Will PetSmart take unwanted guinea pigs?
PetSmart will take your guinea pig if you bought it from a PetSmart store — though restrictions apply. To return the guinea pig, take the animal and your receipt to your nearest PetSmart location. …
Can I adopt just one guinea pig?
In the same way you can’t eat just one potato chip, you can’t adopt just one guinea pig. It isn’t healthy for them to be alone—they need a companion of their own species who they can “talk,” play, and cuddle with. Companionship is so vital to their well-being that Switzerland has made it illegal to keep only one.
How long do guinea pigs live at the Humane Society?
If you’ve never lived with a guinea pig, test the waters by visiting a household that has one or spend time handling adoptable guinea pigs at your local humane society or rescue group foster home—you might meet your new best friend in the process! Guinea pigs live an average of five to seven years.
How much does it cost to adopt a guinea pig?
The adoption fee for a guinea pig is typically small, but there are significant startup costs and ongoing needs. The initial purchase of equipment and supplies is likely to include: Large cage or modular enclosure. Bedding material.
Where can I get a guinea pig for a pet?
Instead of creating more demand for guinea pigs by purchasing one from a pet store, please visit your local animal shelter to adopt one, or more! Most shelters now accept small animals who need new homes, and you will have the satisfaction of saving a life.
How tall does a guinea pig enclosure have to be?
Your local humane society or guinea pig rescue organization may have minimal caging requirements that differ from those listed here. The sides of your guinea pig enclosure must be at least 12” high and the top may be open, so long as other household pets do not have access to it.
If you’ve never lived with a guinea pig, test the waters by visiting a household that has one or spend time handling adoptable guinea pigs at your local humane society or rescue group foster home—you might meet your new best friend in the process! Guinea pigs live an average of five to seven years.
The adoption fee for a guinea pig is typically small, but there are significant startup costs and ongoing needs. The initial purchase of equipment and supplies is likely to include: Large cage or modular enclosure. Bedding material.
Instead of creating more demand for guinea pigs by purchasing one from a pet store, please visit your local animal shelter to adopt one, or more! Most shelters now accept small animals who need new homes, and you will have the satisfaction of saving a life.
How big does a guinea pig house need to be?
(Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.) Two guinea pigs: 7.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 10.5 square feet (30” x 50”) is preferred. Three guinea pigs: 10.5 square feet (minimum), but at least 13 square feet (30” x 62”) is preferred.
