*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 Alexandria/Springfield, VA: Bonded female guinea pigs being rehomed for an unusual reason, "
The only reason I am getting rid of them is because I am turning 18 next month and I just don't have the time to take care of them anymore. Don't get me wrong, I love them a lot, it's just that I'd rather be out having fun with my friends than at home taking care of two guinea pigs." So PandaBear (black and white) and Chocolate (brown) enter the class of summer 2008 homeless guinea pigs.
LISTING REMOVED Fairfax, VA: Scooter is an approximately 3.5 y.o. male being rehomed because the poster is getting new pets and Scooter is "feeling the crunch." Comes with his cage (too small, try
Cheaper, Larger Cages), water bottle,
vitamin drops (NEVER put these in the water, they're not water soluble so after five minutes they stop working and just make the water taste bad, leading to reduced water consumption and a host of medical problems, food, and a likely highly inaccurate book on guinea pig care.
GUINEA PIG LESSON: Parents, teach your children that a pet is for life.
* AAGP recommends quarantining
any new guinea pigsfor 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
