This is a great pair! Leonardo thinks he is the boss, but Gus pretty much ignores him. Besides a little bickering now and then, they get along great! Leonardo has had lots of handling in the past. Gus isn't so sure at first, but then settles right down in your lap for petting. Gus has pretty long hair, but doesn't need very much special care except for a trim now and then. Contact me to adopt these guys!
Foggy Creek Cavy Rescue has used supplies available--Pigloos, food dishes, etc, as well as used grids for making C&C cages. These are available for a monetary or vegetable donation! I also have complimentary hay available at all times for my adopters.
Warning for those of you who make C&C cages--Target has modified their Organize-it Cubes. They are now made with grids that are too large, and already one guinea pig has gotten his head stuck and died. Some Targets still have the older style grids, but to make sure you get the right ones, you may need to open up the packages to make sure. The appropriate grids should have 9 sections across. Fred Meyer still has cube systems the correct size, and some Walmarts. I'll be checking for other sources of these grids, as well. In the meantime, you may want to make your cages using white wire shelving as the sides.
I have several new arrivals! Three pregnant females have come in, and two have had their babies! Some are available right now, others soon. Both female and male babies. Babies make great companions for lonely older guinea pigs. I also have a lot of young males that can be mixed and matched with each other. There has been a recent return as well--Ruby and Buttercup are friendly and used to being handled and are looking for their next home.
Foggy Creek Cavy Rescue is a small guinea pig rescue run out of my home, with help from my family. Adoptions are made through appointments only. We are located in Auburn, WA.
I prefer to be contacted by email, and will attempt to answer your inquiry as soon as possible. However, occasionally it may be a few days! Please be patient--adopting a rescued guinea pig is worth it.
Most of our guinea pigs are in pairs. Some of these are bonded pairs and they must be adopted together. Others are in pairs for convenience, and can be adopted together or you can adopt just one of a pair. It usually states which case it is in the pet description.
Guinea pigs must be adopted in same sex pairs, unless you have a guinea pig you are looking for a same sex companion for. If your cavy is spayed or neutered you can adopt one of the opposite sex. Regular adoption fees are $25 for a single guinea pig, $35 for a pair. Included is a Cavy Health Record Book, a pigloo or chube, and a sample of hay and pellets. Because some of the guinea pigs are very popular, a $15 deposit (payable by check in mail or Paypal) will hold that guinea pig until you can pick him or her up.
Before buying a cage I suggest you look at Cavy Cages to find out how to easily make an inexpensive cage on your own. Store bought cages are usually too small for a pair of guinea pigs. Aquariums are also unacceptable. I will require proof that your cage either meets or exceeds size recommendations (a photo or receipt for materials). I can assist you with putting together a cage or finding materials, if needed.
At this time I am offering supplies to make open top C&C cages for $40 on up (for the 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, or 2x6 cubes) if I have the supplies in stock. Cubes (also called grids) come in blue, black, white, chrome, pink, and purple, and multi-color. Coroplast (the tray material, also called Correx) comes in various colors. If you need a top for your cage (made of white wire shelving), the cost goes up $15 to $20.
I suggest you read Guinea Lynx to learn the basics of owning a guinea pig, even if you have owned them in the past, or have some now!
Many guinea pigs are returned or surrendered to rescues because of allergies. If you have cat or dog allergies, there's a good chance you may also be allergic to guinea pigs. Guinea pig bedding and their hay (which is such an important part of their diet) can also cause allergy symptoms. If you have allergies you will want to consider this in your decision to add guinea pigs to your family. Many people are able to manage their guinea pig allergies following the information at Cavy Spirit.
Since we are a home based rescue, appointments are needed to come out and visit the guinea pigs. Email for details!
