LISTING REMOVED. There's no picture up yet, but the Montgomery County SPCA, Conshohocken Facility, has a new guinea pig. On PetHarbor his ID is A158196. His name is George, and he is a black tri-color guinea pig. Another great way to celebrate Adopt A Senior Pet month!
Saturday, November 10, 2007
NJ-Craigslist-Senior boar being dumped
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it matches the name he or she gives *
it matches the name he or she gives *
POST EXPIRED. This is really sad. In Mount Laurel, NJ, someone is dumping their five year old guinea pig for fr33 on Craigslist. All they say about their guinea pig is that he's gray and white, quiet and healthy. The guinea pig comes with a cage that should probably be tossed, bedding, food, and an exercise ball (never give these to your guinea pig).
Adopting this boar would be an amazing way to honor Adopt A Senior Pet month.
NJ-Craigslist-Jersey City Babies
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LISTING EXPIRED. Babies in Jersey City being rehomed. I keep wavering back and forth as to whether this is a legitimate dump, or one of those people who makes guinea pigs in order to dump them. What I'm saying is, research before you respond to this one. And if it seems fishy, adopt from a shelter or rescue and save a life. Small adoption fee for adorable long-haired babies the poster can't keep. That's all it says, inquire at your own risk, then report back!
NY-Craigslist-two sows, one boar
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LISTING REMOVED. Big Apple has Small Heart Today--another three guinea pigs being dumped (for fr33) in Bloomington. Black and white female (Widget), calico colored long hair (Bridgette), black neutered male (Mr. Squeakers). Widget and Bridgette are just over two years old, Mr. Squeakers is just under two years. Come with large homemade cage (a C&C perhaps?), litter box, water bottle, large food bowl, pigloo, and waffle block house. They are bonded and socialized quite well to people, as well as healthy and kind. Being rehomed because owners had a baby; no longer have time for the cavies. Sadulations to the guineas.
NY-Craigslist-Two Listings
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POST DELETED. Three sows in East Aurora NY (near Buffalo): being rehomed due to cross country move. They need to be adopted by the end of November. They are 3 months old, 5 months old, and one year old. Small adoption fee applies. Cages rehomed separately.
POST EXPIRED. Oswego, NY (near Syracuse): two beautiful sows being rehomed. Small adoption fee includes cage, bedding, food, and wooden chews (research to see if they're safe; wood from fruit trees generally isn't). Ideally these two year old sows will be adopted together. They are friendly, love attention, and are cuddlers. They sound perfect! And they're easy on the eyes too.
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
NY-Two Rescues-Multiple Guinea Pigs
The two rescues I'm posting don't have individual guinea pigs listed, but apparently do have guinea pigs in their care.
Wing and a Prayer Dog Rescue and Referral, Inc. has a number of LISTING REMOVED. guinea pigs available for adoption. The post says the guinea pigs are young. This rescue is in Albany.
Crazy Horse Stables Rescue and Sanctuary in Castleton, NY also has a bunch of guinea pigs. The post says they have guinea pigs of all ages, sizes, and colors.
If anyone has more information about the guinea pigs available with these rescues, please post in the comments section, or email adoptaguineapig @ gmail.com
Wing and a Prayer Dog Rescue and Referral, Inc. has a number of LISTING REMOVED. guinea pigs available for adoption. The post says the guinea pigs are young. This rescue is in Albany.
Crazy Horse Stables Rescue and Sanctuary in Castleton, NY also has a bunch of guinea pigs. The post says they have guinea pigs of all ages, sizes, and colors.
If anyone has more information about the guinea pigs available with these rescues, please post in the comments section, or email adoptaguineapig @ gmail.com
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
PA-Furry Friends Guinea Pig Rescue
Time for a full post on the charismatic, attractive, and charming guineas of Furry Friends Guinea Pig Rescue. I've adopted from them myself, as any good woman should. This rescue is run by an awesome lady. It's a home based rescue in Wallingford, PA. They're always in need of donations, both material and financial, so check out the site if you'd like to help but can't adopt.
Now in my last post on this rescue, I posted ADOPTED! Sophie, ADOPTED! Davy, and ADOPTED! Lola. Time for a new featured three!
