February Surgeries and Sick Piggies Update!

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024

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  • @Andresfin
    @Andresfin Před 5 lety +23

    It was so sad when I took my baby girl Elphaba for her first check five years ago when I got her and the vet told me that she has seen so many guinea pigs go in very sick and the owner says "they have never seen a vet." Or "I didn't know guinea pigs needed vets." Are you kidding me? They are living animals of course they need a vet. 😞

  • @willowashe
    @willowashe Před 5 lety +106

    There is such a sad irony to the fact that there is such a gap in the knowledge about medication and surgeries for guinea pigs, yet guinea pigs have given so much advancing medical research for humans (which is very sad in itself 💔).

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +18

      That is a very astute observation Jordie and you are totally right!

    • @burrowedheartsanimalrescue778
      @burrowedheartsanimalrescue778 Před 5 lety +4

      They haven't "given" anything towards medical advancements. They're experimented on against their will. They aren't willing volunteers :(

    • @willowashe
      @willowashe Před 5 lety +5

      Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue I understand that, but what my comment was saying is that thanks to guinea pigs, we know that humans need vitamin C, we have vaccines and treatment for TB, asthma medication, kidney dialysis, heart valve replacement, antibiotics and so much more. They have contributed so much to the medical advancement of human kind, and yet we know so little about them medically speaking other than the fact that they are somewhat similar to humans. It’s not right that they are tested on at all, and it breaks my heart, but in the bigger picture, a lot of good has come from it. I understand that guinea pigs can’t sign consent forms, but denying that testing has helped advance treatment of serious illness in humans is also not giving the animal the respect it deserves. They’ve helped us, now it’s our duty to find better, synthetic analogs to test on so we don’t need to subject any beings to unnecessary suffering.

    • @willowashe
      @willowashe Před 5 lety +1

      Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue Here is some info on how animals are currently used in research (it’s not graphic at all) about the ethics of animal testing in scientific research. I’m not trying to justify it at all, but it helps to see the whole picture. This site isn’t a perfect source (none are) but it has some information that has helped me understand why some kinds of testing have been done and for what purpose.
      www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/animals/numbers-animals/guinea-pigs-in-medical-research/#

    • @clown7309
      @clown7309 Před 5 lety +2

      @Pigs and Pipes Animal testing is the reason some people are still alive,,

  • @TheNDulgE
    @TheNDulgE Před 5 lety +49

    You should do Patreon as well, or an option for an automatic monthly donation option (5, 10, 25, 50, 100) and you could include a monthly newsletter with updates about all the pigs the people have helped that month. Also, hope for paws runs fundraisers on their videos to raise money for their rescue! Maybe an ebook? You are soooo knowledgeable about piggies. I will be donating, but just thought I would throw out some other options!

    • @thehonestnotary5656
      @thehonestnotary5656 Před 3 lety +2

      All that you suggest are really good ideas but non-profit organizations also rely a lot on volunteers and what you are suggesting is a MAJOR project not only in the design and set up but in keeping it updated. All of course relying on consistent donations. Those are all really good ideas!

  • @juracan8591
    @juracan8591 Před 5 lety +27

    I am a piggie sniffer too, but everyone looks at me funny! 😂
    I swear if I ever end up with more money than I know what to do with, I'll take a trip to LA.

    • @kellyrasdel9352
      @kellyrasdel9352 Před 5 lety +2

      I do this as well. I smell them and say oh you smell so fresh today. I had a horse who i loved the smell. I would bury my nose in his neck and he smelled soo good.

  • @dienahfee777
    @dienahfee777 Před 5 lety +19

    to show the bill is a good idea, we are a big comunity here. every dollar or euro helps. lets support this wonderful project. 👍😍👍

  • @ritagutierrez1950
    @ritagutierrez1950 Před 5 lety +5

    I just love the way she holds them

  • @hairbytamara
    @hairbytamara Před 5 lety +13

    I'm amazed at everything you do for these piggies! So lucky to have someone like you taking care of the awesome animals. One of your videos about evening intakes had me in tears just bc of how badly cared for the piggies we're and how lucky they were to come to the rescue.

