Check www.guinealynx.info/.html
Or perhaps Petfinder will have your new pet listed. On the left had bar at Petfinder, choose "Small & Furry", for Breed enter "Guinea Pig", then enter your city/state OR zipcode. Click GO and the listings in your area will be displayed.
If you can´t find a rescue in your area, try your local ASPCA, Humane Socitey, Animal Control or check bulletin boards at local pet supply stores.
Before you select a pet, do all the reading you can to ensure you can provide a good home and adequate care. A good place to start reading is RAISING A HEALTHY GUINEA PIG.
Please consider providing a spacious home for your pet. Check out CavyCages.com for great, inexpensive cage ideas.
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PETFINDER is a useful tool to both find and place guinea pigs. Charybdis writes more about using this service for rescuers in a post about Petfinder: https://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3254
REPORT PETCO ABUSE:
jul312 will provide contact numbers if they are needed. See: https://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13682
STARTING A RESCUE:
Snowflakey posted a list of threads discussing starting a rescue or fostering for a rescue or ASPCA: thread list
SUPPORT RESCUES:
And lastly, make sure you support a rescue. For some ideas (and to help out Cavy Spirit) see:
Supporting Our Rescuers
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And for those who wonder "Why Adopt?":
Why should you adopt a guinea pig, you ask? It is so much more than simply giving a rescued animal a home.
Reputable rescues:
- Are familiar with the health of the animal and generally treat for parasites and other common conditions.
- Know something about the animal's personality (this is so much more important than looks)
- Can provide you with care information.
- Can help you decide if a guinea pig is the right pet for you.
- Rescued guinea pigs are older and have problems.
- Rescued guinea pigs are less likely to come to you ill, more likely to be friendly, have been handled more, and come in all ages.
- Unknowledgeable staff (sales of small cages and inappropriate foods are common)
- Mixed sexes in the store and inaccurate sexing of guinea pigs sold (often leading to unexpected and risky pregnancies in very young guinea pigs)
- Ill guinea pigs (no disinfecting between shippments; lack of interest in health of pups [too costly]; frequent respiratory infections)
- Dangerous medical advice (this is born out time and time again on the medical forum)
The average new pet owner has no idea how quickly a guinea pig can go downhill. He/she may not realize how important veterinary care is to the health of a pet. Most rescues will not only provide a wonderful relatively healthy pig, but will make sure you understand how to keep that pig healthy.
So check out a rescue! You'll not only be doing a wonderful thing for a homeless guinea pig or two, but you're more likely to get a pet to love and cherish for years to come! -- written by Lynx