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

Thursday, July 10, 2008

NY-Life Long Tails-One month old baby girl and B-A-B-Y-M-A-M-A

Life Long Tails; Cheektowaga, NY: Jello and Nova!

Jello is a four week old baby girl who was born to one of the moms from this crisis case. "She is very fast and loves to jump and popcorn in the air as she zips around her cage."

Nova is one of the moms from the crisis case, she's given birth, her babies are weaned, and now young mama wants to be a spoiled piggy herself! The rescue thinks she is under a year.

* 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 .

WV-Courtesy Post-Medium Haired Adult Male

Courtesy Post: Boomer in WV!

Boomer is being courtesy posted on Petfinder by a MD rescue, but is located in a rural WV shelter. It seems the WV contact is willing to travel to put him in touch with an adopter. What a gorgeous piggy! Contact information 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, 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

PA-PAWS Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society-two female guinea pigs/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society; Philadelphia, PA: Penny and/or Two girls, not bonded!

Girl One is a black and rust abby, Girl Two is a Black/White/Orange shorthair. So pretty! They are "both beautiful and healthy piggies, very friendly and they deserve better than to be stuck at the shelter. "

I'm not sure if Penny is one of these girls, but look how cute! She's a really adorable small young girl. And that's the flash reflecting on her eyes--she's not like Cyclops from the X-Men. OH but wouldn't that be neat?!

PAWS also has a recent post up with volunteer opportunities! In addition to the basics like walking dogs, PAWS needs people to help volunteer with the OVERFLOWING small animal room. There are tons of impulse Easter bunnies who wound up at the shelter. If you're interested in helping contact them through the link. For general volunteer opportunities see the main website: www.phillypaws.org .

* 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-Paws 2 Learn-adult male

Paws 2 Learn; Lansdale, PA: Hamlet!

Hamlet is a curious, neat 2.5 y.o. piggie available for adoption to a forever home 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. *

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

PA-Montgomery County SPCA (Perkiomenville)-adult female two young males

Montgomery County SPCA (Perkiomenville Facility), PA: Molly, Mike and Ike!

*NEW* Molly is a three year old white female guinea pig.

Mike is a brown and white eight month old male guinea pig.

Ike is a brown and white eight month old male guinea pig.

* 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-The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area,Inc.-Adoption Event!

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc.; Harrisburg, PA: Christmas in July! THIS WEEKEND!

Quoting from the Craigslist post:

"Hi!!

I wanted to let you know that THIS weekend only, at the humane society, they will be having Christmas in July! Saturday (12th) & Sunday (13th) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

ALL adoptions (rats, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, etc...) will be HALF off!!!
Thats a HUGE savings!! :) Especially considering these animals come with ALL their shots, most are housetrained, they know basic commands, AND are spayed/neutered, and are micro-chipped- should they ever get lost/stolen.

They have small dogs (surprisingly including yorkies, chihuahuas, pugs, jack russels, wiener dogs, etc.), and LOTS of big dogs. They're not ALL pit bulls. They do have some labs, retrievers, beagles, etc.
the small dogs DO go fast... so, be on the lookout, and act quickly! :)

However, i DO know from experience, pit bulls are AMAZING & loving pets!! :)

Anyways, there will be LOTS of vendors there selling things, a bake sale, available pets, and lots more!!
Please send this on to ANYONE you know who may be looking to add to their household with a new pet! :)
I'm a true believer in a "house is not a home without a pet".... They're the person that will love you no matter what!!
Even this to anyone who's interested in just coming out & buying a yummy brownie & helping raise money for these poor animals (alot of which have been in the SAME kennel for over 10 months or more :( )

Don't have room, money, or enough love to adopt?? Become an animals "guardian angel"... where you put money TOWARDS their adoption! Which increases their chance of finding a home (because they're cheaper)!!! :)

Anyways.... thanks for listening, and please spread the word!! :)

Here is the website if you'd like more info...http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/

Jen"

NY-Craigslist-Hudson Valley/ Rochester (relistings)

*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 *

Hudson Valley, NY: One-eyed cute male guinea pig being rehomed as the poster is "going away to school." Comes with cage, food dish and water bottle. Adopter must provide food. Adopter must either live in immediate area or be willing to pick up.

Rochester, NY: Three guinea pigs available for adoption, all three to go together. Two short haired females, long haired males (POSSIBLE PREGNANCY WATCH). Being rehomed due to allergies. Come with two cages, two water bottles, two feeding dishes, three houses, etc.

* 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-Iselin/Two males

*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 *

Iselin, NJ: Two young bonded shorthair males being rehomed due to allergies and the poster being unable to afford food for them. "They are very cute and hyper but need more socialization with humans." They come with their cage (Cheaper, Better Cages), hidey home, toys, and any remaining food, bedding, and hay.

* 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-Lodi/ Bayville/ South Jersey

*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 *

Lodi, NJ: 10 month old American male guinea pig being rehomed, comes with cage, accessories including food. "He is friendly but shy." Guinea pig experience preferred. "Ideal family would be someone who could provide a larger cage and another guinea pig for companionship."

