I'm sure the girls were so relieved when they realized the boys weren't with them. I'm sure it was so stressful having the boys basically on top of them for who knows how long. I'm so happy you were able to save them, and honestly I think it's amazing you have a rescue to work with. People need to understand that while you are amazing with pigs and super knowledgeable, you're just one person. Rescues have multiple people with set resources and deal with adopting out all the time. They have what to do down pat! And as long as the piggies are saved, does it really matter who does it?!?

@JulieVDK01396

Жыл бұрын

rather have him do it... now when u say so..about who.

@cxsmic_axtro

Жыл бұрын

he is just legit outstanding it makes me cry 😢

@joybickerstaff194

Жыл бұрын

Jamie, I could not have said it any better, u r sooo correct, it does not matter WHO saves them, as long as they r saved, loved and cared for

@teijaflink2226

Жыл бұрын

I don't understand that people actually complained at this, they are not his pigg and he's just one person rescue, great that he's actually helping with rescuing them and found a rescue to help him with this horrible situation.

@katieparker-fs5sx

Жыл бұрын

The piggy have there own chef jk lol

The way they all started squealing when they realized they had actual food and water, space, and enrichment broke my heart...poor piggies, but I'm so happy that they're happy now...Thank you. I know that work isn't easy and coordinating with others on it can be difficult, but I'm so happy you're there to beat all the challenges that come with rescuing cases like this one!

As a social worker, we were trained to try to find something positive. Sometimes that is extremely difficult. Keep up the good work Austin. The rescue wouldn’t have known about these piggies without you alerting them to it. Don’t let the haters keep you from making a difference.

@MollyWolfe-mc1zc

5 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@gracehaven5459

5 ай бұрын

I'm a social worker too but in which context are we talking about here?

Made me so emotional to watch Ariel eat that critical care like that. She knew it was going to help her! Knowing the outcome I'm so proud of her!!

@LittleDreamer1412

Жыл бұрын

Yes I started crying! I know how hard it is to have to force-feed ill pigs to eat critical care so it's always an amazing sign if they take it on their own!

Thank you Austin for keeping Ariel.. she deserves you just as much as you deserve her💜 you are by far the best piggy dad EVER!

@jayleigh_bee

Жыл бұрын

New subby… your compassion and care saved those sweet piggies. Your cages are like heaven on earth for them. You are a saint! Thank you for saving them!

Oh my god .. little Ariel just captured my heart ... poor baby. When she put her head in your hands that had my tears just flooding down my cheeks. Clay is so CUTE!! Such a handsome boy.

I have to have respect for the guy who saw these guinea pigs in bad condition with a friend, recognized it, and took initiative to get them a better home. Any animal lover can see that they looked crowded, sick, and unwell, but a guinea pig novice would have no idea what they actually need, so it's just impressive that he took them away from the friend and found them a new home. And shoutout to you and your partner rescue for taking this on as well! It's a win win: the rescue gets promotion and you get to make awesome content!

IM ONLY 10 but this is helping me so much for learning about guinea pigs (which im getting soon) and i will have parental help with them

@oliver08_10

Жыл бұрын

that’s amazing. and there’s always a community here for you to come to if you ever need help

@autarisanimalhouse.2480

11 ай бұрын

Have you watched Autumn Grace too? Good luck with your new babies!

@elliotatkinson4980

10 ай бұрын

I’m 11 and in a similar situation as you

@samararoberts5116

10 ай бұрын

Me too I’m 12 and he really helps me learning what’s best for my 2 baby piggies

@iihoneybea629

10 ай бұрын

Not allowed youtube until ur 12 so u could get kicked off here for sating that. Also don’t share your age online (safety issue, especially if ur a minor)

