Auckland Cavy Care

11/09/2025

**Valley & Thomper Need a Safe, Loving Home**

You may have seen the recent Paddy Gower Has Issues episode highlighting the dangers of roaming dogs. Tragically, it featured three large dogs trying to break into a secure rabbit run — inside were Valley and Thomper, two beautiful bunnies with a special story.

Roaming dogs are now a serious issue almost all over New Zealand, affecting people, pets, and wildlife. This is a rapidly growing problem, and hope remains that something big can be done soon to fight this horrible situation.

Valley originally came into our care during the December 2021 rescue, when over 100 rabbits were saved from a hoarder property in collaboration with Auckland Council. After spending time in foster care, Valley was adopted in December 2023. When Valley’s original bunny buddy sadly passed away, Thomper joined the family in October 2024 to be Valley’s new companion. Thomper had been found roaming the streets in mid-2024, and despite efforts, no owner was ever found. Both quickly formed a close bond.

The recent incident is a powerful reminder of how crucial proper, secure rabbit enclosures are. It was only because of a strong, well-built enclosure that Valley and Thomper survived the frightening dog attack. Secure housing is essential for keeping rabbits safe from the many dangers they can face, especially in areas where roaming dogs are a threat.

Their owner, shaken and heartbroken, no longer felt she could keep them safe and reached out to return them — just as our adoption agreement promises. Every animal we offer to support for their lifetime.

Now, Valley and Thomper are back in care, recovering from their ordeal and waiting for a new forever home. One with plenty of safe space, love, and peace.

Auckland Cavy Care Rescue cannot keep going without support from the public. Fostering animals, volunteering, or donating goods and money all make a vital difference. The rescue’s bank account number is #38-9014-0787909-00

All donations of $5 and over directly put into the rescue’s bank account are tax deductible, as Auckland Cavy Care is a registered charity. To receive a tax deduction receipt, please send an email address along with the donation details. A receipt will be sent so that 1/3 of the donation can be refunded at the end of the tax year.

If you can offer these two brave rabbits the home they deserve, please visit our adoption application page. They’ve been through so much — let’s help them find the calm and comfort they need.
https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=ha2042&method=online_form_html&formid=42

06/09/2025

All set up at Animates Vetcare NZ Silverdale!

Pop in to say hi and buy some goodies!

06/09/2025

2026 Calendars Have Arrived! 🎉🐾

Get ready for the cutest year yet—our brand new 2026 calendars are here! Choose from the adorable Guinea Pig Calendar or the Extras Calendar, featuring a delightful mix of rabbits, cats, geckos, and chickens Every animal you’ll see was rescued and lovingly cared for through our rescue.

Calendars are just $20 each! They make the perfect gift for animal lovers and help support our ongoing rescue work.

🐹 Gforce members: Your guinea pig calendar will be on its way over the next few weeks! Want more? Contact us to order extra calendars—up to four can be posted together to save on shipping.

✨ Join us TODAY 11 - 2PM at Animates Silverdale for a special Meet & Greet event! ✨

Here’s what’s in store:
• Meet the Guineas: Get up close with some of our adorable guinea pigs and learn their rescue stories.
• Piggy Items for Sale: Shop a range of guinea pig-themed goodies—perfect for fans and piggy parents.
• Delicious Baking: Treat yourself to homemade baking, including vegan and gluten-free options.

Don’t miss your chance to meet our rescue animals, pick up unique gifts, and be among the first to grab your 2026 calendars! See you there!

05/09/2025

Auckland Cavy Care Needs Foster Homes!

We are always looking for caring foster homes for guinea pigs—and sometimes rabbits! Fostering is a rewarding way to help animals in need and support their journey to finding a forever home.

What’s Involved in Fostering?

Provide a safe, secure environment—indoors only for guinea pigs.
Ensure the animals have adequate food and water at all times. Hay and pellets are supplied, but fresh greens are needed from you.
Keep the animals’ enclosure clean.
Be able to transport the animal to and from the shelter when needed.
Provide the rescue with weekly updates on the animal’s progress.
Offer plenty of love, attention, and gentle handling.
Be attentive to any medical or health issues that may require treatment.
For guinea pig foster homes, indoor housing, food, bedding, water bowls, and other essentials can be supplied.

Foster homes must be Auckland-based.

If you have space in your home and heart, consider fostering with Auckland Cavy Care and make a difference for these little lives!

Apply now: https://www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/fostering/

25/08/2025

Meet the Cats of Auckland Cavy Care!🐾

While our focus is on guinea pigs, we occasionally open our doors to cats in need. Currently, we have three adorable cats looking for their forever homes!

