Tuesday, July 8, 2008

PA-Craigslist-Pittsburgh/ Allentown/ Poconos/ Lancaster / Philadelphia/

*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public place
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to
ensure it matches the name he or she gives *


Apollo (Pittsburgh), PA: >1 y.o. male guinea pig (Ringo, orange and white) being rehomed due to not enough time. The poster is going to screen adopters. Comes with cage, food, and water bottle. "He is very friendly and nice. He does not bite."



Port Vue (Pittsburgh), PA: Guinea pig (Boy or Girl?) being rehomed two weeks after purchase because owners do not have enough time for it. Please do not impulsively purchase pets! Guinea pig comes with cage, timothy hay, bedding, food, and vitamins (don't put them in the water.)

Allentown, PA: Two male guinea pigs, 1 y.o., 3 months old, being rehomed due to moving. Come with cage and supplies.


Port Jervis (Poconos), PA: One-eyed cute male guinea pig being rehomed as the poster is "going away to school." Comes with cage, food dish and water bottle. Adopter must provide food. Adopter must either live in immediate area or be willing to pick up.

Lancaster, PA: Male texel guinea pig being rehomed due to missexing. GUINEA PIG LESSON: This br33d is not as uncommon as you would think, contact your local rescue if you're looking for one. And isn't saving a life the most beautiful choice of all?


Jenkintown (Philadelphia), PA
: ~1.5 y.o. bonded males being rehomed due to their owner's transition to college. "Moose and Squirrel...are a pair of lovable young bachelors." They're "well-socialized" and come with the pictured cage. Their bio is great, and really worth reading. In case the cage is for outdoor housing, a reminder. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs should not be housed outdoors! Here is a link to some of the dangers (like predators, weather) from a Guinea Lynx page on HOUSING.




* AAGP recommends quarantining any new guinea pigs
for 2-3 weeks and confirming the sex yourself.
Many sad accidents or "accidents" can be avoided this way. *

NY-Craigslist-Westchester/ Long Island / Albany

*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public place
or go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to
ensure it matches the name he or she gives *

Westchester, NY: Two 1 y.o. sisters being rehomed due to child's asthma. Come with food, timothy hay, two water bottles, bedding, food dishes, and two cages. The cages are being marketed as one for indoors and outdoors. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs cannot be housed outdoors! They are very vulnerable to heatstroke, and there is no guarantee that predators won't be able to get into the cage. See some very compelling reasons for INDOOR HOUSING on this page from Guinea Lynx.

Massapequa Park (Long Island), NY
: 2 y.o. friendly male guinea pig ("Mortimer") being rehomed due to too many pets, baby, lack of attention. Mortimer has "never bitten" and "enjoys being held and pet." His adoption fee will be donated to a local animal shelter. Comes with a free cage, toys, accessories, and any remaining food and bedding. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs do not make good classroom pets. Here's a letter to teachers with the many issues to consider in having a guinea pig as a classroom pet.



Saratoga (Albany), NY: Young "playful cute" female guinea pig being rehomed due to change in schedule. "She is a doll and loves to hang out in bed with you." Comes with a bag of food.




* AAGP recommends quarantining any new guinea pigs
for 2-3 weeks and confirming the sex yourself.
Many sad accidents or "accidents" can be avoided this way. *

helpful links: Where to Begin? General Care Guide & Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Better Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV