VA-Craigslist-Two Listings

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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 *

POST DELETED. Norfolk, VA; sow and boar pair, six months old: The boy is black and white, the girl is brown and white. They're both beautiful! Their rehoming is an instance of another present gone wrong. Girl gives guineas to guy, guy tires of guineas and gives them back to girl, girl is allergic. And all the while there's a sn@ke in the picture! They come with a cage, playpen, and bedding, and food and hay. Small and reasonable adoption fee, and will screen. The guineas are not being given attention right now. Can you provide them with a forever home?

POST DELETED. Blacksburg, VA: baby boar, four months old: this is a sad case. George is being dumped before he's even a half a year old. And you'll see in his photos he's being housed on wire floors, which can lead to bumblefoot. George comes with his cage, some bedding, food, and toys. The owner doesn't have time for him.

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?"

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MD/DC/VA-Ways to Help Rescues

Every rescue and shelter I post, every shelter and rescue that exists, every shelter and rescue that is in the making, needs assistance. Donations of your home, time, materials, and/or money will always be of use and incredibly appreciated. The three listings below just happen to be ones that are easy for me to post and link to.

MGPR is in need of foster homes. They accept fosterers from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. They're also the organization I foster for and love! That's why there's a permanent button on the side bar linking to their site--I'm biased. Below is the listing they have to call for foster homes:

"All I ever wanted was to find someone to love me. Someone who would be good to me, give me lots of scratches and snuggles, and plenty of my favorite veggies! That was my dream. When I met my foster mommy, she gave me those things. She loved me so very much. She taught me that it was OK to trust again. I had a really hard time understanding why giants like her -- I think you call them humans -- would be mean to something so small and cute like me. All I wanted was to be loved and cared for. She gave me that, and more. Now, I am with my new family. They love me a lot! And I know. . . no, I trust. . . that they will love me. . . FOREVER!" This is Mongo's story. Thankfully, his story has a "happy ending" and we at MGPR were simply the conduits to helping that happen. Would you like to help? We are currently accepting application from "giant humans" (as Mongo would say) who are interested in volunteering to foster. If you have room in your heart and in your home, please contact us. Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue is comprised totally of volunteers who love cavies. Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue: we Rescue, Rehabilitate and Find Forever Homes for our loving cavy friends.

Small Angels is another great organization in need of foster homes. They're located in Northern Maryland. I've copied their post below:

Small Angels is in need of foster parents for guinea pigs. We will supply an appropriate habitat and other needed supplies. Foster parents are asked to provide food, bedding and love. We have discounted food and bedding available for foster parents. Fostering does require some driving -- to pick up and drop off foster animals and/or to attend some adoption events. You must live within a practical driving distance of Frederick and Mt. Airy, Maryland. If you are interested in helping guinea pigs get a second chance in life, please email guineapigs@smallangelsrescue.org for more information. Please include your phone number.

Small Angels is also in need of "Twilight Homes" for sanctuary pigs. I do this for MGPR, and it is probably the most rewarding continual experience of my life. I've copied the posting below.

Small Angels is in need of Twilight Foster Foster Homes for special needs guinea pigs. These piggies are not suitable for adoption for various reasons such as dental problems, deformities, congenital heart defects, chronic disease. We will supply an appropriate habitat and other needed supplies along with funding the veterinary care for the life of the piggie. Foster parents are asked to provide food, bedding and the extra care and love needed to give these piggies a happy and comfortable life, however short it may be. We will provide the necessary training and guidance. We also have discounted food and bedding available for foster parents. Fostering does require some driving -- to pick up and drop off foster animals and/or to take the piggie for check ups or treatment. You must live within a practical driving distance of Frederick and Mt. Airy, Maryland. If you are interested in helping a special needs guinea pig please email guineapigs@smallangelsrescue.org for more information. Please include your phone number. Thanks! (The guinea pig in the photo does not need your help as she is already in a Twilight Foster Home.)

VA-Craigslist-two bonded sows

* If responding to a Craigslist ad 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 *

POST DELETED. Springfield, VA; bonded sows being rehomed for small, very reasonable adoption fee. They are very friendly guineas, one a short-haired sow with white and brown fur, the other is a long haired gray guinea (peruvian?). They come with their cage, two bowls, a pigloo, water bottles, a bag of litter, bag of alfalfa (only feed if they're under a year old), and their food. Pictures available upon request.

The poster recommends them as an early x-mas present. I disagree with this, because the person receiving is not consenting to care for the guinea pigs. You also might wind up in the same position as the poster, who gave these guineas as a present to her son's girlfriend. Once they broke up and the girlfriend moved, mom got the guinea pigs back and is now posting them on Craigslist. I would think this would be a lesson against giving animals as presents, but what do I know.

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?"

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