When prospective piggy parents are on the lookout for their furry best friends, they can choose between pet shops, breeders, and adoption. Those who want to support an important cause often decide to adopt their piggies from a shelter or rescue - a win-win situation for the new cavy carers, their new companions, and the rescue they’re supporting.
There are many adorable rescued guinea pigs out there, looking for a loving family due to no fault of their own. If you want to put a smile on some piggy faces and give them a reason to popcorn, offer a furever home to rescue guinea pigs for adoption!
If you’re thinking about adopting your pigs, you’ve probably got a lot of questions, like why should I go through a rescue center for guinea pigs, how do I find a rescue for guinea pigs near me, and where to rescue guinea pigs from. We’ve got the ultimate guide to direct you on your guinea pig rescue mission, including a fantastic map where you can locate your nearest guinea pig rescue in the USA and Canada.
Is There a Guinea Pig Rescue Near Me?
We’ve probably all seen adoption requests for dogs and cats on the lookout for their fur-ever home. But a lot of rescues actually rehome all sorts of pets - and small furries, like guinea pigs, are among the floofers that often need to find new homes. If you’re wondering, ‘Are any rescue centers for guinea pigs near me?’, we’ve definitely got a few for you!
Remember that you don’t have to adopt your rescued guinea pig from a place that only deals with piggies, as long as you’re happy to research the right care for your new companions. Most local shelters have rescue guinea pigs for adoption, so it’s worth getting in touch with them.
Sadly, many guinea pig rescues have been overrun with help requests recently, as people have realized they can no longer care for their cavies. So if you’re in a position to adopt floofers in need of a home, you’re giving yourself and your pigs a reason to popcorn, while helping the rescue make room for more pets in need.
Let’s take a look at this map of rescue centers for guinea pigs near you!
Our Map of Recommended Rescue Centers for Guinea Pigs in the USA and Canada
Click here to head over to the map and locate your nearest guinea pig rescue.
I have a guinea pig rescue that I want to recommend. Can it be added to your map?
Of course! We want to keep our list of rescue centers for guinea pigs as updated as possible, so those looking for rescue guinea pigs for adoption know where to go. We’d love to hear your recommendations.
If you know of a stellar guinea pig rescue that’s not on our list, please contact our lovely team and we’ll update the map. Thank you!
Guinea Pig Rescues in the United States
Alaska
Junipers Guinea Pig Rescue
PO Box 772705 Eagle River, Alaska 99577
206-929-4744
https://www.junipersguineapigs.com/
Arkansas
Grandma's Animals Shop and Education
10721 Highway 5, Cabot, AR, United States, Arkansas
+1 501-613-8210
https://www.facebook.com/iheartcavies/
The Pips Wheekery
10721 HIGHWAY 5 CABOT, Arkansas 72023
5016138210
https://www.thepipsqueakery.org/
Arizona
Arizona Humane Society
Phoenix, Arizona 85041,
6029977585
AZ Guinea Pig Rescue
Phoenix, Arizona 85374,
6029977585
AZ Guinea Pigs Rescue
West Valley Surprise, Arizona 85374,
6234285881
Home Sweet Hammy Home
Tucson, Arizona 85730
5202453300
https://homesweethammyhome.wixsite.com/homesweethammyhome
California
Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter (BUNS)
5473 Overpass Rd. Santa Barbara, California 93111,
(805)683-0521
(805)681-5285
Cavy House Guinea Pig Rescue
La Honda, California 94020
http://www.cavyhouse.org/Home.html
Cavy Spirit Guinea Pig Rescue
San Mateo, California 94404
650-387-3447
Down to Earth Urban Farm & Sanctuary
1022 5th St, Sanger, California 93657
5597901042
https://www.instagram.com/downtoearth_sanger/
Flutterby Exotics Rescue
Gustine, California 95322
2097695077
https://www.facebook.com/groups/613583329897428/
Gardner's Pig Pen
Walnut Grove,California 95690
9167992030
https://www.facebook.com/gardnerspigpen/
Little Hearts Rescue
Ripon, California 95366
4254957368
https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsrescuegroup/
Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue
Chatsworth,California 91311
(818)332-4300
https://www.laguineapigrescue.com/
North Star Rescue
Danville, California 94526
http://www.northstarrescue.org/
Orange County Cavy Haven
Garden Grove, California 92841
714-242-7548
Rabbit & Pocket Pet Adoptions
Reseda, California 91335
(818)709-0055
Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue
Los Angeles, California 91042
https://www.socalguineapigrescue.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SoCalGuineaPigRescue
The Guinea Way: Guinea Pig Rescue Home
Ventura ,California 93003
805-265-3911 (texts only)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theguineaway/
Ventura County Animal Services - Camarillo
Camarillo, California 93010
805-388-4341
Wee Companions
Imperial Beach, California 91932
(619)934-6007
Ayanna’s Place
Los Angeles, California
https://www.instagram.com/ayannasplacela/
Colorado
Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue
Fort Collins, Colorado
caviesandcanines@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/CaviesAndCanines/
Colorado Cavies
Boulder, Colorado 80301
http://www.coloradocavies.weebly.com
Cavy Care Inc.