Sorry in advance for the long post. I lost my lovely Javanais on january 22 and I wanted a new baby guinea pig, because my herd is getting older. There was a baby born at the rescue and I contacted them for adoption. A week before we would pick her up, the rescue send a message she had pneumonia. A day later, the piggy passed away. But they had a 3 year old girl that came from a very bad and long background and the rescue asked me to give her a chance (we did a couple of rescues from them in the past) She had several homes in solitude and her last owner gave her to the rescue with the explanation "We don't like her anymore" . So took on this little girl. She was underweigh, only 700g, but we took her in. She was eating fine and her fur looked healty, but she gained weigh and lost weigh without any reason. So when I had to go to the university clinic with one of my piggies for a check up, I took her along just to make sure. They gave me bad news: she has uterine cancer with metastasis to the bladder. All we can do is give her the best time ever. And we will untill it is time to say goodbye. But seriously, she is the most tame rescue piggy I ever had. Such a bundle of joy and I don't even have to get her out of the cage to give her the pain meds. She just takes it, I will have a hard time when it it time to say goodbye, but even if we are here for them for a short time, we still can make a difference ♥

I feel like the only thing anyone should be concerned about is where your heart lies instead of worrying about this “being more harmful” because I see your heart Austin & you have such a beautiful heart & soul, you go above & beyond for all of these piggies no matter what & I know those who truly support you see that as well. The motivation you have to get up everyday & do what you love to do is honestly so inspiring so keep doing it because it has been amazing to watch your channel & all that you’ve accomplished 🫶🏼💯💛

@bigislandchickens6747

Жыл бұрын

This exactly!

@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said ❤️

@oliveman9065

Жыл бұрын

Both should be considered. Why would anyone say that rescuing would be more harmful? I can only see positive here nevermind, I just got to that part of the video.

@pricklypear1704

Жыл бұрын

All this hate over his decision is ridiculous. He needs the capacity to take in more rescues instead of keeping and hoarding every pig. The “harmfulness of sending to rescues” is a weak argument. Obviously if a rescue has full capacity they wouldn’t take any more and they clearly wouldn’t offer to take these 12 pigs. It really makes me think that these haters have a selfish motive of only wanting to see Austin keep the pigs for his channel to see…

@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks

Жыл бұрын

@@pricklypear1704 well said, my thoughts exactly.

I could NOT have given Ariel up. I am so so happy you will keep her and the other girl. Perfect choices, I look forward to seeing more of them! Ariel's little head in your hand, the obvious thank you, my eyes leaked and I couldn't stop it. You are the absolute best.

@Animallover18613

Жыл бұрын

Yes those two are definitely adorable. I couldn’t have given Ariel up either

Yes you are an inspiration. Myself and four other people recently rescued 30 abandoned, orphaned baby piggys dumped at a vacant block. All doing well now.

@jeanninelockridge5235

Жыл бұрын

Thank you all for saving them❤

Ariel is one heck of a shieldmaiden and warrior! I was almost certain she wouldn't make it, seeing how bad she was the first day - I'm so grateful I was proven wrong. I wish them all the best and that Fifi and Ariel will go well with the herd. I'm also hoping the unborn ones will be healthy when they come to this world that definitely won't be as gruesome as their mom and dad had to live in. Ariel has a special place in my heart, her eyes told me more than a thousand words even though she has no idea who I am. Thank you for doing this, Austin. And of course, thank you to Porcellus Guinea Pig Rescue for reaching out a helping hand. ♥

If you hadn't gotten her when you did, she probably would have died. You have done wonders for her and the others. So grateful to you for your care. Love you for that! I love piggies so much that they touch my heart in such a deep way. She is so darn cute. Just so much love for those piggies!

@Katylou1230

8 ай бұрын

No probably to it she didn't have long for this world if it weren't for him. God bless him for having so much love in his heart for these little fur babies

Awh I was balling my eyes out when poor little Ariel was so sick 😭 I'm so glad she's feeling better and has a wonderful new home now, thank you for saving them all 💚

I know I’m not the only one who cried *+ Last Christmas our guinea pig gave birth to 3 babies and only one survived we named her miracle because it was a miracle that she was alive because her mum was a rescue and she was really sick and she died after she gave birth and everything and for a baby to go through that it was basically impossible So miracle was perfect for her but she passed away two weeks ago+*thank you so much for saving them You are a miracle just like her God bless you

