Why You Should Adopt Guinea Pigs

Guinea Pigs make gentle and lovable pets that will bring joy to your home. They

• are social beings – guinea pigs love attention
• bond with their humans guardians
• have adorable vocalizations
• love to explore new habitats

Before Adopting Guinea Pigs

• Like any pet, guinea pigs will be totally dependent on you for everything they need to be happy and healthy 
• It’s crucial to talk about adoption as a family and discuss the shared responsibility for their care over their lifetime (5 to 8 years)
• Guinea pigs do better in pairs. We recommend adopting bonded pairs
• Over time, children may lose interest in these animals or leave home. If this happens, ask yourself: Are you, as a parent, willing to continue to care for your guinea pigs? If not, you should probably reconsider your decision to adopt guinea pigs

Things to Remember

Guinea Pigs have unique requirements such as the need for Vitamin C supplementation, proper housing, specific diet (hay, veggies, pellets, etc.), enrichment, etc. To find out more about these sweet creatures, our Guinea Pig Care Packet is easily downloadable. To see our adoptable guinea pigs, please visit our Petfinder page. When you are ready to adopt, please complete this form. For questions related to guinea pig care not included in our care packet , the adoption process, and any other guinea pig related topic, send an email to [email protected]  The adoption fees for guinea pigs are $45 for unaltered guinea pigs, $65 for neutered males, $80 for a spayed female, and $90 for unaltered bonded pairs.

Policies

**Remember: Small animals DO NOT make good starter pets for children**  Their care should be entrusted primarily to the adults in the household. For details, check out our Adoptions to Children Policy