Adopt a Guinea Pig in VA/MD/DC: 08/01/2008

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.

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

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.

VA-Courtesy Posting/Wonderful Adoption Opportunity! 7 Pigs-Lake Ridge/Woodbridge

This is a courtesy post for an amazing woman who rescued some guinea pigs from a pretty sad craigslist ad for four "hampsters." The four piggies of the original ad have turned into seven, between adoptions and a prolific pregnancy. Now the adopter has eleven pigs, and she started out just looking for one! The original adopter is hoping that all of these pigs can get the kind of great one on one attention they deserve. If you have a POSITIVELY SEXED/healthy guinea pig (use this site Boy or Girl? or have a Cavy Savvy Vet confirm the sex of your pig for you), you can bring your guinea pig and see which of the pigs it gets along with best! Contact info available at this link.

Let's meet all the lucky piggies!!

Peanut and Bagel, bonded pair of playful male babies. Bagel is more laid back, Peanut is more active. Still a little shy with people (typical of their age).

"Peanut & Bagel are our two baby boys. They are the best of friends but still a little shy around people. They should move to a new home together if at all possible, because they often cry when they're apart from each other. Bagel is the more laid-back of the two; he loves to lounge around and watch all the action from the comfort of his pigloo. Peanut is always walking around looking for something new to eat or trying to chat up his other cagemates. Both like to run laps around the cage."

Poppy, five month old male. Curious, active, skittish when being picked up, but settles in lap (typical of age, good soon that he settles). Should go to home without dogs/children.

"Poppy is the older brother of Peanut & Bagel. We'd guess him to be about 5 months old. He got his name back when we thought he was a girl. He's very curious and is always the first one to run to the cage wall when I come in the room. He always has to know what's going on and constantly begs for food. Poppy is skittish and should probably not go to a home with children or dogs. He doesn't much like being picked up, but seems comfortable with being held once he settles down."

Fiyero is 9-12 months old, very well socialized, gentle, gets along well with other pigs. Past impaction issues probably due to old environment.

"Fiyero is the father of all these babies and probably my favorite of these pigs. While he's definitely an adult, he's still pretty young...I'd say he's 9 months to a year old perhaps. He's a big sweetie who loves to be held and petted! He's very gentle and will cuddle up in your lap for long periods at a time. I adore this pig and would love to keep him myself...Fiyero gets along very well with most of the other boys and should have a (male) friend in his new home or go with one of my other boars. When we first brought Fiyero home, we thought that he had a fecal impaction, so we cleaned him up. He's been here over two months and hasn't had any more problems, so I think it was just a hygiene problem in his previous environment."

Freddy and Georgia, bonded female pair of babies, sweet, active, and playful.

"Freddy & Georgia are the "twins," so called because their markings are so similar--just different shades of brown. These pigs are sweet and playful and love to do everything together. These two will run laps around the cage until they're exhausted."

Patches, female baby, well socialized to people, curious, loves to explore, friendly.

"Patches is our beauty--she's got a brown patch over one eye and one black ear. She's very friendly and does well being held. Patches is very inquisitive and during floor time likes to explore everywhere--she often follows our four year old pig around to new areas she hasn't been to yet. She...is one of the bolder girls coming up to the wall to beg or eat from our hands. She loves to sit in the food dish while she eats and is getting so big that when she does, the other pigs have to nudge her so she'll move and they can eat"

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-Humane Society of Fairfax County-1 y.o. female

Humane Society of Fairfax County; Fairfax, VA: Peanut!

Peanut is a one year old female. Her picture on the shelter website will probably be updated before I get to it here, so please check the link. This is a great shelter!

ETA: picture: