Friday, May 2, 2008

PA-Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue-Young short hair male

Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue; Quakertown, PA: ADOPTED! Davie! A beautiful young male piggy, a little shy at first, but who isn't until they get to their forever home?




* 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: 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 MD/VA/DC

NY-Adirondack Save-A-Stray-Short hair unsexed adult pig

So, funny moment. I'm dealing with a spay recovery right now and almost wrote: "short sexed adult unpig" as the title. Whew! Someone tell me if my typos get too crazy, okay? I made a commitment to myself, as a perfectionist, to not proofread this blog. I maintain it in my spare time. If I proofread it I would never, ever, do anything else. Soon I would be posting about "crazed blogger has guinea pigs taken from her due to hands being fused to keyboard." So, fair game to copy edit here. You'll only be doing what I wish I could.

Adirondack Save-A-Stray; Corinth, NY: LISTING REMOVED unsexed guinea pig! Here's a great page for sexing: Boy or Girl?

This guinea pig is pictured on aspen bedding. Aspen and kiln dried pine, NEVER cedar, are the only acceptable wood beddings. I mix my carefresh with Aspen bedding to save money.

What a beautiful piggy!





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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue-Bonded young boar pair

Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue; Lower Burrell, PA: ADOPTED! Blackie and ADOPTED! Doc!

Blackie is a "very young black and white silky/American mix satin." He is a gorgeous piggy with super soft fur. He is bonded with Doc. Blackie is a confident guy who will play shy if he thinks it will get him a veggie :)


Doc is a super social, happy, and inquisitive guy! He is 15 months old. He came in a bit shy, but just after a few hours in the hands of a guinea lover, Doc learned to love people. He is bonded with Blackie and the two are an amazing pair.


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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue-Bonded male trio

Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue; Lower Burrell, PA: ALL THREE ADOPTED! Cameron, Brock, and Murray!


I must share the opening line of the bio "Cameron is such a little gentleman." He is a four month old boy who is part of a bonded trio. He has recovered from bite wounds of an aggressive male and a previously insufficient caretaker, and is now ready for a forever home and lots of love! He's a bit shy but warms up quickly, even giving kisses. He's bonded with two pigs named Murray and Brock, and the director of the rescue really wishes for the three to be adopted together. I bet Murray, Brock, and Cameron all hope for the same! They've all had a hard life before they came to the rescue, and separating them now would be a shame.

Here's a great quote from the rescuer: "I personally believe that all piggies should live in threes. They get very bonded, and if one cagemate should pass, at least they still have one of their friends, which helps keep them from going into a nasty depression. These three need to stay together."

Brock is a very young piggie, and is gorgeous and sweet to boot! A quote from his bio: "His white coloration has a stunning mother-of-pearl gloss to it that is the nicest I've ever seen." What a catch! Brock and Cameron are dear friends, having met in the rescue. They share their cage with Murray, an older fellow at 1.5 years old, and the three of them are happy as little guinea clams. They would be a great trio for a forever home to adopt.

Murray sounds like a one of a kind wonder pig. To again quote the bio's author, "In all honest, I have never been so captivated by a guinea pig as I am with Murray...Murray is one of the sweetest and most gentle of creatures on the face of this earth." What a guy! Before Brock and Cameron, Murray had never had a guinea friend. He's never been abused nor neglected, but he'd spent his whole life without piggy company. Now he's finally got the chance to be adopted with his two first and best piggy friends!


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 MD/VA/DC

Thursday, May 1, 2008

NY-Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society-Adult Female Abby

Mohawk Hudson River Humane Society; Menands, NY: LISTING REMOVED Daisy! An adult female abby girl of medium size. She is so adorable! She gets a FAVORITE PIGGY AWARD!


AND don't forget LISTING REMOVED Rajaa, a beautiful small adult 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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in MD/VA/DC

NY-Tails of Hope Pet Adoptions-Three Young Boars

Tails of Hope Pet Adoptions; Valley Cottage, NY: LISTING REMOVED Three Amigos!

