Merlin

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • guinea pig
  • Guinea Pig

About Merlin

Saint Paul, MN

Species & Breed

guinea pig
Guinea Pig

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Large

Behavior

House-trained: No

Merlin ’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Merlin 's Story

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process<br/>________________________________________________________________________________<br/><br/>Estimated birth date: 1/1/24<br/><br/>Personality: Merlin is quite shy and will run when you approach his cage. He has recently started wheeking for treats even though he is scared to have them handed to him. <br/><br/>Favorite treats: Will be updated soon. <br/><br/>Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food, Fruit, Veggies, Leafy Greens, Orchard Grass, Vitamin C Tablets<br/><br/>Favorite toys and activities: Chewing on his wood hut and sleeping in his hay bin. <br/><br/>Potty trained: No<br/><br/>This animal’s daily routine: Flexible <br/><br/>BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Merlin has recently lost his cage mate. He will need a buddy in his forever home. <br/><br/>Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dogs & cats through the cage. He is curious and funny enough, less scared of them than humans. <br/><br/>Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None<br/><br/>Health concerns: None<br/><br/>Behavioral concerns: Merlin is in our trust training program for shyness. <br/><br/>Other notes: <br/><br/>Merlin & his late buddy Archimedes came to MNPPR when their previous owner became afraid their dogs would harm them. <br/><br/>Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at either PetSmart location in Rochester, MN - 3845 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 & 4603 Maine Ave SE #109, Rochester, MN 55904 for meet & greets, & adoptions. <br/><br/>Fee: Merlin has an adoption fee of $35<br/><br/>We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.<br/><br/>Merlin's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for Merlin or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
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Estimated birth date: 1/1/24

Personality: Merlin is quite shy and will run when you approach his cage. He has recently started wheeking for treats even though he is scared to have them handed to him.

Favorite treats: Will be updated soon.

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food, Fruit, Veggies, Leafy Greens, Orchard Grass, Vitamin C Tablets

Favorite toys and activities: Chewing on his wood hut and sleeping in his hay bin.

Potty trained: No

This animal’s daily routine: Flexible

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Merlin has recently lost his cage mate. He will need a buddy in his forever home.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dogs & cats through the cage. He is curious and funny enough, les

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
________________________________________________________________________________

Estimated birth date: 1/1/24

Personality: Merlin is quite shy and will run when you approach his cage. He has recently started wheeking for treats even though he is scared to have them handed to him.

Favorite treats: Will be updated soon.

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food, Fruit, Veggies, Leafy Greens, Orchard Grass, Vitamin C Tablets

Favorite toys and activities: Chewing on his wood hut and sleeping in his hay bin.

Potty trained: No

This animal’s daily routine: Flexible

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Merlin has recently lost his cage mate. He will need a buddy in his forever home.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dogs & cats through the cage. He is curious and funny enough, less scared of them than humans.

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None

Health concerns: None

Behavioral concerns: Merlin is in our trust training program for shyness.

Other notes:

Merlin & his late buddy Archimedes came to MNPPR when their previous owner became afraid their dogs would harm them.

Due to our res

How To Adopt

Merlin was listed as ADOPTABLE by MN Pocket Pet Rescue
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When can I meet Merlin ?
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What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
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MN Pocket Pet Rescue's Adoption Policy
MNPPR strives to find the perfect home for each of our foster pets, which means ensuring that they will have an equipped and safe new environment. Learn more at mnpocketpetrescue.org/process

Merlin is from MN Pocket Pet Rescue

[Saint Paul, MN]

Our Mission
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in...
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