What the Proper Cage Size for Guinea Pigs?
TranslationOne of the questions we get asked most at Cavy Haven is, “What the proper cage size is for guinea pigs?” Many people are only aware of the habitats they have seen in pet stores and so part of our application process includes education on cages. We have found that people are very open to [...]
Donald Trump from Crazy Cavies
So far we’ve raised $450! We met our goal!Meet Donald Trumpfrom FL rescueCrazy CaviesThis guinea pig is named Donald Trump and he was abandoned at a shelter that does not house anything but dogs and cats. One of the workers took him and his buddy in an…
Things to Consider When Adopting an Older Guinea Pig
TranslationOf the many considerations that go into choosing the right pet for a family, life span is certainly right near the top of the list. And, while guinea pigs have many wonderful qualities that make them a great choice for a family pet, their average 5-7 year life span gives some people reason to pause. [...]
Lorenzo from Wee Companions
So far we have raised $559.33! WE RAISED THE FULL AMOUNT OF LORENZO’S SURGERY!And we have raised over $20,000 for guinea pigs since the site’s inception!Meet Lorenzofrom CA rescueWee Companions!Lorenzo has a guardian angel (D), who drove 200 …
Eros from Wee Companions
A round of applause for our supporters! We met the goal by day FIVE! $430 raised so far!Meet Erosfrom CA rescueWee Companions!Eros came to Wee Companions through a long and assorted journey.Though we are not sure how old he is, he m…
Junebug from Harvest Home Sanctuary
$424.50 raised so far! WE HAVE MET OUR GOAL! Can we keep going and raise the full amount for Junebug’s surgery?UPDATE: an anonymous donor has offered a match of up to $100, and a separate donor has offered a match up to $33 (so we are seeking $133). We…
‘Charlie’s Angels’ Raise Funds for Arizona’s Piggie Poo Rescue at Bowl-A-Rama
TranslationVolunteers at Arizona’s Piggie Poo Rescue are participating in a Bowl-A-Rama event next Saturday to raise funds for the guinea pig rescue and bring awareness to cavy welfare. Piggie Poo volunteer, Wendy Anderton, tells Guinea Pig Today, “We are dressing up with our new t-shirt design featuring “Charlie”, a rendering of a drawing done by [...]
Jasmine – A Rescued Guinea Pig From Australian Cavy Sanctuary
TranslationI fell in love with Jasmine the moment I saw her. She was half bald from mange, emaciated, stunted in growth and had two babies with her that she was struggling to feed. Jasmine was part of a mass surrender from a private rescuer in late 2011. She was saved from a snake breeder along [...]
Guinea Pigs Rule the Day at the SoCal Pignic
TranslationThe annual SoCal Pignic was held on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Over two-hundred people and about 80 pigs stopped by to enjoy the fun – and it certainly was a lot of fun. After all, I can’t imagine gathering that many piggies in one place and not having a great time. Each guest was treated [...]
NEW 2012 Guinea Pig Olympics Games, London, Calendar
TranslationMany of you have probably seen images relating to The Guinea Pig Olympics floating around the internet and social media. They’ve gone so far in cyberspace, it’s difficult to know exactly where they came from. Guinea Pig Today was inspired by the 2012 Olympic Games to tell their story and give proper credit to the [...]
