Hadriel guinea boy (born est. the end of July 2007) is on the left, Dragana is on the right. The couple met in foster care and became fast friends! Hadriel was part of a large surrender to an animal shelter, rescued by Small Angels. He is super energetic and loves to run around. Dragana was abandoned after hours at a local animal shelter. Now she chases Hadriel around! The two are very vocal, and they love sharing their veggies and hay.Friday, February 29, 2008
MD-Small Angels Rescue-bonded coed pair
Small Angels Rescue, MD: ADOPTED! Hadriel and Dragana!
Hadriel guinea boy (born est. the end of July 2007) is on the left, Dragana is on the right. The couple met in foster care and became fast friends! Hadriel was part of a large surrender to an animal shelter, rescued by Small Angels. He is super energetic and loves to run around. Dragana was abandoned after hours at a local animal shelter. Now she chases Hadriel around! The two are very vocal, and they love sharing their veggies and hay.
Hadriel guinea boy (born est. the end of July 2007) is on the left, Dragana is on the right. The couple met in foster care and became fast friends! Hadriel was part of a large surrender to an animal shelter, rescued by Small Angels. He is super energetic and loves to run around. Dragana was abandoned after hours at a local animal shelter. Now she chases Hadriel around! The two are very vocal, and they love sharing their veggies and hay.
MD-SPCA of Anne Arundel County-Adult Sow
SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MD: LISTING REMOVED. Hershey!
Hershey is a gorgeous two and a half year old guinea girl!
Hershey is a gorgeous two and a half year old guinea girl!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
VA-Virginia Beach SPCA-Romancing the Guinea Pig (Corazon!)
Virginia Beach SPCA, VA: LISTING REMOVED. Corazon!
Corazon (meaning "heart" in Spanish), is a 3 month old male. He was surrendered because of reasons related to his owners' landlord. He has experience with kids, but his experience with dogs and cats is unknown. He has smooth black/brown fur.
GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs should not be housed on wire floors as Corazon is in the picture, because it can lead to a very painful condition known as bumblefoot.
Corazon (meaning "heart" in Spanish), is a 3 month old male. He was surrendered because of reasons related to his owners' landlord. He has experience with kids, but his experience with dogs and cats is unknown. He has smooth black/brown fur.
GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs should not be housed on wire floors as Corazon is in the picture, because it can lead to a very painful condition known as bumblefoot.
VA-Craigslist-Young Sow
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LISTING REMOVED. Leesburg, VA: Female pig about one year old being rehomed because owners moving cross country. (If you find yourself in the same position and don't want to part with your pig--fly Delta--they'll let your pig fly with you carry on). Reasonable fee for pig. Unreasonable fee for extras because sadly they are all basically poison for the pig. I'll quote from the ad and red what's toxic for the pig but what pet stores sell anyway for a profit.
"Asking $10 for our extras: Extras we have include remainder of one bag of LM Animal Farms Bananza Bounty Buffet Gourmet Guinea Pig Diet Food , 1 package of Vitakraft nibble rings , 2 packages of yogurt drops , one or multiple cages , toys ( 1 "Super Pet" bell toy and 1 carrot shaped rope wrap chew toy, one small bag of hay , purple hard plastic "Super Pets" house, green "Gravity Bin" feeder, "Lixit" plastic hanging water bottle, Super Pet Clean Cage Safe Deodorizer spray, Marshall Bi-Odor Deodorizer spray ..."
Then after that the cages are too small. The posters are well intentioned of course, it's just pet stores that are vile. Poor girly.
MD-Craigslist-Two Listings
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LISTING REMOVED. Frederick, MD: Mother and daughter short hair guinea pair, "very sweet and adorable," being rehomed, contact poster for more information.
LISTING REMOVED. Baltimore, MD: This poster hates her guinea pigs! It's a repost. Two baby girls, one year old mom, two year old dad. One baby is black and white, one is black white brown. Both babies have soft, silky short hair. Mother is brown and white with red eyes. Dad is black brown and white. All guineas have been socialized to children. All are very cute. Mother may be pregnant. Come with food and bedding.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
VA-Craigslist-Two Listings
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LISTING REMOVED. North Richmond, VA: Young sow, six months or below. Rehoming fee includes too small cage and accessories. Posters are moving out of state on March 6th and need to rehome pig by then, provide multiple means of contact.
