Auckland Cavy Care

09/11/2025

🌟 Thank You Pet.kiwi! 🌟

Last month, we were lucky enough to be chosen as Rescue of the Month by Pet.kiwi — and earlier this week, a big box of goodies arrived thanks to their amazing team and generous customers!

We’re so grateful for the support — every donation helps us care for the guinea pigs and small animals who come through our doors. 💚🐹

Here’s what we received:
• 12kg Burgess pellets
• 2 boxes Top Flight Medley
• 1 extendable tunnel
• 9 bags of treats
• 5.5kg Timothy hay
• 2 bags of Fibre Feast

Thank you again to everyone who donated through Pet.kiwi — your kindness means the world to us and our rescue animals! 🐾💛

08/11/2025

We have two very special rescue friends who aren’t guinea pigs or rabbits — and they’re now ready to find their forever families!

💙 Anga
Anga is a one-year-old ragdoll-cross girl who came to us very underweight. After 8 weeks of care, she’s now a healthy 3kg and ready for adoption! Her old owners had trimmed her nails too short, so they’re still growing out. Anga is a friendly, adorable little cat with the biggest blue eyes. She’s okay with other cats (though can be a bit cheeky!) and must be an indoor-only cat.
She’s desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on flea and worm treatments.
If you’d like to adopt Anga, please fill out our cat adoption application form.

🐶 Archie
Archie is a 9-month-old Shih Tzu–Poodle cross who came from a property with nine other dogs. He’s now desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and registered.
When he first arrived, he was very shut down, but after 4 weeks he’s showing his true, happy personality! Archie is great with kids and okay with other dogs when introduced properly. He’s full of energy and loves life. He’s now toilet trained and doing well with crate training. Archie still needs some ongoing work on separation anxiety, jumping, and guarding behaviours. He will need regular grooming and a family who understands he’s a dog, not a toy.

We’ve promised Archie the best forever home and won’t rush his adoption.

If you’re interested in adopting Archie, please email us at [email protected] 💌

Let’s find these two sweet souls the loving homes they deserve! 💕

06/11/2025

🎄🐹 Be a Secret Santa for Rescue Guinea Pigs This Christmas! 🐹🎄

More Secret Santas are urgently needed in New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, and Australia to help bring festive cheer to guinea pigs spending their Christmas in rescues. These little ones deserve some love and joy while they wait for their forever homes!

💚 New Zealand friends — Auckland Cavy Care needs your help! Many of their rescue guinea pigs will be spending Christmas in care, and becoming a Secret Santa is a wonderful way to make their holidays extra special.

Sign up now at https://guineapigsecretsanta.com/ and help make Christmas magical for rescue guinea pigs ✨

05/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Reminder from Auckland Cavy Care 🎄

As Christmas approaches, it’s time for a gentle reminder: guinea pigs are not presents — they’re a lifetime commitment. ❤️

We know it’s tempting to surprise someone with a cute pet under the tree, but guinea pigs deserve homes that are ready for them all year round, not just for Christmas morning.

🐹 Important Info:

We are closed over Christmas — 10th December until 10th January.

We do not rehome guinea pigs during the holiday period.

We do not reserve guinea pigs for future dates; we can only tell you who we have in the rescue now, not in 2, 4, or 6 weeks.

We do not breed — every baby in our care comes from rescued, heavily pregnant sows.

There are already so many guinea pigs in need of loving, permanent homes. Please think carefully before adopting — pets are family, not gifts.

🌟 Christmas Foster Homes Needed!
While we don’t rehome over Christmas, we do look for special Christmas foster homes, so our guinea pigs can be treated extra special during the holidays.
If you’re staying home this Christmas, why not share the holiday with a few furry friends? It’s a wonderful way to make their season bright — and yours, too.

Our small team works 7 days a week, 6am–9pm, alongside jobs, kids, and other animals. We appreciate kindness and understanding as we take a well-earned break this Christmas.

💚 Thank You for the Support
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports Auckland Cavy Care. Without the incredible fosters, adopters, volunteers, and force members, the rescue simply couldn’t keep running. Every bit of help makes a difference to the lives of the guinea pigs in our care.

Please remember that Auckland Cavy Care is a registered charity, so donations over $5 are tax deductible.

Bank details:
AUCKLAND CAVY CARE RESCUE
Account number: 38-9014-0787909-00

To learn more about how to help, visit: https://www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/ways-you-can-help

✨ Choose compassion. Choose commitment. Choose adoption for life — not just for Christmas. ✨

— Auckland Cavy Care 🐹💚

04/11/2025

🐹 Auckland Cavy Care Meet & Greet at Animates New Lynn! 🐹

We’re excited to announce that Auckland Cavy Care will be at Animates New Lynn on Sunday, 16th November, from 11am to 2pm for another fun Meet & Greet!

Come along to:

Say hi and chat all things guinea pigs 🐹
Check out our cozies and other guinea goodies for sale
Enjoy some home-baked treats (and if you’d like to help with baking, we’d love that!)

It’s a great chance to meet the team, learn more about guinea pig care, and support rescue piggies in need.

