She's four years old and a calico and she needs a home as much as the babies. And her bedding worries me...
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
PA-Montgomery County SPCA-Conshocken Facility-Senior Sow
Montgomery County SPCA (Conshocken Facility)- LISTING REMOVED. Guinea! (yep, that's her name).
She's four years old and a calico and she needs a home as much as the babies. And her bedding worries me...
She's four years old and a calico and she needs a home as much as the babies. And her bedding worries me...
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
NJ-Craigslist-Two 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 Berkeley Heights, NJ: Two female guinea pigs a little over a year old being rehomed. Poster is waiting until until s/he finds a good home for the pigs, so I imagine a high amount of screening will go on. A reasonable adoption fee (going toward a rescue group) includes the girls, their cage, food, bedding, water bottle, and food dishes. Pictures available by request.
LISTING REMOVED Teaneck, NJ: Father and son pair up for adoption. The father is black and white and a year old, and the son is brown and black and a couple of months old. They will come with their cage, water bottle, wooden hidey home (clean it regularly--these are bacteria traps), and their food bowls. The adoption fee will also include a starter supply of food and bedding.
LISTING REMOVED Teaneck, NJ: Father and son pair up for adoption. The father is black and white and a year old, and the son is brown and black and a couple of months old. They will come with their cage, water bottle, wooden hidey home (clean it regularly--these are bacteria traps), and their food bowls. The adoption fee will also include a starter supply of food and bedding.
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-Guinea Pig
* 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 Pittsburgh, PA: Absolutely beautiful white crested guinea pig with possible mismarked himi markings available for adoption, sex and age not specified. Comes with a cage, water bottle, and "everything you need to get started." I bet a bunch of stuff you need to get started mistreating your pet and not a lot of the stuff that is actually necessary for proper guinea pig care. Research on a site like GuineaLynx for what is actually proper Guinea Pig treatment.
Oh and Go Steelers!
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-Animal Welfare Association-two sows
Animal Welfare Association, NJ: LISTINGS REMOVED. Sarah and Sally!
Not much info here. Two small young female piggies available for adoption from this Voorhees, NJ based shelter. If a picture is posted it will be added to this entry, rather than making a new entry. Good luck girlies!
Not much info here. Two small young female piggies available for adoption from this Voorhees, NJ based shelter. If a picture is posted it will be added to this entry, rather than making a new entry. Good luck girlies!NJ-Furry Angels Rescue-Adult Boar
Furry Angels Rescue, NJ: ADOPTED! Lil Boy!
Lil Boy is a gorgeous black smooth hair guinea pig with a white crest. He is two years old and if you adopt him from Furry Angels Rescue, he comes with a cage and supplies. As I'm not familiar with this rescue, don't forget how great C&C cages are--see the links at the bottom of this entry for other helpful links to making an amazing home for your guinea.
Lil Boy is a gorgeous black smooth hair guinea pig with a white crest. He is two years old and if you adopt him from Furry Angels Rescue, he comes with a cage and supplies. As I'm not familiar with this rescue, don't forget how great C&C cages are--see the links at the bottom of this entry for other helpful links to making an amazing home for your guinea.Monday, February 25, 2008
PA-Paws 2 Learn-Bonded Boars
Paws 2 Learn, PA: ADOPTED! Joey and Jimmy!
Two five month old littermates available for adoption. They are both boars, smooth haired and tricolored. The poor guys are very scared and need someone to teach them socialization and that humans can be trusted. If a photo is added it will be updated to this entry.
ETA:
Two five month old littermates available for adoption. They are both boars, smooth haired and tricolored. The poor guys are very scared and need someone to teach them socialization and that humans can be trusted. If a photo is added it will be updated to this entry.
ETA:
NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-neutered male
Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: LISTING REMOVED. Moo Moo!
Moo Moo is a ten month old neutered male. His listing says he is a calico guinea boy, primarily black in color. If they add a photo I'll add it to this entry. Y'all know it's going to be cute!
