Showing posts with label guinea pig lesson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guinea pig lesson. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

PA-Craigslist-Philadelphia/ Scranton/ Allentown

*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 t1o
ensure it matches the name he or she gives *

Catasauqua (Allentown), PA: 16 month old abby female named Oreo being rehomed due to moving. Comes with too small cage ( Cheaper, Better Cages), pigloo, LEASH (NEVER USE), food dish and a 1/2 of food (this is barely anything-stock up on good pellets-no colored pieces, best local is Oxbow).



Wilkes-Barre (Scranton), PA: Guinea pig Boy or Girl? being rehomed due to move (also with rabbit, rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together as rabbits powerful legs can injure guinea pigs and they frequently are latent carriers of bordetella or pasteurella, which is very dangerous if contracted by a guinea pig).

Aston (Philadelphia), PA: Two friendly bonded males being rehomed and housed on TOXIC CEDAR BEDDING. See appropriate Bedding. Peanut is the lighter pig, and is calmer, extremely friendly, and is very well socialized. Popeye is the darker pig, is just as friendly, but a bit more active.




* 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 MD/VA/DC

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

PA-Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania

Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, PA: Jessie!


Jessie is a small young female being housed in the ARL's rabbit room. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs and rabbits should never be housed together because the rabbit's legs have a powerful kick that can easily injure the pig, and they are also commonly carriers of bordatella and pasteurella, which is very serious when contracted by guinea pigs.

* 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 MD/VA/DC

Thursday, July 24, 2008

PA-Craigslist-York/ Pittsburgh/ 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 *

Aston (Philadelphia), PA
: Two friendly bonded males being rehomed and housed on TOXIC CEDAR BEDDING. See appropriate Bedding. Peanut is the lighter pig, and is calmer, extremely friendly, and is very well socialized. Popeye is the darker pig, is just as friendly, but a bit more active.



York, PA: Two six month old girls being rehomed due to owner having a baby. Come with cage, bedding, food, toys. Owner willing to transport to Southern PA, Northern MD and within reason.


Hatboro (Philadelphia), PA: Two 1.5 y.o sisters being rehomed due to children losing interest. Calico colored, one is an abby, the other has "silky short hair." Though they are a bit skittish due to not being held much, they do not bite. They are "very sweet" when they are held.


LISTING REMOVED Pittsburgh (South Hills), PA: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed due to move. Come with cage, house, water bottle, food bowl, wooden chew toys, food (pellets and alfalfa) and any left over bedding. "Very sweet and vocal," enjoy floor time. Very bonded, must be adopted together.


Elizabeth (Pittsburgh), PA: 8 month old female shorthair guinea pig being rehomed due to lack of attention. Comes with DANGEROUS CAGE-wire floored cages cause bumblefoot, water bottle, food, bedding, other accessories. Also vitamin drops (don't put these in the water, that's a guinea pig myth-they're not water soluble so they stop working after about five minutes and then the water just tastes bad. Reduced water consumption leads to a host of other problems. And what will a non-Cavy Savvy Vet often diagnose and then prescribe? Scurvy, and vitamin C drops!


Philadelphia, PA
: Bonded males Peanut and Cocoa being rehomed due to owner transitioning to college.



* 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 MD/VA/DC

NY-Craigslist-Watertown/ Albany/ Staten Island/ Long Island/ Elmira/ Syracuse

*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 *


Farmingville (Long Island), NY: Tan/white guinea pig (Boy or Girl? ), 8 months old, comes with cage, water bottle, food dish, and some toys. Must be picked up by the 24th or poster is taking the pig back to the petstore. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Never take a guinea pig back to a petstore for rehoming; they do no screening (just whoever can pay for the pig) and will often give returned guinea pigs away for free to anyone who wants them. Sn@ke owners are aware of which stores that do this; major chains are among them.

Watertown, NY: Guinea pig (Boy or Girl?)being rehomed due to too many pets and child losing interest.

Albany, NY: Three year old male guinea pig, "a huge lover, he cuddles and is very well behaved." Being rehomed due to other pets (kittens) being too interested in him. Comes with cage, water bottle and food dish.


LISTING REMOVED Staten Island, NY: 1 y.o. guinea pig comes with cage, food, toys, "very handsome and lots of fun." Guessing male? Named Cashis/Cash. Being rehomed due to move. Wants to find an adopter with guinea pig experience.

Massapequa Park (Long Island), NY: 1o month old friendly male guinea pig (mainly brown, some white) being rehomed due to son losing interest and mom no longer wanting to care for him. Comes with "everything you need." I would recommend at the very least Cheaper, Better Cages.

Suffolk (Long Island), NY: Three female guinea pigs being rehomed due to owner losing her job. Adopter must provide food and bedding. Come with cages, water bottle, and other accessories. 2 y.o. guinea pig by herself (Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction ), and two bonded females (3 y.o. and 1.5 y.o. ) being rehomed together.

