Checkers - In Foster-See My Video!

Meet Checkers, this young guy is looking for a new home. We are looking for a special adopter for this guy. Someone who can him break out of his shy demeanor and give him the best life. <br/><br/>He's a nervous dude who takes a bit to really adjust to new environments, he's going to take a lot of patience to fully gain your trust. But while he is nervous, he needs someone to push the boundaries to help his personality shine through. <br/><br/>Checkers came from a large group of Guinea pigs, however while he instigated fights with his brothers, he lost many battles against them. There is the possibility he can be friends with another pig, but may not be able to share the same resources - such as living in the same cage.<br/><br/>If you are interested in Checkers, please reach out to chat with one of our Resource Counselors to learn more about him. <br/><br/>To help him find the best home for him, we are waiving his adoption fee!<br/><br/>As most of our small animals are in fostercare, if you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about this pet, the best way to start the process is to call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us at springfield@dakinhumane.org. If you already have a cage, please send a picture of your cage when you inquire.<br/><br/>We've made a video about how to set up guinea pigs for success! Check it out, above with the photos. Set your new guinea pig up for success!<br/><br/>Guinea pigs are incredibly social animals who need to be kept in pairs/groups to thrive. If there are two names listed together (eg Peanut Butter w/Jelly), that means that the two animals are a bonded pair of friends, and must be adopted together.<br/><br/>Housing requirements: Guinea pigs need horizontal (ground) space.<br/>- 1-2 guinea pigs: 6.5 square feet cage, but more is better<br/>- Three guinea pigs: 8 square feet, but more is better, especially if they are boys<br/>- Expect to spend around $100 on guinea pig housing and supplies to prepare for your new pet.<br/>- The least expensive and largest way to house your pigs well is by creating a C & C cage, which is a DIY creation! This page has lots of links with how-to and ideas, copy and paste into a browser window; http://www.guineapigcages.com/howto.htm or Google "C&C guinea pig cages" to find more!<br/><br/>If you've never owned a Guinea Pig before, check out this site to learn more about these amazing little animals: https://www.guineadad.com/pages/guineadad-blogs

Meet Checkers, this young guy is looking for a new home. We are looking for a special adopter for this guy. Someone who can him break out of his shy demeanor and give him the best life.

He's a nervous dude who takes a bit to really adjust to new environments, he's going to take a lot of patience to fully gain your trust. But while he is nervous, he needs someone to push the boundaries to help his personality shine through.

Checkers came from a large group of Guinea pigs, however while he instigated fights with his brothers, he lost many battles against them. There is the possibility he can be friends with another pig, but may not be able to share the same resources - such as living in the same cage.

If you are interested in Checkers, please reach out to chat with one of our Resource Counselors to learn more about him.

To help him find the best home for him, we are waiving his adoption fee!

As most of our small animals are in fostercare, if you're ready to adopt now and want to

Meet Checkers, this young guy is looking for a new home. We are looking for a special adopter for this guy. Someone who can him break out of his shy demeanor and give him the best life.

He's a nervous dude who takes a bit to really adjust to new environments, he's going to take a lot of patience to fully gain your trust. But while he is nervous, he needs someone to push the boundaries to help his personality shine through.

Checkers came from a large group of Guinea pigs, however while he instigated fights with his brothers, he lost many battles against them. There is the possibility he can be friends with another pig, but may not be able to share the same resources - such as living in the same cage.

If you are interested in Checkers, please reach out to chat with one of our Resource Counselors to learn more about him.

To help him find the best home for him, we are waiving his adoption fee!

As most of our small animals are in fostercare, if you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about this pet, the best way to start the process is to call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us at springfield@dakinhumane.org. If you already have a cage, please send a picture of your cage when you inquire.

We've made a video about how to set up guinea pigs for success! Check it out, above with the photos. Set your new guinea pig up for success!

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