Adopt a Guinea Pig in PA/NJ/NY/WV

Sunday, June 1, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Manhattan/Bronx/Albany/Hudson Valley/Rochester/Watertown

*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 *

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Murray Hill (Manhattan), NY: Baby female guinea pig being rehomed due to allergies. Comes with bedding, food, water bottle, food bowl, timothy hay and 2X2.5 C&C cage (needs to be at least a 2x3 for 1 pig, 2x4 for 2 pigs). Poster wants her to go to a home with other girl guinea friends or at least guinea pig experience.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Bronx, NY: 6-9 month old guinea pig being rehomed. Well socialized to people. GUINEA PIG LESSON: "I bath[e] her once every week and a half," this is unnecessary and scary for the pig. A guinea pig that is in a cage of adequate size being changed regularly should not smell, which is why most people think they need to bathe guinea pigs. They are self cleaning animals. "She's very friendly."

LISTING REMOVED Clifton Park (Albany), NY: Guinea pig girl being rehomed due to dog. She is a cuddler and is well socialized to people. The guinea pig is white and brownish/reddish. She loves apples and timothy hay (A Proper Diet does include apples, unlimited hay, but emphasizes veggies while fruits are just treats).

LISTING REMOVED Beacon (Hudson Valley), NY: Adult male guinea pig named Coco being rehomed due to lack of time. Lavender and ginger long haired with ruby eyes. "Very healthy...great lap pet." The posters will screen and are open to answering any questions.

LISTING REMOVED Syracuse, NY: Three male guinea pigs "rescued...from an auction" now being rehomed because "I would love to keep them, but I can't have all 3, and I really want a rabbit, lol." The poster has been wonderful in seeing them through their health issues, but here's a great link on the economical implications of patronizing auctions, petstores, and br33ders with the mindset of rescuing them.

The guinea pigs are under a year old. The guinea pigs "are very mellow," enjoy to pet, and are purrers. I can't quite follow the descriptions, so here's the quote: "There is a tri-colored curly and a med. hair, and a black and white with a spot of brown long haired. It looks as though they had matts and their hair was cut, so it should come in long."

LISTING REMOVED Leroy (Rochester), NY: Seven year old male living together with a one year old female. "Live together as male is too old to br33d." GUINEA PIG LESSON: The only way to guarantee a guinea pig cannot reproduce is to spay or neuter her or him. Old guinea pigs can certainly reproduce so I'm issuing a PREGNANCY WATCH. Female is chocolate and light brown. Male is white/black/orange. Come with open cage, poster says it's only suitable for a home with no other pets. Also try Cheaper, Larger Cages. Comes with all food and bedding.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Ft. Drum (Watertown), NY: Two bonded guinea pigs (Boy or Girl? PREGNANCY WATCH) being rehomed because child has lost interest. Come with cage and pigloo for reasonable rehoming fee.

* 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, 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-Cranford/Union County

*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 *

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Cranford, Central NJ: Friendly, short-haired female available for adoption. Poster describes her as "Healthy [and] colorful...doesn't appear to be senior" (age otherwise unknown). She was rescued from a bad situation by the poster without the intention of keeping her long term. She comes with her cage, water bottle, book on guinea pig care (unless it's this or this it is probably not worth while), hay, left over food, and vitamins for her water which you should never use. They are not water soluble and dissolve after five minutes, leaving the water tasting bad and the guinea pig drinking less. The guinea pig should get her vitamin C from a Proper Diet.

LISTING REMOVED Union County, Central NJ: Three year old male texel (long curly hair) guinea pig needs rehoming due to move. "Very sweet" and vocal, well socialized to people. Comes with all supplies. Pictures available by request.

* 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, May 30, 2008

PA-Craigslist-Pittsburgh/Allentown/Philadelphia/Lancaster/York

*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 *

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Greensburg (Pittsburgh), PA: Two guinea pigs, just over a year old (sex not specified--Boy or Girl? PREGNANCY WATCH) being rehomed due to the poster purchasing a chinchilla :( . Both guinea pigs are brown and white and have a calm temperament. They come with any remaining food, their water bottle (get two), their food dish, but do need a cage ( Cheaper, Larger Cages), bedding (Bedding) and other necessary accessories ( Essential Guinea Supplies ).