LISTING REMOVED. Northern Virginia, VA: A gray and white male pig, described as "very nice and loves kids," as well as "to eat out of your hand." Take that show on the road.
MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-two sows
Montgomery County Humane Society, MD: LISTING REMOVED Brown and Carmina!
These beautiful three year old girls are bonded and must be adopted together. They're friendly with people and very active. They love hay and fresh veggies as well as lap time. Their foster mom sounds great!
These beautiful three year old girls are bonded and must be adopted together. They're friendly with people and very active. They love hay and fresh veggies as well as lap time. Their foster mom sounds great!Tuesday, February 26, 2008
MD-GPAN-Bonded young sows
Boyds, MD: Piggy and Snowflake!
Piggy is one year old and Snowflake is six months old. They are both white and being rehomed because the poster's parents may be allergic to the guinea pigs. Piggy likes carrots and Snowflake likes lettuce. I should hope they like more than that!
Piggy is one year old and Snowflake is six months old. They are both white and being rehomed because the poster's parents may be allergic to the guinea pigs. Piggy likes carrots and Snowflake likes lettuce. I should hope they like more than that!MD-GPAN-Young Boar
College Park, MD: WITH RESCUE! Versace! AAAH! This guinea pig is in the same town as me! Must. Administer. Self. Control.
Versace is ten months old and an orange and black abby. He is being rehomed due to a pet change policy in the poster's building. Versace is an adorable, vocal, hungry hungry boy. He's an only kid right now, so the poster is unsure of how he'd do with other pigs--and he's not neutered, so you'd better only try him with spayed sows or boars! A baby boy would fare best at bonding attempts.
If I post that I adopted him, I need everyone to send me a lot of hate mail and spam. OH or money, so I could support my growing herd! I won't adopt him though, it's a sorority at the AAGP home.
Versace is ten months old and an orange and black abby. He is being rehomed due to a pet change policy in the poster's building. Versace is an adorable, vocal, hungry hungry boy. He's an only kid right now, so the poster is unsure of how he'd do with other pigs--and he's not neutered, so you'd better only try him with spayed sows or boars! A baby boy would fare best at bonding attempts.If I post that I adopted him, I need everyone to send me a lot of hate mail and spam. OH or money, so I could support my growing herd! I won't adopt him though, it's a sorority at the AAGP home.
MD/VA/DC-Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue-Many Guinea Pigs
MGPR, MD/VA/DC-Many guinea pigs! (Note: as this is the organization for which I foster, I know there might be a bit of a wait for the piggies--they're high in demand!).
ADOPTED! Petunia is a beautiful four month old tri-color abby girl. She is a delicate sweetheart, who loves to be held and cuddled. She was dropped off with a number of other guinea pigs at a shelter and was rescued by MGPR fosterers. She has a great appetite and loves attention.
Kelly is a two year and five month old neutered boar with some special needs. Oh, but he's worth it! He is very laid-back and calm, and loves being pet. But, he does need regular visits to the dentist. That doesn't stop him on his quest from finding the perfect family and piggy friend!
ADOPTED! Frank is a personable young pig who likes both pigs and people. He is neutered and looking for a lady guinea pig to spend his days with. I know his foster mom and she just adores him! I met him briefly and he is a gorgeous boy. He has the softest pink ears, and is one year and one month old.
Oreo is an adorable eleven month old teddy mix. He is neutered and so would make a great mate to a lonely lady pig you have at home.
ADOPTED! Hendrix, who doesn't yet have Petfinder profile but does have a listing on the MGPR page, is a year and a half old and very striking looking. He loves rock and roll, earning his name, and is also a very laid back piggie boy.
ADOPTED! Kate is a tricolor abby who needs some help coming out of her shell. She is one year and one month old. In her cage she spends most of her time in her hidey home, but when she's having lap time she likes to be held and have her head stroked. She needs to be adopted to a home with a piggy friend (or with one of ours). She's listed as special needs because her jaw is slightly misaligned, so her teeth need to be kept an eye on--that's all! What a beautiful girl.
ADOPTED! Petunia is a beautiful four month old tri-color abby girl. She is a delicate sweetheart, who loves to be held and cuddled. She was dropped off with a number of other guinea pigs at a shelter and was rescued by MGPR fosterers. She has a great appetite and loves attention.
