NY-Craigslist-Six entries

* 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 *

Brevity for the sake of sanity.

LISTING REMOVED Owego, NY: 4-H project. (4-Heaven's Sake project). One month American sow, six month teddy sow, six month American male. Socialized to people and very child friendly. Small adoption fee.

BR33DER LINK REMOVED: Five pigs need rehoming, two females and three males. Being rehomed due to allergies. One pig has just one eye. Sounds like an odd situation, they're being bottle-fed? Guinea pigs can take Critical Care or pedialyte (or veggies) if their mothers have rejected them, which is what has happened here. They're very sweet. Come with cages and accessories.

LISTING REMOVED. Suffolk County, NY: Brown and white boar less than a year old being rehomed. Cause--children lost interest, the guinea pig is described as "very good but needs to go to a home where he will get the attention he needs."

LISTING REMOVED. Westchester, NY: One year old boar being rehomed due to conflict between to fighting boars. Hopefully this isn't a matter of just a too small cage. Boar is described as "docile and very cute."


LISTING REMOVED Rochester, NY: Two male guinea pigs that need to be rehomed due to moving. Atlas and Bear are both approximately one and a half years old and "extremely friendly." They are bonded and so must be adopted as a pair. They are adorable!



LISTING REMOVED. Manhattan, NY: Very handsome and striking guinea pig named Ank, poster describes him as "nice" and "friendly." He is recovering well from two abscess surgeries and will soon be off antibiotics. Being rehomed due to relocation. Doesn't sound like the best time for it. Poor boy!

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

Want to help represent the Lollypop Guild?

The Lollypop Farm in Fairport has a call out for material and financial donations. I've copied it below if you would like to offer your assistance to a very deserving shelter.

"Hi fellow pet lovers. Consider donating your CL item to Lollipop, or make a cash donation. Visit the animals, too. They need to see some friendly faces. Maybe bring one home with you? You will not regret it, and neither will they."

For the Animal Shelter

Pet Food: Guinea Pig food, Rabbit food, Hamster food, Cockatiel/Parakeet food, Large Parrot food, Ferret food, Science Diet cans of cat food, Treats for cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. (My note: GPs=no food with multicolored pieces, corn, etc. oxbow is best, kaytee adequate (not fiesta), fruit branches are bad, check online at guinealynx before you send anything you're not positive about).

Pet Supplies : Kuranda Dog Beds, Litter pans (small size), Cat litter (non-clumping), Yesterday's News, Carefresh, Feline Pine or other pelleted litter, Dog and cat nail clippers, Silverware - for serving canned food, Newspapers, Blankets, Towels (bath sized or larger), Laundry detergent, Liquid Dish detergent, Swiffer type cleaning products, Bleachmisc - cat hide - n - perch box, Have-a-Heart traps, A cash donation for Hide-N-Perch boxes for our cats

Pet Toys: Plastic rolling balls, Large size dog toys (at least 4" in diameter), Plain wooden blocks, Small stuffed animals, Cat condos, Large kong-type hard rubber toys, Rabbit toys like bunny bounce back, chewblocks & plastic slinkies.

Clinic Supplies - Help the Clinic by making a donation toward the purchase of these items.

Surgery instrument packs for spay/neuter surgeries - $300, need 3 sets, Monetary donations for lab work (specifically for testing tumors) - $50 per test, 5 tests per month, Animal ear thermometer, Rubber gloves (exam and dishwashing types) Feline Pine Litter and Pellet Litter Rubbing Alcohol and Betadine, New shaving clippers, External fixator set - $600, Veterinary Heating pad - $200, Surgical packs (need 4) - $150 each, Breathing circuit - $100, Breathing bag and mask - $50, Instrument trays (need 4) - $50 each

Law Enforcement Supplies: Any canned dog or cat food with pop tops, Any 5 lb. bags of dry dog or cat food, Baby wipes

Office Equipment & Supplies: Ball Point Pens, Postage Stamps, Polaroid 600 and Spectra High Definition Film, Reams of copy paper, Folding luggage cart (to transport event supplies)

Educational Supplies: Used pet magazines such as Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, Bird Talk, etc.