Aurora, Colorado 80015
(720)235-2492
Connecticut
Boomer’s Best Buddies Rescue
Andover, Connecticut
boomersbestbuddies@gmail.com
https://boomersbestbuddies.com/
Florida
4 Lil Pigs n Buns
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
(941)284-7317
Guinea Pigs of Southwest Florida
Arcadia, Florida 34266
9416762042
The Humane Society of The Treasure Coast
Palm City, Florida 34990
772-600-3208
772-223-8822
Crazy Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue
South Florida
crazycavies@hotmail.com
https://crazycavies.wordpress.com/
Georgia
Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue
Decatur, Georgia
Hawaii
Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Haiku, Hawaii 96708
808-298-8544
https://leilanifarmsanctuary.org/
T&J Guinea Pig and Rabbit Sanctuary
Kapolei, Hawaii
808-927-5347
https://www.facebook.com/people/TJ-Guinea-Pig-and-Rabbit-Sanctuary/100063670898636/
Idaho
Guinea Pig & Friends Sanctuary
Caldwell, Idaho 83607
208-989-6350
https://www.facebook.com/guinea.pig.sanctuary/
Illinois
Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue
Steger, Illinois 60475
Friends of Petraits
Chicago, Illinois 60640
773-777-2891
https://friendsofpetraits.com/
Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary
Aurora, Illinois
630-518-2542
Indiana
Camp Cavy Guinea Pig Rescue
Northwest Indiana
219-608-0010
http://www.campcavyrescue.org/
Exotic Animal Rescue and Pet Sanctuary (EARPS Inc.)
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
317-809-2153
Max Cavie’s Guinea Pig Shelter
Auburn, Indiana 46706
2604330538
https://www.facebook.com/maxcavieguineapigrescue
These Little Guineas Rescue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46234
3173736863
https://theselittleguineas.wixsite.com/rescue
Wheeker's Guinea Pig Rescue
Portage, Indiana 46368
219-331-9889
5743410688
https://www.facebook.com/wheekersrescue
Critter Corral
Highland, Indiana 46322
info@crittercorral.org
https://www.crittercorral.org/index.html
Iowa
Cherished Cavies
Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
https://www.facebook.com/CherishedCavies/
Louisiana
For the Love of Rats Rescue
Walker, Louisiana
225-305-0214
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfRatsRescue/
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue (MHRR)
Batonrouge, Louisiana 70816
225-341-2866
https://www.magichappensrescue.com/
Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven
Shreveport, Louisiana 71119
4692236268
https://three-little-pigs-cavy-haven.business.site/
Maine
Mainely Rat Rescue
Augusta, Maine 01913
https://mainelyratrescue.org/rattieblog2/
Maryland
Mabel's Orphaned Angels Rescue
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 20732
Small Angels Rescue
Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
Southern MD Guinea Pig Rescue
Southern Maryland
somdguineapigrescue@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/somd_guineapig_rescue/
Massachusetts
Goofy Guinea Pig Shelter
Sandisfield, Massachusetts 01255
4137177065
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
508-586-2053
info@apcsm.org
Guinea Pig Sanctuary
Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952
(978) 255-7569
https://www.guineapigsanctuary.org/
Michigan
Thee Cozy Cavy Guinea Pig Rescue
Holt, MI 48842
517-614-2590
https://www.thecozycavygprescue.org/
Furget Us Not Rescue
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030
(248)667-8386
https://www.furgetusnotrescue.org/
Sammie's Guinea Pig Heaven
White Pigeon, Michigan 49099
2694649643
https://www.facebook.com/people/Sammies-guinea-pig-heaven/100067603100761/
Minnesota
Hiawatha Animal Humane Society
Kellogg, Minnesota 55945
651-448-0396
507-259-7361
MN Pocket Pet Rescue
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106
(612)460-1529
https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/
Piggy Haven
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