LISTING REMOVED Bethlehem (Allentown), PA: Black and white guinea pig boy, very nice and friendly. Not being properly cared for in current home.

LISTING REMOVED NE Philadelphia, PA: Two year old guinea pig, "brown and white and very fast." Being rehomed as he is not getting the attention he deserves.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Blue Ball (Lancaster), PA: Male sheltie guinea pig 1.5 years old being rehomed due to allergies. Very calm and sweet. His longer hair requires more maintenance than the average guinea pig, because he needs to be combed to prevent tangles and knots.

LISTING REMOVED Canonsburg (Pittsburgh) PA: Black one y.o. male and one y.o. tan and white female being rehomed (PREGNANCY WATCH). Posters will screen adopters. The pigs love veggies and are very sweet. Come with cage and water bottle.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Bethlehem Township (Allentown), PA: Two winners of my coveted FAVORITE PIGS AWARD! Reese and Nilla are two beautiful crested girls being rehomed due to asthma. Should be adopted together. Current cage sounds possibly unsuitable, try Cheaper, Larger Cages. Rehoming fee includes girls, cage, accessories.

LISTING REMOVED Pittsburgh, PA: Blonde guinea pig male being rehomed due to move. Comes with cube pieces (for C&C cages) hay, pellets, hidey homes, water bottles. Wants him to go to a home where he will have pig friends.

LISTING REMOVED Hanover (York), PA: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed due to a move. "Cookie and Hershey" have been with their current family for a year and a half and have been "wonderful pets." Their adoption fee includes their cage and all 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. *

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-young male

Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: LISTING REMOVED Stewart! A surely adorable small young male.

* 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. *

Thursday, May 29, 2008

PA-Montgomery County SPCA (Conshocken Facility)-two 5 month old pigs

Montgomery County SPCA (Conshocken Facility), PA: LISTING REMOVED Oreo and LISTING REMOVED Snickers!

Oreo is a black and white five month old guinea pig of unknown sex.

Snickers is a black and tan five month old guinea pig of unknown sex.

* 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. *

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

PA-Lyoming County SPCA-Adult Guinea Pig

Lyoming County SPCA; Williamsport, PA: LISTING REMOVED 4822770! A small adult guinea pig (Boy or Girl?) It's sort of like door #3, with a guaranteed adorable result!

* 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. *

NY-Erie County SPCA-two baby males

Erie County SPCA; Tonawanda, NY: LISTING REMOVED Jameson and LISTING REMOVED Guiness! Jameson and Guiness are both surely adorable gorgeous small baby males available for adoption-today!

* 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. *

PA-Craigslist-Reading/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 *

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Reading, PA: 1.5 y.o. male long haired guinea pig (poster says peruvian, but more likely sheltie) being rehomed due to allergies. "He is a great pet, very friendly and really calm." Adopter will need cage and accessories.

LISTING REMOVED Pittsburgh, PA: Two friendly well socialized guinea pigs (Boy or Girl?) (PREGNANCY WATCH) being rehomed with cages and water bottles. They are 1.5 years old. Sounds like they may have been bonded, but poster is willing to separate. Unsure. Poster wants them to have more attention in their new home than their present 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. *

NJ-Craigslist-Young Male, Deptford

*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 Deptford, NJ: Young male guinea pig being rehomed due to a busy schedule. Poster describes him as "adorable and very sweet." He comes with his cage, food, treats.

* 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. *

NY-Craigslist-Westchester/Lima/Rochester/Long Island

*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 *

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Ridge (Long Island), NY: Multiple pairs of long haired guinea pigs being rehomed due to children losing interest. They are all about 1.5 years old.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Irondequoit (Rochester), NY: Three month old female crested guinea pig being rehomed with cage, water bottle, vitamins for her water (DON'T use these), food dish, pigloo, bedding, timothy hay, treats (research on GuineaLynx to see if they're okay) and playpen. Pig is "nice and lovable" and is well socialized to people. Being rehomed because cats won't leave her alone.

