Sunday, November 11, 2007

PA-Judge's Park

I've posted about Judge's Park be-fore, to urge people to donate in this time of near universal need among East Coast rescues, plus commenting on how beautiful their guinea pigs are. Well this post is going to be a combination of both themes. Some of the Massachusetts guinea pigs are now available for adoption. When you look at these guinea pigs, please think about the situation they were raised in. Neglectful, inadequate, crammed conditions where the animals are multiplying but the already small space (a mere shed) stays the same. These guinea pigs are in need of a genuine forever home, and a promise to love and care for them through the end of their life. They have been through far too much already.


ADOPTED!! I LOVE TRISTAN AND WANT TO ADOPT HIM MYSELF. I have always wanted a little himi baby, but we've got a full house. I alternate between calculating how to get him and a new cage and an addition to my rent-to-rent apartment, and closing the page and thinking about my students loans. So, I BEG of you, loving cavy owners or owners-to-be. Adopt this boar! Please! Otherwise I will and then all I'll be able to eat for a week will be a box of Saltines and whatever Whole Foods sets out. Anyway, Tristan. He is a five month old sweetheart. He's a dominant guy on his way to being a cuddle-piggy. I beg of you, ADOPT HIM!




ADOPTED! Amber is a beautiful little teddy pig. She's thought to be a year and half old, and actually lucked her way in to joining the Judge's Park group--she was an owner surrender to the shelter, and wound up coming with the JPers. She is super sweet, likes to be held, and is really calm. She has to be adopted to a home with other females or a neutered male. She has a bald spot on her back. JP treated her for mites, so now they're keeping an eye on the spot to see if the hair will grow in. It might be dry skin or a scar though. It doesn't stop her from being a beautiful sow!


ADOPTED! Lucky Max sneaked his way into the Judge's Park posse. Though he was actually an owner surrender to the shelter, he wound up heading out with the hoarder guineas. He is a large silkie estimated to be a little over a year and a half old. Max is basically a perfect piggy. He likes to be held, he's vocal, and he loves a good petting. Max's only issue is that he's a chubby boy, and he needs to lose weight. I hate it when health issues get in the way of a perfect corpulant cavy!



ADOPTED! Oooh Oliver is a cutie. But this boy aint for sale! He's for adoption to a loving, loving home. He's six months old and a real sweetie. He can be skittish (understandable considering his upbringing), but the Judge's Park team is on the case. He is on a straight path toward lap piggie. Oliver is bonded with Ripley, which means you get to adopt two gorgeous abby boys at once!


ADOPTED! And here's Ripley, Oliver's other half. He's also six months old and very sweet. Though he can be a bit skittish too, he is destined for lap-piggiedom as well. He is malnourished, so he has a heavy regimen of veggies to follow.





ADOPTED! Rupert is a small baby boar, who is bonded with Sammy (pictured below). He is estimated to be four months old. Despite having to live his whole life in a hellish environment, he is a sweet sweetheart. He is also the director of Judge's Park favorite among them--and I bet she knows her guineas! He's a vocal, cuddly, kissy boy. He's malnourished and needs to do some growing. Since he's paired with Sammy, and Sammy can't go to young kids, Rupert can't go to a home with young children either.



ADOPTED! Sammy is a small young boar. He is a year old (est). Despite spending a year in such horrific conditions, Sammy is a sweetheart. He is a bit skittish at times, and can nip if feeling threatened, so he's not a good match for young kids. Sammy is malnourished and had to be treated for mites (all better). Sammy and Rupert are bonded, so they've got to go together. The home who gets the two of them will be a lucky home indeed.




NY-Beverly Animal Shelter-Many Guinea Pigs

Beverly Animal Shelter is located in Waterloo, NY. They have special programs to make adoptions possible for senior citizens, and an in-house grooming parlor! They also have a bunch of guinea pigs available for adoption. They aren't individually listed, but have one collective listing here. I wrote the shelter to see if this listing is still accurate, and t'is. I can't promise all the guinea pigs pictured are still there, but if this is a local shelter, remember they have guineas! Especially if you're thinking of buying a guinea pig. There are too many homeless cavies already.




















PA-Lycoming County SPCA-sow

LISTING REMOVED. The Lycoming County SPCA in PA houses over 4,000 animals a year. One of their 2007 models, Mona Lisa, is a sweetheart available for adoption. Like her namesake, she has a mysterious beauty and no eyebrows. All her listing says is that she's a small adult sow. But look at the cute abby face!



Oh and see that hay roll behind her? No good. Guinea pigs can get their heads stuck in them, and even normally it's too much work for them to get the hay from between the bars. Look in to a hay rack or a hay loft.


PA-Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue

Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue has two new boys available for adoption!

The guinea pigs I'm about to post were not from Craigslist, but from a more definitively tragic source. LISTING REMOVED Hercules and Zeus are young bonded PEWs (pink eyed whites) who were rescued, with four other guinea pigs, from a testing lab. Though they weren't tested on themselves, they were due to be euthanized. A member of GuineaLynx posted about their endangerment and PLGPR got the piggies out. Hercules and Zeus are very special piggies. And as very special piggies they need very special adopters.





While they love hay, pellets, and water, they aren't yet eating veggies (an essential to a balanced guinea pig diet).They also aren't yet fully socialized to people. They do love to watch TV with you, and are calm and relaxed in their cage. They really deserve a forever home, and a commitment to care by their adopter. Could that adopter be you?

PLGPR has a bunch more guinea pigs to be posted, but I want to divide them in to multiple posts so they're not so long. And so you get an early peek at the a-dorable abby boy ADOPTED! Dilbert. He is around a year and a half old and very cute. He is a curious little guy who likes to explore. He is fine with being picked up though. Dilbert is a chubby boy too, which means whoever adopts him has to give him a lot of cuddles for me.







Saturday, November 10, 2007

PA-Montgomery County SPCA-senior boar

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!

NJ-Craigslist-Senior boar being dumped

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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 *


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

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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. 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.




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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



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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 *






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Friday, November 9, 2007

NY-Craigslist-Abby Sow

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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! 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."








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PA-Craigslist-two bonded sows

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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 *

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.




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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.

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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!!"



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