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety +3

      The piggies that had surgery are both available for adoption since today!!! That will put tears of happiness in your eyes instead!! ❤🌻🌻❤

  • @Korettln
    @Korettln Před 5 lety +7

    One of my piggies always smells like green tea and I love it lol

  • @cheryleparrish9184
    @cheryleparrish9184 Před 5 lety +8

    WE love you Saskia!
    !

  • @kyliebowers1307
    @kyliebowers1307 Před 5 lety +10

    You guys should join Patreon and let people pledge a monthly amount for access to extra videos! I’d love to watch more behind the scenes videos of intakes and adoptions (like the live video the other day) :)

  • @pucks_pups
    @pucks_pups Před 5 lety +1

    I just lost a pig unexpectedly. I needed these cute pig faces . Her poor sister is depressed

  • @arottie4097
    @arottie4097 Před 5 lety +5

    !!!PIGGIE POWER!!!

  • @lissapepper
    @lissapepper Před 5 lety +21

    Also if saskia goes live, she can have the video comments set up where people can donate. I'm not sure how it's done

  • @lissapepper
    @lissapepper Před 5 lety +14

    The first boy needs to be sweet peas boyfriend. So glad for happy updates!

  • @karaleetrapp
    @karaleetrapp Před 5 lety +11

    When I see a post asking 'What do I need for my new piggies'? I always advise the poster to make an appointment with an exotic vet, so that when their piggy/ies get sick or injured, they and their piggy already have a good relationship with their vet and they won't stress as much.

    • @freddie488
      @freddie488 Před 5 lety +2

      All our piggies are registered with the vet within the first week of coming home and within the first 2 months of being home they go for their first heath check with the vet. I'm really lucky, my local vet has a couple of cavy savy vets. When I had my first two ladies, there was only one savy cavy vet who was a breeder and shower and he was jealous of the condition my little ladies were in. He loved seeing them for their yearly check up when they were younger.

  • @rachelycachooey
    @rachelycachooey Před 5 lety +1

    I’m glad to see that the are guineas doing much better! Thank you for all that you do for the little fur babies :)

  • @jcesparza7490
    @jcesparza7490 Před 5 lety +11

    The momma & babies are adorable

  • @MyPiggiePlanet
    @MyPiggiePlanet Před 5 lety +4

    My piggie Jojo had a mammory cyst about 3 years ago, they had to remove the entire nipple to get rid of it. She's a one nippled pig now.

  • @myguineapigworld7228
    @myguineapigworld7228 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for the update.on these beautiful babies
    Thank the lord there are people like you who care and do so much to help and find homes for all the piggies in need x

  • @gigi4713
    @gigi4713 Před 5 lety +3

    Wonderful! You are doing great work!!

  • @freddie488
    @freddie488 Před 5 lety +10

    I've told my partner for my 40th I would love to come to LA and volunteer with you guys for a week! I've given her plenty of notice, I turn 40 in five years time!
    Maybe you could do that to raise funds? Offer being a piggie carer for the day like they do at zoos?

  • @LimeSprite
    @LimeSprite Před 5 lety +6

    Boris sounds like my Lt Dan did! 😢 I was always told he had pneumonia and he should have been put down, but I couldn’t do that to him. He lived to be about 6 yrs

  • @sarahstardust
    @sarahstardust Před 5 lety +3

    So happy to see that Connor and Benji are still together 😊❤️ Best wishes for a speedy recovery for all the piggies.

  • @juliemckeague577
    @juliemckeague577 Před 5 lety +5

    I'm fairly new to your channel, but I'm curious about the special needs sanctuary you mentioned. Can you talk more about that? I love you guys and all you do! I have my first pigs and they have a great life because I watch you on the regular 😊

  • @atreb56
    @atreb56 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all the hard work that you do for these neglected piggies. They are so lucky to be cared for by you.