🐱 Mr. Chubchubs (10 months)
A cheeky, active boy who loves to play and explore! He’s grown out of his kitten phase but still full of beans! **Desexed, microchipped, and vaccinated.**

🐱 Scrapalina (1.5 years)
A sweet, petite lady who’s a little shy at first, but once she knows you, she’s all love. She’s looking for a calm, patient home to help her blossom. **Desexed, microchipped, and vaccinated.**

🐱 Mr. Greyson(2.5 years)
Big, fluffy, and a bit of a scaredy-cat! He’s super chill but needs a quiet home where he can learn to trust and cuddle up. **Desexed, microchipped, and vaccinated.**

All of our cats are desexed, microchipped, and have had their vaccinations to ensure they are ready for their forever homes!

If you're interested in adopting one of these sweethearts, please fill out our adoption application form at https://www.aucklandcavycare.org.nz/cat-adoption-form/. Adoption fees apply. 🏡❤️

Please share to help find them a loving home! 💌

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Auckland Cavy Care is a registered charity, and we rely on generous donations to continue our work.

If you’d like to support us, donations can be made to our bank account:
38-9014-0787909-00

Since we are a registered charity, you can claim back tax on your donations! 🙏

Welcome to our Cavy Care Extra's page! This is where we list any animals that aren't rabbits or guinea pigs who we have up for adoption.

21/08/2025

This quarter (starting 1st of July) not only have we spayed/neutered and microchipped several animals, but we've also seen 27 animals get adopted. However, we've also had 3 guinea pigs and 2 bunnies returned to us for various reasons - as always, we've taken them back no questions asked.

Our vet bills alone, over these seven and a half weeks have cost $7629.

We really do rely on donations; the rescues bank account number is:

AUCKLAND CAVY CARE RESCUE
38-9014-0787909-00

As we are a registered charity, all donations over $5 are tax deductible - just make sure you put your surname as a reference and email us at [email protected] with the details of your donation so that we can send you a tax certificate at the end of the financial year.

17/08/2025

Pet.kiwi is having a sale that's ending soon - midnight tonight! Plus, the rescue has a wishlist you can check out.

https://www.pet.kiwi/rescue-wishlist/auckland-cavy-care/g333.aspx

🎉🐾 Hulk’s Birthday Giveaway! 🐾🎉

It’s our store dog Hulk’s birthday 🎂 and he’s sharing the love with three lucky winners! Each winner will get the prize of their choice:
🎂 Bocce’s Bakery Birthday Cake Dog Treats
🎾 ChuckIt! Birthday Fetch Ball
🦙 Birthday Loofa Toy

✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our page
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments 🐾
4️⃣ Let us know which prize you’d choose!

📅 Competition closes 17th August at 11.59pm — open to NZ residents only.

Let’s make Hulk’s birthday one to remember! 🥳🐶💝

We also have 12% off storewide this weekend to celebrate! Thank you, Hulk!

14/08/2025

Transport needed for a pair of piggies to get to their new home!

We have a lovely piggy pair who has found a home to go down in Napier, Their home will be all ready for them from the 25th of August onwards.

If there is someone who happens to be making the drive to Napier from Auckland on or after the 25th and doesn't mind a couple extra passengers please message us if you're able to help with transporting a couple piggies to their new home!

29/07/2025

🌟 We’re overwhelmed with gratitude! 🌟

From Jan to July last year, we secured over $20,000 in grants for desexing. This year? Zero. Despite our best efforts, funding has been tough—and we were facing the heartbreaking possibility of halting intakes to stay sustainable.

💔 Last financial year, we spent nearly $34,000 on desexing and $12,000 on vet bills, not including food, husbandry, and daily care.

But thanks to our incredible G-Force members and generous one-off donors, we’ve raised $10,000 in just 10 weeks—and now, that amount will be matched by a kind supporter! 💥

We’re humbled, grateful, and thrilled to say that we can keep our doors open to those who need us most. 🐾

🙏 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Together, we can do so much more.

23/07/2025

🐰 Raining Rabbits Rescue needs your help! 🐰 Jojo, the rescue's founder, is heading to Ireland to be with her family, and the rescue urgently needs foster homes for its adorable rabbits to ensure they receive the care they deserve. 🐰❤️

17/07/2025

We are blown away by The Bunny Bach's generosity in providing hay donations to our rescue and others! 🐰💚

Today's massive donation pickup of almost 400kg is incredible!
With hay being almost 90% of a guinea's diet and having over 80 guineas in the rescue, we're so grateful for their on-going support with hay.