Sunday, June 22, 2008

PA-Women's Humane Society-BENSALEM two male guinea pigs

Women's Humane Society; Bensalem, PA: LISTING REMOVED Peanut and LISTING REMOVED Reeses!

Peanut is an active baby guinea pig boy with a brown and white medium coat.

Reeses is a one year old male with a short brown and black coat.

* 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 .

NY-Craigslist-Astoria 2 y.o. guinea pig

*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 Astoria, NY: Two year old guinea pig (referred to as "he" and "it" going to link to Boy or Girl?) being rehomed due to move. "He loves to play and likes company." Comes with a too small cage (Cheaper, Larger Cages), new bag of food (shouldn't have any colored pieces, seeds, or corn), bedding, water bottle, food bowl.



GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs absolutely need an UNLIMITED quantity of high quality of hay, such as Oxbow or Kleenmama's (Kaytee's is often inferior quality--try your local feed store, though it's a gamble). It is necessary to wear down their constantly growing teeth and to help aid their digestive processes. Remember, not just as a treat, but unlimited hay is the way to go! ALSO-whatever Bedding you choose (not cedar or plain pine), there should be about an inch of it covering the cage bottom. ALSO-They need a place to hide, like an igloo or pigloo. They're prey animals and so they need to feel safe. You can also provide a towel tent. Learn more by reading the Guinea Lynx General Care Guide.

* 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 .

PA-PAWS Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society-ten guinea pigs, all ages

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society; Philadelphia, PA: LISTING REMOVED Ten guinea pigs!

From the craigslist posting: "Hello my name is Jackie and I am a volunteer for PAWS. The shelter has around 10 guinea pigs that were surrendered to the shelter the other day by some crazy lady. I think she let them br33d and everything. There are babies and adults and the shelter is very loud and not a nice place for piggies. If you're think of buying a guinea pig PLEASE adopt one from Paws instead!"

GUINEA PIG LESSON: Don't forget to check whether your guinea pig is a Boy or Girl. And any female guinea pigs should still be on a PREGNANCY WATCH. As for the babies, remember that boy guinea pigs are sexually fertile at 21 days, and girl guinea pigs can be impregnated at 28 days. The gestation period is 59-73 days. Only until 74 days has passed do you know for a fact that you're out of the clear.

* 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 .

Saturday, June 21, 2008

NJ-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-07331 6 month old male

*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 *


07331, NJ: Jerry is a six month old guinea boy with black fur being rehomed due to landlord reasons. He is a "sweetheart" and "loves playing, popcorning, and eating!"

* 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 .

PA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Warrington 1 y.o. male

*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 *


Warrington, PA: Jake is an active 1 y.o. male who has to be rehomed because his owner travels too much. " Jake is active and likes to run around and play. He also enjoys hiding in his log for some privacy!"


* 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 .

Friday, June 20, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Hudson Valley/Rochester

*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 Pine Plains (Hudson Valley), NY: Pine Plains Veterinary recently received five baby guinea pigs which they cannot keep. Five baby guinea pigs were found in a paper bag in a shopping cart in a parking lot. The babies are estimated to be between 6-8 weeks old (PREGNANCY WATCH-boys are sexually fertile at 21 days, girls are sexually fertile at 28 days Boy or Girl?). Some have short hair, some have curly hair (texels?). Phone number for vet is (518) 398-9494.

LISTING REMOVED Fairport (Rochester), NY: Two year old guinea pig, sex not specified ( Boy or Girl?) being rehomed due to kids losing interest. "The pig is extremely friendly and loves attention." Comes with too small cage (try Cheaper, Larger Cages ), water bottle, food, bedding, and two items on the NO LIST: exercise ball (can break fragile bones in the feet and spine) and the harness (shouldn't be marketed toward guinea pigs, it terrifies them as prey animals).



* 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 .