Corning (Elmira), NY: 1 y.o. unsexed guinea pig (Boy or Girl?) being rehomed due to son losing interest after rescuing guinea pig "from horrible conditions." Guinea pig is friendly, quiet, with short calico hair. Adopter with guinea pig experience preferred. Comes with food, Timothy hay, treats, cage, water bottle, and pine bedding (make sure it's kiln dried).


Syracuse, NY: 1.5 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to lack of time, needs help being socialized to people. Poster would prefer him to go to a rescue. Guinea pigs can be socialized pretty easily to a caring individual who has patience and time. Registering with GuineaLynx and posting on the forums for help is a good way to get tips. Comes with cage, litter (hopefully Bedding), and 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 MD/VA/DC

Sunday, July 20, 2008

PA-Women's Humane Society-BENSALEM 2 young males, baby male

Women's Humane Society; Bensalem, PA: Romeo, Sammie, Scooby, Barborssa ADOPTED! Reeses, and ADOPTED! Peanut !

*NEW* Romeo is a medium sized young male with a short brown/white coat.

*NEW* Sammie is a one year old abby girl who is friendly and good with kids.

*NEW* Scooby is a one year old abby female guinea pig who is super friendly, and needs a forever home!

Barborssa is a young male, medium sized, with very cute black, white and orangish markings. I've never heard that name before--Good luck Barbo!



Reeses is a one year old male guinea pig.

Peanut is a three week old male. GUINEA PIG LESSON: The shelter says he's easy to hold, but baby guinea pigs are typically very skittish and can twist out of small hands easily. Not good for a family with young kids, contrary to common perception!



* 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 MD/VA/DC

Monday, July 14, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Syracuse/ Long Island/ Albany/ Westchester/ Rochester/

*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 *

Syracuse, NY: 8 month old "sweet and gentle" brown and white ridgeback male guinea pig being rehomed due to child losing interest. "Juan" has experience with children. Comes with cage and accessories.

Long Beach (Long Island), NY
: Two brother guinea pigs being rehomed due to allergies, poster will not separate them. Come with cage and other accessories.


Nassau (Long Island), NY: 2.5 year old guinea pig (Boy or Girl? ) being rehomed because owner is transitioning to college. "Supplies included."



Albany, NY: 3 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to other pets not interacting well. "Sweetest guy in the world, huge lover. He just hasn't been a favorite of my new kittens and so I need to get rid of him." Comes with cage, water bottle, food dish.

Mamaroneck (Westchester), NY: Two 1 y.o. crested sisters being rehomed due to too much travel. "Very cuddly, docile, kind." Come with cage, food, water bottle, toys and other accessories.

Rochester, NY: Two male guinea pigs being rehomed along with reptiles. PLEASE HELP these guinea pigs stay pets.

Bergen (Rochester), NY: Two male guinea pigs being rehomed due to child losing interest. Being rehomed with too small cage (Cheaper, Better Cages ), unsuitable food, and leashes which should NEVER be used on guinea pigs, classic purchases from petstores that care more about profit than pets. They come with other accessories.



* 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. *

Friday, July 4, 2008

NY-Hi-Tor Animal Care Center-two adorable adult guinea pigs

Hi-Tor Animal Care Center; Pomona, NY: Nobikko and Patches the Piggie!

These two are both such winners!

Nobikko is a three year old crested male who can give a good stink eye to the camera. Don't let that deceive you! He's a friendly guy.


Patches the Piggie is a beautiful, friendly three year old abby female. She was actually brought in with Nobikko and they come with separate cages. GUINEA PIG LESSON: PtP is being housed on a wire cage, so I've got to give my bumblefoot warning. Always house your guinea pig on a smooth-bottomed cage to protect their feet.

* 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

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

NJ-Craigslist-Oradell

*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 *

Oradell, NJ: Chester is a large abby boy being rehomed due to a move. It looks like he may be being housed in an aquarium or tank. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Remember, say "Thanks, but NO TANKS!" to aquariums for guinea pigs. It's equivalent to housing them in a sensory deprivation tank. The air circulation is poor and can become toxic.



Hackensack, NJ: Eight month old male guinea pig named Soprano being rehomed due to not enough time. Comes with cage.





* 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

NJ-Guinea Pig Home-Park Ridge/2 y.o. male adult

*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 Park Ridge, NJ: 2 y.o. Peruvian (long haired) male being rehomed due to move. Needs to be placed by September 1st. "He is a sweetheart and a great pet!" He comes with his cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages). He has a condition called pea eye, which is generally purely cosmetic but "is in no way harmful." What a beautiful boy!