651-231-7403
Missouri
Humane Society of Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(314)951-1562
Nevada
Vegas Friends of Guinea Pig Rescue
Las Vegas, Nevada
vegasfriendsofgp@gmail.com
https://vegasfriendsofgprescue.org/
Las Vegas Paws & Quills
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
7756660093
https://www.facebook.com/PawsAndQuills/
Nevada SPCA
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
702-873-7722
New Jersey
North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue
Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828
carlahcpa@aol.com
https://www.facebook.com/NorthJerseyGuineaPigAndHamsterRescueInc/
Helping All Little Things
Florence, New Jersey 08518
Atlantic Critters Rescue
Atlantic County, New Jersey
https://www.instagram.com/atlantic_critters_rescue/
New York
Flower City Critters Small Animal Rescue
Rochester, New York 14610
https://flowercitycrittersrescue.org
https://www.facebook.com/flowercitycrittersrescue/
My Hope's In You Small Animal Rescue Inc
Lagrangeville, NewYork 12540
Myhopesinyou@yahoo.com
Oswego County Guinea Pig Rescue
Pennellville, New York 13132
315-532-2434
Porcellus Place Guinea Pig Rescue NY Inc.
Long Island, New York
https://www.instagram.com/porcellus_place_gpig_rescue/
North Carolina
Carolina Pet Rescue
Durham, North Carolina 27713
https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaPetRescue/
McKay's Guinea Pig Haven
Timberlake, North Carolina 27583
9195994119
https://m.facebook.com/people/McKays-Guinea-Pig-Haven/100076000031520/
Tuna's Guinea Pig Rescue - NC
Charlotte, North Carolina 28270
https://tunasguineapigrescue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/768067970803331
Velvet Acres Animal Rescue
Zebulon, North Carolina 27597
9194049146
North Dakota
Northern Plains Guinea Pig Rescue
Mandan, North Dakota 58554
https://www.facebook.com/NorthernPlainsGuineaPigRescue
Ohio
CJ's Cavy Caves
Canton, Ohio 44714
330-956-3065
Taylor's Guinea Pig Rescue
Caldwell, Ohio 43724
973-407-9740
Oklahoma
All Paws Rescue
Edmond, Oklahoma 73083-6012
405-757-4604
http://www.allpawsrescueok.org/
Kay's Guinea Pig Paradise & Rescue NWOK
Woodward, Oklahoma 73801
15803341897
https://www.facebook.com/people/Kays-Guinea-Pig-Paradise-Rescue-NWOK/100084402344577/
Oregon
Daria’s Animal Rescue
Newberg, Oregon 97132
https://www.facebook.com/DariasAnimalRescue/
Pennsylvania
Erie Guinea Pig Rescue
North East, Pennsylvania 16428
8148731890
https://www.facebook.com/erieguineapigrescue/
Guinea Pig City
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601
https://www.facebook.com/Guinea-Pig-City-110436460563930/
Little Fur Ball Guinea Pig Rescue
Harleysville, Pennsylvania 19438
littlefurballrescue@yahoo.com
Pike County Humane Society
Shohola, Pennsylvania 18458
https://www.pikecountyhumanesociety.org/
Starfish to the Sea Animal Rescue
Lucernemines, Pennsylvania 15754
724-479-2856
https://starfishtothesea.wordpress.com/the-rescue/
Wheek Care Guinea Pig Rescue
New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
724-448-2107
Peaceable Kingdom
Whitehall, Pennsylvania 18052
610-432-2532
https://www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info/
Judge’s Park Small Animal Rescue
Edinburg, Pennsylvania 16116
724-272-0378
Rhode Island
Potter League for Animals
Middletown, Rhode Island 02842
401-846-8276
South Carolina
Frau Holle Wildlife and Exotic Rescue
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
8649921247
https://www.facebook.com/FrauHolleWRCS
Tennessee
Knoxville Guinea Pig Rescue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
865-947-3441
https://knoxvilleguineapigrescue.wordpress.com/
Texas
Austin Guinea Pig Rescue
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512)695-1872
http://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/
Houston Area Guinea Pig Rescue
Pearland, Texas 77584
9109878815