I got so tearful with this rescue ! How do people think this is ok

Thank you for your continued effort to rescue and care for these guinea pigs. Watching your videos always remind me that guinea pigs are indeed some of the most abandoned pets out there & they do need a lot of our caring and loving.

that little girl broke my heart, hope they are doing okey and a really big thanks and a really big hug to you

Way to go! You are doing so much to help out little Piggys in distress. For me, I have five Piggys myself, three boys and two girls. Point to note, all of them are rescues. A while back I caught on to the fact that rescued Piggys need good homes. Buying them from the store doesn't help as much as it tends to encourage more breeding for profit. To share one of their stories, one of my boys had to be taken into protective custody. He was covered in feces and urine and weighed only around 800 grams when recovered. They nursed him back to health and we adopted him. Now, George is his name, is 5 1/2 years old, lives in a 6' x 2' cage and is buffed out at 1500 grams (has been for a quite while actually.) Keep up the good work!

I started crying when that sweet baby rested in your hands after eating her critical care. I love my girls so much it’s so sad to think of other piggies not getting the love and care they deserve. Thank you for helping them ❤

43:11 Aww it looks like she’s smiling. Ariel really captured my heart and I’m so glad she’s been doing better. Thank you so much for doing these rescues ❤

You inspired me to do a rescue of my own recently. I got 2 pigs off of an Australian version of Craigslist. 1 boy and 1 girl that had been living together in a pet store cage. So I immediately thought the girl was pregnant. Anyways. I picked them up with all their stuff. Only to find that the people’s house smelled amazing, so they had candles or something going. The bedding that the pigs were using was strawberry scented and hay was only used as a treat. They also both had mites. I got them home and separated. They have nice soft fleece and a hay pile each, I named them George and Penelope and penny is definitely pregnant. Due very soon. They are both skin and bones so I have been feeding critical care. But without you I wouldn’t have been inspired to do this and you are amazing for not only helping all the pigs you have physically helped but you are amazing for inspiring people from around the world to do good for our little furry potato friends. The world need more people like you Austin. ❤❤

@alimp4767

Жыл бұрын

You are such an angel❤i hope they get to a healthy weight too….i also have both of my guinea pigs as rescues, both were very skinny but not sick (thank god) and with veggies and hay that i knew will help they are so happy now❤ always popcorning and stretching

@CHEESEKITTY676

Жыл бұрын

How’s Penelope! Has she given birth? It’s amazing that you saved them!

@_JustJoe

Жыл бұрын

Bless you 🥹🩷

omg thats so sad i cried when i saw her resting in your hands its so sad she had to go through all that

I really hope little Ariel feels much better soon. You’re doing a great job with her and she’s already starting to look better.❤❤❤🎉

I’m tearing up watching you feed that precious baby as I’m holding my baby piggy. I keep telling her- no way you’ll get scurvy!

The way they went straight for that hay! like they'd never seen a more beautiful sight!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH for the love and care you gave the poor little baby girl Guinea pig ( and of course ALL of them) but seeing her and how she was and THEN when she knew that you would help her was AMAZING! Love this channel and thank you!👍😀❤️

The sweet girl when she was snuggling with you during feeding and medicine time :( that made me cry omg

Thank you for rescuing the piggies, you are a good person. Don't ever stop the little critters need people like you 💜

I had two guinea pigs, and one was just recently put down. He got sick, recovered- and then got sick again. The second sickness lasted for over three days before my dad put him down. We cried for hours that night, and multiple times afterward. Seeing these guinea pigs not have to go through the kind of suffering he did eases my soul, even with entirely different situations... these pigs dealt with being in the same small and decrepit enclosure for so long- and seeing them recover, especially the most unhealthy one and with such a quickness... it warms my heart.