Gift Cards or Certificates: Gift cards to local gas stations for our PAT or Law Enforcement vehicles, Gift certificates to local restaurants for our "Employee of the month," Gift certificates to Michaels for our Education Program, Airline Frequent Flyer Miles, Gift certificates to Jo-Ann Fabrics to buy fabric to make our cat quilts

For the Farm: Pitch forks, Shaving forks, Horse de-wormers - ivermectin or panacur oral paste, Straw, Pine shavings, 1st cutting timothy mix hay (no mold or dust), Grain: Blue Seal Rider, Blue Seal Shep 16, Blue Seal Grower Cal, Blue Seal Pig/Sow, Alfalfa Bits, Cracked Corn, Rubbermaid garbage cans (30-40 gallons), Plastic insulated dog houses or dogloos - must have a bottom, brooms, shovels, rakes, hose reels, lead ropes, equine equipment in good, working condition for tack sale

Would you like to donate to, volunteer at,
or adopt from a shelter,
but the Lollypop Farm isn't convenient?

Find one nearby--
it's easy!

NY-Craigslist-two young boars

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LISTING REMOVED.
Huntington Station, NY: Two adorable six month old boars available for adoption. Come with their cage, wooden house (bacteria trap, so clean these regularly), food, and water bottles. This is a worry ad. Coupled with the mug-shot esque photo...an official AAGP issued :( for these guinea 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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

PA-Craigslist-Active Boar

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LISTING REMOVED Scranton, PA: A reasonable adoption fee for the very active Luig, his (too-small) cage and accessories. Comes with food, hay, bedding and toys.



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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

Craigslist Appreciation

Just wanted to share a CL post I really liked. Vote for it as best of as long as it lasts here.

It was written in response to a line of another ad reading, "pretty brown and white guinea pig needs new home where the children will remember to care for it."

To quote the excellent CL ad in full:

"No guinea pig needs a home where CHILDREN will remember to care for it. Guinea pigs are not toys; they are living creatures who deserve the consistent care of a responsible ADULT.

If you wouldn't want to depend on a child for your meals and the cleanliness of your surroundings, please don't subject innocent animals to that fate.

If you want your children to learn responsibility, model responsible behavior by taking great care of the pets you bring into your family. Kids can help, but the responsibility is for adults. It worked for my kids--and our guinea pigs!"

Cheers to that poster!

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-two new pigs

Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: LISTING REMOVED. Crescent and LISTING REMOVED. Calico!

Calico is a ten month old bicolor female pig, her predominant color being tan. Crescent is a ten month old male calico pig, his predominant color being brown. Any updates made on the Lollypop Guild website will be reflected on this entry. The pigs will certainly be cute, knowing this 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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NY-Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter-Five Pigs

Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter (Syosset), NY: Adorable pigs! Each pig must be fostered before being considered for adoption candidacy. Only New York residents are open to apply. Lucky! And it seems a very smart system as well, for finding forever homes.







Clockwise, starting upper left:

ALL ADOPTED!!
Eenie is a small young female.
Meenie is a small young female.
Saga is a moppy, small young female.
Mae and Minie are either twins, or two small young females sharing one photo.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

PA-Montgomery County SPCA (Conshocken Facility)-two pigs

Montgomery County SPCA (Conshocken Facility), PA: LISTING REMOVED Striper and NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Swirl!

Striper is (on the wrong diet) three years old, and a purebred guinea pig, according to her shelter profile.

Swirl is (on the wrong diet) a two year old girl with a beautiful forward crest.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NY-Craigslist-Five Entries

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LISTING REMOVED North Buffalo, NY: (repost) One year old guinea pig needs a new home as soon as possible. Comes with all necessary supplies. Being rehomed due to change in schedule. This adorable wonderful, talented boar deserves better.



