Guinea Pig Adoptions With Black Friday Incentives
LAS VEGAS, NV – Retail stores aren’t the only venues offering door prizes this Black Friday! The Animal Foundation, Nevada’s largest open-admission animal shelter, has teamed up with the Las Vegas Wranglers Hockey Team to offer special door-busters for adopters this Friday. The first 20 people to adopt a new pet will receive their choice [...]
“I Love Guinea Pigs”
I love guinea pigs; I’ll admit it. These warm, affectionate, and friendly creatures quickly captured my heart at an early age. I must have the word “sucker” taped on my forehead, because every time I go into a pet store and I see these little cuties, I turn to mush. They’re a delight to watch [...]
This Little Pig Came Home: Part II
When I left off my story, I had managed to pass my pig-cleaning duties off to my husband, and tried to explain to the pigs that they were getting a little pink brother. I don’t think they were very happy about it, but they took it fairly well. As long as the lettuce kept coming, [...]
Responsible Guinea Pig Parenting Begins Before Your Pets Come Home
This guest blog was written in conjunction with an appearance on The Pet Podcast Channel and a discussion on guinea pig ownership and care. “Pets Teach Us So Much” Radio #39: Great Guinea Pig Pets. Owning guinea pigs can be such a fun and rewarding experience. However, so many of these small pets end up [...]
Please Don’t Abandon Your Guinea Pig Outdoors
My letter to the local newspaper: The animal rescue group I am affiliated with received an email asking us what to do with a guinea pig that was found at Franklin Park. A woman walking her dog noticed a hawk swooping low and she and her dog went over to investigate. On the ground was [...]
Don’t Make Guinea Pigs A Gift for the Holidays
Many years ago when I moved into my current home, my daughters bugged me incessantly for a dog. The neighbor had a dog who happily greeted anyone, including my family. I had grown up with cats and dogs so I was aware of what owning a pet would entail. I was less than enthusiastic about [...]
I Can’t Choose Just One
I was recently asked “Which one of your pets is your favorite?” I found myself pausing for a moment as I have eight, yes 8 pets. I’ve owned Sarah 13, and Seth 12, the longest, but they’re dogs so while they are still pets and I love them very much, they are not Guinea Pigs. [...]
Melvin from Cavy Companions
UPDATE: $400 raised so far! WE MET OUR GOAL!Meet Melvin from WA rescueCavy Companions!”Melvin is 5 YO. His bottom molars and one front molar have to be trimmed every 6 weeks. The cost is $146.00. These molars are mostly black and the roots are shallow….
Back for More: Adopting Willow and Pippin
I have yet to have a pair of guinea pigs with such a strong bond as Vicky and Athena. They would bicker and hassle each other like a pair of siblings and yet would cram themselves in their hidey house to sleep together every day. When we lost Athena, Vicky quickly became lonely and depressed without her [...]
Fairy Magic: Fairy Asks The Big Questions
Guest blogger, Mildred, tells us about Fairy, star of Fairy Magic, and shares her experiences on life with a ‘Lethal White’ guinea pig. Fairy: Welcome to ‘Fairy Asks The Big Questions’ and an extra big, piggy-type welcome to my Mummy who has kindly agreed to be interviewed today. Mummy, your life changed on June 11th [...]