The little dark brown boy is so cute and the small black one with black spots on its whilte markings too so cute I think they are eric and wendy i feel like wendy is my type of pig i love working with shy pigs hope she finds a wonderful home

OMG I nearly cried when little Ariel started to walk & eat herself... Bless her little heart. She looked at death's door when she arrived, i think you rescued her just in time. She would have been dead by the morning if you hadn't taken such loving care of her. I'm so pleased you will be keeping Ariel & Fifi such cute names for such sweet girls 🙂👍

I got very emotional seeing Ariel in the beginning 🥺So happy for her, thank you, Austin for saving her!

Gosh, I don't understand how anyone could treat an animal like this! Good to see them in a much better home

Rescues have more resources for placements so it is good that you work with them you find the ones that need help make sure they are health and then they get them homes it is a beautiful partnership

I was so lucky to have one piggy for about a week. She was going to a very caring young girl for Christmas. This one piggy was hiding most of the time when I first got her. I found out she loves lettuce. She started getting use to me and would let me know when she wanted something we were having. I couldn't believe she could smell a banana from 6 feet away. I only gave her a small slice but I knew she wanted more. In the end I had a hard time letting her go to her new home. Maybe one day I can get 2 females to come live with us. Thanks for the video.

This was an emotional rescue. I foresee a very deep bond forming between you and Ariel. Thank you for changing their lives. And a huge ty to the person that saw the state they were in originally and taking action to protect the innocent and give them this wonderful opportunity for a beautiful life. We need more ppl like that.

thank you so much for doing that for those pigs. i myself rescued one pig he was alone and had no friends. he was living in a small petsmart cage. now he’s happy living in a 2 by 6 with a friend and they are both enjoying life.

I used to keep *one* young chinchilla in what I think is the double height version of that cage. My chinchilla liked to climb and jump, so he was okay with the 45° ramps, but I feel like piggies wouldn't be too keen on that. To protect his feet we had to put cardboard on all of the mesh floors, we had additional wooden shelves he could sit on too, and he got a daily run outside the cage as well. Whoever thought of putting guinea pigs in this cage hasn't researched their needs.

It would be cool for a future video if you collabed wirh the rescue place that you surrender do and maybe do a tour around there site !! Might be nice to see where the piggies go :)

I was literally tearing up with Arielle in the beginning even though I KNEW she gets better because I follow you on Insta. Just so hard to watch how poorly the piggies were treated! I'm so glad that you found them and saved their lives. May the little darlings be happy for the rest of their days ❤

I'm involved with a guinea pig sanctuary in the UK. Thank you for helping these guys. Its incredibly stressful when you have a poorly piggie to care for but with syringe feeding and Emeraid which piggies seem to love as well as good quality hay they usually pick up and with your care Im sure this little girl will start to thrive.

The amount I cried over Ariel is ridiculous. I would have been so triggered if you hadn't have kept her lol

it´s amazing hoiw big they grow up, AND HEALTHY, they changed so much, you are amazing

First and wow this must have been sad and cool! I just rescued 13 piggy’s too they were sent to my rescue local!! Thanks for the tips and showing us this! Question do you read comments! Love you Austin and so sorry abt jojo

@ItzDefEva

Жыл бұрын

Who else is gana miss Jo-Jo?

I’m so happy you are keeping Arielle (and Fifi). They are both so cute. I’m glad she is doing better and can’t wait to see their progress.

The way the sick one rested on your hands got me tears eyed.

Thank you for doing this. You're not only changing the piggies lives, but also their future owners lives.

Austin, You are amazing! thank God for people like you and Saskia!

Thank you for helping these lovely animals! We rescued rats for 7 years but the heartbreak just became too much. We had 2 wobbly rats and the way you cared for the wobbly piggy was beautiful! She was so happy to meet you! ❤

For some reason when you were putting the first boys in the name MURPHY just screamed in my head.

I’ve had my 6 boars for around 3 years now and I LOVE watching (responsible/safe) Guinea pig content but your channel was one I found later on in my Guinea pig obsession. I wanna say you never fail to warm my heart and entertain. I LOVE watching you care for and save these innocent little souls. Thanks for what you do. Piggies are often forgotten or mistreated. ❤

I hope your little sick piggy pulls through, she is so precious, you are so very good to her, please keep us updated on how she is doing.

