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

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

PA-Montgomery County SPCA (Conshohocken Facility)-fairy tail female!

Montgomery County SPCA (Conshohocken Facility), PA: Tinkerbell!

Tinkerbell is a tan and white guinea girl of unknown age.

Clap your hands so she gets 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. *

helpful links: Where to Begin? General Care Guide & Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk & Pampering your Pig & Cheaper, Better Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV

PA-Central PA Humane Society-3 young short hairs

Central PA Humane Society; Altoona, PA: Guido, Hammie, and Maria!

"Central PA Humane Society animals may be seconds but they are not irregulars!"

--From the website

Guido is a small young male who loves on people, and lets people love on him. He likes being held. What a cuddly pig!

Hammie is an adorable guy who has been handled regularly by the shelter staff and is "friendly, calm, and nice." He's easy to pick up, which is a lucky thing to find a pig--they're speedy! Hammie has a wide variety of veggies he loves. Read about all the great choices at Proper Diet.

Maria is the beautiful young mother of these two boys. Something to ask about, if you are interested in adopting Maria, is whether she's being housed together with Guido and Hammie and how old she is. There may be a PREGNANCY WATCH. Guinea pig females are fertile at 28 days, and guinea pig males are fertile at 21 days. Guinea pig females can be back bred immediately after giving birth.

* 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-SPCA of Luzerne County-Adult Abby-Mix Female

SPCA of Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre, PA: Chloe! A small adult abby-mix female.

* 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-Oradell

*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 *

Oradell, NJ: Chester is a large abby boy being rehomed due to a move. It looks like he may be being housed in an aquarium or tank. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Remember, say "Thanks, but NO TANKS!" to aquariums for guinea pigs. It's equivalent to housing them in a sensory deprivation tank. The air circulation is poor and can become toxic.

Hackensack, NJ: Eight month old male guinea pig named Soprano being rehomed due to not enough time. Comes with cage.

* 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-Guinea Pig Home-Park Ridge/2 y.o. male adult

*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 Park Ridge, NJ: 2 y.o. Peruvian (long haired) male being rehomed due to move. Needs to be placed by September 1st. "He is a sweetheart and a great pet!" He comes with his cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages). He has a condition called pea eye, which is generally purely cosmetic but "is in no way harmful." What a beautiful boy!

* 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, July 1, 2008

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-1 y.o. male

Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: Manpig! A one year old red guinea man.

* 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-Allentown/ Harrisburg / Erie / York / 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 *

Bethlehem (Allentown), PA: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed after being temporarily housed with the posters, who took them in after their previous owners were moving. They are well socialized to people and "as sweet as can be."

LISTING REMOVED Strinestown (York), PA: An 8 month old male crested guinea pig named Camo being rehomed due to lack of time. "Very sweet...loves to sit on your lap and watch T.V. with you!" He comes with his cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages), Timothy hay, a half bag of food, a food bowl, water bottle, cage liners, and a GUINEA NO NO: Vitamins don't go in the water! They aren't water soluble, meaning they stop working after about five minutes and then just make the water taste bad. If a guinea pig has a reduced water intake, that leads to a host of medical problems. He should get his vitamin C from a Proper Diet .

Harrisburg, PA: Three guinea pigs being rehomed with cage and shavings (make sure it's not cedar or plain pine) due to lack of time. Two females, one male (PREGNANCY WATCH). This is part of an ad selling a lot of household items. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Adopt them with the air conditioner! Guinea pigs are very vulnerable to heatstroke. They should never be kept outdoors, and if you're too hot, they're definitely too hot.

North East Erie, PA: Two bonded 1.5 y.o. male guinea pigs being rehomed with their cage, water bottles, house, food dish, and these items on the GUINEA NO-LIST: leashes, harnesses, and timothy hay wheel (too much work for the pigs to get their hay). Look how adorable these boys are!

Pittsburgh, PA: One y.o. male guinea pig (brown and white) being rehomed due to change in situation. Well socialized and loves floor time. Comes with play pen. Photos by request. Poster wishes for guinea pig to go to caring and devoted home. (I wish that for all my AAGP babies!)

