Foggy Creek Cavy Rescue offers a Start-up Package. You can get everything you need to adopt a guinea pig into your family! A pair of guinea pigs, materials for a 2x3 or 2x4 C&C cage with no top (see Cavy Cages), a pigloo or chube, a water bottle, a food dish, enough bedding for setting up, hay and pellet samples, and a Cavy Health Record Book, all for $70. If you need a top for your cage it's an additional $10 to $20.
Not too long ago a darling pair of baby boys came to the rescue, and their cute sister, too. Mario and Luigi are a great pair--very active, yet friendly when held. They love each other, and need to be adopted together. Princess Peach, their sister, can be adopted as a companion to your own female, or with one of our singles here at the rescue.
We have a returned pair--things didn't work out with their adoption, so Linea and Daffodil are back, and waiting for a new home. Linea has pretty long black and white hair, and Daffy is a cute black and white teddy! They can be shy until you get to know them, but they make excellent lap pigs!
Two years ago we rescued a large amount of guinea pigs running wild in a backyard. Most of these have been adopted, but sadly, many are still here at the rescue. Some of them are friendly and have become used to being handled and petted, but some will always be a bit wild--scaredy pigs, we call them. All settle down when held gently in your lap, however. Unfortunately some of them have another "strike" against them--they are white with red eyes. For some reason many people are "freaked out" by red eyes, and dismiss them without even giving them a chance. I like to think of their red eyes as pretty rubies. Perhaps you are one of those special people who would like to give one of these guinea pigs a home?
Who We Are
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 open top C&C cages for $40 (for the 2x3, 2x4, 2x5, or 2x6 cubes). Cubes (also called grids) in blue, black, white, chrome, pink, and purple, coroplast (the tray material) in various colors. If you need a top for your cage, the cost goes up $10 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!
