Cavy Love is Forever Love
Adoptions
Our focus has changed from intake/adoptions to sanctuary and hospice of guinea pigs with health issues and of advanced age.
However, we do limited adoptions on healthy guinea pigs that are expected to live long lives in a permanent home.
Review our posts to see some of our adoptable piggies, and let us know on your Adoption Application if you have a preference for someone in particular.
Boarding Services
YES! We do board guinea pigs.
Piggies require daily attention, at least a couple of times per day, and ideally, more. We are able to board and provide that attention, with a side dose of special in-home love and cuddles! We do fill up fast, so we encourage you to request your boarding early, and pay your invoices to confirm your reservations.
Grooming and Nail Trims
Good Grooming is just as important for guinea pigs as it is for other pets or people. Nail trims should occur monthly, baths as often as needed. Males, especially older boars, often need perineal sac cleaning to maintain good bowel movements due to lack of muscle tone.
We offer baths, nail trims, hair cuts and trims, matt removal, incisor trimming, perineal sac cleaning (boars only), and other basic grooming and daily health services. Please visit our GoogleForm to schedule services. A volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule your services
Health and wellness
go to a qualified exotic animal veterinarian!
Do not wait for a volunteer to get back with you! We are NOT veterinarians and time is of the essence!
Since 1993
EDUCATION
Did you know that the average 'pet store' guinea pig has 5 'homes' in its lifetime? Did you know that 90% of guinea pigs must live in at least a pair, with a companion? Did you know that there is not one pet store that sells adequately sized or configured housing for guinea pigs, and often sells harmful products for piggies, marketing them to you for profit?
Our mission is to partner amazing guinea pigs with pig-parents who will love them forever and make every effort to assure they are properly cared for and live long, happy lives.
We urge you and will provide you with all of the information and education you need when you consider adoption. From habitat to diet, to health and wellness, we are here for your for your entire lifetime of piggy parenting.
We will take the time to match you and your family to guinea pigs that are right for you and your lifestyle. And believe us, we will tell you if guinea pigs aren't the right pet for you.
All we ask is that you give us a chance, BEFORE you go to the nearest pet store and buy a piggie on impulse. Let us help you make sure you understand the commitment needed to assure a long relationship with your newest family member.
Through education and carefully considered adoption processes, we are able to help animals that are often abused and neglected, and we just love what we do!
