Monday, March 24, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Three Entries

*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 *


LISTING REMOVED. Penfield (near Rochester), NY: Guinea pig (age, sex unspecified), cage, food, food bowls, pigloo, water bottle with holder, and various toys and treats.

LISTING REMOVED. Inwood/Washington Hts, NY: Young male guinea pig available for adoption, comes with cage, water bottle, bowl and food.

LISTING REMOVED. Ontario, NY: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed due to too many pets. Must be adopted together. For additional fee they come with one of the larger Marchioro cages and all their things. They're used to kids and being handled, but they are nibblers--might be good for an adults only home, or one with only older children. A younger male is also being rehomed, though without a cage. This suggests a PREGNANCY WATCH.

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

PA-Cavy Madness-1 1/2+ male

*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 *


New Ringgold, PA: Elvis is a white/orange piggie who was rescued from a herd at a farm (I get so sad when I hear about things like this). He lost his cagemate somewhat recently, and so the poor guy is all alone. He comes with a 2X2 cage (which will be great for quarantining, but 2X3 is best for a single pig, and 2X4 is the minimum for two pigs), his water bottle, and any food or hay the owner has left. He is a very sweet piggie who never bites, and loves his carrots.

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

NY-Craigslist-Three Listings

*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 *

LISTING REMOVED. Utica, NY: Two six month females (one white, one cinnamon in female), one four month old male (calico). Sweet, friendly, and shy as typical to guinea pigs. Male is most outgoing of the three. If they have been housed together, do a pregnancy watch.


LISTING REMOVED. Hudson Valley, NY: Unsexed guinea pig (Boy or Girl?) is friendly, gentle, and loves to be handfed. Two years old. Reasonable rehoming fee, comes with her cage, water bottle, hidey home, and extra food. Email with any questions.


LISTING REMOVED. Long Island, NY: GUINEA PIG LESSON: GUINEA PIGS ARE NOT GOOD CLASSROOM PETS! Who pays the vet bills? What about the kids with allergies? Where does the pig go on the weekends? This misconception is out like wedge heels. On to the pigs. Male is one year old. Female is one and a half years old. Both are socialized to people after being rescued from tragic situations by the poster, who rehabilitated them and spoiled them like they deserve. The pigs are sweet and have great personalities. Email for more information.



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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

NY-Craigslist-Four Listings

*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 *


LISTING REMOVED. Long Island, NY: Two year old black guinea pig being rehomed. Very friendly, loves people, dogs and cats. Has been with current owner since two months of age. Comes with cage, water bottle, food and hay all for small rehoming fee.

LISTING REMOVED. Syracuse, NY: Four month old very cute, friendly guinea pig comes with cage, water bottle, food plate, toys, food, and some bedding. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Albinos are incredibly rare. A white guinea pig with pink eyes is actually quite common, and known as a "Pink-Eyed-White" or PEW.


LISTING REMOVED. Penfield (near Rochester), NY: PREGNANCY ALERT. Three guinea pigs being rehomed, no sex specified, all under a year old. Need to be rehomed urgently due to allergies. They come with one cage that according to the poster they all fit in (you may need this link: Cheaper, Larger Cages), two water bottles (should have one for each pig), one pigloo (sh0uld have one for each pig), one pound of food, 3/4ths of a bag of bedding, one ball (if this is an exercise ball, they are potentially fatal=can break spine and bones in feet).

LISTING REMOVED. Mt. Hope (near Rochester), NY: An example of why not to give guinea pigs as a gift: "My boyfriend got me 2 guinea pigs for Valentine's Day, and while I love them dearly, I cannot keep them any longer. My allergies are out of control. They do not get the love they deserve because holding them or even being in the same room as them makes me feel terrible." Two three month old tricolor abbys (punky hair), one has one black leg, the other has blue eyes. They are both very beautiful and very bonded. For a reasonable rehoming fee they come with their litter box, Carefresh litter, food, food bowls, pigloo, water bottle with holder, various toys and treats, and a C&C cage. This person did it right folks--this is a great starter set-up. The present owner does not want a child to be the primary care giver.


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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Sunday, March 23, 2008

PA-Furry Friends Guinea Pig Rescue-Herd Update

Furry Friends Guinea Pig Rescue; Wallingford, PA: Herd Update! I love this rescue. I adopted a darling three year old girl from there named Sparks, who is now my lovely Sophie, and it was a very rewarding adoption experience.

Terk is a sanctuary pig with the rescue, meaning that he is not available for adoption because his health needs are too severe. He came to the rescue nearly bald in places from mites, has had several URIs, and now is possibly battling heart disease. If you would like to donate toward Terk's growing medical bills, please use the paypal button on the rescue's website. Terk and the rescue will thank you.