Kelly is a two year and five month old neutered boar with some special needs. Oh, but he's worth it! He is very laid-back and calm, and loves being pet. But, he does need regular visits to the dentist. That doesn't stop him on his quest from finding the perfect family and piggy friend!
ADOPTED! Frank is a personable young pig who likes both pigs and people. He is neutered and looking for a lady guinea pig to spend his days with. I know his foster mom and she just adores him! I met him briefly and he is a gorgeous boy. He has the softest pink ears, and is one year and one month old.
Oreo is an adorable eleven month old teddy mix. He is neutered and so would make a great mate to a lonely lady pig you have at home.
ADOPTED! Hendrix, who doesn't yet have Petfinder profile but does have a listing on the MGPR page, is a year and a half old and very striking looking. He loves rock and roll, earning his name, and is also a very laid back piggie boy.
ADOPTED! Kate is a tricolor abby who needs some help coming out of her shell. She is one year and one month old. In her cage she spends most of her time in her hidey home, but when she's having lap time she likes to be held and have her head stroked. She needs to be adopted to a home with a piggy friend (or with one of ours). She's listed as special needs because her jaw is slightly misaligned, so her teeth need to be kept an eye on--that's all! What a beautiful 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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV
VA-Craigslist-Young Boar
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LISTING REMOVED Norfolk, VA: Seven month old very friendly, well socialized guinea pig named Chip is being rehomed due to stork attack on home. Small adoption fee for Chip. Additional fee and you can get the cage, hidey home, water bottle, and food dish. Cage has crack, so don't buy it and get a larger, cheaper, easier to clean C&C clean instead (link below).
VA-Cave Spring Piggie Rescue-Adult Boar
Cave Spring Piggie Rescue, VA: LISTING REMOVED Biff!
First off, poor Biff! He thought he had found his forever home, and so did the director of CSPR. A year after his adoption Biff was returned. And this is after he already was brought to the rescue as an unappreciated gift! Biff has had two homes and spent time in the rescue. He really needs to learn now what love and trust means. Can you provide him with a forever home, and teach him that love and trust really do exist?
He is a very sweet American shorthair, who is understandably timid considering his past. Surely with a stable environment he would come out of his shell. He loves to cuddle and is easy to handle. He needs a quiet person who knows how to commit!
First off, poor Biff! He thought he had found his forever home, and so did the director of CSPR. A year after his adoption Biff was returned. And this is after he already was brought to the rescue as an unappreciated gift! Biff has had two homes and spent time in the rescue. He really needs to learn now what love and trust means. Can you provide him with a forever home, and teach him that love and trust really do exist?He is a very sweet American shorthair, who is understandably timid considering his past. Surely with a stable environment he would come out of his shell. He loves to cuddle and is easy to handle. He needs a quiet person who knows how to commit!
Monday, February 25, 2008
VA-Loudoun County Animal Shelter-My February Favorite!
Loudoun County Animal Shelter, VA: LISTING REMOVED. Princess!
OH MY GOD SHE'S SO CUTE! HER DEWLAP IS RESTING ON HER FOOD DISH! I love her. I really do. If the person who adopts her reads this, they must send photos. She is three years old, and described as cute, sweet and cuddly. Those eyes! They implore you to adopt her!
OH MY GOD SHE'S SO CUTE! HER DEWLAP IS RESTING ON HER FOOD DISH! I love her. I really do. If the person who adopts her reads this, they must send photos. She is three years old, and described as cute, sweet and cuddly. Those eyes! They implore you to adopt her!MD-Small Angels Rescue-Adult Boar
Small Angels Rescue, MD: ADOPTED! Bennett!
Cutie Bennett boy is an active, vocal, and neutered guinea boy! He is an abby and an agouti. Bennett came from the local animal shelter, where he was surrendered by his family because he was "too messy and too much work." Hah! That says much more about the family than it does him. He is a very curious boy who loves his pellets, hay and veggies, and all he needs now is a lady piggy to share them with. Do you have a lady piggy at home looking for a friend?