https://www.houstonareagpr.com/
Precious Critters Pet Rescue
San Antonio, Texas 78251
8326381234
https://www.facebook.com/preciouscritterspr/
Second Chance Cavy Rescue and Sanctuary
San Antonio, Texas 78212
210-900-7749
https://www.facebook.com/guineapigrescue/
Small Pet Safe House
Sachse, Texas 75048
small.paws.safe.space@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/SmallPetSafeHouse/
Texas Rustler's Guinea Pig Rescue
Lewisville, Texas 75057
theguineapigrescue@yahoo.com
https://www.theguineapigrescue.com/
All Pearls Animal Rescue
Dallas Fort Worth, Texas
https://www.instagram.com/allpearlsanimalrescue/
Sunshine and Piggie Kisses
Longview, Texas
https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_and_piggie_kisses/
Utah
Guinea Pigs Islands
Provo, Utah 84606
guineapigsislands@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/GuineaPigislands/
Virginia
Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue
Alexandria,Virginia 22304
A Pet's Tale
Chester, Virginia 23831
http://www.apetstale.square.site
http://www.facebook.com/apetstale
Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
http://caviesandcanines.rescueme.org/
http://www.facebook.com/caviesandcanines
Guinea Pig Protection Squad
Rustburg,Virginia 24588
4349420228
4349427853
https://guineapigfinder.com/rescue/7794-guinea-pig-protection-squad
Southwest Virginia Cavy Rescue
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
https://www.facebook.com/Southwest-Virginia-Cavy-Rescue-107714003916186/
Tuna's Guinea Pig Rescue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
https://tunasguineapigrescue.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/768067970803331
Wheek and Roll Guinea Pig Rescue
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
http://www.facebook.com/wheekandrollGPrescue
Washington
Bellevue Cavy Critters Adoption Center
Bellevue, Washington 98007
3603339029
https://www.facebook.com/bellevuecavycritters
Bigfoots Guinea Pig Rescue
Arlington, Washington 98223
3603228064
https://www.bigfootsguineapigrescue.com/
Foggy Creek Cavy Rescue
Auburn, Washington 98092
253-804-0709
https://www.facebook.com/people/Foggy-Creek-Cavy-Rescue/100063609006936/
My 'Little' Animal Kingdom Rescue
Spokane, Washington 99224
mylittleanimalkingdomrescue@gmail.com
https://www.mylittleanimalkingdomrescue.com/
Notorious P.I.G.'s GP Rescue
Oak Harbor, Washington 98277
360-320-8455
https://notoriouspigguineapigrescue.yolasite.com/
JoJo’s Cavy Kingdom
Lake Stevens, Washington
https://www.instagram.com/jojoscavykingdom/
Wisconsin
Eau Claire County Humane Society
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701
(715) 839-4747
Guinea Pig Rescues in Canada
Alberta
Edmonton Humane Society
Edmonton, Alberta T5V 0B2
780-471-1774
https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/
Kassys Furry Friends Guinea Pig Rescue
Calgary, Alberta T3G1A6
http://www.facebook.com/KassysFurryFriends
British Columbia
Small Animal Rescue Society of BC (SARS BC)
Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 4J6
info@smallanimalrescue.org
Manitoba
Alyssa's Ark Small Animal Rescue
Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5G5
204-764-0348
Winnipeg Humane Society
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T0R3
204-982-2021
204-982-2035
https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/
Popcorns & Binkies Rescue Haven
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3C9
popcornsandbinkies@gmail.com
https://www.popcornsandbinkies.org/
Ontario
Ladybird Animal Sanctuary
Hamilton, Ontario L9A0A6
https://www.ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ladybirdanimalsanctuary/
London Guinea Pig Rescue
London, Ontario N6H4M4
http://londongprescue.weebly.com/
Ottawa Humane Society
Ottawa, Ontario K2E1A6
(613)725-3166
Piggles Guinea Pig Rescue
Markham, Ontario L3P7Z2
info@pigglesrescue.com
Rabbit Rescue Inc.