LISTING REMOVED Plattsburgh, NY: These three pigs are being advertised for rehoming all over the net. Please see their description here at Guinea Pig Home, and here at Guinea Pig Adoption Network. The poster is willing to divide a bonded trio, which I think is very unfortunate. To quote from her ad "Their names are Daphne- she has the black streak by her eye, Claudette- she's the multi-colored one, and Lou- she's the red-head. But of course you can rename them if you'd like. I will also include their toys and if they are wanted separately I will give you each their favorite toy." Poster is unable to transport.


LISTING REMOVED. Upper West Side, NY: Two guinea pigs being rehomed for an adoption fee.

LISTING REMOVED Long Island, NY: Two guinea pigs being rehomed, about one one year old and accustomed to children. Email for pictures.

LISTING REMOVED Akron, NY: Three long haired female pigs that need rehoming. One is a light tan and white. The second is black, brown and white. The third is white and very light tan. Very sweet. Being rehomed due to relocation, asking for a small rehoming 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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

PA-Craigslist-Two Listings

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LISTING REMOVED West Chester, PA: "Pretty brown and white guinea pig" being rehomed due to children losing interest. Small rehoming fee includes cage, water bottle, and toys. Don't forget hay. Pellets. Bedding. Pigloo. Etc.

LISTING REMOVED Exeter, PA: Oddly, someone thinks that guinea pigs as class pets is a good idea. WHEN GUINEA PIGS FLY! The guinea pig in question is named Burt, and he's two years old. Long haired, very friendly, never bitten anyone. Comes with guinea pig book, cage, water bottle, food, house, toys, "den?" etc. Contact for adoption 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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NY-Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society-Two sows

Mohawk and Hudson Humane Society; Menands, NY: LISTINGS REMOVED. Zoey and Cloey! Two small adult females just popped up at this shelter. This entry will be updated if more information is posted.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NJ-Have-a-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue

NOTE: DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS AND THE LARGE NUMBER OF HAVE A HEART GUINEA PIGS, HAH ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE RETROACTIVELY UPDATED. MY APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS CAUSES. THE HAH WEBSITE WILL OFFER THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

Have-a-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue: An enormous network of foster homes that extend over PA, NJ, and DE. HAH is always looking for new foster homes. Below are the current NJ pigs (the PA pigs will be featured in a separate installment), and below the roster three listings will be individually featured.

Tumbles ~ Ninja Baby & Happy Cow ~ Kingston & Carmel ~ Miss Piggy ~ Beau & Levon ~ Bear & Sherri ~ Carmel ~ Smores ~ Evita, Somona, & Gwenith ~ Wally ~ Piglet & Eeyore ~ Violetta & Louise ~ Coffee & Donut ~ Bandit and Big Daddy ~ Peppi, Piper, and Pammy ~ Harley and Edwin ~ CRUELTY CASE LANCASTER ~ Squeek and Mouser ~ Toby and Felix ~ Tyson ~ Felice and Gucci ~ Snowflake ~ Abigal, Spatz, Junie ~ Alice, Betsy and Claire ~ Squash, Blossom, and Penelope ~ Speedy and Rocket ~ Violet ~ Moona ~ Twila and Drizzle ~ Levi ~ Lionel ~ Peanut and Butter ~ Dorothy and Mia ~ Ritchie ~ Maxine and Juliet ~ Piper ~ Ebby, Farina, and Sally ~ Autumn, Squash, and Acorn ~ Squidwird ~ Maurey, Slugger, and Korey ~ Moby ~ Doze ~ Gingersnap andTigera ~ Aden and Bane ~ Trooper ~ Ralph ~ Jitterbug ~ BigBoy ~ Hunter and Tumbles ~ Sylvia, Wheels, Whippet, and Whiskers ~ Diaz ~ Bubbles and Rose ~ Nola ~ BeeBee ~ Leah and RoxyDoodle ~ Santa and Claus ~ Cheech, Bonus, Pardo, and Gizzy ~ Poinsettia ~ Doozer and Jake ~ Jolene ~ Treetop, Holly, and Mistletoe ~ Alex and Grover ~ Janet and Chrissy ~ Ginny, Nutcracker, Brownbear and Wolverina ~ Toodle, Maze and May ~ Puff and Deamo ~ Tribble ~ Duke and Spongebob ~ Al ~ Buttercup and Brownie ~ Alvin ~ Lovey and Cottonball ~