Cutie Bennett boy is an active, vocal, and neutered guinea boy! He is an abby and an agouti. Bennett came from the local animal shelter, where he was surrendered by his family because he was "too messy and too much work." Hah! That says much more about the family than it does him. He is a very curious boy who loves his pellets, hay and veggies, and all he needs now is a lady piggy to share them with. Do you have a lady piggy at home looking for a friend?VA-Prince William County Animal Shelter-Long haired adult boar
Prince William County Animal Shelter, VA: ADOPTED! Swiffer!
Wow. Swiffer is about as adorable as NummyMuffinCocolButter (cheers to all Misties). Swiffer is three years old, so he's an older piggie, and he is tiny (aside from his huge mop of fur) at two pounds. What a beautiful piggie! With his long fur he will be higher maintenance than a short-fur guinea pig.
Wow. Swiffer is about as adorable as NummyMuffinCocolButter (cheers to all Misties). Swiffer is three years old, so he's an older piggie, and he is tiny (aside from his huge mop of fur) at two pounds. What a beautiful piggie! With his long fur he will be higher maintenance than a short-fur guinea pig.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
MD-Craigslist-Baltimore Pig
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LISTING REMOVED. Baltimore, MD: Not much info here, a pig and accessories for a small adoption fee. Good luck guinea pinny. Sad picture, sad ad.
VA-Craigslist-Sow with supplies
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LISTING REMOVED. Woodbridge, VA: Very cute guinea girl being rehomed due to allergies (an advantage of adopting from a rescue--they can give you allergy tips as well as let you audition your nose with the cavies). She comes with the cage, food, bedding, shampoo (make sure it's appropriate for guinea pigs), and her water bottle.
Craigslist Appreciation
Just wanted to share a CL post I really liked. Vote for it as best of as long as it lasts here.
It was written in response to a line of another ad reading, "pretty brown and white guinea pig needs new home where the children will remember to care for it."
To quote the excellent CL ad in full:
"No guinea pig needs a home where CHILDREN will remember to care for it. Guinea pigs are not toys; they are living creatures who deserve the consistent care of a responsible ADULT.
If you wouldn't want to depend on a child for your meals and the cleanliness of your surroundings, please don't subject innocent animals to that fate.
If you want your children to learn responsibility, model responsible behavior by taking great care of the pets you bring into your family. Kids can help, but the responsibility is for adults. It worked for my kids--and our guinea pigs!"
Cheers to that poster!
It was written in response to a line of another ad reading, "pretty brown and white guinea pig needs new home where the children will remember to care for it."
To quote the excellent CL ad in full:
"No guinea pig needs a home where CHILDREN will remember to care for it. Guinea pigs are not toys; they are living creatures who deserve the consistent care of a responsible ADULT.
If you wouldn't want to depend on a child for your meals and the cleanliness of your surroundings, please don't subject innocent animals to that fate.
If you want your children to learn responsibility, model responsible behavior by taking great care of the pets you bring into your family. Kids can help, but the responsibility is for adults. It worked for my kids--and our guinea pigs!"
Cheers to that poster!
MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Adult Boar
Montgomery County Humane Society, MD: LISTING REMOVED. Indigo!
Indigo is a three year old tricolored edit: boar looking for his forever home. If more information is updated by the shelter it will be reflected in this entry. Good luck Indigo!
ETA picture:
remarkable looking guinea.
ETA new picture:
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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV
Indigo is a three year old tricolored edit: boar looking for his forever home. If more information is updated by the shelter it will be reflected in this entry. Good luck Indigo!
ETA picture:
remarkable looking guinea.ETA new picture:
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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV
Friday, February 22, 2008
MD-Luna's House-Falling in love in foster care!
Luna's House, MD: ADOPTED! Tommy and Tulip! Tommy and Tulip used to have separate listings, but I believe they became a couple in foster care.
I'm going to be lazy and just copy and paste their bio, but it's mainly because I couldn't say it nearly as well:
"Tommy & Tulip are our a beautiful tri-colored guinea couple with a sweet, gentle disposition and irresistibly cute faces. Tommy Boy is seven to eight months old and Tulip as about 18 months. They loves attention and all the cuddling you have to offer, and would make a terrific companion for kids and adults. Tommy & Tulip came to Luna’s House from a local animal shelter, where they found themself alone because the children in their former family lost interest in caring for him. Give Tulip & Tommy’s story a happy ending by contacting us at Adoption @ lunashouse.org today to take him to the warm, loving home he deserves! They now have each other all they need is you. Tommy is altered."
