Friday, April 18, 2008

PA-Adams County SPCA-New Boar and Previouw Resident Boar!

Adams County SPCA, Gettysburg, PA: ADOPTED! Teddy and Tobe!



Teddy was brought to the shelter because his family was moving. He has since made friends with the other resident male guinea pig, Tobe. It would be wonderful if they would be adopted together! Teddy is three years old and ready to start the rest of his life in a forever home!

Poor Tobe is a scared boy at the shelter. He was surrendered by his owner, so he really is feeling down on his luck right now. His bio puts it pretty it well: "Once I settle in to my new home, with a little love and affection I should stop being soo scared. I would love a new place where I can get out of the cage and stretch my legs and exercise a little bit. Wow, that sure would be fun!!! Stop on by and say 'Hi', hope to see you soon!"

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-Dutchess County SPCA-Adult Guinea Pig Male

Dutchess County SPCA; Hyde Park, NY: LISTING REMOVED Geronimo!

Geronimo could use a little bit more time with handling, but the shelter has faith he could even become a therapy pet. One GUINEA PIG MYTH in their bio: "Usually not troublesome to those allergic to cats or dogs." Cross allergies can actually be common, so you'd want to see for yourself before planning on adopting a guinea pig friend. They recommend phoning the shelter for a faster response time.

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-Humane Society of Berks County-Young Unsexed Pig

Humane Society of Berks County; Reading, PA: LISTING REMOVED Sandy! Sandy is a young unsexed pig. This link should help if you want to adopt Sandy: (Boy or Girl? )



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-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-New Adult Male and current pigs

Humane Society of Lollypop Farm; Fairport, NY: LISTING REMOVED Brownie! and previously posted 4/14: LISTING REMOVED Quagmire, LISTING REMOVED Cleveland, posted 4/7: LISTING REMOVED Chip, and LISTING REMOVED Dale.

LISTING REMOVED Brownie is a small adult male.

LISTINGS REMOVED Quagmire and Cleveland are two month old boars:

Chip is a two year old tan female guinea pig.



Dale is a two year old black female guinea pig.


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, April 17, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Boar Upper West Side

*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 Upper West Side, NY: Gentle guinea pig being rehomed because his person went off to college. Comes with vet assured clean bill of health ( Cavy Savvy Vets ). Tan and white boy with crest. Adorable and adoring, gentle and fun.


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-Essex County two year old PEW abby boar

*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 Essex County, NJ: Two year old abby pink-eyed-white, misknown as an albino. Being rehomed due to a baby and not enough time. "Beans" is an affectionate guinea pig who has experience with cats. He is a big eater. His rehoming fee comes with his cage, travel box, and an admittedly unsuitable playpen. Email poster for more information.

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-Western Pennsylvania Humane Society - Northside-Six guinea pigs (one NEUTERED)

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society - Northside; Pittsburgh, PA: LISTING REMOVED Sylvester, LISTING REMOVED Spike, LISTING REMOVED Katey, LISTING REMOVED Kiki, LISTING REMOVED Brock, LISTING REMOVED and Chloe!

Sylvester is a crested black and tan guinea pig boy, two pounds, three years old, and has been in the shelter since April 05, 2008.



Spike is a two year old white and black and guinea male (looks like an abby) who has been in the shelter since April 05, 2008.



Katey is a two year old guinea girl weighing two pounds who has been at the shelter since April 06, 2008.



Kiki is a one year old guinea girl weighing two pounds who has been at the shelter since April 06, 2008.



Brock is a one year old NEUTERED guinea boy weighing two pounds who has been at the shelter since April 06, 2008.



Chloe is a brown brindle and white guinea girl. She is one year old and weighs two pounds. She's been at the shelter since April 06, 2008.



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 16, 2008

PA-Judge's Park-bonded seven month old boars

Judge's Park; Edinburg, PA: ADOPTED! Oreo and ADOPTED! Peanut Butter!

