Saturday, May 31, 2008

MD-Anne Arundel County SPCA-Two New Pigs

Anne Arundel County SPCA; Annapolis, MD: LISTING REMOVED Jello and Pudding! Jello and Pudding are bonded 10 month old females (even though Jello's petfinder profile says she's a boy).

Jello:


Pudding:

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

Friday, May 30, 2008

VA-Animal Welfare League of Alexandria-two 1 y.o. males

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA: LISTING REMOVED Joey and Maddox! Joey and Maddox are both one year old male guinea pigs. Joey is the gorgeous crested boy, and Maddox is the abby guy.



* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

VA-Craigslist-NoVA/Centreville/Norfolk/Fairfax

*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 Northern Virginia: Mother guinea pig (3 y.o.) and her girl baby (2.o.). The poster has had them since the daughter was eight weeks old, and nursed her through an ear infection. These very cute pigs are being rehomed because they need more attention than they are getting in their current home.


LISTING REMOVED Centreville, VA: Two male guinea pigs available for adoption together or separately (note: they live in separate cages) along with cage, supplies, food. A third cage is available if you wanted to try bonding them (Social Life). They are both friendly and used to children. T-2 is the brown guinea, 2.5 years old with some long hairs. Sweetie is 2 years old and is golden brown, and is a short-hair abby. Diet info at link.



LISTING REMOVED Norfolk, VA: Two 2 m.o. male guinea pigs being rehomed due to lack of attention (too many pets).


LISTING REMOVED Fairfax, VA: Luigi is a one year old "very healthy" guinea pig being rehomed due to move. He has a cage, water bottle, and shelter also available. Will deliver to any metropolitan area.

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

MD-Friskys Wildlife Primate Sanctuary Inc.-EIGHT pigs!

Frisky's Wildlife Primate Sanctuary Inc.; Woodstock, MD: The Keeping Up Appearances piggies:
ADOPTED! Rose, ADOPTED! Bruce, Richard, ADOPTED! Violet, ADOPTED! Daisy, Hyancinth, Emmet, and Onslow!

Here are the boys.

Richard (small adult)_____Onslow (small adult)


Bruce (small baby) ______Emmett (small baby)



And the girls.

Violet (small baby)_______ Rose (small baby)


Hyacinth (small adult)____ Daisy (small adult)


AND REMEMBER!

Hyancith.jpg picture by guineapinny

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

MD-Humane Society of Baltimore County-two young males

Humane Society of Baltimore County; Reiserstown, MD: WITH A RESCUE! Rocky and ADOPTED! Light, both FAVORITE PIGS!

Rocky is an adorable one year old male:



Light is a gorgeous friendly one year old male who carries the roan gene (which means he's perfectly healthy, but can NOT BE BRED-no guinea pig ever should be, because there is an overwhelming homeless population, but roan guinea pigs present special dangers).


* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

VA-Craigslist-Fairfax/NoVA/Lorton/Manassas

*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 Fairfax City, VA: Ron is a 2.5 y.o. male guinea pig (average life span is 5-7 years) being rehomed due to a new pet (dog). His rehoming fee includes cage (Cheaper, Larger Cages), house, hay ball (ill advised, hard for the guinea pig to get hay and they can get stuck), water bottle, toys, extra bedding, food and hay.


LISTING REMOVED Northern Virginia: Two brown and white guinea pigs with brown spots (if they have roaning THEY CANNOT BE BR3D though no pig should be) being rehomed due to allergies. Come with cage, water bottle (two is preferred), food bowl, hidey home (two is necessary), hay and bedding (NO CEDAR).


LISTING REMOVED Lorton, VA: Oreo is being rehomed due to a missexing (he was supposed to be a girl). He has a "great whistle" and has been well socialized. He is three months +. His cage is too small, try a Cheaper, Larger Cage!






LISTING REMOVED Manassas, VA: I really missed the boat on posting this one, I don't know if they'll still be available. Two guinea pigs girls are being rehomed due to a move on the 29th of May. They come with their cage and were purchased 8 months ago. One guinea pig is white with short hair, and the other is calico with black and brown hair. They are both friendly.

