“I need a new owner.” 💔
It was a busy late afternoon in the Canning Town subway station in London as people rushed here and there when, suddenly, a pet carrier appeared out of nowhere. People were passing by it, confused, and eventually staff members at the station went to investigate.
On top of the pet carrier, the staffers found the saddest note they’d ever read.
“I need a new owner. Guinea pig.” That was all the note said. Seven words that told a heartbreaking story.
Inside the carrier was a fluffy white and brown guinea pig who looked to be around 6 months to a year old. The staffers contacted the RSPCA, and inspector Shahnaz Ahmad quickly arrived on the scene.
“He seemed healthy and well cared for,” Ahmad said in a press release. “It’s very sad that someone has abandoned their pet in this way.”
The guinea pig, later named DiscoPig, was taken into the RSPCA’s care, where he’s now doing incredibly well. They’re in the process of finding him a buddy he can hang out with and eventually be adopted with.
“This guinea pig was found alone — guinea pigs are naturally sociable and normally prefer to be with one or more guinea pigs,” Ahmad said. “A guinea pig can develop abnormal behavior and may suffer if they are left without company.”
Thanks to subway riders keeping an eye out, DiscoPig is now safe and sound and can’t wait to go off to his forever home very soon.