Three small young cute male guinea pigs available for adoption through Tails of Hope, also, adjectives run amok.

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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Lycoming County SPCA-Young Sow

Lyoming County SPCA; Williamsport, PA: LISTING REMOVED Princess! A small young female guinea pig. Good luck Princess!


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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Animal Rescue League of Berks County-Mother and Daughter PEW

Animal Rescue League of Berks County; Mohnton, PA: LISTING REMOVED Ruby and Miss Piggy! A mother and daughter pair of pink eyed white guinea pigs. I don't quite agree with their bio, so I'm just going to link to the inimitable Care Guide for Guinea Pigs over at GuineaLynx.



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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Lehigh County Humane Society-bonded adult boars

Lehigh County Humane Society; Allentown, PA: LISTING REMOVED Cocoa and Peaches!

Cocoa and Peaches are bonded boars in good condition. Though a bit timid at first, they are easy to handle once with you and friendly. They're vocal and love their veggies! Their bio goes on to list a bunch of great guinea pig info.


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 MD/VA/DC

PA-Craigslist-Poconos Adult Crested 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 *

LISTING REMOVED Bushkill (near Poconos), PA: Adorable guinea pig named Gorda being rehomed due to allergies. Been with present owner for three years. Comes with new cage. In other picture she is on a wire floor, very dangerous for guinea pigs as it can lead to bumblefoot.



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 MD/VA/DC

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Amherst/Massapequa/Buffalo

*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 Amherst, NY: Bear and Atlas are two male guinea pigs 1.5 years of age. Atlas is a red and black American guinea pig and Bear is a black abby. They are bonded and cannot be separated.



LISTING REMOVED Massapequa, NY: Three four month old girls "friendly and happy" being rehomed due to a pregnancy. They come with a cage (but try ) food, toys, water bottle, vitamin drops (don't put them in the water, they make the water taste bad), and bedding)


LISTING REMOVED Buffalo, NY: Onyx is a black self short hair who will do well with other pigs. He's 8 months old and very friendly once he gets used to you. Small rehoming fee, being rehomed due to a move.






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 MD/VA/DC

NJ-Craigslist-Paterson

*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 Paterson, NJ: Guinea pigs being rehomed due to a very classic story. Pregnant petstore pig, pig population balloons, a pig is backbr3d, more babies, people fell through taking the babies, and so we come to the Craigslist ad. They're thinning the herd. Let me know if this seems like intentional br33ding and I'll remove it.

Spike is a male growing long haired, Melody is I'm assuming a female. "They are both funny, friendly, and have a lot of personality." 8 months old, 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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in MD/VA/DC

PA-Craigslist-Macungie/Dallastown 2(2 bonded males)

*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 Macungie (near Allentown), PA: Two male guinea pigs (Leo and Carl) who are vocal and fun! They are about a year old and being rehomed due to a lack of time (new job). Rehoming fee includes cage with water bottle and food dish.


LISTING REMOVED Dallastown (near York), PA: Two ~7 month old male guinea pigs being rehomed due to allergy. They are being rehomed with their cage, bedding, and hay. They are used to eating veggies and fruit (whew!). Here's a good link on Proper 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 MD/VA/DC

PA-York County SPCA-TEN guinea pigs!

York County SPCA; York, PA: Ten guinea pigs!



Ten guinea pigs were dropped off at the shelter when their owner was moving. A mother and her two litters, ages ranging from 3 weeks to six months. PREGNANCY ALERT. A link to sex guinea pigs here = Boy or Girl?

The basics, males become sexually fertile at 21 days and should be removed from their mothers at that time, females can be immediately reimpregnated after giving birth (back-br3d) and so males should be separated from females (just in general, really, unless a neuter has been performed and a two week recovery period has been followed). Female guinea pigs can be sexually mature as early as 28 days. Learn more about how two guinea pigs can balloon out of control at GuineaLynx, here.

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 MD/VA/DC

Tuesday, April 29, 2008