Adopt Carey the Guinea Pig found under a house
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Yes, there are some Good Samaritans left in the world! One of them lives in Brookhaven and rescued this precious guinea pig from under her house. She found poor little Carey huddled there, cold, hungry and scared. The kind woman scooped him up and brought him over to the shelter. We named him Carey because it means (in Welsh) from the fort and thats what he had made for himself under the house! This smooth-coated, agouti (chestnut brown) boy with white markings is absolutely adorable. He sat patiently while we cleaned his ears and checked him over. He is very friendly and gentle, and he appears to be in excellent health. Carey is a young piggie, probably less than a year old. He is so sociable were sure he would love a (same sex) guinea pig companion. Meanwhile, he is enjoying watching the other small animals in his room. Carey loves meeting people, too, so please come visit him!
Two good websites for guinea pig information are www.guinealynx.com and www.cavyspirit.com. Please learn about guinea pig behavior and care BEFORE bringing a piggie into your home. As with all animals, guinea pigs require proper care to stay healthy and happy. Guinea pigs are much happier when they have another guinea pig for company, so please consider adopting two (or more) same-sex guinea pigs.
Its very important to have your new pet examined by a qualified exotic veterinarian soon after adoption. (An exotic animal refers to birds and small animals other than dogs and cats.) Some dog and cat vets have expertise with these more uncommon pets, but its important to call and find out before taking your animal there. We can give you a list of exotic vets in our area. This initial vet visit is part of being a responsible pet owner and the health of your new little friend depends on it!
The adoption fee for a guinea pig is $16.
Please, folks, tell everyone you know to go to a shelter or rescue group if they want to adopt a small animal or bird. Pet stores buy their animals from breeders, many of whom house and care for the animals inhumanely. Making a buck is their bottom line, often at the expense of the animals health and welfare and, heaven knows, we dont need any more animals being bred with so many homeless ones already out there. Thanks for caring.
To find out if this animal is still available, please call the shelter at 610-566-1370 during adoption hours.