Beestenplein worldwide - animal shelter

28/08/2024

Stormy and Breeze
After 8 months in the shelter they are still looing for a new home! They are a bit shy but very gentle in nature.

21/08/2024

Pet me!

20/08/2024

Guinea pig talk 105: there are the first baby's! is now online!
https://youtu.be/_M5CND6xOBk

14/08/2024

A super tasty summer salad with fresh flowers petals! Can you guess whats on the menu?

13/08/2024

Snow and Monsoon had to wait a long time for their golden home. They were too old, their hair was too long..... But their character is gold! This weekend they finally moved to their forever home.

11/08/2024

Guinea pig talk 104: guinea pig eleven!
This weekend we unexpectedly welcomed eleven guinea pigs that had been taken away from their previous owner. At the end of last year we also received a fair number of animals from the same address, but then a few were left there because the owner did not want to give up all of her animals. Now that things went wrong again, the owner's family intervened and made sure that they were all taken to the shelter.
Although the age of the guinea pigs is unknown, most of the animals still seem very young, say from two months to six months. We counted five males, two of which seem to have been castrated (we will have this double-checked by the vet) and seven females.
The group of guinea pigs smelled quite strongly when they came in and they could use a bit more fat on their bones. There were also some irregularities in their coat. And another thing: if males and females are kept together, there is of course a good chance that the females are pregnant. That was clearly the case for some of the girls. The other females will of course also stay for ten weeks to make sure they are not rehomed pregnant.
We checked all the guinea pigs, weighed them as some seemed a bit thin, washed them where necessary and finally sprayed them with anti-pest spray. Especially because they didn't smell that fresh and it was a fairly large group, we thought that was a safe thing to do. One guinea pig turned out to have a fungal spot on her nose and some of the girls are almost certainly pregnant. So we expect a small baby boom within a few weeks!
When all animals were checked, treated and provided with a name and number, we separated the boars from the sows and provided them with lots of food. That turned out to be very much appreciated, because they were very hungry! In addition to hay, our Pippa&Koda Guinea Pig Pellets with herbs and fresh vegetables, we also provided them with pea flakes and extra herbs. They have more than enough nutrients to gain weight and become as healthy as possible.
We are going to take very good care of these cuties in the coming weeks and we are very curious about the babies that we expect. And of course… We’ll keep you updated!

This weekend we unexpectedly welcomed eleven guinea pigs that had been taken away from their previous owner. At the end of last year we also received a fair ...

10/08/2024

A surplus of grape leaves....

09/08/2024

Our guinea pig girls eating a big bell pepper

-----Welcome in our animal shelter! We are located in Dongen (the Netherlands) and we take care of guinea pigs and some other small animals that seek for a n...

01/08/2024

Kato and Daisy enjoy their dandelions!

28/07/2024

We are very happy with all the help from our fantastic volunteers, employees and everyone who helps in any way. During the summer holidays, the volunteers also need a holiday, so we as a family help as well. The cutting and providing of the vegetables is therefore currently literally in Australian hands :)

27/07/2024

With so many extra mouths to feed, a lot of vegetables are cut. Today there is a lot of pepper on the menu!

26/07/2024

It's peak time with holiday guinea pigs in the shelter! We now have a lot of extra mouths to feed and of course we do that with pleasure!

25/07/2024

Jack and Rebel are enjoying some freshly picked grass!

23/07/2024

Byzou is enjoying some freshly picked grass!

21/07/2024

Munching on herbs during their holiday!

03/07/2024

Basje and Nino
These two pretty boys, age 2 and 3, were brought in because there was not enough time for them. They are quite easy and seem to get along fine together. We want to rehome them together.

What are we looking for for this couple?
Space: at least 1.20×0.5, preferably larger or a double cage.
Cuddliness: they don't seem to be easily impressed and not too difficult to handle.
Extra care: Basje has long hair and needs to be cut regularly.

29/06/2024

It´s going to be another really nice summer day here in Holland! Our piggies will be spoiled with fresh veggies, which also provides some extra water for them during the warm hours of the day.
What do your animals get as a treat today?

22/06/2024

Koos and Koen
These two boys of 1,5 years age are given up because of lack of interest. But hey, arent they just lovely! We hope to find a new home for them soon.

17/06/2024

Your mate can be a great pillow!

04/06/2024

These two sisters were given up due to an allergy. They are only 6 months old and they get along well together. They are a bit shy, so at the moment they are not really suitable for cuddling. With a lot of time and patience, this may improve somewhat.

What are we looking for for this couple?
Space: at least 1.20×0.5, preferably larger or a double cage.
Cuddliness: they really need some time to get used to it, because they are quite shy
Other guinea pigs: these ladies may still be able to be paired with a stable castrato. However, they are no pushovers!

01/06/2024

Good morning!!

28/05/2024

They don't end up in shelters that often, but every now and then a skinny guinea pig is brought in. This is Rufus, a sweet and castrated male of 1.5 years old. What he misses in hair, his girlfriend Puk more than makes up for that, because this 8-month-old Peruvian lady has huge amount of hair that needs a little trim every month. Rufus and Puk stayed with Fieke in a host family for a few months, because it was still too cold in the shelter for Rufus' bold body. This is no longer the case and they are available for adoption.

Fieke wrote the following:

"Rufus (castrated) and Puk (sow) are a young couple looking for a warm home. Rufus in particular needs a house at room temperature, because he has no hair. He is a skinny who likes to be nice and warm. Rufus likes to claim a fleece tunnel for himself from the host family. Furthermore, he can be a real chatterbox.
Puk is a young sow of 8 months and you notice that in everything. She is bursting with energy and loves to run around. She also finds her surroundings a bit exciting. With a lot of time and patience this will diminish. Sometimes she wants to grab something out of hand, until she remembers that she found it scary and quickly ducks away."

25/05/2024

Tornado and Cyclone are still looking for an new home! They are pleasant in the cage and get along quite well. We would like to rehome them in a more spacious enclosure, because although they are okay with each other, they also need space to get away from each other for a while. For example with an extra long or a double.
These boys still have to learn a few things towards people, at the moment they are not really "cuddly guinea pigs".
And of course with such a beautiful hairstyle it is important that they get a haircut every now and then to keep their hair in shape :)

24/05/2024

Breakfast with an after-bed-look!

22/05/2024

Mickey, Oreo and Snowy!

21/05/2024

Puk and Muk are two handsome gentlemen of 3 years old who were given up because there was not enough time for them. They get along well together and are therefore only allowed to move together. They need some time to get comfortable, so some patience is in order.
What are we looking for for this couple?
Space: at least 1.20×0.5, preferably larger or a double cage.
Tameness: they need patience and time to get used to a new environment.

18/05/2024

Tulip and Daisy
Wow what a cuties! Tulip and Daisy are two beautiful US teddy ladies of about 3.5 years old. They get along well together and are therefore only allowed to move together. The girls take some time to get used to everything, but are fairly easy to handle.

13/05/2024

Message from Rover 2 (right): he is still having a great time with his new owner and especially with his girls

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day!

10/05/2024

Three of our regular holiday guests in the shelter