LISTING REMOVED Lima, NY: Two females (PREGNANCY WATCH) and one male being rehomed due to health problems on part of poster. Sociable and used to children. Come with cages, all accessories (including hidey homes, any food and bedding). Females (mother and daughter) must be adopted together as are bonded, male can be adopted separately.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE Westchester, NY: Marvin is a 2.5 year old male guinea pig who needs a new home, as his family has been relocated because of a house fire. Terrible situation for all involved. Comes with a cage, but I would recommend Cheaper, Larger Cages.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE White Plains (Westchester), NY: Three female guinea pigs being rehomed due to an out of country move. One guinea pig is orange and white, 9 mos. old. One is mainly black, some white hairs, 2.5 y.o. One is orange and white, 5 y.o. :( . The average life span of a guinea pig is 5-7 years, though they can live as long as 9 y.o. + . The poster is willing to separate them, but I think it would be a wonderful deed to take them all.

* 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. *

Sunday, May 25, 2008

PA-Humane Society of Lackawanna County-3Ms, 1 baby, 2 bonded young

Humane Society of Lackawanna County; Clarks Summit, PA: LISTING REMOVED Bicolored Pig is a small baby male, and BlackWhiteGrayPigs are small young bonded males. LISTING REMOVED TanWhiteBrownPigs' sex is not listed.

* 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. *

PA-Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania-bonded young males

Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh, PA: ADOPTED! Arthur and Piggie!

An odd bio, I haven't seen this before. This shelter has foster homes and it appears that these boys only have a temporary stay in theirs, before they're returned to the shelter. Let's get these boys a 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. *

PA-Starfish to the Sea Animal Rescue-Four young beautiful guinea pigs and BABIES!

Starfish to the Sea Animal Rescue; Lucernemines, PA: LISTING REMOVED Haley, LISTING REMOVED Olive, LISTING REMOVED Mac and LISTING REMOVED Penny! And BABIES linked to at bottom.

IN NEED OF FOSTER HOMES!

Haley is a shy girl getting friendlier by the day. She is sweet but more wary than cagemates Penny and Olive. Haley is a pregnant lady and so isn't up for available yet (though applications are being accepted)--and look how beautiful this lady is! She has to be adopted with either a cage mate or one of her female babies.

Olive is known as "Big Mama" round Starfish parts because she was heavily pregnant when she first arrived, and she'd already had at least one litter. Wow! She is very sweet, friendly, and doesn't mind being held. She also gets alone well with other pigs. She can be adopted with Penny or Haley, or any of her female pups. She is a big eater and an "even temperament." She sounds like a lovely pig. She has some hair loss on her sides, typical to pigs who have just given birth. The hair will grow back and Big Mama has been pronounced very healthy by the vet.

To quote from Mac's bio, he "is the cutest, sweetest, friendliest pig ever!" Mac is Olive's son, and gets along great with other guineas. He is easy going, cuddly, curious and active. Mac needs to be adopted to a home that already has a guinea pig. Any lonely piggies looking for that perfect buddy? Or, Mac could be bonded with any male babies once they're weaned.

Penny is a sweet daughter of Olive who arrived at the rescue pregnant. She is "laid back and trusting...very friendly, curious, and does not mind being held." She's a great mom and can be adopted with any of her female babies, or with Olive or Haley.

And for a sneak peak at all the adorable babies in the nursery, visit these threads at the great guinea pig forum Pigloo: babies thread one, babies thread two.

* 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, May 23, 2008

PA-Western Pennsylvania Humane Society -Northside-Two adult males

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society - Northside; Pittsburgh, PA: LISTING REMOVED Miss and LISTING REMOVED Piggy. LISTING REMOVED Smith and LISTING REMOVED Wes, and LISTING REMOVED Peanut!

Peanut is an adorable brown agouti and white shorthair three years of age. She was surrendered because of allergies. She also wins a FAVORITE PIG AWARD!