Oreo:



Peanut Butter:



These two seven month old (estimated pigs) are coming in to the rescue this weekend, so more information will be posted then. Oreo is black and white, and Peanut Butter is a brindle black and brown. They are bonded cage mates who must be adopted together.


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-Open Arms ResQ & Refurral-bonded six month old sows

Open Arms ResQ & Refurral; Pennsburg, PA: ADOPTED! Stella and Fondue! Two adorable six month old guinea girls who are bonded, but the rescue is willing to adopt them separately (the guinea pigs might have something to say about that!). One is a Pink Eyed White.




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 15, 2008

NJ-Craigslist-two bonded sows (Mahwah)

*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 Mahwah, NJ: Two adult guinea girls being rehomed due to not enough time (busy with twins-yikes!). Poster is looking for an experienced piggie person. The ad says the pigs are healthy and have been well taken care of. They should go to the same home since they're bonded. Adoption fee includes with food/bedding/hay plus water bottles and food dishes.



As I'm against br33ding, I'm going to say that neither pig in the ad should be br3d (s/he says just one can't be). There is a 20% mortality rate when you br33d your pigs--it is NOT better for their health to be br3d. This is a GUINEA PIG MYTH. GUINEA PIG FACT: Not only does it cost the lives of guinea pigs in the shelter, br33ding may cost the lives of the guinea pigs in your home.


There are more guinea pigs then there are homes. Plain Fact. Buying a guinea pig from someone who intentionally adds to this overpopulation is denying a home to a shelter or rescue pig. There aren't enough homes to pick up the slack.

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-Craigslist-Two entries (Queens/Manhattan)

*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 Bayside, Queens, NY: One month old male guinea pig being rehomed after one week with present family due to allergies. Comes with cage, bowl, three months supply of food, hay, etc. Rehoming fee.

LISTING REMOVED Manhattan, NY: Two year old guinea pig Guinness being rehomed due to move across country. (For people who may face a similar situation, Delta Airlines lets you bring your animals with you on the airplane, which may make it more possible to bring them with you.) Guinness is "very loving and has a great personality." She comes with a cage, food, water bottle, treats and her wooden house, among other accessories.


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 .

Monday, April 14, 2008

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport- Four adults, 1 youth, 4 babies

I'm updating a previous entry so all of the Lollypop Guild pigs will be in one place.

Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: LISTING REMOVED Adrena, LISTING REMOVED Layna, LISTING REMOVED Sadrine, LISTING REMOVED Quagmire, and LISTING REMOVED Cleveland! POSTED 4/7/08: LISTING REMOVED Chip, LISTING REMOVED Dale, LISTING REMOVED Molly and LISTING REMOVED Jolly!

Adrena is a six month old white tricolor guinea girl.
Layna is a two month old black tricolor guinea girl.
Sadrine is a two month old black tricolor guinea girl.
Quagmire is a two month old white tricolor guinea boy. and Cleveland is a two month old white tricolor guinea boy.



Chip is a two year old tan female guinea pig.



Dale is a two year old black female guinea pig.



Molly is a two year old black female guinea pig.



Jolly is a two year old white female guinea pig.

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 .

Friday, April 11, 2008

NY-Craigslist-Long Island Coed Pair

*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
Long Island, NY: A long haired himalayan six month old boar is available for adoption with his "girlfriend" Cocoa. The boar needs to be neutered before they are reunited in their adoptive home. They are being rehomed because the son is very allergic to the guinea pigs. The pigs are adorable and familiar with children (though as always, parents should commit to being primary caretakers for the length of the guinea pigs' lives).

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-Craigslist-Two Bronx Listings

*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 Bronx, NY: Eight month old black, orange, and white boar being rehomed due to moving.

LISTING REMOVED Bronx, NY: Seven month old adorable boar being rehomed due to moving. I'm guessing these might be the same person posting.


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 .