Oxbow Products Only Please!

We only use Oxbow brand hay and pellets for our Guinea Pigs. In some areas it can be hard to find as most pet stores in the area carry Kaytee brand pellets and hay for those who don't buy in bulk or order online.

You can currently purchase Oxbow brand products from my nearby pet stores:

Elmers - Monroeville

• Oxbow Timothy Hay
• Cavy Maintenance
• Cavy Performance

Elmers doesn't carry it in store, but you can order it from them. Shipping only takes a few days and so far they offer the best price on everything.

Petco - Monroeville

• Cavy Maintenance

Its about double the cost of what you would pay elsewhere.

Burtons Total Pet - Monroeville

• Oxbow Timothy Hay
• Cavy Maintenance
• Cavy Performance

Adoption policies

• You must be at least 18 years of age to adopt. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must adopt for you.
• Guinea pigs must be housed indoors only. No exceptions.
• You are expected to provide the guinea pig with a large enough cage, and understand proper care and maintenance fo your pig.
• Guinea pigs live an average of 5-7 years. You should make every effort possible to keep your pig for it's entire life time.
• Guinea pigs may not be adopted as presents or gifts to someone else.
• We will NOT adopt a guinea pig for the purposes of breeding. No exceptions.

Cages - must be adequate in size. Cages from pet stores are essentialy overglorified litter boxes and are not large enough to properly care for your guinea pig - we support the use of Cube and Coroplast cages (cavycages.com has great instructions on how to make them!)

• 1 cavy 2x3 grid (30" x 45")
• 2 cavies 2x4 grid (30" x 50")
• 3 cavies 2x5 grid (30" x 62")
• 4 cavies 2x6 grid (30" x 76")

Cages also must use kiln-dried pine shavings, fleece, or carefresh bedding in your set up.

Feeding -

• Please feed only pellets (no seeds, nuts, or treats are not adequate food for your guinea pig)
• Fresh veggies and some fruits
• 32-oz water bottles
• Unlimited Timothy hay - NOT alfalfa hay unless your guinea pig is within a certain age, they do not need it.
• Food Bowls/Dishes - cleaned and refiled daily

Why?

I am an ex- ARBA/TRBA Rabbit Breeder that used to breed and show Mini-Rex and Cavies at various show circuts back in the early 1990's. I stopped breeding eventually because I felt that I was part of the "overpopulation problem". I used to joke about the statement from Bob Barker on "The Price is Right" - "Control the pet population, have your pet spayed or neutered". But you know what - he was absolutely right. I may not be able to be as active as some rescues I know, but it makes a difference!