If you're only able to provide a home for one guinea pig, but have always been hesitant as guinea pigs are social creatures, ADOPTED! Sally is a great guinea pig for you. She's one of those rare Emily Dickinson piggies who wants to be by herself. She is a real sweetheart with people though. She's two years old and came to the rescue from a shelter. Spoil this only child rotten!
ADOPTED! Cookie the Cutie is large adult sow who is bonded with ADOPTED! Bow the Boar (neutered). I think that's his face peeking out in the photo. Cookie is three and half years old, and therefore qualifies as a senior (though again, that's like giving an IHOP discount to a 40 year old. Guinea pigs can live to nine years). Celebrate November by adopting her and Bow! They were surrendered by a family who could no longer care for them. How hard for the guineas to think they found love, then be abandoned. Cookie has been a mother before, and she has a long line of fur down her back, giving her a mohawk. So cute!
ADOPTED! Gretchen is a beautiful rust colored gal. I would think she might be part teddy, but I don't have much experience with that br33d. I think Gretchen might be the mother of ADOPTED! Ginny, but that's just a guess from the photos. Gretchen is young herself, and of medium build. Contact the rescue for more info on this cavy.
ADOPTED! Simon * Terk *ADOPTED! Sally *ADOPTED! Sophie *ADOPTED! Tabitha *ADOPTED! Melinda *ADOPTED! Derek *ADOPTED! Lola *ADOPTED! Bridgette *ADOPTED! Rachel *ADOPTED! Davy *ADOPTED! Cookie *ADOPTED! Bow *ADOPTED! Ginny *ADOPTED! Gretchen *ADOPTED! Gonzo * ADOPTED! Grant *ADOPTED! Gus *
Now in my last post on this rescue, I posted ADOPTED! Sophie, ADOPTED! Davy, and ADOPTED! Lola. Time for a new featured three!
If you're only able to provide a home for one guinea pig, but have always been hesitant as guinea pigs are social creatures, ADOPTED! Sally is a great guinea pig for you. She's one of those rare Emily Dickinson piggies who wants to be by herself. She is a real sweetheart with people though. She's two years old and came to the rescue from a shelter. Spoil this only child rotten!
ADOPTED! Cookie the Cutie is large adult sow who is bonded with ADOPTED! Bow the Boar (neutered). I think that's his face peeking out in the photo. Cookie is three and half years old, and therefore qualifies as a senior (though again, that's like giving an IHOP discount to a 40 year old. Guinea pigs can live to nine years). Celebrate November by adopting her and Bow! They were surrendered by a family who could no longer care for them. How hard for the guineas to think they found love, then be abandoned. Cookie has been a mother before, and she has a long line of fur down her back, giving her a mohawk. So cute!
ADOPTED! Gretchen is a beautiful rust colored gal. I would think she might be part teddy, but I don't have much experience with that br33d. I think Gretchen might be the mother of ADOPTED! Ginny, but that's just a guess from the photos. Gretchen is young herself, and of medium build. Contact the rescue for more info on this cavy.ADOPTED! Simon * Terk *ADOPTED! Sally *ADOPTED! Sophie *ADOPTED! Tabitha *ADOPTED! Melinda *ADOPTED! Derek *ADOPTED! Lola *ADOPTED! Bridgette *ADOPTED! Rachel *ADOPTED! Davy *ADOPTED! Cookie *ADOPTED! Bow *ADOPTED! Ginny *ADOPTED! Gretchen *ADOPTED! Gonzo * ADOPTED! Grant *ADOPTED! Gus *
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
Friday, November 9, 2007
NY-Craigslist-Abby Sow
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ADOPTED!
Brentwood, Long Island, New York: Daisy is a beautiful abby sow. She's ten months old, and brown, black, and white. Daisy comes with her cage, bedding, and food. The poor girl is being dumped for fr33. "Daisy, Daisy, open your home to her, do."helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
PA-Craigslist-two bonded sows
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POST EXPIRED. Pittsburgh, PA; two bonded sows: The poster here is really looking for someone who is knowledgeable about guinea pigs, or is willing to learn. The two beauties she's rehoming really deserve that educated care. They are two years old, come with a cage and a spare cage, accessories, food dish, water bottles, bedding (fleece and towels), and left over hay and food. Small and very reasonable adoption fee.
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
Rescues and shelters need assistance paying for hoarder's crime
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Like Judge's Park, The Critter Connection (a CT based rescue) is assisting in the rescue of the enormous MA guinea pig surrender. A hoarder who had become ill gave up around 150 cavies he had been keeping in his shed. They were in terrible condition, some blind. All of the females are assumed pregnant. That means that any rescue that takes in any of these pigs is going to have to cope with a huge increase in medical bills. You can help ease that burden by donating either time, supplies, a foster home, or finances. Judge's Park donation information is here and The Critter Connection donation information is here. (If I have missed any rescues who are assisting with this effort, please post them in the comments section, along with contact information).
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There's also an individual (I e-know her from GuineaLynx) who at this very moment is driving from PA to MA to pick up thirty piggies. I've donated just ten dollars to her myself, and stacked against all the other donations, it made a difference. Just one dollar would even! The cost of just feeding thirty guinea pigs is going to make a huge dent in the wallet. Read information about her journey and the tremendous act of taking in the pigs here. You can find donation information in this thread, as well as more information on this case.
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Here are some articles. One Two. The second link also gives you information on how to donate to the shelter.
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA
PA-Judge's Park
How have I not posted about Judge's Park yet and their amazing guinea pigs? I really thought I had. I'm actually still kind of convinced I must have and Blogger deleted the posts, so if anyone can reassure me that I did once post about them, that'd be great. Judge's Park is a home based rescue. They're also one of few rescues I know which adopts out to people under eighteen...so if you're a youngin', check out this rescue. But you probably shouldn't be reading this blog--I can get a bit off color. Anyway, do get the agreement of your whole family before you bring any of the below beautiful guineas home.
And move fast! These gorgeous guineas will get adopted like hotcakes!
ADOPTED! Benjamin is a pretty pretty abby/peruvian boy. He's large and black and brown. Like Gus below, he was given up covered in lice and with his toenails almost curled into the bottom of his feet. He's a a very sweet calm guy who is fairly used to people, though still a bit skittish (moreso than Gus). He has to be adopted with Gus, as they're bonded. Both Benjamin and Gus are used to kids.
ADOPTED! Gorgeous Gus is a large rust and white silkie. He is a year and a half old. Gus is the biggest sweetheart, and he has not had a happy past. He was given up covered in lice and his toenails had curled under almost in to the bottom of his feet. He wasn't getting the right diet, and his cage was far too small. But he is a calm sweetie now, one who doesn't run when you reach for him (this is rare!). He does need regular brushing and bathing. Gus is bonded with Benjamin, and must be adopted with him.
ADOPTED! Harry is a handsome guy who even has a video at his Petfinder page. He looks like a furry comet! He is a purebred Texel of large build. He's estimated to be a year old. The poor boy was formerly used for br33ding, then dumped in to a petstore, which is how he came to the rescue. For three months Harry was at the store, covered in bugs, dirty, and frightened, so no one would buy him. The store owner called the director of Judge's Park. Now Harry is the beautiful healthy, happy boy pictured here. He is a sweetheart boy who loves to be held and pet. Understandably, he is a bit shy. Read more at his page about adoption requirements and his compatibility with other piggies.
ADOPTED! Rocky is a gorgeous peruvian/silky mix, meaning he would require daily brushings to keep his hair fr33 of tangles. Rocky is black brown and white. He is super sweet once in the lap, but a bit tricky to pick up. He's a bit too skinny, so he needs to keep eating and drinking as well as he has been. He's an alpha male, possibly suitable to living alone, and is intact. Keep that in mind if you fall in love! He is being posted as a courtesy by Judge's Park, but is not actually with this rescue.
I also want to post from another listing (removed, but still relevant). It reads: "Judge's Park is getting in a group of piggies from Massachusets that are desperately in need of homes. Please see the link. We are arranging a transport and need help with fosters, adopters, supplies, and care. Please email if you can help!!"
And move fast! These gorgeous guineas will get adopted like hotcakes!
