Showing posts with label adopt va other. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adopt va other. Show all posts

Saturday, August 16, 2008

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

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Home-3Fs. two bonded, one single

*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 *


Culpepper, VA: Autumn is a a year old and "very loving." She's well socialized to people, has experience with children, and loves being "held and cuddled." Being rehomed due to allergies.



and the bonded pair: Kita and Minnie are adult female guinea pigs. Kita is two years old and Minnie is just a few months younger. They are very bonded and so must be adopted together.



Kita loves veggies and cuddle time:



Minnie is a gorgeous silver agouti who can nibble at times, but does have 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. *

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

Friday, July 25, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Young 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 *


Springfield, VA: Chico is a 14 month old guinea pig being rehomed because her owner is moving to a place with dogs. She has short tortoiseshell/white fur. Her owner rescued her from a college dorm where a group of boys had purchased her and then neglected her. Since being with her owner she's a much improved pig! She is a well socialized, vocal piggie. She comes with her cage, pigloo, water bottle, bowl, nail clippers and other accessories. Email with any questions.


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

Thursday, June 26, 2008

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. *

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-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

Saturday, June 21, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Four Listings

*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 *


Centreville, VA: 2 y.o. male abby being rehomed due to allergies. Sweetie is docile, comes with cage and supplies. Likes his lettuce, parsley, and carrots. Pick up preferred, will travel to limited distance. Photos available by request.

Leesburg, VA
: 8 month old red and black female being rehomed due to not enough time. "Very friendly and loving, good with children." She loves veggies! Comes with her cage, food bowl, water bottle, food, treats, etc.

McLean, VA
: Hanna Banta is a nine month old white, brown and black female being rehomed due to a move. She's very sweet, inquisitive, and loves to be held. She comes with her cage, hay, cage, liners, food, water bottle, and chew toy.

Gainesville, VA: One month old baby abby guinea girl available for adoption. Calico in color (brown, black and white). "Just adorable."

* 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, June 3, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Home-Four boys (two are babies)

*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 *


Lake Ridge/Woodbridge, VA: Bagel and Peanut are bonded five week old brothers. Bagel will even cry for Peanut if they're apart. They're friendly and active, but still skittish (typical of their age). They are being handled regularly by their temporary owners though. (The came from an already pregnant mom the owners took in).



Poppy is 3-5 months old, very curious of people and pigs, but will still get scared when he's being picked up. He likes lap time once he's actually in the lap though. He really loves floor time and snack time the most. He's been packing on the weight in his temporary home and is really enjoying the fine dining. He's the older brother to Bagel and Peanut.



Fiyero is father of the three boys, but is still "a fairly young adult" and "is probably one of the sweetest pig I have ever met." He is a sociable flirt, loves to be pet, held, and loves to cuddle! He does have impaction issues (not the teeth kind), and should go to a home with prior guinea pig experience.



All the boys live together fine now, and should be adopted together in pairs, or to a home where they'll have a friend. That pig (a male or spayed female) must be brought to the owner's house to make sure they get along. Adopters should own a C&C cage.


These pigs have a sad history and were rescued from a horrible cage by the poster. They were listed as "hamsters" on CL in a tiny filthy cage with no hay. Thankfully, that's in their past.

* 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 .

Sunday, April 20, 2008

VA/TN-Guinea PIg Adoption Network-Bonded boars

*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 *


Bristol, VA/TN: Mr. Big and Rhett are bonded tan and white and brown and white male guinea pigs. They get along very well but are being rehomed due to a move. They come with toys, hay, food, two cages, treats, and other accessories. Click on the link for more information.

* 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, April 10, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Adult Sow

*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 *


Fairfax, VA: Charlie is a three year old black and brown female pig who is very happy and in great health. She is being rehomed because her child has lost interest in her.