Milton, Ontario L9T 6J8
905-877-6745
Popcornin' Piggies Rescue
Toronto, Ontario M8Z1E3
647-385-0141
Renfrew County SPCA
Petawawa, Ontario K8H3J1
(613)588-4508
https://ontariospca.ca/renfrew/
Quebec
Refuge le Cochon Dingue
Montréal, Québec H1A 1V5
514-268-4923
refugelecochondingue@outlook.com
Saskatchewan
Little Wheeks Rescue
Langham, Saskatchewan S0K2L0
https://littlewheeks.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/LittleWheeksRescue
10 Reasons Why You Should Adopt a Guinea Pig From a Rescue
1. You’ll fight against bad breeding and piggy mills
Some guinea pig breeders try to make sure their pigs are well and have anything they could need, but, sadly, other breeders don’t put the same effort into cavy care. Guinea pig breeders who breed purely for money are often referred to as mills because they aim to produce as many guinea pigs as possible for profit.
You’ve probably heard of puppy mills, where hundreds of puppies are born in poor conditions to be sold to unsuspecting pet parents. These pet mills operate almost like a factory, producing baby animals without caring for them or their parents. When it comes to guinea pig mills, the lack of proper care often means that the piggies aren’t handled or well fed. Breeding can also come with many health complications for the mother pig, so guinea pig mills are particularly hard on the female pigs.
Of course, not all breeders are the same, and some do care about their floofers. But if you choose to rescue guinea pigs for adoption, you’re supporting the fight against these horrible practices. Instead, you’re helping those who rescue guinea pigs do their job even better.
As a word of warning, many pet shops and online sellers of guinea pigs get their pigs from bad breeders and piggy mills. Although the floofs look adorable when they’re young, we think it’s best to adopt, not shop, in the interest of piggies everywhere.
2. Guinea pig rescues provide a second chance for a forever home
Guinea pigs are small, but their hearts are so big. These tiny pigs have a lot of love to give! From popcorning to wheeking and zooming about, these fur balls are full of excitement to meet new people (especially if they have snacks), and none of them should live in a rescue center for guinea pigs for too long. The floofers belong in a cozy fur-ever home.
A lot of the time, guinea pigs end up being rehomed because inexperienced pet parents get overwhelmed by the amount of care these furry floofers need. And we get it - cavy care isn’t as easy as you may think. But that means that herds of guinea pigs are rehomed through each guinea pig rescue, just looking for piggy parents to call their own.
And other times, when a piggy has lost their friend and the cavy carers aren’t in a position to adopt another, the single pig is surrendered to a rescue center for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are a super social species, so they can’t live alone. If a guinea pig rescue gets a lone piggy in, they’ll normally bond them with another pig or herd, so they can have the companionship they need.
It’s never easy to rehome pets, but by giving them a second chance with you, you’ll make some fabulous floofers very happy!
3. Rescued guinea pigs have established bonds
Guinea pigs are social animals. They can become incredibly lonely if they don’t have at least one other friend to bond with. That’s why any rescue center for guinea pigs or any other reputable establishment will never adopt out one rescued guinea pig, unless it’s to bond them with an existing piggy.
When it comes to making friends, guinea pigs are just like us and have their own preferences when choosing their companions. Sometimes, pairings can become tricky to get right or can break down over time. If you’re new to guinea pigs or find the bonding process particularly stressful, a guinea pig rescue may be a great option for you as many of the guinea pigs available are already in existing pairings with established bonds. And if you’re after rescue guinea pigs for adoption to add to your existing herd, many rescue centers for guinea pigs can help you introduce the floofers. Let’s find out more about that!
4. Guinea pig rescues often offer matchmaking services
Do you currently have a solo guinea pig in need of a new friend? There are many situations that leave a single pig searching for new rescued guinea pigs to live with. Perhaps you’ve got a piggy that is finding it difficult to bond with another or has sadly become lonely due to the passing of their friend. In any situation, it’s important to try to find another guinea pig for them to pair up with, so you can stop them getting lonely.
Guinea pig rescues often offer matchmaking services, and they’ll help find the perfect match for your furried singleton. Trained guinea pig rescue staff arrange one-on-one introductions with your solo piggy, so they can assess whether the pairing is likely to work out and will allow you to keep trying until a perfect match is found. It’s the perfect situation for you, your pig, and the rescued guinea pigs!
