every single person. It just means he got the majority. There ARE still people out there who wouldn't have voted for the person who won.
That poor little guy is looking much happier. I'm so happy he was given over to you guys. Bless you for all that you do. Peace
Poor baby. I don't know a thing about ghinea pigs. But i do know about human kindness. It's nice to see it.
Ursula's restraining technique is really admirable!! I'm studying veterinary technology for an associate's so I can get certified as a lab animal tech. Small animals, especially rodents, are my passion, and I want to do my part to give them the best life I possibly can, until science provides an alternative to research animals.
I feel for this poor little man. I have suffered from ear infections all my life so i know how much pain he must have been in. Thank you for helping him.
not trying to run or bite.... he clearly knows you are helping him. such a well behaved little guy.
He sure is a cute little guy. Gentle little man. I'm glad he's being treated now.
You, and people like you have ALL of my respect for rescuing and caring for these innocent little guys no matter what animal it be. They deserve to be happy and comfortable.
This broke my heart to hear him cry in pain. I'm glad he's ok now. He was such a good little boy while you cleaned him up.
I'm glad I never got a guinea pig. I would have had no clue, which is sad that they don't educate people on these things before people purchase them.
It is the buyers responsibility to educate themselves before doing anything in life. Stop deflecting responsibility and grow the F up.
@@noway-kn1ow your a ball of sunshine lol 😆
@@noway-kn1ow When I was younger we were just simply given a Guinea pig with instructions. She lived about 3 years maybe 4 with us and we arent sure how long she was with the other people. The instructions were wrong, however we did keep her nails trimmed and kept her clean. So, if you arent a buyer and you are just given a Guinea pig, it isnt deflecting responsibility because you didnt know you were gonna have that responsibility.
Yes very true. I’ve had my guinea pig for almost five years and I’m still learning new things about him
@@noway-kn1ow too a degree yes but it is also on the sellers part to make sure they are providing proper advice and making sure they are selling to people who are educated on the animals care. Many animals have been commodified to the point that people aren’t aware of the amount of care most animals need, hamsters, gold fish, rabbits ect for example. Huge pet stores sell them as great first pets who just can be shoved in a plastic box and fed some cheep shit food and keep your child entertained for a week, people absolutely need to research more on the animal they are buying but we need more laws for selling animals too!
My girls got two boars last year and we rescued another old fella this past Feb. This video just made me cry and I'm only half way through. I know we need to get our old guy to a vet before we go away on vacation. Thank you for all you do. I know the video is a few years old but still applies.
I almost started crying watching this! The whole time, all i could say was poor baby! Poor lil guy! Bless Rauls name sake for surrendering him and putting him in a safer healthier situation.
I just kept saying ''poor baby'' too. So glad that he is finally being properly cared for. He is a sweetie.
So many guinea pigs are living a better life because of you. My sister had no idea that the males have pockets. Neither did I until I watched your videos. Piggies everywhere are healthier because of you and I thank you so very much.
i am not the biggest fan of this animal but it breaks my heart to see the lil guy in so much pain im glad you guys helped him my heart gos out to yall
After his full spa treatment I’m sure he feels much better. I had guinea pigs as a child and I never knew you needed to do this type of care on them
Pure compassion, so beautiful. It's awesome to see this old guy get the care he deserves.
Omgosh, he's so cute holding his little cookie while you look at his ears. 😍
So cute ☺️
This is literally SO sad. I could NEVER neglect my babies. One has a thinned trachea and the vet wanted me to put him down..I knew he wasn't ready.. I'm with him every day. I would never let him suffer but he's doing well so far. Still on medicine and not breathing the best.. He will get another Prednisone shot in August. Everyone please pray 🙏 for my Patch.. he's the sweetest piggy and his brother would definitely miss him. I've already lost one and it's so traumatizing.
Please do your research before you get guinea pigs.
Mine have brought nothing but joy to my family. We definitely need a saskia in Georgia!!!
Thank you Saskia for all you do. This poor baby!! I wish I could take him in 😭..
It makes me so angry to see him so neglected!! I could never in a million years do this to my little angels!!
Take care of your pets ppl!
Or don't get them!!!!! This is beyond cruel.
#RAUL. Wow he looks great after 2 weeks! My heart is full...
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I have a Guinea Pig that got a really bad respiratory infection and has a permanent wheeze. The vet wanted to put him down. He is super sweet and I said no. He is now 8 years old and in great shape and is going strong. I have a vet that is amazing and he sees her every 6 months to make sure we are doing well.
@@jensflock8365 my guinea just had another episode of coughing..I started bawling,I thought this was the end but he's ok now..idk what to do
Nurse Rachel I wish I could help you and your Guinea Pig. Give him love. Sometimes it is a hard decision, but you sometimes we have to make a decision that is best for them and not ourselves.
@@jensflock8365 He got tomato stuck in his throat. I usually cut it up pretty good but did not this time. It was my fault but he's ok, he got some lasix and he's ok now.
He goes back in August for a Prednisone shot. I have a 10 yr. Old that will be devastated when he's gone
I will NEVER let him suffer.
Awww I’m glad ur not gonna adopt him out and ur gonna keep him yourself cause you know how much work he needs. What a special human you are! God has truly given you a gift to help these lil babies in need.
Oh my Heart!! Oh, thanks for saving this little old man, and giving him a chance at a good rest of life... Would love to see an update on him later
To Raul the human: "Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou for saving this handsome boy" 😘😘
I didn't meet him, Ursula did the intake but hope he sees this video!