  • @MsMare3
    @MsMare3 Před 5 lety +3

    I love that little Luna❤️

  • @Acidfunkish
    @Acidfunkish Před 5 lety +5

    Ah, I'm so glad the two bath buddies were able to get along! What a lucky match, for them both. Glad the majority of the piggies are doing better, no doubt due to your caring and commitment. You guys are champs! Thank you for doing what you do, and thank you for showing all of us outside of your immediate area.
    And Saskia, you're truly beautiful, inside and out. The piggies are so fortunate to have you!

  • @BrowneyedDiva
    @BrowneyedDiva Před 5 lety +8

    I live in Vegas and will be driving to California in April. I'm going to plan to stop by to visit the piggie rescue! You're the best Saskia!

  • @athenagonzalez8241
    @athenagonzalez8241 Před 5 lety +2

    I love this mama and her babies.

  • @gracio1231
    @gracio1231 Před 5 lety +5

    I love Toledo he’s so cute and so fun to pick on teehee 💜😊😍

  • @getreal98
    @getreal98 Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks for the updates..love you guys and love all the hard work you do to provide these sweeties with a real chance of a happy and healthy life..you all deserve an award for it and some pampering yourself :)

  • @adriap.1729
    @adriap.1729 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for taking care of them all! I've never seen a piggie that I didn't like but something about Harmony really caught my eye. If Pennsylvania wasn't so far away...

  • @paphio
    @paphio Před 5 lety +7

    Love the recent longer videos! Makes me feel like I'm at the rescue when I'm half way round the globe.

  • @raquelsolis9824
    @raquelsolis9824 Před 5 lety +2

    I recently got my sisters impulse purchase, her male guinea pig Milo. I have been doing tons of research since she got him about 1-11/2 yrs ago because ik how irresponsible she is. I am a single mother of soon to be 2 kids and I have always tried to collect money here and there to make sure her guinea pig has everything he needs. Fresh veggies and fruits. Clean bedding and hay. Pellets and wood chews for his teeth. I'm saving up for a bigger cage because ik his cage if way too small for him. My sister wouldn't let me have him until recently because she wanted me to buy him off of her even though I've bought most of the things he needs throughout his life which has been way more than she purchased him for. Now he absolutely loves human contact when before he would run away and hide. He squeals Everytime my son or I walk through the door. Hell stand on his back legs sometimes to get my attention. When I pet him he'll just stay in place and let me and if I stop hell squeal at me to pet him more. He let's my 3 yr hold him in a blanket. I would love to get him a buddy because ik they r best in pairs but ik I don't have the money to care for it or the room until I get Milo his bigger cage he deserves. Toledo stole my heart and I hope he gets a home soon. I hope they all do and i love everything u do for these piggies. One day I would love to donate and help if I can. I'm studying to further my education so I can be able to do that and support my 2 kids and my little man Milo. Thank u for everything u do 💕💕💕

    • @CS-qm1ts
      @CS-qm1ts Před 5 lety

      Sorry you got stuck with a selfish sister like that.

    • @raquelsolis9824
      @raquelsolis9824 Před 5 lety +1

      @@CS-qm1ts by now I'm used to it but I won't let an animal suffer just because she is a terrible person. We recently got into an argument over Milo because she said that he was still hers even though since he's been here she has not bought anything for him and since being with me he has gained weight and has become better with ppl. She said she hasn't had money but yet she got her nails done about a week and half before and she got a tongue piercing but she didn't even ask if Milo needed anything. I'm 36 weeks pregnant right now and have horrible hip pains to where I can't even move sometimes but I sit on the floor and clean his cage out which hurts more and even if she doesn't have money she could offer to come and clean his cage out but she doesnt. It's ok though because I'd rather him be here with me than him be with her. Recently hes been loving getting pick up, wrapped up and held. Hell just fall asleep in my arms on my belly💕💕 guinea pigs have such huge personalities even though they r so tiny 💕💕

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 Před 5 lety +3

    Scotty, you need him, or Saskia! He's a doll, a very special piggy, whoever gets him is very blessed! Oh, how I wish I was there, they're all so, so beautiful! Bruno is so beautiful, please get him better!

  • @amandah2866
    @amandah2866 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for this update! It's sad to see Luna is back, she's so cute and sweet.

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 Před 2 lety

    I love my Piggies smell. So cute and precious 💖 😍 💕

  • @joserobles4369
    @joserobles4369 Před 5 lety +12

    Wow' this place seems like a guineapig palace! I might take my two piggies here soon for a bath!

  • @chill8822
    @chill8822 Před 5 lety +3

    Scotty’s commentary throughout the video was hilarious!

  • @missirritated4872
    @missirritated4872 Před 5 lety +1

    God bless you for what you do! My son and I have learned soo much here. We have 3 now. One older; 2 new little ones from few months ago.♡

  • @mszoomy
    @mszoomy Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you again for taking care of all the piggies.

  • @kerithoma532
    @kerithoma532 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys do a great job with your rescues with taking care of your guinea pigs. Love watching the CZcams videos keep up the great work you guys

  • @stukilowabunia
    @stukilowabunia Před 5 lety +2

    Love you Saskia and Scotty

  • @jeffreylamendola7220
    @jeffreylamendola7220 Před 5 lety +2

    I made the trip from San Francisco, had a wonderful visit and my piggy Seymour was treated by Dr Kanfer, who is now completely better. Thank you again Saskia!

  • @budgieyy
    @budgieyy Před 4 lety

    So, nice, when Saskia was filmed by Scotty. Scotty, would make Saskia laugh, and did a great deal of the talking, so, that Saskia, could mainly focus on the health checks and respond casually. People don’t realize the effort it takes to talk to viewers. True the viewers are everything, but, the main focus should be the health of the guinea pigs. It’s not easy all the work, Saskia, puts into bringing attention to rescue piggy’s. Scotty, always full of enthusiasm, just kept the conversation flowing, really helping Saskia along; making for a really good team. Go Saskia and Scotty!

  • @cavylove
    @cavylove Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great video, guys! Love all the pigs and wish them good health! 💗💗💗

  • @DYoung-vt8pq
    @DYoung-vt8pq Před 3 lety

    Love Scott's ability and willingness to get Piggie-Eye level camera footage! You RoCk ❤

  • @amandar3148
    @amandar3148 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing I was wondering about them!

  • @verucasalt2391
    @verucasalt2391 Před 5 lety

    Benji looks great! I'm so sorry Isaac had such a hard time and didn't make it. You guys are the best in all you do for those little piggies. ❤💕❤

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 Před 5 lety +3

    Awwww. I have a piggie named Luna!

  • @CavyConsciousness
    @CavyConsciousness Před 5 lety +4

    Those babies were adorable, especially the one with the brown patch on its nose.
    I will happily make it my pilgrimage. And i will support you as much as i can until i get there.
    lol the cucumber grew some celery. that's one cool cucumber.
    Harmony has the faux hawk. so cute.

    • @karaleetrapp
      @karaleetrapp Před 5 lety +1

      That Bubba with the brown patch on the nose looked like a troublemaker.

  • @Handle_294
    @Handle_294 Před 4 lety

    Yes I smell my piggies they smell like piggies and I love it ❤❤❤

  • @tinksmith4964
    @tinksmith4964 Před 4 lety

    I’ve been to the States ONCE and I can’t BELIEVE it was before I watched the channel years and years ago

  • @willowashe
    @willowashe Před 4 lety

    I sniff my piggies. I also love it when I am out and about and I get a slight whiff of them on my shirt or scarf. Its just a funny little reminder of them that makes me smile.

  • @beckygwin3192
    @beckygwin3192 Před 4 lety +1

    Sorry for your losses I wish I could help in a way 💔💔💔💙💙💙

  • @taniapitbran6153
    @taniapitbran6153 Před 5 lety +4

    Wow those babies are huge for 1.5weeks... My new piggy babies are a week old and are half that size. Though the litter was 5 babies and the mother was very sick whole pregnancy... She's getting critical care and antibiotics now... One of her babies is also getting the critical care because he's very small and weak. I have high hopes for all of them though.

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 Před 5 lety +5

    I will donate something to help! So sorry to hear about the others, it's too sad!

  • @karaleetrapp
    @karaleetrapp Před 5 lety +7

    The great piggy escape! Great catch Saskia!

  • @kristengover6830
    @kristengover6830 Před 5 lety +2

    Benji and Conner are my fav!!!! Love them!

  • @wolfman75
    @wolfman75 Před 5 lety +3

    Good News On The Kids👍💙😀
    Thank You Saskia For The Updates😍🌹🌹

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 Před 5 lety +6

    Can we see Lesley and the sanctuary too🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🤗good job

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 Před 2 lety

    I have my Female Ginnie pig who I suspect who has what I think what is a memory gland tumor. I'm taking her to the vet next week. Thanks so much Saskia. You have talked about memory gland tumors before so it helped me to diagnos my poor darling girl Poppy. My other female pig is eating loads but losing loads of weight. Again I remember when you had a Ginnie pig with a thyroid problem I am concerned she might have the same. My girls are both 3 years old. I hope and pray I can get them better soon 🙏 💕

  • @chellebble
    @chellebble Před 5 lety +5

    Just bought some syringes for you! Not a lot but I hope it helps! The link did not work.. I actually had to search for you on amazon but it was easy! Keep up the good work!

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 Před 5 lety +2

    Zo gaaf dit en wat zijn ze groot💋💋💋💋💋💋
    Zo mooi

  • @Starlight1710
    @Starlight1710 Před 5 lety +5

    I'd love to see a video about the sanctuary and its inhabitants. :)

  • @cheryleparrish9184
    @cheryleparrish9184 Před 5 lety +5

    Is that your buddy weed waker in the background making all that noise Scotty.
    I think he wants your attention.

  • @AmamiHarukaX3
    @AmamiHarukaX3 Před 3 lety

    It is really nothing but too asking for some donations. You make such amazing work!!!!

  • @lisapierson8653
    @lisapierson8653 Před 4 lety

    What a wonderful family. Too cute

  • @ScarlettRayvyn
    @ScarlettRayvyn Před 5 lety +1

    LA Guinea pig rescue us on my list to visit. The only problem is I'll want to take many pigs home with me and since I live in NY it would be difficult. Love all the pigs!

  • @christineriddle1232
    @christineriddle1232 Před 5 lety

    Thank for you going into more details about Issiac. It is said to hear about him and the others that has passed away. For the others get well soon.

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 Před 5 lety +2

    I love Toledo!!!!

  • @sanako7703
    @sanako7703 Před 5 lety +1

    If someday i came visit the USA, I definitely come say hi 💜 (i'm french, so all the world behind you and me)
    My two piggy boys love u ☺️

  • @labellavita2314
    @labellavita2314 Před 5 lety +1

    Poor funny looking boy! So cute!

  • @JanakiBananaki
    @JanakiBananaki Před 4 lety

    You should submit that research question (the congestive heart issue) to a major vet research school. PhD candidates are often looking for research project for their dissertations. Submit it to several professors and see if it can be picked up somewhere.

  • @rachelhart.2386
    @rachelhart.2386 Před 5 lety +2

    Love the updates!

  • @thebluehotel426
    @thebluehotel426 Před 5 lety +1

    They're very sweet.

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 Před 5 lety +4

    Conner and Benji both look SOOO good!!

  • @eillync01
    @eillync01 Před 4 lety

    You must have the best vet ever! One of my adorable pigs died last week (probably because of my vet) and the other one is recovering from castration but we don't really know if he's going to make it. The area surrounding his wounds is swollen and he whines when he pees. It's been a real nightmare trying to keep him alive. I only want him to be happy; I should have never castrated him. He needs to have another surgery on Monday; hope I don't lose him too :(

  • @emilyfrancis8243
    @emilyfrancis8243 Před 5 lety +2

    Martin is one handsome lad with that hairdo 😍

  • @MichelleJ1822
    @MichelleJ1822 Před 4 lety

    Did anyone else notice that at 3:52 When the baby piggy gets up on mama his/her
    Hair is in the shape of lips!