Bayville, NJ: 10 month old black and white female guinea pig being rehomed. Poster can only have one guinea pig and thinks that guinea pig needs a (same-sex) friend (Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction).

South Jersey: Male guinea pig being rehomed due to allergies ("Scandalous"). "He is friendly and loves to be pet."

* 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-Rochester YARD SALE 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 *

Greece (Rochester), NY: As I said with our last yard sale guinea pig, this is just setting up for a disastrous impulse buy. "Guinea pig (with cage and accessories)." 9AM-5PM, from Thursday to Sunday.

Do me a favor, dear reader, if you are near this neighborhood but aren't able to save the guinea pig yourself, could you print out and place a GuineaLynx Care Guide near the cage (with permission)? And make sure s/he's not out in the sun? If the guinea pig is, try and convince the owners to put him inside, perhaps with a sign saying there's a guinea pig indoors. Failing that, move piggy into the shade.

* 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 8, 2008

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

*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 *

Apollo (Pittsburgh), PA: >1 y.o. male guinea pig (Ringo, orange and white) being rehomed due to not enough time. The poster is going to screen adopters. Comes with cage, food, and water bottle. "He is very friendly and nice. He does not bite."

Port Vue (Pittsburgh), PA: Guinea pig (Boy or Girl?) being rehomed two weeks after purchase because owners do not have enough time for it. Please do not impulsively purchase pets! Guinea pig comes with cage, timothy hay, bedding, food, and vitamins (don't put them in the water.)

Allentown, PA: Two male guinea pigs, 1 y.o., 3 months old, being rehomed due to moving. Come with cage and supplies.

Port Jervis (Poconos), PA: One-eyed cute male guinea pig being rehomed as the poster is "going away to school." Comes with cage, food dish and water bottle. Adopter must provide food. Adopter must either live in immediate area or be willing to pick up.

Lancaster, PA: Male texel guinea pig being rehomed due to missexing. GUINEA PIG LESSON: This br33d is not as uncommon as you would think, contact your local rescue if you're looking for one. And isn't saving a life the most beautiful choice of all?

Jenkintown (Philadelphia), PA: ~1.5 y.o. bonded males being rehomed due to their owner's transition to college. "Moose and Squirrel...are a pair of lovable young bachelors." They're "well-socialized" and come with the pictured cage. Their bio is great, and really worth reading. In case the cage is for outdoor housing, a reminder. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs should not be housed outdoors! Here is a link to some of the dangers (like predators, weather) from a Guinea Lynx page on HOUSING.

* 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/ Long Island / Albany

*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 *

Westchester, NY: Two 1 y.o. sisters being rehomed due to child's asthma. Come with food, timothy hay, two water bottles, bedding, food dishes, and two cages. The cages are being marketed as one for indoors and outdoors. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs cannot be housed outdoors! They are very vulnerable to heatstroke, and there is no guarantee that predators won't be able to get into the cage. See some very compelling reasons for INDOOR HOUSING on this page from Guinea Lynx.

Massapequa Park (Long Island), NY: 2 y.o. friendly male guinea pig ("Mortimer") being rehomed due to too many pets, baby, lack of attention. Mortimer has "never bitten" and "enjoys being held and pet." His adoption fee will be donated to a local animal shelter. Comes with a free cage, toys, accessories, and any remaining food and bedding. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs do not make good classroom pets. Here's a letter to teachers with the many issues to consider in having a guinea pig as a classroom pet.

Saratoga (Albany), NY: Young "playful cute" female guinea pig being rehomed due to change in schedule. "She is a doll and loves to hang out in bed with you." Comes with a bag of food.

* 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, July 7, 2008

Announcement-Backlog

I have a backlog of guinea pigs to post from:

Rescues:

Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue; Lower Burrell, PA
Starfish To the Sea Animal Rescue; Lucernemines, PA
Judge's Park; New Castle, PA
Piggie Lovers Inc. Guinea Pig Rescue; Latrobe, PA
Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue; Foster homes in NJ and PA
North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue, Inc.; Budd Lake, NJ
Friends of Homeless Animals; Hawthorne, NJ

Shelters:

Womens Humane Society; Bensalem, PA

If these organizations are in your area, please check out their pet list! I have a paper due and some other obligations this week so I'm not going to be catching up as quickly as I would like to.

NY-Lollypop Farm in Fairport-four new pigs

Lollypop Farm in Fairport, NY: Snowball, Caramel, Thing 1 and Thing 2!

Snowball is an absolutely gorgeous one year old male pig:

Caramel is a nine month old cream colored female pig:

Thing 1 and Thing 2 are adorable bonded males:

* 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-Guinea Lynx Placement-Brooklyn 3 adult girls

*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 *

Brooklyn, NY: Three bonded 3 y.o. girls (mother and two daughters) being rehomed due to upcoming move. These girls are SO ADORABLE! The poster really wants to find them a home where they will not be split up, since they have been together their whole lives and get along great. They are "very friendly" and come with their cage, a smaller cage, and a traveling case. AAGP recommends the cage sizes at this link: Cheaper, Better Cages.