Had a little cry over that tiny poorly piggy .. they're in piggy paradise now ❤❤❤love your work .. these special little creatures deserve all the love xx

u toook aa reaally great care of her. The way she just looked way more better.. Thank you kind soul

I can’t stop cryin over the sickly one I silently prayed for her it’s so heartbreakin!! I know you didn’t do that to her or the rescue people but man it hurts so much it’s so hard for me not to cry for her when I look at her I just can’t but I need to be strong for her hopefully she won’t end up dyin no matter how hard it is because it pains me

Omg I got tears flowing with the baby girll....awww, my heart breaks for them all to go through such suffering...thank you for loving them so much. ❤

Ariel looks like she has a special bond with the little black n white piggie she is napping with.

i love the pregnant mom shes so pretty

You are a saint. You help so many piggies find homes and you work so hard for them. Thanks you ❤

You are truly a compassionate person, your caring heart shines through. Thank you for everything you do for piggies in need, even if you only had them a few days. Very admirable.

Watching Ariel improve warms my heart soooo much. Thank you so much for taking such good care of her.

when i saw this sick pig it made me remember mine. she had cancer and her last 2 days looked just like her or maybe worse...? she also could't stand straight, few hourse before she died she wasn't able to stand on her little feet. no eating, drinking, moving. that's something i will never forget. it's been a year now and when i think of her i start to cry ALWAYS. she was a lovely pig, really lovely.

Poor baby girl. I’m sat in tears!

This shows that there’s still kind people around the world ❤

Thank you for saving the pigs

I can’t wait to see your bond with Ariel grow and see her flourish in your care!

thx to you rescue them all. i´m happy to see there have a second chance to live a happier life.

This story warms my heart. I feel bad for the owner that paid for each of them just to save them and try to find them a good home. They had an amazing heart to want to do that and they were so selfless to realize they didn't have the knowledge to take care of them properly. I'm so glad they got to your place and then the rescue after this to find wonderful homes. You did good here, the previous owner did good, and the rescue is a life saver!

I couldn't go in my fridge without my piggies being very vocal for a carrot. If I was eating popcorn she got Bocas also. She loved carrots and popcorn and yogurt treats

@dailyremindertoshutup3670

4 ай бұрын

Hii not trying to be rude but popcorn and yogurt is very bad for guinea pigs they shouldn't be eating that

You are honestly such a good person rescuing these piggies. One of the reasons why my Guinea pigs are in the right living space now.

I am the owner of five guinea pigs and i have to say you are awsome

Of course the abyssinians were the most vocal pigs lol, great rescue as always!

@juliahazel8121

Жыл бұрын

A fellow enby pig lover!! Same hat!! :D

@montanalemaitre4451

8 ай бұрын

As a fellow enby who's looking at getting guineas are Abyssinians very vocal usually?

U probably won’t c this, but that poor piggy that is sick looked like she rested her head n ur hands like she just wanted love ❤😢

This video popped up on my feed and since I used to have piggies in the past, I was curious and so I watched! With tears running down my face and having such a warm feeling seeing and hearing you treating them, is such a amazing thing! I don't know you, but just by this video I can conclude that you're a wonderful human being! Bless you for being here and doing a saints job. I wish you only but the best in life, and may you know only good ❤️

Austin, you’re an amazing soul. Beautiful inside and out! Don’t let what some have said get you down. I’m working on that with myself in some things. I’m very thankful you know you’re doing such a beautiful thing. Not only are you saving piggies, but bringing little lights to humans, the humans who will adopt him. And not to mention, all who watch your channen! You’re inspiring. God Bless You and all who rescue, and even those who desire too. ❤️

This broke my heart, she trusted you with helping her. She deserves to have a good life. I hope she gets through it! Thank you for doing this ! Without you she wouldn’t have made it 🥹

I have always loved cavies but never had one as a pet. I love your channel and all you do to help these sweet gentle creatures that are so often neglected and treated "lesser than" more traditional pets. Piggy power!