* 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, April 3, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Bonded Sows

*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 *


Alexandria, VA: Ariel and Jasmine are two young female guinea pigs, tan/white/black/brown in color. They are described as "great piggies." The present owner does not have the time for the care involved in the daily maintenance of the pigs, which is why they are up for adoption. Ariel and Jasmine have been with the present owner since January.

* 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 .

Monday, March 31, 2008

VA-Guinea Pig Adoption Network-Four Entries

*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 *


Clifton, VA: Parshley is a five month old short hair male with black fur. He loves new people.

Manassas, VA: Spike is a female abby (punky style hair) who is under a year of age. She has white, brown and black hair. Spike and her family were rescued by the poster when Spike's owners were evicted, but the poster's husband is allergic to them. Spike is "very attached to her now grown up baby." PREGNANCY ALERT: Magic (the son) is not altered and Spike is not spayed.

Manassas, VA: Jordan is a gray and white mixed fur male less than one year of age. He comes from the same situation as Spike (see above). He is very friendly to people and loves attention.

Manassas, VA: Magic is a tricolor male, less than one year of age, and is brown, white and gray with red eyes. He is the child of Spike and Jordan. He is shy with other people but likes other guinea pigs.

* 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 .

Saturday, December 15, 2007

VA-Three baby pigs available for adoption from Vet

Vienna, VA: that link will take you to a thread on Pigloo, another guinea pig forum that I am not a member of, but hear great things about. Check it out! Meanwhile, one male, one female, and one mystery pig are available for adoption at this vet clinic. Ask for Jen, who is the office manager and the person who rescued the piggies' mother. One is black and white with a curly coat, and may prove to be a texel. The others are tri-colored, one with a crest and the other looks to have medium-long length hair. The person who posted this hasn't seen the mom or dad, so is just going by the babies themselves when guessing at breeds.


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?" & "What is Rescuing and Adopting?" & Guinea Pigs in PA/NY/NJ/WV

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Monday, November 26, 2007

VA-GPAN-Bonded boars

Sterling, VA: Patches and Oreo need a new home. They are less than a year old and being rehomed because of allergies. Patches is a multi-colored boy, and Oreo is black and white. They are sweet, adorable boy. Patches is the more vocal of the two, and Oreo is more reserved. They come with their cage, water bottle, bedding, pigloo, food, bowl and vitamin drops . If these dear piggies are either soon to go through adolescence, or are in the midst of it right now, it's especially important that they have a large C&C cage, multiple places for each boar to hide, and two of everything.


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Monday, October 29, 2007

VA-GPAN, Boar

One year old healthy boar needs a new home ASAP because family is moving. His name is Spot and he's multicolored. Not much info on this one-can anyone help out this boy?


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?"

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

VA-Hampton Roads Area-Six Babies

Six babies as a result of an unplanned pregnancy will be available Nov. 5th. They're only a day old, but poster says there are boys and girls; I would imagine that's a (logical) guess. They're crested abbies, and multi-orange, white, and brown. They will be available Nov. 5th with a small adoption fee. If you decided to adopt these guineas, and have never had babies before, read up at GuineaLynx on their care. They're cute, but they're work!


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?"

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Sunday, October 21, 2007

VA,MD-GPAN Listings

Another place to look for listings is the Guinea Pig Adoption Network.

Kate
is a one or two year old piggie, reportedly healthy, and is orange and white. She lives in Yorktown, VA. The reason for adoption is that the poster's rabbit doesn't like the guinea pig. I'm not sure why they should be interacting; one of the big guinea pig rules is not to keep a rabbit and guinea together. Rabbits play far too rough, and can easily break a guinea pigs fragile bones.

Dustin
is a very sweet 18 month old boy who is not getting the attention he deserves at his current home in Elkridge, MD. He is white, brown, and gray.

Whiteboy and Hairball
are playful bonded boys of unknown age. White Boy is a white short hair, and Hairball is, well, hairier and brown, white, and gray. They live in Suitland, MD.

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?"

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