If you would like to adopt a guinea pig...
The animal shelter that we get our small animals from has not been receiving many guinea pigs lately. Any that we have available for adoption are listed under Our Adoptable Pet List.
If you would like to adopt a guinea pig that needs a new home, and we don't have what you are looking for, here are some options:
1. Check out austin.craigslist.org under Community Pets. There are guinea pigs listed there usually several times a week that need new homes.
2. If you are willing to travel, the Texas Guinea Pig Rustlers Rescue in the Dallas/Fort Worth area has over 100 guinea pigs looking for homes. You can find their adoptable guinea pigs listed here.
Our Featured Pets...
The Face of Dog Fighting
Mugsy was found on the side of the road, in with the trash, in a very
ugly part of Houston. The inside of his mouth was mangled, and he has teeth broken. It was determined that he was used as a bait dog.
Please help us continue his medical care and bring him back to life. We started Mugsy's Fund at the Alvin Animal Clinic for him, and will continue that fund for any animals subjected to the hideous crime of dog fighting that we can help. Abuse at any level against the voiceless is beyond criminal, and should be reported. Please know that another dog can be saved from the life that Mugsy lived if we are vigilant and not afraid to speak out and if we always remember, "We Are Their Voice."
Please send Donations to:
Alvin Animal Clinic
Mugsy's Fund
Dr. Amanda Hoffpauir DVM
2202 North Gordon St.
Alvin, TX 77511
Phone: 281-585-5183
We currently have dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, ferrets and degus looking for homes.
Donations
We could not do what we do without you. That's the ongoing reality of running an animal sanctuary and rescue organization - we need your help to survive. Vision Hills' average cost to feed and provide care to our rescued animals is approximately $40,000 - $50,000 annually. Every month we use over 500 pounds of dry dog food, 5 cases of canned dog food, 50 pounds of rabbit food, 100 pounds of guinea pig food and 150 pounds of hay. We use over 100 pounds of litter each week! Plus, we go through a lot of Heartgard and Frontline for the dogs every month.
Other expenses include:
Medical care
Vaccinations
Spay/neuter expenses
Vision Hills is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation to Vision Hills is tax deductible.
To make a donation via credit card or electronic payment please click on the link below.
Who We Are
Vision Hills Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Austin, Texas. Vision Hills Sanctuary's goal is to ensure all animals a life that is free from suffering and pain through education and awareness, and working toward the continuing prevention of unwanted animals through spay/neutering, and to provide as many as possible with a permanent, quality home.
Fostering
If you are interested in fostering one of our animals until they go to an adoptive home, please check out our foster information.
Adopting a friend
Please give us a call, email us, or fill out our dog application form or small animal application form.
About our Adoption Process:
You must be an adult to apply for adoption.
All animals must be housed indoors. Outdoor situations will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
We will check veterinary references on any current pets you may have.
We visit your home by appointment to meet family members, other pets, and to evaluate home safety conditions.
If your application is approved, you may adopt an animal suitable to your home and family.
An adoption fee is due at the time of final adoption. Adoption fees are non-refundable.
Some adoptions have additional requirements.
About our Adoptive Dogs:
All our dogs are spayed or neutered.
Our dogs will be current on vaccinations and heartworm preventative.
Dogs are treated for any known health problems prior to adoption.
Dogs are temperament evaluated for their home type suitability.
Most dogs are microchipped.
The dog adoption fee is $200.
Come Visit Us!
We do not have a rescue facility, all of our animals are in foster homes. Please call or email to make an appointment.
Rehoming Your Pet
If you have found a stray or want to find a new home for your pets, please click here.
If you have found a baby cottontail rabbit, please click here for information.