Adopt a Guinea Pig in VA/MD/DC

Saturday, May 2, 2009

VA-Fairfax County Animal Services-boy and girl

Skeeto is a three year old female (pictured left) and ID#A037227 is a male of unknown age (pictured right). Don't adopt them together unless you're planning to house them separately. There are already too many guinea pigs in the world and females can reproduce at any age.

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

VA-Animal Welfare League of Arlington-Multiple Pigs

Sonny is a seven month old male.

Aaron is a one year, one month old male:

Honey is a two year, one month old female guinea pig.

Kirby is an eight month old male.

Chew Chew is a one year female.

David is a one year old guinea male.

DADA is a one year old guinea female.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Alert!

Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue recently took in 22 pigs from ONE shelter. If you are considering adopting in the DC metropolitan area, please consider sending them an application!

They do not allow minors to apply for guinea pigs.
They do not allow applicants who have outside animals (excluding farm animals).
They insist on adequately large housing for the guinea pig, such as the housing described at http://www.guineapigcages.com/.
They do not adopt out single guinea pigs.

http://mgpr.org/

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Did you know...

that just like those poor puppies, guinea pigs in pet stores also can come from mills? And that someone who br33ds even a few litters a year, then sells (or gives away) the pigs online or to a store is still guaranteeing the death of a pig in a shelter?

I say what may seem a harsh statement because there are many, many more guinea pigs then there are homes. And so if you have found this blog, please don't get your guinea pig from a petstore, 4-her, school br33ding program, or someone who has otherwise contributed to the guinea pig population on purpose, because there are hundreds of guinea pigs posted below who are in desperate need of a forever home.

Adopting a guinea pig listed on this website is saving a life!

They're counting on you!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

AAGP SEARCH ENGINE

Very sadly, I have to end posting of AAGP until further notice. Other time commitments in my life have made the upkeep of this blog impossible. Please visit these sites to find guinea pigs in your region:

National Search Engines:

PetHarbor / Pet Finder / Pets911

National Message Boards:

Guinea Lynx / Guinea Pig Cages / Guinea Pig Home / Cavy Madness / Pigloo

Local rescues/shelters whose websites may differ from national search engines:

Humane Society of Charles County (MD) / Chesapeake Animal Control Unit (VA) / Roanoke Valley SPCA (VA) / Humane Society of Carroll County (MD) / Humane Society of Harford County (MD) / Washington Humane Society (DC)

Please visit my new site in the meantime:

SPONSOR A GUINEA PIG! Where a dollar makes a difference.

Sponsor a Guinea Pig features one special needs guinea pig a month from a different rescue across the country. These guinea pigs are unadoptable due to old age and/or extensive medical issues. They rely on donations for their ongoing care. By featuring one needy pig a month, donators know that their small donations are cumulatively making a big difference!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-2 young Ms, 2 young Fs

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: Pickle, Tomato, Turnip, and Beet.

Pickle is an unaltered tricolored, primarily brown, male guinea pig-5 months old.

Tomato is an unaltered red and white female guinea pig-8 months old.

Turnip is an unaltered tricolored male, primarily brown and sable-3 months old.

Beet is an unaltered female, tricolored (primarily brown)-3 months old.

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

VA-Fairfax County Animal Services-Two pigs

Fairfax County Animal Services; Fairfax, VA: Haley and Sweetheart!

Haley (on the left) is a one year old, three month black and white female guinea pig.

Sweetheart is a four year old CRESTED male guinea pig. Guinea pigs live from 5-7 years on average, and anywhere from 9+ years and up! The oldest lived to 12.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

VA-Fairfax County Animal Services-Two males

Fairfax County Animal Services; Fairfax, VA: Shadow and LISTING REMOVED Reese!

Shadow is on the left. He is a beautiful one year old male tricolor guinea pig. His fur looks so soft!

Reese is on the right. Oh, that crest just begs to be kissed. His age is unknown. The average age of a guinea pig is 5-7 years, 9+.

UPDATE: a new photo of Shadow--what a gorgeous boy!

Monday, August 18, 2008

MD-Craigslist-Anne Arundel County Female

*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 *

Anne Arundel County (Baltimore), MD: "Beauty" is a female guinea pig, has experience with children, loves attention, comes with cage and supplies. Being rehomed due to allergies.

* 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, August 17, 2008

MD-Craigslist-Frederick / Baltimore/ Columbia/

*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 *

Frederick, MD: Two bonded female guinea pigs being rehomed due to lack of interest by child. Have been seen by vet, ruled healthy. Come with cage, water bottle, bag of food and bag of hay. Do need some help with socialization, but all this requires is patience.

Columbia (Baltimore), MD: Guinea pig Boy or Girl? being rehomed due to allergies, comes with cage, food, water bottle, hay and snacks (double check if the snacks are okay on Guinea Lynx; often snacks marketed toward guinea pigs are actually choking hazards/toxic).

Baltimore City, MD: Two female guinea pigs, approximately 14 months old, being rehomed due to lack of attention. Come with all accessories. Must be adopted together because they are bonded sisters.

Parkville (Baltimore), MD: Two female guinea pigs being rehomed because children have lost interest. Must be adopted together, guinea pigs are bonded. They come with their cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages), water bottle, food dishes, pigloo (get two) and some food. Adopter must provide own bedding.

* 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-Craigslist-Richmond/Norfolk/ Fredericksburg

*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 *

Mechanicsville (Richmond), VA: Two male guinea pigs being rehomed due to son losing interest. Very sweet, used to being handled. Pics available by request. Come with cage, food, water bottle, extra cage, bedding, and other accessories.