ADOPTED! Benjamin is a pretty pretty abby/peruvian boy. He's large and black and brown. Like Gus below, he was given up covered in lice and with his toenails almost curled into the bottom of his feet. He's a a very sweet calm guy who is fairly used to people, though still a bit skittish (moreso than Gus). He has to be adopted with Gus, as they're bonded. Both Benjamin and Gus are used to kids.
ADOPTED! Gorgeous Gus is a large rust and white silkie. He is a year and a half old. Gus is the biggest sweetheart, and he has not had a happy past. He was given up covered in lice and his toenails had curled under almost in to the bottom of his feet. He wasn't getting the right diet, and his cage was far too small. But he is a calm sweetie now, one who doesn't run when you reach for him (this is rare!). He does need regular brushing and bathing. Gus is bonded with Benjamin, and must be adopted with him.
ADOPTED! Harry is a handsome guy who even has a video at his Petfinder page. He looks like a furry comet! He is a purebred Texel of large build. He's estimated to be a year old. The poor boy was formerly used for br33ding, then dumped in to a petstore, which is how he came to the rescue. For three months Harry was at the store, covered in bugs, dirty, and frightened, so no one would buy him. The store owner called the director of Judge's Park. Now Harry is the beautiful healthy, happy boy pictured here. He is a sweetheart boy who loves to be held and pet. Understandably, he is a bit shy. Read more at his page about adoption requirements and his compatibility with other piggies.
ADOPTED! Rocky is a gorgeous peruvian/silky mix, meaning he would require daily brushings to keep his hair fr33 of tangles. Rocky is black brown and white. He is super sweet once in the lap, but a bit tricky to pick up. He's a bit too skinny, so he needs to keep eating and drinking as well as he has been. He's an alpha male, possibly suitable to living alone, and is intact. Keep that in mind if you fall in love! He is being posted as a courtesy by Judge's Park, but is not actually with this rescue.I also want to post from another listing (removed, but still relevant). It reads: "Judge's Park is getting in a group of piggies from Massachusets that are desperately in need of homes. Please see the link. We are arranging a transport and need help with fosters, adopters, supplies, and care. Please email if you can help!!"
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?"
Thursday, November 8, 2007
PA-Craigslist-PEW boar
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WITH A RESCUE! Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers, go Guinea Pigs): Pink eyed white (it appears) boar being dumped for fr33. He's one year old and very friendly. And the poor guy. There are a couple things wrong with his current habitat, if his picture is accurate.
His cage is too small; newspaper is inadequate bedding, and there is no hay to be seen. Can you give this boy a better home, a forever home?
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?"
NJ-North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue
Due to increased time commitments, I am no longer going to be able to update past entries of some of the larger rescues such as Have-A-Heart and NJGPHR. Once a week or so I will update the herd of the respective rescues.
The dear guineas I wrote about in the last NJGPR post now have photos. Happy day! Below these three are links to all the guineas presently in the rescue.
Max is a ten month old boar. His other half was recently adopted, so now Max is left all by his lonesome. He would be best paired with a submissive piggie, or one of his piggie pals he met in the rescue. And he would be best adopted to someone who appreciates his sweet face!
ADOPTED! Ignatius G. Pig, first off, wins my award for Best Name Ever. How many different ways did John Kennedy Toole describe obesity? He was an artist. As for Ignatius G. Pig, he is also amazing looking. He is two years old with a great big ol' beautiful white crest. He would make a good mate for a submissive piggie, or he could go home with another piggie from the rescue.
ADOPTED! Ziggy is such a fun looking guy. He is a golden agouti abby boy, and quite handsome at that. Sadly, his family had to give Ziggy up due to changing circumstances. He's a submissive boar, so he would do well matched with one of the dominant guineas out there who is a bit hard to find a mate for. Or, dear Ziggy could go home with one of his friends from the rescue.