Seth and Roscoe: Seth is white and grey, Roscoe is cream, grey, and white, both abbies. They are between one and two years old and fully grown. They came from a local SPCA and these sweet boys must be adopted together.


Kim and Marly: Two girls, also in from the local SPCA. Kim is a cream, white and grey abby. Marly is a white and black American. They are estimated by the rescue to be between one to two years of age as they are full grown. "These affectionate girls MUST be adopted as a pair."


Sammi is a small young female as is Kia. Photos will be added as they are added to their profiles.

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

PA-Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue-Herd Update

Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue; Latrobe, PA: Herd Update!
ADOPTED! Picture of Hamlet & Rothbart Hamlet & Rothbart &ADOPTED! Picture of Hercules & Zeus Hercules & Zeus & ADOPTED! Picture of Chester & Milton Chester & Milton & ADOPTED! Picture of Madame Mim Madame Mim & ADOPTED! Picture of Eleanor Eleanor & ADOPTED! Picture of Gabriella & Gertru Gabriella &ADOPTED! Picture of Glenda & Norma Jea Glenda & Norma Jean & Picture of Duchess & Marie Duchess & Marie &ADOPTED! Picture of Templeton & Ludo Templeton & Ludo & Picture of Rex Rex & Picture of Ash Ash & Picture of Roxy & Ivy Roxy & Ivy & Picture of Boobits & Hagrid Boobits & Hagrid & ADOPTED! Picture of Finley Finley & ADOPTED! Picture of Albert & Einstein Albert & Einstein & ADOPTED! Picture of Hope Hope & ADOPTED! Picture of Sassy Sassy & ADOPTED! Picture of Miley & Hannah Miley & Hannah & ADOPTED! Picture of Napoleon & Lafayet Napoleon & Lafayette and ADOPTED! Picture of Cronus Cronus .



And welcome to the new additions:



Napoleon and Lafayette and Cronus are now a bonded trio.

Napoleon and Lafayette are brothers who were born on December 5th of last year. They were adopted out previously but did not bond with the adopters' preexisting boar. They're getting along great with Cronus (born 4-6-05), so now the three are a bonded trio. Cronus' had recently grown to dislike his previous cage mate, who was then adopted. It's great that these three found each other.

Napoleon and Lafayette are very vocal, especially when it comes to food. Cronus is a survivor of a testing lab, though he wasn't tested on, but was socialized. Remarkably, Cronus has come to love veggies and hay almost as much as your average guinea! This is a testament to both the ladies at the rescue and to Cronus himself--his inner piggie was just waiting to be spoiled!

Napoleon and Lafayette are young and so still getting used to having to take breaks from running around to be pet and loved on. Cronus, on the other hand, loves to be cuddled and held. It's the best of both worlds with this trio!


Napoleon is larger and a bit more timid, and Lafayette helps him to mellow out. Contact the rescue for more details on this triumvirate.

Hope is two years old to two and a half years old, and will be available for adoption on April 11th. Here's a quote from her bio "Hope came to the rescue when her former owner couldn't provide a stable environment for her to live in. She had mites and needed someone who could get her the treatment she needed. That's why we changed her name to Hope. She has a hope for a new life, with a new forever family. She will be at the rescue for four weeks where she will be treated with for her mites."

Hope is a sweet and friendly girl who loves attention and cuddling. She has never been housed with other female pigs, but when she hears them wheeking she is quite curious. Hope is getting veggies with loads of vitamin C because she's had a deficiency in the past, and she loves it! She can't wait to have a forever home where she gets loads of love.

Sassy is 6 to 7 months old and will be available for adoption on April 9th. During that time the rescue is going to work on socialization, because this sweet but scared little girl is a little unsure of her nice new surroundings. Look at this beauty!


Miley & Hannah are two bonded girls about a year of age. Miley is on the left, and Hannah is on the right. They're available for adoption on April 9th.


These girls are still pretty skittish, but the work of of the rescuers, and the love they'll receive in their forever home, should be enough to bring them out of their shell. They are very curious about all the other piggie sounds, so the rescuers are looking forward to introducing them to other girls once they're done with quarantine.

They are both gorgeous and unique, and that, coupled with their learning trust, I imagine makes you just fall in love. They need a family that isn't expecting them to be cuddle pigs on the first day, but is excited to see how two nervous guineas can unfold into trusting wonder pigs.


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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Friday, March 21, 2008

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport- Adult Male

Lollypop Farm in Fairport; NY: LISTING REMOVED. Chewy! A one year and eleven month old adorable male.



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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

PA-Bucks County SPCA-Young Sow

Bucks County, SPCA; Lahaska, PA: LISTING REMOVED Bella!