5. Adoptions free up more space for new rescued guinea pigs
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there are over 6 million animals that are received in shelters each year. This is a staggering statistic, as so many pets are rescued or surrendered every day in the United States, let alone the rest of the world. Rescue centers for guinea pigs and other pets often reach full capacity due to the immense need for their services.
When choosing a place to find your guinea pigs, consider taking a look at rescues first. You will not only help guinea pigs find their forever home but your adoption will also open up more space at the facility to allow other pets to have a chance at finding their forever home too.
6. Rescue centers for guinea pigs help with sexing
In some cases, new pet owners have discovered that either one or both of their guinea pigs have become pregnant, shortly after bringing them home. Despite being told that they were bringing home guinea pigs of the same sex, wrong identification by inexperienced pet shop staff can result in unplanned pregnancies.
As cute as the prospect of baby guinea pigs sounds, pregnant and nursing sows require a lot of care and support to ensure both mom and babies are healthy. Not something many new pet owners are equipped to handle! And they often require extra vet care, too.
Guinea pig rescues have trained volunteers and staff that are experienced with sexing guinea pigs. This will help ensure you do not have any unexpected surprises when bringing your rescued guinea pigs home.
7. You’ll have better insight into your piggy’s health history
At non-rescue facilities, animal care can vary in its thoroughness, so it’s difficult to tell whether the guinea pigs are healthy or well cared for.
When surrendered to a guinea pig rescue, the floofs get health checks through experienced cavy-savvy vets to ensure piggies receive a clean bill of health before becoming available for adoptions. In the case where a condition is found, the rescue for guinea pigs will ensure that prospective pet owners are well aware to ensure that they’re the right fit to meet the guinea pig’s care needs.
In the case of guinea pigs arriving in poor health, like malnourishment in situations of neglect, guinea pig rescue staff work alongside vets to help guinea pigs recover back to their normal, healthy selves before the rescue guinea pigs are up for adoption.
8. Adoption fees directly support other rescued guinea pigs
Many guinea pig rescues are registered charities which are solely run by volunteers with no monetary gain. This means that these facilities are not made for profit but with the sole purpose of helping animals in need. So, when adopting your guinea pig from a rescue center, your guinea pig’s adoption fees are put to good use. The facilities use these fees to go directly back into the rescue to pay for running costs to support the other animals waiting to be adopted out. This includes food, cleaning products, gas for vehicles used to transport animals, vet care, and much more!
9. Adoption cuts down on overpopulation
Breeders who raise guinea pigs out of passion and love for these small pets will often do so in a responsible way. These individuals will take the appropriate precautions to ensure all pets are in good health and well cared for.
Sadly, some individuals or larger operations breed guinea pigs or other small pets solely for profit and compromise on the animals’ welfare. These types of facilities are commonly referred to as guinea pig farms or mills, where piggies are kept in crowded cages, fed poor diets, or can be isolated in small cages resulting in poorly socialized piggies.
When you adopt rescued guinea pigs from a rescue center for guinea pigs near you, you’re not supporting guinea pig farms, but making a conscious decision to favor facilities with strong values for proper animal care. And you’re also taking a stance against the overpopulation of guinea pigs because the money you invest in your rescue guinea pigs helps a great cause instead of lining a guinea pig mill’s pockets.
10. Guinea pig rescues provide ongoing advice
Welcoming rescued guinea pigs into your home is exciting but can also become overwhelming if you haven’t owned them in the past. There are a lot of aspects of their care to consider. To help guide you on your pet owner journey, rescues are often very supportive in providing tips and advice post-adoption. This can be in the form of vet recommendations, instructions on how to trim nails, education on skin care or diet, and so much more. Your guinea pig rescue’s support never ends!
Our Conclusion on Rescued Guinea Pigs
Every piggy is a loveable ball of fluff who brings so much to their hooman family. At Kavee, we’re big supporters of rescue centers for guinea pigs and the work they do to educate and help our furry friends. So much that we've partnered with experienced guinea pig rescuers Tara and Ian to create the Kavee Rescue - a safe haven for guinea pigs in need that supports small animal welfare.
If you’re not sure where to rescue guinea pigs, you’ve now got a whole list and map of guinea pig rescues around the world to help you. So adopt, don’t shop, when you’re looking for your new furry BFFs!
