Adopt a Guinea Pig in VA/MD/DC

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

VA-Craigslist-Chantilly & Bealeton/Warrenton/Gainesville

*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 South Riding Chantilly, VA: Two 2 y.o. male guinea pigs being rehomed due to life style change. "Quite animated...playful," vocal, used to children (but guinea pigs should always have parents as the primary care givers, and prepared to be the sole caregivers). Come with their food, cage, pigloo, "snuggle pouch," hutch and bedding available at time.

LISTING REMOVED Bealeton/Warrenton/Gainesville, VA: 1.5 y.o. male guinea pig named Oreo being rehomed due to child losing interest. Oreo is black with a white streak down the middle of his face. "Very sweet and loving guinea pig...he is a super sweet little guy and deserves a good home." Good luck Oreo!

* 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, Better Cages & Bedding & Essential Guinea Supplies & Proper Diet & Cavy Savvy Vets & "What's Normal? What's Not?" & Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction & Boy or Girl? & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Social Cause Marketing & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV

MD-Humane Society of Washington County-2 young females, 1 young male

Humane Society of Washington County; Hagerstown, MD: LISTING REMOVED Mamma, Little Brownie, and Blackie!

Little Brownie is a small young male:

Mamma is a small young female:

Blackie is a small young female (lookit the long hair!):

* 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. *

Monday, June 30, 2008

VA-Prince William SPCA-Young guinea girl/guy?

Prince William SPCA; Manassas, VA: ADOPTED! Guinea Pig! She's listed as a young female, but then as "this little guy." Print out this guide (Boy or Girl? ) and bring it with you to the shelter just to be safe!

* 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. *

VA-Loudoun County Animal Shelter-Six new guinea pigs!

Loudoun County Animal Shelter; Waterford, VA: LISTINGS REMOVED Bumble, Mr. Wilson, Sweetie, Whiskers, Chutter, and Coffee!

Bumble is a seven month old male guinea pig with what looks like soft abby fur:

Mr. Wilson is a two year old black and white visible roan male. Because he is a roan, he should never be bred, because he carries a gene that can result in a lethal pig (no teeth, blind, death, and may not survive a day or two birth. "Healthy" lethals are completely dependent upon their caregivers for life). Intentional br33ding should never occur due to the overpopulation problem, and because any guinea pig can be an invisible carrier of the roan gene.

Sweetie is an adorable two year old black female guinea girl.

Whiskers is a two year old tricolor abby guinea girl. So cute!

Chutter is a two year old white and black long hair female, who looks like she has some matting. She might need someone with some grooming experience, or willingness to learn.

Coffee is a three year old male with lovely soft guinea ears.

* 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. *

MD-Craigslist-2 y.o. male Bethesda

*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 Bethesda, MD: 2 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to move overseas. Comes with cage, dish and food. Pick up some other essentials at Essential Guinea Supplies.

Henry has also been listed here.

* 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. *

Sunday, June 29, 2008

MD-Humane Society of Baltimore County-Bonded young adult male pair

Humane Society of Baltimore County; Reiserstown, MD: Caramel and Chip!

Two 1.5 y.o. males who can be adopted together or separately (together!) who are gentle and used to children. "Very sweet and love to be petted!"

* 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, June 27, 2008

MD-Humane Society of Washington County-two young guinea pigs

Humane Society of Washington County; Hagerstown, County: LISTING REMOVED Rosie and Princess!

Rosie and Princess are two unsexed guinea pigs (but I would guess females by the names, and maybe the sex wasn't entered). Princess is the gorgeous abby girl, Rosie is the lovely shorthair with the medium ruff around the neck.

* 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. *

MD-Luna's House-young SPAYED female

Luna's House; Abingdon, MD: ADOPTED! Dallas! Dallas is a gorgeous four month old SPAYED guinea pig girl who loves to get her picture taken, and would love to be friends with your guinea pig boy or girl!

* 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. *

Thursday, June 26, 2008

MD-Tricounty Animal Shelter-two females not on petfinder

Tricounty Animal Shelter; Hughesville, MD: two females!

These girls aren't featured anywhere on the web, but that doesn't mean they don't need homes! One is brown and white, and one is brown and white with a smidge of black on her face. Help these ladies out!

* 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. *

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Two Boys!

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: LISTING REMOVED Opie and Wilbur!

Opie is a two year old male agouti and white guinea guy.

Wilbur is a two year old male tan and white guinea 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: 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-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-2 y.o. male

*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 *

South Riding, VA: Henry is a two year old brown and white male, he's "super cute with two solid brown eyes and a white racing stripe down the middle." Henry loves his veggies and is very vocal. He comes with his cage, igloo, food bowl, water bottle, food, treats, and other accessories.

* 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. *

VA-Cavy Madness-two 2 y.o. females

*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 *

Woodbridge, VA: Two 2 y.o. female guinea pigs being rehomed, transportation available. One is a tricolor medium length hair with a crest, the other is a tricolor shorthair crested. The crested is the more outgoing and affectionate of the two, while the one with the wilder of the hair is a bit shyer due to a a bad experience with a dog. Sounds like they should be in a people only home! They come with their cage (try Cheaper, Larger Cages) and food. They win a FAVORITE GUINEA PIG award.

* 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

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

MD-Humane Society of Anne Arundel-many guinea pigs

Anne Arundel County SPCA; Annapolis, MD: LISTINGS REMOVED Autumn, Moore, Toby, Jango, Hugh, and Ricky! This is a kill shelter.

Autumn is a two year old female.

Moore is a two year old female.

Toby is a four year old male, and he looks like a teddy mix!

Jango is a two year old agouti male.

Hugh is a cute 2.5 y.o. fluffy guy.

Ricky is a two year old male.

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, June 24, 2008

VA-Craigslist-Woodbridge/NoVa/Richmond/Warrenton

*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 Woodbridge/Dale City, VA: Male guinea pig being rehomed due to move, needs to be rehomed soon. Please contact poster for more details. "He is good with people."

LISTING REMOVED Northern VA: Ms. Piggy is a female guinea pig being rehomed due to lack of time. "She is a sweetheart, and is a little shy." Comes with cage ( Cheaper, Larger Cages), nail clippers, water bottle, toys, house, food, grass (they need unlimited quality hay), and bedding. Poster will screen.

LISTING REMOVED Richmond, VA: Two four month old male guinea pigs being rehomed with cages, due to children losing interest. Why parents need to commit to being primary caregiver, and prepare for being sole caregiver.

LISTING REMOVED Warrenton, VA: Two 1 y.o. sweet bonded female guinea pigs being rehomed due to child losing interest. Come with cage (PLEASE-Cheaper, Larger Cages), food, toys, and other accessories.

* 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. *

MD-Craigslist-bonded guinea girl pair

*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 West Hyatsville, MD: Mother and daughter guinea pig pair being rehomed due to possible move and lack of time. "They are healthy, have great aura." They come with a very large cage and some other items, but I'm going to refer to these links: Quality Hay and Pellets in bulk, Pampering your Pig, Bedding, and Essential Guinea Supplies.