Tumbles is a black and white abby (aww) who has been in the rescue all the way back since September. He came to the rescue from the local animal shelter, where he was turned in because he was no longer wanted. He has experience being around kids, dogs, and cats.

Ninja Baby and Happy Cow are two bonded boys who actually need a foster home, not just a forever home! They are bonded and so must be fostered or adopted together. They were born in the rescue to a beautiful abby who has since been adopted. They have experience being around dogs and cats. Ninja Baby is an all black abby (cute) and Happy Cow is a black and white abby (Cute). They are also in need of donations for their neuters.

Kingston and Carmel are two more bonded boys who need a foster home. They were returned to the rescue after their owners' child lost interest in them. Trust me, it's the kid who's boring, not the guinea pigs. Very true universal statement for all animal rescue "Sadly, we see that happen all the time. They get adopted as babies and then come back after they are full grown" These pigs in particular are used to kids, kitties, and dogs. The pigs were born on 3/3/07. Kingston is a black and rust American, and Carmel is a rust American. Donations are being accepted for their neuter.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NY-GPAN-Two bonded sows

Medford (Long Island), NY: Faith and Valentine are one year old guinea pigs that must find a new home, as their owners are moving. One is all black, the other is black and white. They're mother and daughter (I'm guessing the one year age is rounding then for at least one).

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

PA-Judge's Park-young sow

Judge's Park, PA: ADOPTED! Maggie!


Maggie in one sentence, "A sweet little energetic baby, very friendly with loads of potential to be another guinea pig's buddy." Four months old. Very laid back and sweet. Submissive girl who needs to live with girls who won't take advantage of her pliant nature. Likes to be held, easy to pick up and cuddle, and is very vocal and adorable. Must live with another pig, could work well with a neutered male or any female.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA

NY-Craigslist-Multiple Listings

* 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. Albany, NY: One guinea pig is male, one is female, the poster will not allow them to go to the same home as they are not fixed. The poster has brought them back to health from a sad state. Small adoption fee. Male is nine months old and a bit scared "but will overcome it." Female is one year old and familiar with children, used to being held, socialized with people. Poster is fostering them.


LISTING REMOVED Medford (Long Island), NY: Questionable, frustrating ad. Two female guinea pigs. The story is that they adopted one guinea pig and didn't know she was pregnant. Both guinea pigs are a year old (wouldn't one be younger? What with needing time for a gestation period and all?). And why isn't the poster returning the pig to the place the pigs were adopted from? Or I'm misinterpreting it and one is an adopted pig and the other pig is from another source. Then what happened to the babies? Anyway, anyway. "Very good pets. Love to be held."

LISTING REMOVED Long Island, NY: Will trade guinea pig cage, guinea pig, and accessories for a fish tank and accessories. Rehoming due to allergies.

LISTINGS REMOVED. Stony Brook, NY: Smokey the guinea pig (black and white) is available for adoption, and comes with his new adoption. Being rehomed because he was purchased as a birthday gift for the poster's son, but the kid is never home to "enjoy it." I bet the guinea pig isn't too crazy about that arrangement either!

LISTING REMOVED Spencerport (near Rochester), NY: Tricolor male guinea pig available for adoption (gray, brown and white). Less than one year old. Being rehomed because owner is leaving for long term military training. This post makes me sad on a lot of levels :(

LISTING REMOVED. Syracuse, NY: Very cute black guinea pig girl available for adoption because children have lost interest. Comes with cage and accessories. Age unknown.

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?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in DC/MD/VA