I'm going to be lazy and just copy and paste their bio, but it's mainly because I couldn't say it nearly as well:
"Tommy & Tulip are our a beautiful tri-colored guinea couple with a sweet, gentle disposition and irresistibly cute faces. Tommy Boy is seven to eight months old and Tulip as about 18 months. They loves attention and all the cuddling you have to offer, and would make a terrific companion for kids and adults. Tommy & Tulip came to Luna’s House from a local animal shelter, where they found themself alone because the children in their former family lost interest in caring for him. Give Tulip & Tommy’s story a happy ending by contacting us at Adoption @ lunashouse.org today to take him to the warm, loving home he deserves! They now have each other all they need is you. Tommy is altered."
VA-Craigslist-Three Listings
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LISTING REMOVED. Virginia Beach, VA: Two young boars must be rehomed within thirty days due to move. They come with a cage (probably too small), water bottle (should have two), wheel (shouldn't have at all), house, log (throw it out, these are toxic), ceramic bowl, care book (can't be too accurate, stones for teeth (?), hay, food, and bedding.
LISTING REMOVED. Winchester, VA: Guinea pig with too small cage, water bottle, food and supplies. Look how miserable that pig must be. Imagine living in an environment a third of your size, and just having room to turn around in. Like living in a cell.
LISTING REMOVED. Williamsburg, VA: Adorable two month old pig needs new home. Very active. Poster requires adopter to have proper equipment prior to adoption, as well as "the knowledge and ability to take care of him well. Contact for more information." A good place to find such info is the beloved GuineaLynx.
MD-Craigslist-four pigs
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LISTING REMOVED. Middle River (Baltimore), MD: (repost) Two baby girls and one one year old female (mother) available for adoption + two y.o. father. Description of babies: one is black and white, the other is black, white and brown. Mother: brown and white w. red eyes. Father: black, brown and white. Have "smooth, soft, silky, short hair.""All the pigs are great with kids, my kids handle them every day" and then it goes on to read, "My daughter did put the dad back in the cage with the mom..so there is a possible chance she may be pregnant again." Have a good vet, this will be a terrible physical strain on mom. Small fee.
MD-Humane Society of Washington County-new pigs
Humane Society of Washington County, MD: LISTING REMOVED. Pinky and LISTING REMOVED. Browny! Pinky is a small adult female, and Browny is a small adult male. No clues as to whether they're bonded.
Pinky:
Pinky:Thursday, February 21, 2008
VA-Virginia Beach SPCA-two males
Virginia Beach SPCA, VA: LISTING REMOVED Prince and LISTING REMOVED King!
Prince is a six month old male guinea pig, with a black smooth coat. He has been at the shelter since 2/17 and was surrendered because of his owners' landlord. He has experience with children, but not with cats or dogs.
Because of the names and similar bios, I would imagine King was surrendered by the same people, so they may be bonded. The only difference between King and Prince is that King is one year old.
ETA: picture of Prince:
Prince is a six month old male guinea pig, with a black smooth coat. He has been at the shelter since 2/17 and was surrendered because of his owners' landlord. He has experience with children, but not with cats or dogs.
Because of the names and similar bios, I would imagine King was surrendered by the same people, so they may be bonded. The only difference between King and Prince is that King is one year old.
ETA: picture of Prince:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
MD-Craigslist-Young Boar
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LISTING REMOVED. Bethesda, MD: Black self crested short hair pig, six months old. Piggy boy named Sherman. Very outgoing, active and kind. Reasonable adoption fee includes cage (too small), water bottle, food bowl, hut, hay ball (no good), and gnawing blocks.
MD-Luna's House-Young Adult Sow
Luna's House, Inc., MD: ADOPTED! Tulip!
Tulip is a highly personable, wonderfully sweet guinea pig. She is a year and a half old and loves her veggies and hay. Tulip is quite good with children and is easy to handle. She is well socialized to people. She sounds (and looks) like a keeper!
Tulip is a highly personable, wonderfully sweet guinea pig. She is a year and a half old and loves her veggies and hay. Tulip is quite good with children and is easy to handle. She is well socialized to people. She sounds (and looks) like a keeper!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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV
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