My guinea pig needs a new home. Where can I take her safely?

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This must have been a pretty difficult decision to make, but I'm sure Pistol appreciates you being responsible and trying to get him the best care possible. Most shelters will take in guinea pigs, especially if they come with a cage and food. I hope this helps and wish you and Pistol well!

So sorry but this is not what this service is for. If you want to surrender a guinea pig you need to contact your local Petco store. They may or may not accept him. I don't know what their policy is on that. You can also try to contact the local humane society as they often accept them. You may also want to contact one of these rescues to see if they can help you. http://www.onlineguineapigcare.com/guinea-pig-rescue-shelters-ohio/ Hope this helps.

Unfortunately, this site is for medical advice regards pets, not for adoption, so I recommend making a post on social media advertising that you are looking to rehome your guinea pig. You can also give her to the SPCA, and they can find her a good home.

If you're having trouble affording veterinary care this site may help give you some ideas to make it more affordable for you, or to find a free or low cost clinic: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html -- Some clinics and shelters will also have angel funds that provide for the cost of a basic exam and treatment at no cost to you, so asking around your local area may help. Ideally you'd get the piggies a vet visit along with a deworming depending on the type of worms they have. However if you absolutely can't care for them, afford dewormer, or they continue to worsen, then surrendering to a local shelter may be best.

Check out this link. I would call the clinic you are interested in and ask them if they have a vet that will see guinea pigs. There are a few on this list that are in Spring. http://www.my-petz.com/vets.htm I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Shelters and Pet shops prefer to sell/adopt them as pairs, because: 1) They sell/adopt more. 2) They are happier having a mate. I would call around to your local shelters first and let them know that you are interested in getting a single Guinea pig to bond with yours. They often have singles that are not being advertised, because they are still being processed or are currently being bonded with others. Usually, you can work out an agreement with the shelter to trial a bond with your Guinea pig. This is a good way to try before you buy, since they don't always bond, If one shelter doesn't offer this, then try another. They should at-least be willing to put you on a waiting list for a single guinea pig. I hope that helps and all works out well.

Absolutely YES!! I cannot see any reason why they should allow you to post an ad! Let's find Rango an home.. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.