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ACS Care Guide
Has your piggy got their C&C Cage yet?
C&C cages as they are more commonly called were founded by Teresa from www.cavycages.com. They have become the most inexpensive yet the most delightful fun to make easy to make and easy to purchase and by far the way to find the best size modern day housing for your guinea pigs. Click here to read more...
Jessica and her guinea pig inspired artworks...
Christmas Lighting with Gingermegs 2008! With Christmas just passing I would like to share a special tradition that others may like to begin with their guinea pigs. Each year I go ' Christmas lighting ' on Christmas eve to visit the winning decorated street and house lights with my family in Brisbane...my family which includes the ENTIRE family including one of my guinea pigs of course. It's a special experience very much a tradition I've carried for years now. Generally the dim lighting and soft Christmas music presented on such a spirit filled occasion also catches onto the guinea pigs and they'll usually be comfortable sitting in your arms on a towel as you share the experience with them.
Click here to read my story and to view videos of the night...
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A heartbreaking goodbye to ACS Mascot ' William ' ACS Mascot William (CLICK HERE to read William's story) recently underwent risky surgery for the removal of bladder stones after X-Rays confirmed a large mass. William was unwell for sometime fighting a nasty respiratory infection. William did improve although fell ill again. William begun to lose weight and then developed pain while urinating along with blood appearing in his urine. With no response from antibiotics William was rushed to highly regarded vet Dr Deb Monks on Thursday March 20th 2008 where she performed tests to confirm a mass was found and that an operation would be needed asap (suspected bladder stones). William was in a critical condition and his only option for survival and recovery was to have surgery immediately. With very little time to prep William ACS Brisbane Shelter Manager Jessica (who took on William permanently as part of her piggy tribe and ACS Mascot) and volunteer Katt rushed William into a seprate room where they administered critical care to boost his energy and supply extra nutrition before his surgery. It was then time to say goodbye which was not easy at all although everyone tried to be optimistic about William's recovery after all he was not only the ACS Mascot but he had many many people praying for him and he had already showed what a strong spirit he had through his first ordeal when he was originally surrendered to the shelter. When Jessica and Katt had to say a final goodbye to William it was realised that in all reality this may be the last time they would see him. Just thinking about this for a brief moment brought everyone to tears and William was given many special kisses and cuddles and well wishes before he went into his surgery...
It is with great sadness. A dedicated team had stayed back after hours to perform William's surgrery and the same night while William was under the general Jessica received a phone call from the vet. It was the news that anyone would dread to hear about their beloved pet and this was that the large shadow that was originally showing on William's X-Rays was infact not bladder stones it was a massive tumor which had been growing and causing infection. This tumor was inoperable and Jessica was quite literally left with no choice but to give permission for William to be put to sleep. To be given no options and to have to make a call like this was something that was incredibly heartbreaking and emotional particularly when your special pet had such a fighting spirit.
WIlliam's surgery and treatment condition was estimated to be anywhere between $700-$900 and we would like to say a massive thank you to all who donated towards William's surgery and treatment particularly under such urgent circumstances. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and any extra funds from donations were put directly towards other vet bills for some of the guinea pigs in our care who came in from a recent mistreatment case.
William will never be forgotten he will always remain the ACS Mascot and although he has passed on in body his spirit will continue to shine and watch over the cause and if anything we believe the cause will grow stronger as he watches over. Rest in peace William.
Clear here to watch a short movie In memory of William
18th and 19th April 2008
Event Report and Photos
Caboolture Family Pet Fair grows larger each year with many pet related display and product stalls and of course many live animals their on the day. ACS held an awareness display stall at the event again this year. The event was overall a fantastic success and although we were rained out on the Friday for the Saturday the ACS team was in full swing spreading awareness and selling guinea pig related merchandise to raise funds for the org. Click here to read more and to view photos from the event...
4.25pm 5th May 2008 on the ABC.
