Is Adopting For You?

There are many things to consider before adopting a guinea pig. Please read the following, and our Why People Surrender page for more information to consider.

You should adopt a guinea pig(s) if:

  1.  You are educated with guinea pigs and know how to properly care for them.

  2. You are willing to give a forever home, which could be as long as 10 years, though the average life span is  5-7 years.

  3. You are able to give them the proper supplies, such as an appropriate cage, food, water, bedding, places to hide, and more.

  4. You are prepared for the cost of both supplies and vet visits. Vet visits should be done annually, but in case of a problem or emergency, you should have a vet on hand.

  5. You have a buddy for your guinea pig or are adopting more than one.

  6. You can take the guinea pig out daily for exercise.

  7. You are able to come to Atlanta, Georgia to adopt.

  8. You are familiar with the terms and agreements of the rescue.

 

You should not adopt a guinea pig(s) if:

  1. You are not educated with guinea pigs and don't know how to properly care for them.

  2. You are not willing to commit for the whole guinea pig life span.

  3. You are unable to provide the proper supplies, cage, vet care, or take them out regularly.

  4. You aren't planning on getting more than one guinea pig.

  5. You think of guinea pigs as practice pets and don't think they take that much care.