* 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

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

PA-Craigslist-Allentown/ Harrisburg / Erie / York / Pittsburgh

*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 *

Bethlehem (Allentown), PA: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed after being temporarily housed with the posters, who took them in after their previous owners were moving. They are well socialized to people and "as sweet as can be."


LISTING REMOVED Strinestown (York), PA: An 8 month old male crested guinea pig named Camo being rehomed due to lack of time. "Very sweet...loves to sit on your lap and watch T.V. with you!" He comes with his cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages), Timothy hay, a half bag of food, a food bowl, water bottle, cage liners, and a GUINEA NO NO: Vitamins don't go in the water! They aren't water soluble, meaning they stop working after about five minutes and then just make the water taste bad. If a guinea pig has a reduced water intake, that leads to a host of medical problems. He should get his vitamin C from a Proper Diet .



Harrisburg, PA: Three guinea pigs being rehomed with cage and shavings (make sure it's not cedar or plain pine) due to lack of time. Two females, one male (PREGNANCY WATCH). This is part of an ad selling a lot of household items. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Adopt them with the air conditioner! Guinea pigs are very vulnerable to heatstroke. They should never be kept outdoors, and if you're too hot, they're definitely too hot.

North East Erie, PA: Two bonded 1.5 y.o. male guinea pigs being rehomed with their cage, water bottles, house, food dish, and these items on the GUINEA NO-LIST: leashes, harnesses, and timothy hay wheel (too much work for the pigs to get their hay). Look how adorable these boys are!



Pittsburgh, PA: One y.o. male guinea pig (brown and white) being rehomed due to change in situation. Well socialized and loves floor time. Comes with play pen. Photos by request. Poster wishes for guinea pig to go to caring and devoted home. (I wish that for all my AAGP babies!)

* 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

NY-Craigslist-Buffalo / Rochester

*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 *

(Buffalo), NY: Atlas is a "very friendly" 1.5 year old male guinea pig, and separately offered for adoption is Widget, a one year old blonde guinea pig male with the "greatest personality."


Rochester, NY: Two bonded sisters, 4-5 month old GPs, one a black/white american, the other a black/dark orange abyssinian. "Playful, vocal, and clearly very cute!" Being rehomed due to lack of time. Come with too small cage ( Cheaper, Better Cages) and accessories, and any remaining bedding and food. Want a guinea pig experienced home or one willing to give a lot of out of cage time.

GUINEA PIG LESSON
: Carrots are only good as an occasional treat, and are basically equivalent to junk food for guinea pigs. Learn about what to feed your new friend here: Proper Diet . Pellets also shouldn't have colored pieces or corn. The pig on the left should never be bred because she carries the dangerous ROAN gene and could produce a lethal baby.


Greece (Rochester), NY
: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed, one is a teddy, one crested, due to life style change. Come with cage and dishes, poster will screen potential adopters. Honey Bear is the teddy, and has resulting dry skin. GUINEA PIG LESSON: BAG BALM IS TOXIC TO GUINEA PIGS! Try humilac for dry skin, and use ivermectin to treat for mites.


* 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

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Hudson Valley/Rochester/ Buffalo/ Binghamton

*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 Hopewell Junction (Hudson Valley), NY: Bonded white guinea pig and brown guinea pig being rehomed, both just under one year of age. Sex not specifed (PREGNANCY WATCH Boy or Girl?). They come with a large bag of food and bedding. I don't understand this part: "THE WHITE ONE CAN NOT MATE..ALBINO GUINEA PIGS CAN NOT MATE!"

GUINEA PIG LESSON: Unless a guinea pig is spayed or neutered, regardless of age or breed, it must be presumed that they can reproduce. They'll sneak up on you after 3 years with 8 pups, and not live through delivery. Also, there are no albino guinea pigs. There are Pink Eyed Whites, known as PEWs. And they can in fact mate. Perhaps this poster is thinking of Lethals, who should not reproduce.

Rochester, NY: Two bonded sisters, 4-5 month old GPs, one a black/white american, the other a black/dark orange abyssinian. "Playful, vocal, and clearly very cute!" Being rehomed due to lack of time. Come with too small cage ( Cheaper, Better Cages) and accessories, and any remaining bedding and food. Want a guinea pig experienced home or one willing to give a lot of out of cage time.

GUINEA PIG LESSON
: Carrots are only good as an occasional treat, and are basically equivalent to junk food for guinea pigs. Learn about what to feed your new friend here: Proper Diet . Pellets also shouldn't have colored pieces or corn.


LISTING REMOVED North Ton (Buffalo), NY: 3 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to no longer being compatible with cage mate (cage mate is a younger male, they go through adolescence and can change personalities, doesn't reflect on adoptable pig). Pictures available by request. Adopter needs own cage (Cheaper, Better Cages ).

Binghamton, NY: Baby guinea pig (sex not specified Boy or Girl?) being rehomed due to move.

* 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 MD/VA/DC .