Petshop For Guinea Pigs In Taipei?

[scomargo]

Oh Hello, Thank you , when was that?
I was often in Zoo but i never see that....
Please answer!
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I believe the service counter is near the Family Mart on the right-hand side after you walk in the zoo, but before you get to the flamingos. I think you can also rent strollers from there.

I could be wrong, about that. I didn't really look into the animal adoption thing, but I saw a bunch of people getting strollers for their kids. I ate lunch near there, so I was just casually observing things.

[Tempo Gain]

Oh Hello, Thank you , when was that?
I was often in Zoo but i never see that....
Please answer!
Thanks

just the other day. you're right scomargo. the service counter is to the right when you come in through the main gate, in the pavilion with the seats and convenience store. I didn't ask about it, I'd try to call them and make sure. "animal adoption service" was one of their posted services.

[Stray Dog]

anna, you would do well to find an exotic-animal vet near you, too, in case you need one in a hurry. Thankfully, there are a number of these springing up around Taipei, so tell us your area and I'll let you know if I know of one near you.

[Mother Theresa]

My wife's coworker gave us a couple of "pudding mice" (mongolian hamsters) that her child apparently grew tired of.

My daughter's had them for a few months now and just loves them. They are great pets, with distinct personalities, funny behavior and they haven't bitten us yet.

Of course, we'd prefer a dog or cat, but we don't have the time or space for such animals and, besides this is a good introduction to furry animals. Maybe if she passes this test, which she's doing, some day we might move up the pyramid.

For now, though, we're very happy with pudding mice. Emily's friends love them too. Whenever a friend visits they immediately run to play with the puddings.

[Tempo Gain]

They are great pets. We've had a couple. You're lucky you haven't got a bitey one though. Most will nip you and can't really be held. You're also lucky they get along and don't decide to have a war to the death for control of their living space. Finally, just in case you didn't know their life span is about 2 years max.

[Mother Theresa]

They are great pets. We've had a couple. You're lucky you haven't got a bitey one though. Most will nip you and can't really be held. You're also lucky they get along and don't decide to have a war to the death for control of their living space. Finally, just in case you didn't know their life span is about 2 years max.

Well. . .

- One of ours can be held no problem, but the other doesn't like to be held.

- I was nervous from the beginning, because I recalled being bitten by pet rodents when I was a kid, so I use great care when handling them, and Emily hasn't complained but I noticed she seems a little apprehensive of the one that doesn't like being handled.

- They did fight like crazy but we have two cages so we separated them and now we're ok. Actually, I didn't know if the fighting was territorial or amorous (don't know their genders), but one won every time, forcing the other to lie on its back in a corner, little paws in the air, squealing loudly. In separate cages it's no longer an issue.

- Life span. Yea, Emily treats them very well, so I think they'll live long lives for pudding mice, but I realized one day they'll die and it will be very sad, but I guess we all have to learn to deal with death eventually. I guess it will be a sad, learning experience when that time comes.

[blakomen]

Oh Hello, Thank you , when was that?
I was often in Zoo but i never see that....
Please answer!
Thanks

just the other day. you're right scomargo. the service counter is to the right when you come in through the main gate, in the pavilion with the seats and convenience store. I didn't ask about it, I'd try to call them and make sure. "animal adoption service" was one of their posted services.

I checked on the zoo website and I believe it actually refers to like a sponsorship program - take a look here - http://tinyurl.com/7d9j28c

Don't know what the deal with the guinea pigs was, but it could be a coincidence (or something else entirely)