  • @Canadianbabe691
    @Canadianbabe691 Před 4 lety

    Weed whacker honking loud in the background 😆🦆

  • @deborahbodmer8999
    @deborahbodmer8999 Před 2 lety

    The babies are super cute Saskia 😍

  • @guineapiggardenschristinan2276

    Good job fairy-pig-mother!!! 😘😘😘❤❤❤

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 Před 5 lety +1

    Dank jullie wel 🙏🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻🙏💖💙

  • @marijkeotter-delange1860
    @marijkeotter-delange1860 Před 5 lety +2

    Ze ruiken heerlijk🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @marthamoiselleasher5551
    @marthamoiselleasher5551 Před 5 lety +1

    I love Benji and Conner!

  • @chrizzlybear7764
    @chrizzlybear7764 Před 5 lety +2

    Actually, I might come during March! Maybe, see you!

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 Před 5 lety +4

    Oh, I wish you could send Carling to me in Michigan!!

  • @karenjamieson1206
    @karenjamieson1206 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much for the update! I was wondering about these little ones.

  • @marciaricksgers2018
    @marciaricksgers2018 Před 5 lety +2

    I love Benji!!

  • @andrearenolds4875
    @andrearenolds4875 Před 5 lety +8

    I wish that I could adopt from you. I love guinea pigs I have one and I want to get another male. But I live in Spokane Wa.

  • @7islucky
    @7islucky Před 5 lety +1

    Luna is gorgeous!!

  • @MEpearl
    @MEpearl Před 5 lety +1

    My piggy, Aurora Pavlova Winterberry, aka Ms. Winterberry, loves oranges. Is one orange section per day too much? I also give her Oasis vitamins with C every other day. Looking forward to bringing her to Chattsworth for a health check.

    • @CS-qm1ts
      @CS-qm1ts Před 5 lety

      That's too acidic for the mouth.

  • @ella-hv9hv
    @ella-hv9hv Před 5 lety +1

    saskia you are absolutely beautiful 💗

  • @MissLeopard28
    @MissLeopard28 Před 5 lety

    I know this video is from February, but I just wanted to let you know that I added the smile.amazon link to my Amazon account, so anytime I make a purchase, you all will get the benefit. As soon as I get more money, I'll make a direct PayPal donation. I love piggies with all my heart. I have 1 female now that I hope to pair soon (if I lived in LA, I'd come to your rescue to get her a friend) and she is my heart! I love her to death! All the work you do does not go unnoticed. I'm amazed at how many pigs you help. If I'm ever in the Los Angeles area again, I'd love to see the rescue in person. :-)

  • @budgieyy
    @budgieyy Před 5 lety

    Cute overload.

  • @korakapinelopi7127
    @korakapinelopi7127 Před 5 lety +1

    You are a goddess !!!

  • @lindsaymeier5154
    @lindsaymeier5154 Před 5 lety

    If I had money I'd donate to help the vet bill, my first guinea pig has a surgery appointment on Thursday to get a tumor out. I have 4 male piggies. My second guinea pig had to have surgery twice to get rid of a couple tumors cause they're older piggies, But when I have money I'll donate

  • @ScarlettRayvyn
    @ScarlettRayvyn Před 5 lety +3

    Where did the beautiful grey piggie statue on the right come from?

    • @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue
      @LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue  Před 5 lety

      I got it here www.etsy.com/listing/72723144/guinea-pig-statue?ref=shop_home_feat_2

    • @huaweikh2593
      @huaweikh2593 Před 4 lety

      They don't ship to the UK, lovely selection though!

  • @citizenerased124
    @citizenerased124 Před 5 lety +11

    I'm going to give 50% of profits from my pet portraits to help raise money for the vet bills. I will send you a post for Facebook or other platform Saskia.
    I do illustrations/drawings/paintings of your pets, a great gift for a loved one or as something to remember a past pet by.