Aww
I recently had my hamster Raul cremated and just hearing you say “good boy Raul!” Got my waterworks going. Thank you so much for taking care of these babies❤️
Awww I am so sorry to hear you lost your buddy Libby
Thank you for caring for these sweet little fuzzies!💕
Awe the little “well deserved break and snack” is literally the cutest thing everrrf
"-but Sheepy Baby doesn't need me. Raul does!" no truer words. one is very adoptable, one is special needs. you've done a beautiful thing. I'm so happy his disposition makes this possible!
Hes so cute!
Oh my heart went out to him when Ursula was treating him. He was soo lucky to get into the rescue where he gets much better care. Love watching your videos.
You are so good with him.he is enjoying everything you are doing to him.he probably never had any cleaning. And the relief from being impacted must have been so great to him.
Your gentleness with Raul has earned my respect. Well done Ursula. Chris from Oz
It's a incredible moment when you meet a guinea pig and realize he's suppose to stay with you for the rest of his life. ❤❤❤ much love to the Budda boys 😘
Oh my heart! I could never imagine letting mine get this way! I rescued 2 males from someone who had kids that wouldn't take care of them. Even though I wasn't 100% sure how to take care of them at the time, I felt I was better able to learn. A year after I got them, I knew it was time to let them go to a new home. They were as healthy as could be and their new home was so thankful. My heart aches though because I miss them so much but I knew that it was time for them to go to a new home where they would have more space than what I could provide. I still follow this channel because it brings me joy!
Thanks for everything that y'all do!!
Thank you for doing this for him and all the others. While it was clearly uncomfortable he must've just felt so much better after!
I knew absolutely NONE of these things about guinea pigs!
His little Emotional Support snack @ 17:16 😂❤
He looks SOOO much better already!
This video brought tears to my eyes. Thank God he found his way to you! He may not have lived much longer after you got him but atleast he knew true love and was a happy piggie! What a precious lil angel 💕😇Thank you for all you and your staff do!
He is just the cutest most precious little guinea. Breaks my heart he was neglected. I could just cry. I am glad to see a happy ending for this little baby.
I never knew that guinea pigs required so much grooming and care. Poor guy I'm so glad that you do what you do because that old man needed you're help
You guys literally have renewed my hope in the future of humanity... excellent content and very valuable information for pet lovers and animal enthusiasts everywhere! Thank you for the content!
This is the cutest lil guinea pig I've ever seen omg. Thank you for giving him the care he so desperately needed
I had three sweet piggy babies when I was a teenager and they unfortunately did not live long but boy i loved them. I cannot imagine ever letting them get this neglected.. i felt terrible when their food ran low or i went a few days past changing to new bedding for them. so thankful for people like you who make these fur babies feel loved, protected and safe.
Your gentle nature and patience is admirable and refreshing to see. Thank you for helping this little guy out!!
Bless his little heart. So glad he's getting the love and care he needs and deserves. ❤❤
Thank you for doing what you do. You saved this little guy, seeing his condition sickened me. Without you, there’s no telling where he would be.
this poor guy... he's so beautiful and sweet, he hardly deserved that treatment 💔 i'm so glad you guys gave him the love and care he so rightfully deserved!
Hey! I love your channel! I spent about 4 months researching piggies and now I have adopted two baby boys about a week ago! You’re my go to for information. I can really tell you are passionate about what you do, and that you love the piggies. Thank you so much for what you do!! Much love!! 💘💘🌻🌻
If you have a fb page go to the group Guinea Pigs are Family too. They have tons of information and support and we have lots of fun!! Good luck! 🙂
i cannot understand why some people think they can adopt an animal on a whim and not do the research first. thank goodness that some people actually do their homework before adopting a pet.
I had to beg my parents for years because they thought I’d get bored and not look after them
They’re 3 years old now and I love them so much :)
Oh this poor angel ;__; Thank you so much for helping him! I have a 7.5 year old boy named Sushi Roll, and I can't say enough what a blessing older piggies are~
The two week different, he looks so much more relaxed and at peace.... Omg bless you guys for saving him
Thank you for saving this little treasury. It's sad to see this little creature been left this way .
This poor little darling, how could anyone be so heartless. I'm sure he'll feel much better in the care of your loving hands. Thank you for helping this little treasure. ❤ ❤❤❤
Who ever owned this poor wee animal should be ashamed of themselves. Thankfully he has had the help he deserves. I hope he gets a great home x
Awww he’s so well behaved he knows you’re going to help him ❤
Ooooooh, that poor poor baby! His ears ALONE would have justified a bad temper, and his poor behind! Bless you for caring about these meek and gentle creatures who bring us, and many many children, so much joy. My grown daughter has very fond memories of her piggy, “Mama”, her first very own pet.
Oh no, bless him! You can tell he started to feel better once she started to take care of him. Especially when she rubbed the CBD oil on his ear.
He looks so much better,even after only 2 weeks! Thank you for all you do for these little guys!
Just breaks your heart when he would cry. Poor baby, so happy he has you now.
I am so thankful for people like you, thank you for helping this sweet "old man" ..
It makes me sad that people don't take the time and effort to know how to properly take care of their pets. Well, not all of them. They're just like any pet, they're just REALLY high maintenance because of what we see in these kinds of videos. It's not just a pet, it's a life-time commitment and you will have a best friend for that life-time!
They live maybe 7 years so…not really a lifetime. It’s not a tortoise.
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Poor little bugger….imagine how much happier he is now though ❤❤
I’m absolutely in love with him! What a special and sweet soul! So glad that he fit in with the boys and you are keeping him. Congratulations Raul on winning the lottery to get Saskia as your Mom!