NY-Guinea Pig Home-NY, NY-Bonded 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 *

Harlem/Morningside (Manhattan), NY: Two female guinea pigs (Zorro and Robin Hood) being rehomed due to move. Must be placed by July 1st. Girls are well behaved and bonded. Come with cage, accessories, bedding, timothy hay, some food, etc. Photo of Zorro doesn't accurately depict eyes. These girls really need a forever home, i.e. some permanency in their placement.

* 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 MD/VA/DC .

NY-Craigslist-Hudson Valley/Rochester/ Buffalo/ Binghamton

*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 Hopewell Junction (Hudson Valley), NY: Bonded white guinea pig and brown guinea pig being rehomed, both just under one year of age. Sex not specifed (PREGNANCY WATCH Boy or Girl?). They come with a large bag of food and bedding. I don't understand this part: "THE WHITE ONE CAN NOT MATE..ALBINO GUINEA PIGS CAN NOT MATE!"

GUINEA PIG LESSON: Unless a guinea pig is spayed or neutered, regardless of age or breed, it must be presumed that they can reproduce. They'll sneak up on you after 3 years with 8 pups, and not live through delivery. Also, there are no albino guinea pigs. There are Pink Eyed Whites, known as PEWs. And they can in fact mate. Perhaps this poster is thinking of Lethals, who should not reproduce.

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.


LISTING REMOVED North Ton (Buffalo), NY: 3 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to no longer being compatible with cage mate (cage mate is a younger male, they go through adolescence and can change personalities, doesn't reflect on adoptable pig). Pictures available by request. Adopter needs own cage (Cheaper, Better Cages ).

Binghamton, NY: Baby guinea pig (sex not specified Boy or Girl?) being rehomed due to move.

* 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 MD/VA/DC .

NJ-Craigslist-West Deptford, 1.5 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 *

West Deptford, NJ: 1.5 y.o. male guinea pig named Caramel, brown and black short hair, being rehomed with far too small cage (Cheaper, Larger Cages ), carrying cage, hay, food and bedding. Being rehomed due to lack of time. "He is a little skittish right now because he's not used to a lot of attention, but once he gets to know you he will settle down. " GUINEA PIG LESSON: Poster points out that guinea pigs are social animals, it's true! They need a same-sex friend. A rescue can help you pair a male with a male, it's a GUINEA PIG MYTH that guinea pig males can't be paired together. This page will really help: Social Life. Opt to adopt!

* 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?" & Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in MD/VA/DC .

NJ/ NY-Shelters-Events!

S.T.A.R.T. Save The Animals Rescue Team; June 28th, 9-11:30 PM, Clash Bar, Clifton, NJ: Charity Art Show and Auction!

A 21 and up art show and auction where all proceeds go to benefit homeless animals! For more information view www.MySPace.com/NewArtForsale.

Tri-Lakes Humane Society; June 29th, 3-7 PM Lake Placid, NY: Marga-LISA-Ville!!

A benefit event at Lisa G's Restaurant, where four footed friends are welcome and the dress code is tropically themed! Food, cash bar, DJ, 50/50 raffle, Prizes (hula hoop, limbo, etc.), $20 for all the fun.

Bobbi and the Strays (and others); July 12th, 1-6 PM New York, NY: Broadway Barks 10!

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters host this adoption event featuring loads of rescues, cats, dogs, and broadway stars!

Claws Cat Rescue and Adoption Shelter of Sussex; July 12th, 6-10 PM Sparta NJ: Benefit Concert!

NY-Courtesy Posting by Shelter-SARANAC LAKE 2 y.o. male

Tri-Lakes Humane Society; Saranac Lake, NY: Mr. Guinea!

Mr. Guinea is a two year old guinea male being rehomed due to an upcoming move. He has short gray and white fur and has experience with kids, but not dogs and cats. He comes with his cage, toys, and food. This is a courtesy listing by the shelter, please contact the owner. Info listed at link.

* 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-SPCA of Luzerne County-Adult male and female abbies/abby-mix

SPCA of Luzerne County; Wilkes-Barre, PA: LISTING REMOVED TJ and LISTING REMOVED Spider Pig!

TJ is an adult male pig. Maybe it's just the photo, but he looks younger to me. Same with Spider Pig.



Spider Pig is an adult female pig. They're both cuties. This shelter has a great photographer!

* 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-Bucks County SPCA-1 y.o. male

Bucks County, SPCA; Lahaska, PA: LISTING REMOVED Jasper!

Jasper is a one year old male who is friendly and used to being handly. And he's gorgeous!



GUINEA PIG LESSON: Jasper has a very beautiful element to his fur called roaning. One of many reasons why I'm against br33ding (and why this blog does not support br33ding), is because if a roan pig is br3d with with a roan pig (or if a dal pig, another br33d, is br3d with a dal pig), there is a one in four chance a lethal pig will be born. Lethal pigs are very, very special needs, if they live more than a few days. Please don't ever br33d your pigs, as there is a high chance of fatality for the mother. But if you have a pig with white fur and some black spots (a dal pig), or markings such as Satch, please, please don't br33d them. Your pig may create a blind, deaf pig with no teeth who relies on you for care. And with so many hundreds of homeless pigs, why br33d in the first place?

* 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-URGENT-NEED ADOPTERS/FOSTERERS/ DONATIONS=FINANCIAL and MATERIAL

R E S C U E C R I S I S
can you help??

Over 50 guinea pigs were dumped by a br33der at a local Cheektowaga/ Buffalo business. One female is nursing, seven are pregnant. Life Long Tails is caring for the mom and moms-to-be, but they don't have room for the rest, they are operating with limited resources. The business is only able to house the rest of the guinea pigs for a short period of time.

If the guinea pigs can't find homes they have to go to a kill shelter.

Contact information for Life Long Tails at this page: here.

DONATION INFORMATION here. Even five dollars will make a huge difference. Life Long Tails funds the vet bills of their fosterers, so if they are able to find foster homes for 50 guinea pigs coming from a crisis situation, they will really need help.

UPDATE: one of the adoptable piggies! ADOPTED! Sebastian is a small adult male, who is nervous and skittish coming from the crisis case. He needs some serious loving and spoiling!

And so does Link!


So does Banjo! Look at his white beard and toupee--he's a wonderful pig.

Doodle does too!

And special needs Monty.

Don't forget Mitch!

* 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-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 .

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 .

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 .