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March is Adopt a Rescue Guinea Pig Month!

March 2, 2015 By Amanda Yantos 2 Comments

Adopt a Guinea Pig Month

I am so thrilled that there is a month dedicated to guinea pigs!  I’ve had a guinea pig in my life for over 6 years now.  I recently lost my Kirby on 1-23-15 and shortly after, I rescued my Sammie from AZ Piggie Poo Rescue.  I also started volunteering for the rescue and it’s been amazing!

family of Guinea Pigs
A pregnant guinea pig was abandoned in a local park but AZ Piggie Poo Rescue took her in and cared for her babies!

Many people don’t realize that there are small animal rescues out there with guinea pigs, rats, ferrets and hamsters that need homes just as cats and dogs do.  Cruel people have “pig farms” that are similar to puppy mills, which they run in order to sell guinea pigs for money.  Too many guinea pigs end up abused, neglected or dead.

Guinea pig Sammie
My handsome Sammie!

Before you bring home a guinea pig, make sure they are right for your family.  They require much more maintenance than the average person may think.  Check out some general information here.

Also, instead of buying a piggy, I’d suggest rescue, as I do for ALL animals.  After all, rescued is the best breed!  Search in your area to see if there is a small animal rescue before you get a guinea pig from a sketchy breeder or pet store.

My Kirby, summer 2014. Rest in peace, my son,
My Kirby, summer 2014. Rest in peace, my son.

Where can I rescue a guinea pig?

Look for a local small animal rescue in your area!  Here are a couple in the West:

AZ Piggie Poo Rescue

Wee Companions

Update: Sam passed away on 6/5/15. His life was short and his death was tragic but he was an absolutely special, wonderful piggie.

Do you have a a special guinea pig or any small animals in your life?

Filed Under: Animal Rescue, Animal Rights, Guinea Pig, Pet Parent, Small Animals Tagged With: Adopt a rescue Guinea Pig Month, Adopt don't shop, Animal Rescue, AZ Piggie Poo Rescue, Cavy, Guinea pig, Small Animals

Comments

  1. kleonardillustration says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:01 am

    So cute! I took on 2 baby boys myself back in december they’re so cute and fill me with so much joy over the tinyest things they do. definitely agree with rescuing piggies and giving them a forever home x katie

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  2. kleonardillustration says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:01 am

    So cute! I took on 2 baby boys myself back in december they’re so cute and fill me with so much joy over the tinyest things they do. definitely agree with rescuing piggies and giving them a forever home x katie

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