I could so see you were going to keep Ariel and FeFe. Thank you so much for saving these babies. This video has really warmed my heart. Lots of Love from the UK x

I think the crate is 4/3 or possibly chinchillas maybe

Thank heavens for people like your self

This is very touching 🥹 thank you for save those babies! Sending love ❤️

I liked in this video that you editted the parts where you drove to them and doing the health checks with just music and text in the screen :) And then talked when you did the one in the worst condition! Made it relaxing to watch :). Thanks again for all your good work and rescueing all these pigs!❤

I only just discovered your channel and you are all that I want to see in an animal/pet youtuber. You listen to critisism/questions and strive to better while already doing more than just your best! Thanks for showing these babies empathy, care, and love. You made me see quinea pigs as such more interesting animals than i thought!

This is so heart warming. As a fellow piggie owner, it hurts me to see pigs in terrible conditions. What you are doing is amazing for these pigs. Keep doing what you do ❤

I work at a petco with (thankfully) a very good team who are always on top of animal care. Before i took over the animal leader position, there was a woman who brought in a guinea pig who had a neurological issue from getting forced into a hamster ball.... His name was willy, and he reminds me so much of poor little Ariel. He was so bad, that when he was first brought in he couldn't stand At All. It took about 2 or 3 weeks, but we were able to get him back into a more alive state, though he was left with a permanent inability to walk in a straight line ... Anytime he wanted to get from A to B, he'd take loops because he veered so heavily to the left. He was such a sweetheart, and was always excited to see anyone! Always ravenous for his doses of critical care, and that syringe of delicious goop was his main encouragement to get up and walk again! I miss him a lot, but I'm glad we got him healthy and the journey of treating him was something really special to experience❤

Thank you so much for saving these piggies i love our girl Ariel hope she is doing good fefe is so cute! And i hope our solo meanie boy gets familiar with friends

I was literally crying for her ❤❤

@gracio1231

Жыл бұрын

Same here 😭😢💔but look at her NOW!! 😮😃😄

As a young Guinea pig owner this pains my heart so much. When I saw their outgrown nails and hair loss especially on the frail one it really made me sad, they deserve all the healthy veggies and Timothy hay in the world

I’m so happy you kept Ariel and maybe Fifi and her can bond or something like that.

I don't know if people realize how much of a community resource that rescues are. Having animals in the rescue facility that their employees or volunteers care for is maybe only half of the work they do. TNR programs, financial aid for unexpected vet bills or spaying/neutering, foster programs, administrative assistance for adopting out animals, community outreach and education, partnerships with animal control and law enforcement for the seizure of animals from poor conditions, and so much more. Rescues are built and designed in such a way to provide for a community, and even if they're crowded, there's so much benefit to working with rescues. As someone who's done this for a while, I'm also going to add that within the first five minutes of this you checked every box I have for good, ethical rescue work (including not directly bashing the previous owners, while pointing out the problems relating to husbandry. In my experience that one seems to be the hardest for people to do because of all the emotions that come with seeing animals in poor shape). You're doing amazing and I'm so glad you've caught the bug for this difficult and rewarding line of work. I really hope to see more from you in the future!

TYSM for rescuing these pigs you can tell they know they are being saved😢

I was so hoping you were going to keep Ariel!! I also agree Fifi is the prettiest

New subby… your compassion and care saved those sweet piggies. Your cages are like heaven on earth for them. You are a saint! Thank you for saving them!

Your energy and loving care for these squeaky muffins is wonderful. ❤

Awe, these babies were so happy when they were put into their new cages 😭😭💕 their little squeaks say everything

The sad music you put in made me think someone's gonna be dead on arrival

Aww Ariel had me crying… What a sweet beautiful baby. She looks almost exactly like my Late Nugget, which made me cry even more. Reminded me of when she got sick and had to be put to sleep a few days before Christmas 2020. I miss my Nuggie Bear. God Bless You for the love you bring these beautiful souls, it moves me. ❤️

Your an amazing person. I mean saving 12 Guinea pigs with girls and boys put together is totally a life saver to them. So glad you rescued them because god knows what would of happened!