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tamirabeth t1_ixvi2oq wrote

Hi! I'm the one who took home Winston.

For anyone thinking of adopting Ace, I can't say enough great things about our fellow Redditor, their pigs, and the ARL. I fell in love with Winston very quickly, and am sure you will fall in love with Ace just as fast.

I had been wanting a guinea pig my entire life, and have been hounding my husband for a couple of years. But wisely, he said no, knowing that we don't have the room for several pigs. That's where Winston and Ace came in! Once he agreed and decided between them (it was a hard choice!), we picked Winston up the next day.

Even though we've had him for just a little while, I can tell that he needs to be alone and loves having an environment to just be himself in. I was also skeptical of having a solo pig, but it's obvious that he's a special guy just like Ace.

Winston and Ace are healthy, clean, and come with vet histories. Really, u/Heather1999xyz is a great foster parent and I can't thank them enough!!!

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heather1999xyz OP t1_ixvig86 wrote

Tamira thanks so much for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure to meet you and your husband.

The moment he met you, he melted into your arms and he has zero fear. He is good with new people but I’ve only seen a pig do that when they can sense “their person.” At the shelter, he kept looking at you during the adoption process.

My husband and I were super worried that Winston couldn’t find a home that would accommodate his special needs, and a home that would respect that he needs to be kept separate from other pigs for his own safety. Thank you for respecting Winston.

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