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Queen St Mall Brisbane Stands Still
Queen Street
Mall in Brisban
Severe case of neglect - RSPCA Case On the 25th March 2008 ACS received a call from RSPCA. The RSPCA had just had 17 very unwell guinea pigs surrendered into the shelter. Due to a large number of other animals needing special care at the RSPCA shelter, ACS was contacted and asked to take the guinea pigs onboard. The original owner of the guinea pigs is currently being located and due to longterm neglect of the guinea pigs the RSCPA hopes to take the case to court. The guinea pigs medical conditions range from mild to severe some of the guinea pigs will be at ACS Brisbane Shelter for months for treatment of severe fungal conditions/dermatitis. ACS Brisbane shelter also received two more guinea pigs with the 17 others one of which is suffering from bite wounds and an injury to the eye which was the result of three males being housed together with two females which in turn resulted in the males fighting with each other. Click here to read more and to view photos. Please note photos are very graphic....
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ACS Brisbane Shelter is currently struggling financially with general costs of simply running our shelter. We have had a mass intake of 42 guinea pigs recently surrendered and a total of 130 guinea pigs currently at the shelter. We are 30 guinea pigs past our max capacity. Shelter manager Jessica runs the shelter most days on her own and is pleading for support during this time. We are urgently seeking the kind generosity of others during this time. We need to raise atleast $900 urgently. If you are able to spare a small donation to the cause it would be greatly appreciated. Please help to keep our Brisbane Shelter running. Please help ' William ' our ACS Mascot! To make an anonymous Paypal donation online simply send to: fizzygirl28@hotmail.com. For cash, money order or cheques please send to: 69 Cashmere Lane, Cashmere, QLD, 4500. For bank deposit please contact us: australiancavysanctuary@hotmail.com. See below if you would like to help ACS Brisbane Shelter in other ways.
Urgent Wishlist
- Bedding ( shredded newspaper, woodshavings, recycled paper kitty litter, newspapers ).
- Feed ( grassy hay, barastoc horse mixes, other grains including oats, lupins, bran, barley ).
- Vegetables ( In constant need ).
- Fridge ( ACS Guinea Pig Fridge for veg storage has just broken. We are in desperate need of a new fridge to store the guinea pigs vegetables ).
- Towels
- Revolution for dogs or cats
- Spare Enclosures / Cages
In 2007 ACS received many guinea pigs into our care, more than previous years, where families are forced to surrender their beloved guinea pigs due to changes in rental agreements or due to moving to a new home that won't allow guinea pigs on the property. Many of the surrenders have been distressing for the families not to mention the guinea pigs. In turn here at ACS we to have to witness very emotional partings. Guinea pigs are being greatly misconceived by many rental property landlords and owners as being messy, filthy, contagious animals where in many cases other companion animals like dogs and cats are being accepted as ok to keep on the property which is surprising. This is a silent situation not often addressed and it's time...Click here to read more...
Planned Date for 2008: Sunday 16th November
Below: PIGNIC IN THE PARK 2007
On November 18th 2007 The Australian Cavy Sanctuary hosted our very first major awareness/fundraising event 'PIGNIC IN THE PARK'. The team were up bright and early for setup after an exhausting 6-8 weeks of preparations the day had finally arrived. Overall the Pignic was a fantastic success the sun was shining brightly upon the picturesque park grounds with a light breeze to keep the public and the piggies cool! The event turnout was larger than expected with people in attendance reaching anywhere between 500-800. Click here to read full report and to view photos from the day!
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CREATURE FEATURES EPISODE!
Catch up with ACS
Founder and Brisbane Shelter Manager Jessica
Proietti and RSPCA Small animal guru Selena Reid on Creature
Features this coming May as we take you on an educational tour on the
welfare side of guinea pigs. This segment will feature a tour of ACS
Brisbane Shelter and the small animal area of Brisbane's RSPCA Fairfield
Shelter and will share some of what's involved in the day to day
management of both shelters. Two guinea pigs are surrendered to the RSPCA
on the day of the filming and then are transported to ACS.
WORLD
FREEZE DAY!
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stood still on April the 1st 2008 as several hundred people ( better known
as Special Agents ) led by Agent 0 volunteered to freeze still in the mall
for 5 minutes. World Freeze Day is just one example of improv which is
becoming a worldwide exiting trend that is uniquely fun and intriguing
causing chaos and fun in many public spaces. ACS Founder Jessica ( Agent
Fizzyjess ) recently found out about World Freeze Day after joining a
local improvisation group. Jessica, Gingermegs and LuLu the guinea pigs
and ACS Volunteer Alina and her girls actively took part in the World
Freeze Day. 
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Guinea Pigs Surrendered to ACS Brisbane Shelter
The
Rental Situation - Help us to create change!