Forest Hill Park (Richmond), VA: Poster found a cage abandonded in Forest Hill Park with two guinea pigs inside and brought the pigs home. Only one pig survived, but thrived! and is now a healthy, happy and pudgy girl named Bunny. She does not get enough attention in her present home, and so the poster has decided to rehome her. Here's the catch, they're not sure whether Bunny is actually a girl. And since Bunny was housed with another pig, she may actually be pregnant. Ooch! You know the links: PREGNANCY WATCH Boy or Girl?

Virginia Beach (Norfolk), VA: Three males and four females being rehomed due to allergies. Come with cages (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages). Adopt them in same sex pairs, as they get along well with each other. Oldest is 1.5 years old. If anyone has info that this may be a br33der listing, please let me know and I will promptly remove it.

Fredericksburg (NoVA): Franklin is a male guinea pig, less than one year old, being rehomed because his family found two guinea pigs to be too much work (as compared to one). I have actually found the opposite to be true. Guinea pigs also are incredibly social creatures, and really rely on having a friend. Here's a great link for more info: Guinea Pigs need a friend! Social Interaction. He comes with his cage (too small, try Cheaper, Better Cages), food dish and water bottle.

Kempsville (Norfolk), VA: Two 5 m.o. female guinea pigs being rehomed due to allergies. Lovable and playful, bonded and so must be adopted together. One is a longhair, the other looks like she might be a texel mix? A rather high adoption fee (poster is attempting to recoup costs) includes accessories. Still, don't forget the essential: Cheaper, Better Cage

* 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-Howard County Animal Control Adoption Center-crested baby boy

Howard County Animal Control Adoption Center; Columbia, MD: Andy!

Andy is a small baby boy with strikingly unique markings. He's a sweet guy who was given up because his child lost interest in him and so the parents turned him into the shelter. He has experience with dogs, cats, and kids. He's a nice, great little pig who really wants a forever home where the whole family is invested in his care.

* 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. *

Saturday, August 16, 2008

VA-Virginia Beach SPCA-six Pigs

Virginia Beach SPCA; Virginia Beach, VA (Map): Mimzy, Gabby, Snowy, Cloud, Julius, Leo, Cinnamon, Fudge, Marshmellow, and Abby LISTING REMOVED Bear and LR Alex!

*NEW* Mimzy is a ten month old girl with short brown and white fur. She was born in the shelter. She has experience with cats, dogs, and kids. Vocal, "very sweet and friendly."

*NEW* Gabby is a two year old girl who is learning on how to be a happy guinea pig at the shelter. She wants to be adopted with a guinea girlfriend from the shelter! She has smooth white fur, some experience with dogs, and experience with children.

*NEW* Snowy is a three week old male guinea pig-just a baby! He wants to be adopted with one of his guy friends so he has company. Guinea pigs always need a friend. He has short white fur, some experience with dogs, and experience with children.

*NEW* Cloud is a three week old male guinea pig hoping to be adopted with a friend-how about Snowy? He has short white fur too, some experience with dogs, and experience with children.

*NEW* Julius is a six week old male guinea pig, very "sweet and friendly" who was born in the shelter. Vocal. He has short brown and red fur, a white nose, and experience with dogs, cats, and kids!

*NEW* Leo is a six week old male guinea pig who is also very "sweet and friendly." He was born in the shelter too! He has the same markings, short brown and red fur with a white nose. His experience with cats, dogs, and children is not listed.

Cinnamon is a one year old brown and white male guinea pig who has experience with dogs and children above the age of ten. Speaking of, he was surrendered to the shelter because his family's children lost interest in him. Parents really need to prepare to be primary care-giver for a pet, and anticipate being sole care-giver should the child lose interest. Otherwise the animal will suffer.

Fudge is a 9 month old male with short brown/tan fur.

Marshmellow is a 7 week old male with smooth white fur. "Marshmellow was surrendered to the vbspca because his family did not want him. He is friendly and likes to be held." It sounds like he comes from the same litter as Alex; he also has experience with children.

Abby is a 7 week old male with smooth white fur. He has the same bio and experience with children as Alex and Marshmellow.

LISTING REMOVED Bear is a one year old chubby female guinea pig with short black fur. She is well socialized to people but does not have experience with other animals.

LR Alex is a 7 week old male with smooth black and white fur and small amounts of brown. "Alex was surrendered to the vbspca because his family did not want him. He is friendly and likes to be held." He has experience with children.

* 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-Animal Welfare League of Alexandria-two gorgeous sisters, M/F singles

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA: Patches, Pattern, Jessica and Janet, George, Jeanie and Ron Howard!

* NEW * Patches is a gorgeous one year old crested male guinea pig. He's actually an American pig, not an abby, but who cares, he wins one of my FAVORITE PIG AWARDs!

* NEW * Pattern is a beautiful, sweet looking guinea boy, one year old as well. He is an American agouti who just looks ready to love someone!

Jessica and Janet are adorable baby sister girls! Look at these two. They are waiting for someone to pick them up and love on em.

George is a one year old crested male guinea pig!

Jeanie is a gorgeous two year old dark eyed white female.

LISTING REMOVED: Ron Howard is a one year old guinea pig male. It's bring your own joke to blog day!

* 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-3Ms 1F

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: Chloe, Woolie, Stanley, LR Miko, LR Niko, and LR Lovey!

*NEW* Chloe is a one year old unaltered crested female guinea pig.

Woolie is an unaltered tricolor brown/black guinea pig male, est. two years of age.

Stanley is a six month old unaltered male. Look at his adorable, artistic adoption photo!

Miko is a two year old unaltered male, chocolate and white fur.

Niko is an unaltered male, one year old, tricolor fur.

Lovey is an unaltered female, one year old, tricolor abby fur.