Jitterbug-In Foster

Meet Jitterbug, he came from a home with a large number of guinea pigs. He can be nervous with new people, but with patience he will warm up and is good with being handled. <br/><br/>He is hoping to find a home that has another guinea pig friend that he can hang out with. <br/><br/>He is looking for a family who can continue helping him to socialize and spoil them. <br/><br/>The guinea pig adoption fee is $35 (for a single, pair or trio).<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. <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 Jitterbug, he came from a home with a large number of guinea pigs. He can be nervous with new people, but with patience he will warm up and is good with being handled.

He is hoping to find a home that has another guinea pig friend that he can hang out with.

He is looking for a family who can continue helping him to socialize and spoil them.

The guinea pig adoption fee is $35 (for a single, pair or trio).

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.

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

Meet Jitterbug, he came from a home with a large number of guinea pigs. He can be nervous with new people, but with patience he will warm up and is good with being handled.

He is hoping to find a home that has another guinea pig friend that he can hang out with.

He is looking for a family who can continue helping him to socialize and spoil them.

The guinea pig adoption fee is $35 (for a single, pair or trio).

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.

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.

Housing requirements: Guinea pigs need horizontal (ground) space.
- 1-2 guinea pigs: 6.5 square feet cage, but more is better
- Three guinea pigs: 8 square feet, but more is better, especially if they are boys
- Expect to spend around $100 on guinea pig housing and supplies to prepare for y