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Guinea Pigs

  Guinea Pigs are a common choice for a small pet because they tend to handle well and can cuddle with you and watch a movie (once you catch them!)  However, they eat a lot, drink a lot, and make a big mess every day! a spot-clean is a daily chore for guinea pig owners.
  Guinea pigs are clumsy ground-dwellers so they require large, flat enclosures.  Guinea pigs are very social animals and most of them need a friend- although they can be picky about who they bond with.
 

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Butterscotch was owner relinquished due to not getting along with his bondmate- in fact, they went so far as to injure each other so Butterscotch is best kept as a single guy with lots of enrichment and human attention. He is fast but once you catch him, he loves to cuddle!

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Burrito was a returned adoption because he fell out of bond with Taco, but there were no injuries so we would love to see Burrito bonded to a new buddy through adoption! Burrito is a sweet guy who likes to cuddle and handles well.

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Jack was owner-relinquished to our local animal control due to financial issues.  He is a sweet, friendly dude who appreciates a head scratch.  He could potentially be bonded with another male but he seems like a dominant personality with other pigs.

Spaetzle and Pumpernickel are two young males who were rescued by Animal Control after being abandoned at the side of the road.  They are understandably shy and need to build trust with people. 

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Taco was a returned adoption after falling out of bond with Burrito.  We are hoping for him to be bonded with another male through adoption.  He is a sweet guy who lets us pet his little nose, and handles pretty well.  

1. Fill out an Adoption Application
                                                               Even if you're not sure yet which animal is best for you, this                                                               opens up the conversation and allows us to help you prepare for your new pet.

Our Adoption Process

2. Decide which animal you want to adopt
                                                     You might meet them at an event or make an appointment to                                                             come to the Sanctuary to meet your potential new forever friend.

3. Set up the enclosure, and send us a picture!
                                                     It is important to have everything ready when you bring the new pet home so they everyone is comfortable and happy.

4. Pay the adoption fee, sign the adoption contract
                                                     This is the official exchange of "ownership" of the pet from us to                                                           you. Adoption fees help offset the cost of the pre-adoption health care that each animal receives.

5. Take home your new best friend!
                                                                  Now that the paperwork is done, you can enjoy your new pet and                                                                    feel good about supporting a nonprofit animal rescue instead of a                                                                    pet store.  Now that you have adopted a pet, it makes room for                                   another animal who needs help. Thank you!

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