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March is National
Adopt a Guinea Pig Month!

Celebrate it by doing just that! Providing you have the resources and preparation to bring a guinea pig (and a friend) into your home--April's okay too :) (It doesn't have to be the cruelest month after all).

Our beautiful guinea model is a beloved guinea girl from GuineaLynx named Meimei. Her person is a beloved GuineaLynx member named Cutemomomi. Meimei has passed over the Rainbow Bridge, but she will never be forgotten. If you would like to learn more about the wonderful life Meimei lived with Cutemomomi, and her wonderful guinea pals, it is chronicled here, here and here. Thank you Momo for permission to use her dear girl's image.

PLEASE! Share your own stories about guinea pig adoption, or adoption of other animals. Or kids! Make use of that comment button folks!

VA-Craigslist-Three babies, two males and one 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 *

LISTING REMOVED Reston, VA: A petstore missexing leads to three baby piggies needing forever homes--two males and one female. This post really seems like someone using CL as the potentially great tool it can be for rehoming homeless, unwanted, or wanted but sadly unwelcome pets. There is a reasonable adoption fee.



The babies are "healthy and playful, and have been handled daily by children. Both parents are tame and friendly." The posters hope that the two boys could be rehomed together, and that the girls could be rehomed with another girl pig. "These are social animals and [they] do well in same-sex groups."

IMPORTANT PARAGRAPH: "We were told by the pet store these were two females and found out the mistake too late! The store offered to take them, but they will charge $30, and I'd rather not see them profit from a careless mistake. Veterinary care for small animals is expensive. Neutering this surprise boar was $275." Make sure you have a trained exotics vet do the procedure. You can do some price comparing, but you may find a higher price for a neuter will be worth peace of mind of a vet you trust. Watch the site of the surgery for up to a year and a half for abscess.


Here is the whole family; the mother and father will not be rehomed as they are attached to the family and vice versa.

* 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-Craigslist-Two female guinea pigs

*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 Charlottesville, VA: Two female guinea pigs available for rehoming, come with cage, water bottle, toys, hut and other accessories. Being rehomed because children not caring for them.

* 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 .

MD-Humane Society of Carroll County-Young Short-haired Sow

Humane Society of Carroll County, MD: LISTING REMOVED Sandy! Sandy is a seventh month old extremely friendly piggy who loves to be loved on. She's an adorable piggy gal who just needs a forever home.

* 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 .

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Senior Boar

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: LISTING REMOVED Sepia! Sepia is a four year old male guinea pig. Good luck you adorable 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 .

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Two young boars

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: LISTING REMOVED Magenta and LISTING REMOVED Maroon.

Magenta is a six month old male with a crest!



Maroon is a six month old male who is somehow one of the most adorable pigs I've posted on 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. *

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-Loudoun County Animal Shelter-Two New Pigs

Loudoun County Animal Shelter, VA: LISTING REMOVED Lily, LISTING REMOVED Violet

LISTING REMOVED Lily: Brown female, unknown age.



Violet: Tan female, unknown age.

* 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-Animal Welfare League of Alexandria-Four month old Boar

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA: LISTING REMOVED Alf! (Does the name mean he's no good with cats? I wonder!)

* 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 .

MD-Humane Society of Washington County-

Humane Society of Washington County; Hagerstown, MD: LISTINGS REMOVED Pepper and Cinnamon! Two surely adorable small adult males. Ask the shelter if they're bonded or not before making adoption plans.

Pepper:



Cinnamon:

* 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-Craigslist-Two 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 *

LISTING REMOVED Warrenton, VA: Two very sweet male guinea pigs were purchased a month ago, but one of the household members is allergic and so the pigs have to be rehomed. They come with their cage and other accessories for a small adoption fee.

* 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-Roanoke Valley SPCA-Mother and babies, Young female

Roanoke Valley SPCA; VA: ADOPTED! Mom and Babies and ADOPTED! Paula!



Momma apparently had some babies with no warning on March 2nd. This really can happen--keep a careful eye on your guineas. And if you bought guineas from a petstore, there are high anecdotal odds that they might be pregnant, have mites, or a URI. As for these pups, be armed with this link: Boy or Girl?

Paula is a one year old young short hair girl who is shy and needs a loving home, willing to give her time to learn to love them back. And one that will give her feed without corn in it--shelters do what they can, and it makes for a great reason to donate a bag of Oxbow to the local humane society!

* 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 .

MD-Craigslist-Guinea Pig

*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 Baltimore, MD: Guinea pig comes with cage, water bottle, igloo, and toys. Comes with cage, water bottle, igloo and toys. Pics available upon request.

* 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 .

MD-Humane Society of Carroll County-Young Boar

Humane Society of Carroll County, MD: LISTING REMOVED. Yogi! A six month old guinea guy who is lively, playful, and curious about everything that goes on in the shelter. He is very people friendly and quite silly. 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. *

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-Craigslist-Bonded Young 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 *

LISTING REMOVED NoVa: Two one year old males being rehomed. Come with a cage, food, treats, hay and anything else the poster has for them. Small adoption fee for the pair.

* 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 .

MD-Craigslist-Bonded 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 Upper Marlboro, MD: Another Christmas purchase to Craigslist posting. Two guinea pigs being rehomed sex not specified. Since they came from the petstore, you will probably want to double check the sex anyway. One pig is white with black and orange, and the other one is brown and looks like a squirrel (maybe a teddy?). They are being rehomed due to the present owners being unable to commit to the amount of work associated with guinea pigs.

They come with a TV hutch the deluxe cage sits in, as well as a large number of toys, trinkets, grooming supplies, treats, play pens, carrying bags, sleeping bags, etc. Bad news for the poster, a large number of these things are probably either completely ignored by the pigs, or toxic for them. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs are perfectly happy playing with a cardboard box or toilet paper roll (sans toilet paper), or a crumpled up paper bag. The pet stores create toys that either have small metal parts, or toxic materials in the "edible" toys, for a profit, when the best guinea pig toys can be found for free in your home!

* 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 .