a few piggy concerns

Question
Hello, I just recently adopted a piggy at Petco this past Sunday.  Someone had dropped her off there not wanting her anymore!  I couldn't resist (they didn't charge me for anything).  Anyway, I'm not sure of her age but she seems to always be frightened of me.  I have no other animals, no loud noises in my place, and I live alone.  I realize she could use another piggy for company but I live in an apartment that doesn't allow animals so I had to "sneak" her in and getting another one just isn't feesible at this time.  I might add that I am home a lot and do try to spend a lot of time with her.  As soon as I walk near the cage, she runs into her igloo.  She runs frantically away when I try to pet her.  Sometimes she does calm down when I have her on the sofa with me and I'm petting her.  She doesn't go anywhere when I let her down to explore and she never "popcorns".  Also, I know piggies aren't supposed to bite but she's bitten me hard twice on my finger.  Both were very painful but the second time actually drew blood.  This wasn't while I was holding her but cuddling her while she was on my bed and mind you it wasn't a tight cuddle at all.  I know she's still getting used to me but I don't know exactly what to do.  I will not give her up.  I don't want her to fear me so much!  Also, I'm going out of town next weekend for about 4 days.  What's the best way to handle the care of her?  My friends aren't being all that helpful to come by and feed and pet her say once a day and the issue of taking her to a friends house I feel might stress her out.  Also, keep in mind that bringing the cage in and out is a bit stressful for me too since I have to be sneaky about it and I never know who's watching. Are there any pet sitting services that I could bring her to? (I live in the Los Angeles area) I've called a couple but they only take care of mainly cats and dogs.  Please help!


Answer
Well, It seems that since she was just dropped off she may just be really scared and had an awful life before you. You can't blame yourself for her behavior. She just needs time to get to know you and that may take weeks. Have your friends watch her, or maybe they can visit your apartment for you, hopefully. I am not sure what to tell you but I would not suggest a pet sitting service because they often have dozens of pets at a time and that would stress heer out more than staying at someones house. Let me know and good luck.