Moo Moo is a ten month old neutered male. His listing says he is a calico guinea boy, primarily black in color. If they add a photo I'll add it to this entry. Y'all know it's going to be cute!PA-Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue-Belated Post
Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue, PA: Lots o' pigs! This rescue is based in Latrobe, PA. They have a number of adoptions taking place this week, so their herd will have changed possibly even by the time I press post! If you fall in love with one of their piggies, don't hesitate to contact them and check on his or her status. This rescue is run by some devoted ladies (who could also teach graphic design--check out their website, it's Keen) who also sell C&C cages and their own hay.
Now, as for their herd, I'm going to list it in its entirety here, and then feature two of the piggies not yet mentioned on this blog below. Readers with full houses beware!
ADOPTED! Edgar & Telouis * ADOPTED! Hamlet & Rothbart * ADOPTED! Hercules & Zeus * ADOPTED! Chester & Milton * ADOPTED! Madame Mim * ADOPTED! Eleanor * ADOPTED! Cronus * ADOPTED! Hades * ADOPTED! Fudolou & Fudzmo * ADOPTED! Gabriella * ADOPTED! Bridget * ADOPTED! Cynthia * ADOPTED! Glenda & Norma Jean * Duchess & Marie * ADOPTED! Emma * ADOPTED! Templeton & Ludo * Rex * Ash * Roxy & Ivy * ADOPTED! Dumbledore *
Roxy and Ivy have awesome names, for starters. They sound like they're in a girl band. They're mother and daughter. Roxy is mom and on the right (1y9m--2y) and Ivy is the daughter, born January 1st of 2007. Ivy inherited Roxy's chubby good looks, and they are both sweethearts. Roxy is a laid back girl who is all for cuddling, and will even give you kisses if she likes you. Ivy is a bit skittish at first, but calms down for cuddling once in the lap. They love hiding, but, like most guineas, veggie time puts a stop to that!
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 &
Now, as for their herd, I'm going to list it in its entirety here, and then feature two of the piggies not yet mentioned on this blog below. Readers with full houses beware!
ADOPTED! Edgar & Telouis * ADOPTED! Hamlet & Rothbart * ADOPTED! Hercules & Zeus * ADOPTED! Chester & Milton * ADOPTED! Madame Mim * ADOPTED! Eleanor * ADOPTED! Cronus * ADOPTED! Hades * ADOPTED! Fudolou & Fudzmo * ADOPTED! Gabriella * ADOPTED! Bridget * ADOPTED! Cynthia * ADOPTED! Glenda & Norma Jean * Duchess & Marie * ADOPTED! Emma * ADOPTED! Templeton & Ludo * Rex * Ash * Roxy & Ivy * ADOPTED! Dumbledore *
Roxy and Ivy have awesome names, for starters. They sound like they're in a girl band. They're mother and daughter. Roxy is mom and on the right (1y9m--2y) and Ivy is the daughter, born January 1st of 2007. Ivy inherited Roxy's chubby good looks, and they are both sweethearts. Roxy is a laid back girl who is all for cuddling, and will even give you kisses if she likes you. Ivy is a bit skittish at first, but calms down for cuddling once in the lap. They love hiding, but, like most guineas, veggie time puts a stop to that!
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 &
NJ-A Call 4 Paws-Baby pig
A Call 4 Paws, NJ: ADOPTED! Lonely!
Very little info here, a rescue group in Jersey City that assists the local shelters primarily with cats and dogs has a baby pig available, sex not specified. EDIT: Male!
Very little info here, a rescue group in Jersey City that assists the local shelters primarily with cats and dogs has a baby pig available, sex not specified. EDIT: Male!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
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
"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!
or adopt from a shelter,
but the Lollypop Farm isn't convenient?
Find one nearby--
it's easy!
NY-Craigslist-two young boars
* 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.
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
* 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 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!
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!
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!
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