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV

Monday, May 26, 2008

VA-Chesapeake Animal Control-Adorable young female

Chesapeake Animal Control; Chesapeake, VA: ADOPTED!! Intake 58713! A cute, young friendly girl! This is not a not a no-kill shelter, I'm sorry to say, so please be pro-active if you plan 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?" & Social Life & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Sunday, May 25, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Richmond

*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 *


Richmond, VA: Two girls and two boys being rehomed due to allergies. They are eight months old. "Great piggies." PREGNANCY WATCH.

Manassas, VA
: One year old female being rehomed. Long white, brown and black hair. Being rehomed due to allergies. "Cute and cuddly and likes people." The poster fostered two males along with Delilah, make sure to ask whether they have been separated the whole time. Otherwise there is a PREGNANCY WATCH.

Bristow, VA: Rooney is a one year old "brindlish" male being rehomed due to allergies. He is very sweet and timid. I would think that if he were settled in a more permanent home he might come out of his shell, he appears to have been bounced around a lot :( .

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .

VA-Loudoun County Animal Shelter-New and Current Pigs

Loudoun County Animal Shelter; Waterford, VA: LISTING REMOVED Bumble, LISTING REMOVED A053145, LISTING REMOVED Stripe, LISTING REMOVED Teddy, and LISTING REMOVED Violet!

* NEW * Bumble is a red 1 y.o. male guinea pig.
* NEW * A053145 is a white and red 1 y.o. female guinea pig.


Originally Posted 5/08/2008

AStripe is a tan and white guinea pig, 1 year and seven months old, unknown sex.

Teddy is a brown and white guinea pig, 1 year and seven months old, unknown sex.

Originally Posted 3/28/2008

LISTING REMOVED Violet: Brown and orange shorthair, unknown age.










* 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. *

Friday, May 23, 2008

VA-Craigslist-Manassas/Williamsburg

*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 Manassas, VA: Est. 1 y.o. thought to be male (Boy or Girl?) guinea pig being rehomed due to a move to college. Tan and white fur. Pictures available by request. Rehoming fee includes cage, water bottle, food dish, toys, hidey home, bedding, and timothy hay.

LISTING REMOVED Williamsburg (Norfolk), VA: "Half grown" (look young, certainly) guinea pigs being rehomed, due to a missexing and resulting litter. Four pigs available (no sex specified), hope to be adopted in pairs. PREGNANCY WATCH. Boy guineas are fertile at 21 days, Girl guineas are fertile at 28 days. Adopt in same sex pairs (Boy or Girl?) to avoid adding to the overwhelming homeless animal population.




* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .

VA-Spotsylvania Animal Shelter-Adult Boar

Spotsylvania Animal Shelter; Fredericksburg, VA: LISTING REMOVED Goliath! A beautiful friendly medium sized adult male. Unfortunately, because of the overwhelming homeless animal population, Spotsylvania Animal Shelter is not a no-kill shelter (like almost every shelter I feature on this page).




* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-two 1 y.o. males

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: Crunch and Bronty!

Crunch is a one year old tricolor black guinea pig boy.


Bronty is a one year old black guinea pig boy.



* 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: 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .


Thursday, May 22, 2008

MD-Craigslist-young sister guinea pigs

*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 Crofton, MD: Sister guinea pigs under a year old being rehomed due to allergies. Come with cage, water bottle, other accessories. Rehoming fee.


* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .



MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Two Six Month old Males

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: LISTING REMOVED Spinner and LISTING REMOVED Speedy! Both adorable six month old guinea pig boys. Spinner pictured first, Speedy pictured second.



* 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: 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

VA-Fairfax County Animal Services-young adult female shorthair

Fairfax County Animal Services; Fairfax, VA: LISTING REMOVED Beautiful sweet guinea girl!

Image Removed

She is a year and a half old, and that face begs for a forever home.

* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .

MD-Humane Society of Calvert County-two young males

Humane Society of Calvert County; Prince Frederick, MD: LISTING REMOVED Bruce and LISTING REMOVED Einstein!

Bruce and Einstein are both adorable young male guinea pigs available for adoption at this shelter. Their bio markets them as children's pets, even in children's rooms, which can actually lead these pets straight back to the shelter. Guinea pigs are best housed in a main room of the household, with the parents serving as primary caregiver, prepared to be the sole caregiver. The General Care Guide will offer from GuineaLynx will offer some great guidance.



* 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 PA/NY/NJ/WV .