ADOPTED! Ziegfield (Ziggy) & ADOPTED! Ignatius G. Pig & Max & Tina & ADOPTED! Becky & ADOPTED! Mina & ADOPTED! Avery & Ushi & Robby & ADOPTED! Logan and Xavier & Nicky II & ADOPTED! Spanky & Fernando & Gandolf & Aragorn & ADOPTED! Lucinda & ADOPTED! Miranda & ADOPTED! Sophia & ADOPTED! Versace & ADOPTED! Giorgio & ADOPTED! Gucci & ADOPTED! Daisy & ADOPTED! Vanessa & ADOPTED! Baby & ADOPTED! Rocky and Henry & .
The dear guineas I wrote about in the last NJGPR post now have photos. Happy day! Below these three are links to all the guineas presently in the rescue.
Max is a ten month old boar. His other half was recently adopted, so now Max is left all by his lonesome. He would be best paired with a submissive piggie, or one of his piggie pals he met in the rescue. And he would be best adopted to someone who appreciates his sweet face!
ADOPTED! Ignatius G. Pig, first off, wins my award for Best Name Ever. How many different ways did John Kennedy Toole describe obesity? He was an artist. As for Ignatius G. Pig, he is also amazing looking. He is two years old with a great big ol' beautiful white crest. He would make a good mate for a submissive piggie, or he could go home with another piggie from the rescue.
ADOPTED! Ziggy is such a fun looking guy. He is a golden agouti abby boy, and quite handsome at that. Sadly, his family had to give Ziggy up due to changing circumstances. He's a submissive boar, so he would do well matched with one of the dominant guineas out there who is a bit hard to find a mate for. Or, dear Ziggy could go home with one of his friends from the rescue.ADOPTED! Ziegfield (Ziggy) & ADOPTED! Ignatius G. Pig & Max & Tina & ADOPTED! Becky & ADOPTED! Mina & ADOPTED! Avery & Ushi & Robby & ADOPTED! Logan and Xavier & Nicky II & ADOPTED! Spanky & Fernando & Gandolf & Aragorn & ADOPTED! Lucinda & ADOPTED! Miranda & ADOPTED! Sophia & ADOPTED! Versace & ADOPTED! Giorgio & ADOPTED! Gucci & ADOPTED! Daisy & ADOPTED! Vanessa & ADOPTED! Baby & ADOPTED! Rocky and Henry & .
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?"
PA-Montgomery County SPCA
Here's an update on this thread. Two new beautiful young sows at the Montgomery County SPCA are available for adoption, and now have photos. They're displayed on PetHarbor, and you can find them searching by ID. Both girls are in the Perkiomenville Facility.
LISTING REMOVED. Hope is a pretty four month old sow. She's a tri-color with cute pink ear. I hope she gets adopted soon! Her ID is #A158050.
LISTING REMOVED. Squirt is such a beauty. She's four months old too. Her ID is #A158051
LISTING REMOVED. Hope is a pretty four month old sow. She's a tri-color with cute pink ear. I hope she gets adopted soon! Her ID is #A158050.
LISTING REMOVED. Squirt is such a beauty. She's four months old too. Her ID is #A158051
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?"
NY-Craigslist-sow
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LISTING EXPIRED. Taggy is a three year old gal near Fairfield, NY. She is a gray and white cutie, healthy, friendly, and sweet. Taggy is vocal and gentle. She comes with her cage, food bowls, toys, food, water bottle, and some guinea pig care books. This is all for a small adoption fee.
I really want to encourage this post on the grounds of Adopt a Senior Pet month. Even though that would be like giving a forty year old a discount at IHOP, but still. That is to say, guinea pigs can live up to nine years old with proper care.
Speaking of proper care, there are a couple of things in the Craigslist post I disagree with. The poster says Taggy would make a perfect first pet. This may be true, but ensure that you have an exotics or cavy savvy vet in your area. Fewer people specialize in guinea pigs than in cats and dogs, and so guinea pig owners often wind up being told they should put their pets to sleep when treatment could be done. This is obviously very difficult for all involved.
The poster also says Taggy would be a perfect companion for a young child. Here's an example of why I don't think that's true.
Guinea pigs are also not low maintenance, requiring only food, water, and a clean cage. They require unlimited hay, pellets, three servings daily of appropriate veggies, a large cage, daily floortime, daily lap time, weekly weighing, a companion, annual vet checks, etc. etc.
helpful links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Larger Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?"
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