Adopt a Guinea Pig in VA/MD/DC

Monday, April 7, 2008

MD-Humane Society of Calvert County-Unsexed Pig

Humane Society of Calvert County, MD: LISTING REMOVED Batman! Batman is an unsexed guinea pig so the shelter encourages you to keep him or her separate from other pigs. But guinea pigs are social creatures. Try sexing the guinea pig instead! This link from GuineaLynx is helpful( Boy or Girl?), or take the pig to your (Cavy Savvy Vets)! Batman is an adorable adult pig.

* 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, April 5, 2008

MD-Craigslist-Bonded Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD: Two bonded boars (the short hair one has stolen my heart) looking for a forever home. Included in their rehoming fee is their cage, supplies (food, water bottle, bedding, hay, treats (research to make sure they're okay), chew toys (ditto). Familiar with dogs and cats.

GUINEA PIG LESSON: r.e. the vitamin additive for the water: It is NOT advisable to put vitamin C in the water, because it makes the water tastes bad and discourages the guinea pig from drinking as much (plus I forget the term, but the vitamin C is only actually effective in the water for the first five minutes, then it's just bad tasting water for the rest of the day). Your guinea pig should get enough vitamin C from a diet of fresh veggies, but if you're worried, Oxbow makes a Vitamin C tablet.

* 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-Little Wonders Animal Rescue-Two Adult Males

Little Wonders Animal Rescue; Clear Spring, MD: Marvin and Roger!

Marvin is a super handsome friendly abby boy. More photos of this adorable guy at the link!

Roger is a medium sized adorable adult. He is very sweet, friendly, and cute. Little Wonders is now accepting applications for the lucky folks who get to provide Roger with his 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. *

VA/MD/DC-Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue-Young Sow

Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue; Metropolitan VA/MD/DC: ADOPTED! Deidre!

Deidre is a ten month old spayed abby girl. She is lovely and very cuddly, and easy to get along with other pigs. She's a calm and friendly beautiful 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. *

Friday, April 4, 2008

VA-Craigslist-Bonded Adult 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 Midlothian (near Richmond), VA: Two year old male guinea pigs with a C&C cage available for rehoming due to life change and a child losing interest. They are active pigs who love to squeal and jump. They come with two food dishes, water bottle, pigloo and second hideaway, food and bedding for a reasonable adoption fee, as well as a book on guinea pig care, and a cage scoop. They also offer two cardboard carrying cases; it's better to invest in hard plastic carrying cases (these are safer in the event of an car accident).

GUINEA PIG LESSON: a no no from an otherwise extraordinary set up: they offer vitamin C water drops. It is NOT advisable to put vitamin C in the water, because it makes the water tastes bad and discourages the guinea pig from drinking as much (plus I forget the term, but the vitamin C is only actually effective in the water for the first five minutes, then it's just bad tasting water for the rest of the day). Your guinea pig should get enough vitamin C from a diet of fresh veggies, but if you're worried, Oxbow makes a Vitamin C tablet.

* 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-Small Angels Rescue-Bonded Adult Males

Small Angels Rescue; Foster home network centering in Frederick, MD: Alwin and Darsy!

Alwin and Darsy are an adorable (matching), bonded adult pair of neutered male guinea pigs. Alwin is the boy on the left and Darsy is the boy on the right. They came to the rescue because their previous owner's roommates did not wish her to keep them. These boys have been well cared for since day one, enjoying healthy vegetables and unlimited hay. They are very bonded and must be adopted together.

Alwin recently went through a surgery to remove a cyst from the skin of his tummy, "it was not causing him any distress, but we prefer to have cysts removed in case they become a nuisance." Sounds smart!

* 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, April 3, 2008

MD-Small Angels Rescue-Adult Coed Pair

Small Angels Rescue; foster networks stemming outward from Frederick, MD: ADOPTED! Imelda and Maxx!

Such cute-hearts! Imelda is a beautiful short haired black and white *crested* girl, with one black ear and one pink ear--so cute! Maxx is a neutered boy, agouti brown, ginger and white with handsome dark eyes. They are quite bonded, active and love to chase about their cage, but enjoy lap time as well. They are being rehomed together because their family is moving and can't bring them along. Poor family. Poor piggies!

* 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-Animal Advocates of Howard County-Young/Adult Male (Very Handsome!)

Animal Advocates of Howard County; Ellicott City, MD: ADOPTED! Ron!

What a handsome fellow! His profile says young, but his bio says adult, so we'll go with young adult. He is very fond of people, and squeaks as soon as they enter the room. He's a little nervous around new people but gets used to them pretty quickly. He seems like a lovely pig!

Important section from Ron's bio:

He is a cute little boy who lived with children and he even liked the dog and cat he lived with. He was purchased from a pet shop for a child. When their child lost interest in him, he was brought into animal control because they didn’t want him anymore. Ron hopes that everyone will take and spread his story. When animals are purchased as pets, you commit to that animal’s lifetime. We need to teach our children that pets are not dispensable when they loose interest, they still need care and love, just like people.

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-Richmond Animal Care and Control-Multiple Guinea Pigs

Richmond Animal Care and Control; Richmond, VA: ADOPTED! Obi-Wan Guinobi! And a number of other guinea pigs, (including babies). They all share the same (cute) bio.

* 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-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. *

MD-Montgomery County Humane Society-Young Crested Boar (who I love)

Montgomery County Humane Society; Rockville, MD: LISTING REMOVED Edam! One year old boar, chocolate and white. He wins one of my FAVORITE PIGGY awards! I adore this boar!

* 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. *

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

VA-Animal Welfare League of Arlington-Adult Boar

Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA: LISTING REMOVED. Goldie (neutered)! An adorable two years old unaltered buff and calico guinea pig.

* 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-Baby guinea girl

*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 Severn (near Baltimore), MD: White, tan, black guinea girl baby comes with cage and accessories. Being rehomed because of a too interested dog.

* 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-Two 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 *

LISTING REMOVED Alexandria/Dulles, VA: Two guinea pigs available for adoption. Purchased a year and a half ago. One guinea pig is black, brown and white, and the other is reddish brown. Their reasonable adoption fee includes their food, cage, toys, and water bottles. (Boy or Girl? )

LISTING REMOVED Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach, VA: Two guinea pigs need to be rehomed due to too many pets in the home (i.e. a too interested dog). The piggies are in separate cages. One is all brown and one is all black. "They are very good and love to be held and petted. They also love to eat carrots and cucumbers from your hand." ( 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. *

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

VA-Virginia Beach Animal Control Bureau-Two males, one female

Virginia Beach Animal Control Bureau; Virginia Beach, VA: LISTING REMOVED. Two male guinea pigs and a LISTING REMOVED. Female guinea pig! As this is an animal control, I would give a general euthanasia worry...just a guess.

The two boys are young and medium sized. It looks like they're being kept in tanks--this creates poor circulation and can lead to a toxic environment over time. Shelters have to make due with their poor funding, it's a great reason to donate! (And of course I may be wrong, I mean no disrespect to the good people at VBACB).