* 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-Buffalo / 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 *

(Buffalo), NY: Atlas is a "very friendly" 1.5 year old male guinea pig, and separately offered for adoption is Widget, a one year old blonde guinea pig male with the "greatest personality."

Rochester, NY: Two bonded sisters, 4-5 month old GPs, one a black/white american, the other a black/dark orange abyssinian. "Playful, vocal, and clearly very cute!" Being rehomed due to lack of time. Come with too small cage ( Cheaper, Better Cages) and accessories, and any remaining bedding and food. Want a guinea pig experienced home or one willing to give a lot of out of cage time.

GUINEA PIG LESSON: Carrots are only good as an occasional treat, and are basically equivalent to junk food for guinea pigs. Learn about what to feed your new friend here: Proper Diet . Pellets also shouldn't have colored pieces or corn. The pig on the left should never be bred because she carries the dangerous ROAN gene and could produce a lethal baby.

Greece (Rochester), NY: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed, one is a teddy, one crested, due to life style change. Come with cage and dishes, poster will screen potential adopters. Honey Bear is the teddy, and has resulting dry skin. GUINEA PIG LESSON: BAG BALM IS TOXIC TO GUINEA PIGS! Try humilac for dry skin, and use ivermectin to treat for mites.

* 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-Guinea Pig Home-MFF Adult Abby Trio

*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 *

Philadelphia, PA: Reeses, Oreo and Twix are three guinea pigs as sweet as their names! They are two females (mother and daughter) and one neutered male. They are very bonded and used to being treated well, but now that their caretaker is entering high school they are being rehomed. More pictures available at link. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Please commit to care for your pets for their lifetime. These guinea pigs are three years old, guinea pigs' life expectancy is 5-7 years, 9 years +. Adopting a trio is a good idea because when the first pig passes, the other pigs will handle the loss more easily.

* 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. *

Monday, June 30, 2008

NY-Open Arms ResQ & Refurral-Young Abby Male

Open Arms ResQ & Refurral; Pennsburg, PA: Pepe le Pew! A small young abby 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. *

NY-Central New York SPCA-Young Female/Adult Male

Central New York SPCA; Syracuse, NY: Miley and Adult Male!

Miley is five months old:

Adult Male (I'm convinced he's cousin of McMac from Momo's herd):

* 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-Long Valley/three females

*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 *

Long Valley (North Jersey), NJ: Three female guinea pigs being rehomed due to lack of time, adoption fee donated to North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue, Inc. Come with cage (too small for three pigs, try Cheaper, Better Cages), water bottles, toys, leftover food, hay and bedding. Contact for additional pics and with any additional questions.

* 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, June 29, 2008

NJ-North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue-Three young/baby guinea boys!

North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue; Budd Lake, NJ: Caleb, Truman, and Emilio!

Caleb is a large young guinea guy, four months old, who came to the rescue because the puppy in his old house was creating drama. Tsstss. He can be adopted to a home that has a lonely boy, or with one of his new friends in the rescue.

Truman is an adorable baby boy given up to the rescue also because of a problematic puppy. He can be adopted to a home with with a lonely guinea guy, or with a new friend in the rescue.

Emilio is a cute three month old agouti guinea guy given up to the rescue under the same terms. He can also be adopted to a home with a piggy already present, or go home with one of his friends.

* 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-Women's Humane Society-BENSALEM two female guinea pigs

Women's Humane Society; Bensalem, PA: LISTING REMOVED na and guinea pig!

na is a medium sized young female guinea pig.

guinea pig is a medium sized young...guinea pig.

Good luck girls!

* 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-Unfurgettable Animal Rescue and Adoption-Many Guinea Pigs

Unfurgettable Animal Rescue and Adoption; Buffalo, NY: Alex, Jordan, Pinky and Boo, Sugar, Ryan, Max, and Pepper.

Note: as a reminder, AAGP endorses the cage sizes recommended by guineapigcages.com, to be found at this link: Cheaper, Better Cages.

Alex is a sociable small young male.

Jordan is a small crested young male who loves floor time.

Pinky and Boo are a pair of guinea pig brothers (one of whom pictured at right). They're bonded and must be adopted together. They both have brown spots on their ears and red eyes. They are friendly and lovable.