PA-Craigslist-Poconos/Harrisburg/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 *


LISTING REMOVED Ledgedale (Poconos), PA: Two guinea pigs (among other pets) being rehomed due to lack of funds. Two females (presumed by names), Charlotte 1 y.o. orange/black/white shorthair, bonded with Josie, black/white six months old. Come with likely inappropriate cage, try: Cheaper, Larger Cages

LISTING REMOVED Lemoyne (Harrisburg), PA: Three guinea pigs being rehomed due to allergies. Poster purchased two from Petsmart for children, the guinea pigs were improperly sexed and reproduced, high chance they are pregnant again-PREGNANCY WATCH. Poster has a looming deadline for rehoming the pigs. A lesson in not bringing animals in as an impulse purchase.

LISTING REMOVED Canonsburg (Pittsburgh), PA: Two guinea pigs being rehomed due to lack of attention. One is black and smaller in size, the other is larger and "camel colored." Both are one year old. Come with cage and water bottles. Sex not specified=PREGNANCY WATCH/Boy or Girl?

* 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-2 y.o. female abby Monmouth 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 *


LISTING REMOVED Monmouth County, NJ: Oreo is a female guinea pig turning two in September; she's being rehomed due to an upcoming move. She comes with her food/bedding/supplies. She's socialized to people (loves to be held) and loves her veggies. Plus she's so cute!



* 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 .

Thursday, June 19, 2008

PA-Lehigh County Humane Society-Adorable young female

Lehigh County Humane Society; Allentown, PA: LISTING REMOVED Amy!

Amy is a six month old girl who came in with another piggie who has already been adopted, leaving Amy lonely in her cage. Amy is a little shy, but the shelter is a scary place for a piggy! She loves her veggies and is reportedly good with children.




* 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-Bergen County Animal Shelter-six month old sisters

Bergen County Animal Shelter; Teterboro, NJ: LISTING REMOVED Piggie Sisters! These six month old girls were purchased at Petco, then dumped at the shelter when the owner moved. Poor ladies.




* 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 .

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

PA-Western Pennsylvania Humane Society -Northside-four young females-UPDATE

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society - Northside; Pittsburgh, PA: ALL LISTINGS REMOVED Peke, Jigaboo, Snuggles and Squeaky!

*NEW* Peke is a one year old tan and white female.

*NEW* Jigaboo is a black one year old female.

Snuggles is a one year old female.



Squeaky is a one year old female as well.




* 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 .

NY-Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society-Small Adult Male

Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society; Menands, NY: LISTING REMOVED Snowball!



An adorable pink eyed white boy. Look at his pose!


* 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

PA-York County SPCA-Adorable young guinea pigs

York County SPCA; York, PA: LISTINGS REMOVED 48502, 48505, 48506, and 48507.

All of these guinea pigs were dumped in box outside the animal control officer's house. People can be so despicable sometimes! They're all labeled as male, but I would double check the sex just to make sure--Boy or Girl?

48502 is listed by himself as small young male named Kramer. He's working on a rooster tail!

48505, 48506, and 48507 are a family of guinea pigs described as "cute and cuddly fun!"




* 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

NY-Humane Society of Middletown New York-two guinea pigs

Humane Society of Middletown New York; Middletown, NY: LISTING REMOVED Small unsexed adult pig, LISTING REMOVED Max (small young male)!

Small unsexed adult pig (Boy or Girl?):



Max, the 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. *

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

NY-Stevens-Swan of Oneida County Inc-Multiple young guinea pigs

Stevens-Swan of Oneida County Inc.; Utica, NY: LISTINGS REMOVED None of the guinea pigs have names, so I'm going to label them by appearance.

GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs should be fed a high quality pellet, one without corn or colored pieces. Oxbow or Kleenmama's are examples of high quality pellets. Young guinea pigs (under one year) should be fed unlimited alfalfa based pellets. You will also see this cut off date at six months and in between. Adult guinea pigs should be fed 1/4th to 1/8th cup timothy based pellets daily (as opposed to unlimited, which can lead to obesity, reduce hay consumption and so lead to malocclusion, and some theorize it can increase the risk of stones in cavies already prone to stones).

Sophisticated young male:
Black and white young cookie girl with red hots for eyes:

Young male handsome boy:

Young male fuzzy butt:

Young lovely girl:
Young male vegetarian QueeQueg:
Young sweetie boy:
Young female fuzzy butt:



* 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