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!