📍 Location: Animates New Lynn
🕚 Time: Sunday 16th November, 11am–2pm

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚

01/11/2025

🎄 Crochet Guinea Pig Christmas Decorations for a Cause! 🐹❤️

The amazing Sally Wheater has created more of her adorable crochet guinea pig Christmas tree decorations — perfect for adding some cuteness to your festive season!

✨ 100% of proceeds go to Auckland Cavy Care! ✨

Price/Donation: Minimum of $7 per guinea pig (you’re welcome to donate more!)
Postage: $6 standard, with additional cost for rural delivery or larger parcels

If you’d like to adopt one of these handmade cuties for your tree, please message Sally Wheater directly!

Spread the word and help support rescue guinea pigs this Christmas. 🐹🎁💚

31/10/2025

Ted & Ed’s Calendar Announcement

Ted and Ed want to remind everyone that our 2026 calendars are now available!

This year, we have two special editions:
🐹 One featuring our beloved guinea pigs, full of adorable faces you’ll fall in love with.
🐰 Another showcasing all the different species we’ve helped — a beautiful celebration of the animals who’ve come through our rescue.

By purchasing a calendar, you’re not just getting something cute for your wall — you’re supporting the rescue and helping us cover ongoing costs like food, vet care, and supplies.

We couldn’t keep the rescue going without your continued support. Every sale truly makes a difference. 💚

🛒 Order yours online: https://www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/shop/product/639685/2026-accr-calendar/

22/10/2025

Adopt, Don’t Shop: The Hidden Risks of Buying Baby Guinea Pigs

Recently, two families contacted us after purchasing baby guinea pigs—just 6 and 8 weeks old—from guinea pig shows. Both later discovered that their baby girls were actually pregnant.

These guinea pigs were bought from “registered listed breeders” — showing that, unfortunately, whether you buy from a backyard breeder or a “registered” one, the risks remain the same.

Neither family had been warned this could happen. One breeder brushed it off with, “this happens sometimes,” while the other family never got a response at all.

Buying from breeders or shows can come with hidden risks: unplanned pregnancies, poor health, or mis-sexed animals. When you adopt, you’re not only giving a guinea pig a safe, loving home—you’re also ensuring they’ve been properly sexed, health-checked, and cared for.

Adopting de-sexed guinea pigs is the only way to be completely sure you’re not bringing home a pregnant guinea pig. And while yes, the youngest guinea pigs we have available for adoption are usually around 4 months old, that’s still very young—with plenty of time to bond, grow, and enjoy life with their new family.

Adopt, don’t shop — and eliminate the risk of ending up with a possibly pregnant baby guinea pig.

19/10/2025

🎄🐹 Holiday Foster Homes Needed! 🐰✨

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, Auckland Cavy Care is looking for loving foster homes for our rescue guinea pigs and rabbits over the holiday season! We’ll provide everything you need—an indoor setup, hay, and pellets—so you can focus on giving them lots of love and care.

We pause all adoptions from December 10th to January 10th, as this busy time isn’t ideal for finding lifelong homes. That’s why we need your help to keep our critters safe and happy until the new year.

If you can open your home to a couple of rescue guineas or bunnies, please fill out our foster application form at www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/fostering/ and mention in the comments that you’re available for the Christmas/New Year period.

Feel free to ask any questions—our team is happy to help! Please note, fostering is available in the Auckland area only, in case of emergencies.

Help us give these little ones a safe and cozy holiday! 💚

18/10/2025

🐾 We’re loving our new Little Hop - Cuddle Creations for Small Pets cage liners! Most of our cages at the rescues base are now lined with these fantastic, comfy liners—perfect for guinea pigs and other small pets. Highly recommend checking out Little Hop’s range if you haven’t already. Don’t miss out on Little Hop’s sale—now’s the perfect time to upgrade your pets’ homes!

✨ We’re also thinking about hosting an open day in December, where you’ll find second-hand towels, fleece, and brand new cozies for sale. It’s a great chance to pick up some bargains, support rescues, and treat your pets to something special.

Would you be interested in coming along? Let us know in the comments! Stay tuned for more details.

🌼 Labor Day Sale! 🌼

A little treat for you and your piggies this weekend! 🐹💖
Spend $50 and get $10 off your order!

Perfect time to stock up on cozy sacks, tunnels, and snuggly liners for your little ones. ✨

Be quick — sale ends Monday 27th at 9pm! ⏰

💛 Message me to place your order!

16/10/2025

🎄✨ It’s almost Christmas, and that means it’s time for the The Guinea Pig Secret Santa Project✨🎄

Did you know there’s a global project where guinea pig rescues from all over the world receive surprise gifts from Secret Santas? Auckland Cavy Care has been lucky to be part of this heartwarming tradition for several years, and our rescue piggies absolutely love it!

Want to make a rescue piggy’s Christmas extra special? Become a Secret Santa and send some festive cheer their way!
Sign up here: https://guineapigsecretsanta.com/santas-registration/

Let’s make this Christmas magical for guinea pigs in need! 🐹❤️🎁

11/10/2025

Don't forget we're at Animates Vetcare NZ Glenfield until 2pm today!