Bella is five months old or so, and is friendly. She needs some work on socialization, which means she could become even friendlier! The shelter says that she would be a match for responsible children, but the parent should always commit to be the primary caregiver for the length of the animal's life.


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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

NY-Craigslist-Male and Female Pair

*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 *

LISTING REMOVED Smithtown (Long Island), NY: Two guinea pigs of opposite sex are being rehomed in order to lower expenses. Male is one year old, female is seven months old and they are currently housed together (PREGNANCY ALERT) , but the present owner has another cage if you wish to house them separately

(I would advise for this unless either the male or female is altered. Or if they seem really bonded, you might want to have the male neutered so they can live together again. Wait two weeks after his neutereing before exposing him to an unaltered female because he can still impregnate her).

They are both very sweet, and pictures are available by request. "They have been fed pellets, hay and veggies on a daily basis."--from the bio. This is great, the piggie will already be used to the right diet.


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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Thursday, March 20, 2008

NJ-Homeless Paws-Young Boar

Homeless Paws; Manahawkin, NJ: ADOPTED! Zipp!

Zipp is eight months old and quite a cutie. He hasn't had as much handling as is ideal, so he's a bit shy, but being young he can perk right up quickly (with an older piggy it might take longer). Zipp needs a buddy, so if you have a spayed female or a lonely boar, think of Zipp!


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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

NY-Craigslist-Four Listings

*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 *

LISTING REMOVED Colonie, NY: Black guinea pig tentatively sexed as male. Available for rehoming with cage and other accessories. Pig is vocal and enjoys to be pet, and needs more attention. Being rehomed due to allergies.

LISTING REMOVED New City, Rockland County: Pig of unknown sex (Boy or Girl? ) being rehomed. Very friendly and familiar with children. Being rehomed due to change in home circumstances and other pets. She is two years old and black and white (they say a pic should be posted to the ad soon). Reasonable rehoming fee for pig as well as cage, water bottle hidey home, and food. Email for more details. Could do Friday pickup at garage sale--make sure you're ready!

LISTING REMOVED Mastic Beach (Long Island), NY: Moo Moo is a cuddly guinea guy being rehomed due to a new kitten in the home. Small rehoming fee for piggie, food, hay, treats, bedding, water bottle, dish, "and his favorite little house." He is also being offered with a tank, but GUINEA PIG LESSON: tanks are not adequate housing for guinea pigs. They do not offer proper air circulation and the air can become toxic. This: Cheaper, Larger Cages is a great link for this ad. I also can't in good consciousness recommend Kay-tee products when Oxbow is available for purchase.



LISTING REMOVED Cortland, NY: Two guinea girls, both abbies, one red and one black. Both one year old. Socialized to children and used to handling. Come with their cage (try Cheaper, Larger Cages) and other accessories

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

NJ-Craigslist-Three Listings

*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 *


LISTING REMOVED Jackson, NJ: Calico guinea girl on the smaller side needs a new home. Born September of last year. Present owner hopes for her to go to her a home with at least an older child, an ideally another guinea pig. Reasonable rehoming fee, can also purchase cage. See ad for more details. Cabbage Patch pig!


LISTING REMOVED Monmouth County, NJ: Friendly and tame guinea girl below one year of age available for adoption with cage. Only available for pick up.

LISTING REMOVED Browns Mills, NJ: Sad and happy story here. With assistance, poster rescued a short haired young guinea pig from a drainage ditch where someone had let him go. The guinea pig is very friendly. They are screening potential homes and there is a reasonable adoption fee for this lucky guy. GUINEA PIG MYTH: Some people think that because guinea pigs' ancestors, capybaras, survive in the outdoors, that they too are suited to survive outside. Guinea pigs are incapable of generating of vitamin C on their own, and are preyed on by other animals, two of just many reasons why they should be housed indoors.

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

NY-Guinea Pig Cages-1 1/2 year old female

*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 *

ADOPTED! Queens, NY: Gorgeous rust colored pig who loves to be stroked on her head. Is vocal. Quote from ads, "she is a wonderful Guinea Pig and the lucky person who adopts her and gives her the attention she is due will end up with one great piggy. I have some wonderfuly hidey houses that I will give away also. I also have many treats that she loves."

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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

PA-Adams County SPCA-Adult Female

Adams County SPCA; Gettysburg, PA: ADOPTED! Tiki! Tiki is a small adult who has been in the shelter already for a month! Poor gal. The shelter says she needs to get adopted and stretch her legs--amen!



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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV

NY-Craigslist-unsexed pig with supplies

*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 *


LISTING REMOVED. Bronx/Manhattan/Westchester: Fudge the guinea pig ( use Boy or Girl?) being rehomed with reasonable adoption fee. Comes with cage with stand and wheels, water bottle, bowl and food.



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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .