Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Inc.

08/27/2024

We hope everyone is having a great start to the week! Tonight, we want to share another abandonment story with a happy ending!

Our friends at Cobb County Animal Services contacted OGPR about two guinea pigs found on Akers Mill Road. They were taken to the Cobb animal shelter and held for the required seven days. We picked them up on Saturday, and now they are settling in with their new foster family.

Please join us in welcoming Domino and Orbit to the rescue! These two little boys, estimated to be around four to six months old, appear healthy. We’ll be holding them for two weeks, and pending a successful wellness check, they should be ready for their forever home in about three weeks. While they’re still skittish after their ordeal, they’re already starting to feel more comfortable in their foster home.

If you’re interested in giving these boys a loving home, you can pre-apply for adoption here: https://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1

Welcome, Domino and Orbit! 🐹🐹🎉🎊🎉🎊❤❤

08/25/2024

Happy Saturday! In our last post about Fluffernutter and Nutterbutter, we mentioned another situation that, unfortunately, didn't have the outcome we had hoped for.

OGPR was contacted by a group that had purchased a house and, during the cleanup, discovered a rusty cage in the basement containing two guinea pigs. One was very ill, and the other was extremely skinny and dehydrated. Sadly, by the time they arrived at the rescue, the little orange Abyssinian had already passed away. However, the other guinea pig seemed to be in better condition.

We have named the little tricolor male Kenny Saw, and he’s doing great! He’s eating everything we offer and becoming more trusting every day. We promise Kenny Saw that we’ll do our best to find him a new best buddy and ensure much better days ahead! Please join us in welcoming Kenny Saw to the rescue!🐹🐹🎊🎉🎊🎉❤

08/24/2024

Happy Friday! We hope everyone is gearing up for a fantastic weekend. Tonight, we’re sharing a story of abandonment, which is always tough to tell. Fortunately, this one has a happier ending than the other case we'll post about soon. In fact, these two lucky piggies might have already found their forever home! ❤😍🐹🐹

Please join us in welcoming Fluffernutter and Nutterbutter to the rescue! A guinea pig lover who follows our rescue reached out after her neighbor discovered a pair of guinea pigs at a local nature reserve and asked if we could help. She brought the two ladies to our adoption event on Sunday, and we were relieved to find they were in excellent health.

OGPR is blessed with the most amazing foster families, and when these two came in, one of our fosters immediately offered to take them in. Since they didn’t have names yet, I asked the foster family to name them, and today, I found out they chose Fluffernutter and Nutterbutter. The family also reported that these two have an incredible bond, stronger than any other pair they’ve seen! Fluffernutter even greets them every morning at the side of the cage for a head rub. They also added, “I love these two fosters ,” which makes me think these lovely ladies might have found their forever home! 🎊🎉❤🐹🐹

With such wonderful people involved in the rescue, it’s easy to focus on the successes and not dwell on the tough parts of the story. Thank you to everyone who makes this rescue a success! ❤🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

08/11/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying a fantastic weekend! Today, we’re excited to introduce two new arrivals at the rescue. Cobb County Animal Services contacted us about two boys they had taken in, and we brought them home yesterday. Please give a warm welcome to Sirius and Remus! These two-year-old boys are big bundles of love, with Remus tipping the scales at over 1300 grams! Both are incredibly sweet—Sirius even relaxed completely during his photo shoot, which is a first for us! They'll be ready for adoption in about a week and a half, so if you're interested, email us below or check out the website!

Email: [email protected]

https://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1

08/09/2024

Happy Friday! We're almost at the weekend and have some exciting news—we have two new piggies to introduce!

The Dekalb County Lifeline Animal Project recently contacted us about two little pigs they had just rescued. While we don't have many details, we know they were found near a dumpster with no cage!

Please give a warm welcome to Agatha and Bruce! We believe Agatha might be Bruce’s mom since she's estimated to be around three to four years old, while Bruce appears just a few months old. Despite their rough start, both are in good condition, though Bruce could stand to gain a few grams.

They are the sweetest little nuggets, and we're so happy to have them safe. Since we don’t know if Agatha had any other piggies with her, she'll be on a sixty-day pregnancy watch. While we can’t change what they’ve been through, we can certainly promise them much better days ahead!

08/08/2024

We hope everyone is having a great week! Last weekend, OGPR had an amazing adoption day, finding forever homes for thirteen piggies! Before we share each piggie's picture, we want to send a huge thank you to our volunteer staff and adopting families who make this rescue work!

First up are our super foster coordinators, Erin and Catalina. They work with over thirty foster families to ensure they have supplies and support and coordinate pickups, transfers, and drop-offs of all the piggies while they are in the rescue. Next is our amazing adoption coordinator, Kerith, who tirelessly communicates with families throughout the adoption process and schedules meet-and-greet days. OGPR has an extensive adoption process, but we know it produces the best outcomes for families and piggies! ❤❤🐹🐹

Learn more about adopting at ogpr.org

The forever families who go through the process and adopt these amazing little guys have the best habitats and a support system where they can ask us questions anytime! Cindy's family, who found her new friends on Sunday, was here for their second bonding session after realizing the initial match wasn't perfect. They made two trips from Macon to find the perfect friends; tonight, we can say they did! OGPR sends a huge thank you to all for being forever families! ❤❤❤❤

Happy adoption day!

Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Cindy! 🐹🐹🐹
Peanut, Pansie, and Xiangxiang! 🐹🐹
Rory and Chandler! 🐹🐹 (Chandler dumped in Dekalb Co. Park)
Lance and Leo! 🐹🐹
Licorice and Butterscotch! 🐹🐹 (found in a box on Kennesaw trail)
Spanky and Skitdoodle! 🐹🐹
Pringle and Cashew! 🐹🐹 (found in a box on Kennesaw trail)

07/28/2024

We hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! We're thrilled to share that nine adorable piggies found their forever homes during our adoption day last Sunday!

First, we had the trio of Storm, Cloudy, and Snuffles. You might remember Snuffles, who was left in a box outside the Fulton County Animal Shelter some time ago.

Next up were Ollie and Toffee. Ollie came to us when his family could no longer care for him, and Toffee was born at our rescue almost a year ago. His mother, Winona, was abandoned in a Decatur park last year along with his father, Ryder. And in exciting news, Winona also found her forever home!

We then found homes for Petey and Reed. These two sweeties came to us separately because a pet store mistakenly identified their genders. We're so happy for these boys!

Lastly, we had Maisie and Winona. We paired Winona with Maisie, who had recently lost her buddy, and they instantly connected! As mentioned earlier, we rescued Winona from a park in Decatur, where she was pregnant. We're delighted that her son Toffee also found his forever home today!

07/20/2024

Happy Friday! It’s been a while since our last update. Adoptions have been slow, and we’ve handled several challenging medical cases. But we’re excited to announce that five piggies found their forever homes last weekend!

First up is Willow, a sweet Abby from Cobb County Animal Services. She bonded well with Belle during their session, but her new family reported she had some trouble settling in. We gave them some tips and hope everything is going smoothly now.

Next are Cindy and Napa. Cindy traveled from Macon to meet Napa, and their bonding session seemed great. However, we’ve received reports of minor scuffles between them. Adopting from a rescue is beneficial—we’ll work with the families and always take back a pig if needed until we find the perfect match!

Thank you to everyone for your continued support! 🐹🐹🐹🐹❤❤

Then we have the adorable pair of Rainy and Twiggy! This bonded duo has found their forever home. You might remember them from our post about the family of piggies living in the kudzu in Kennesaw. We’ll attach some photos in case you missed it!

Here is Twiggy's story:
https://www.facebook.com/OakhurstGuineaPigRescue01/posts/pfbid02VoDULZMk2yLd92jVswAWAHB9BPnxfPp8ZHpwCYiV2TunMr81Bi62cxDqZWwMGPAsl

Lastly, Nutella, who recently lost her buddy, came to meet Tish. Their bonding session was terrific, and we couldn’t be happier for them!

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we work through these challenges. Have a great weekend!

06/25/2024

TAKE ME HOME TUESDAY- Toffee and Ollie are looking to get adopted by you! Toffee is a young piggie that is a little shy while his buddy, Ollie just loves to get pet behind the ears as he patiently waits for his food. They are just one of our many adoptable pairs we have waiting for you. If you are interested in adopting, please visit http://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1.

06/16/2024

With temperatures running higher than usual for this time of year, we wanted to share a quick reminder about how fast a car can heat up. Bunnies and guinea pigs are susceptible to heat strokes even in temperatures around the mid-80s, so always ensure your car is cool and take them with you. Stay cool and safe, everyone!

06/16/2024

Tonight, we are excited to introduce Collin! A long-time follower of our rescue contacted us about a little piggy who had been left in a laundry basket at a local transit station. A few hours later, we went to pick up Collin.

Fortunately, he is in great shape and seems to have been handled well, as he is not as skittish as we expected. We did notice a small skin tag on his lip, which might be an old injury, and will have it checked out by the vet next weekend. We are thrilled that he appears to be in excellent condition. Please join us in welcoming our little one-year-old tricolor Collin to the rescue!

06/15/2024

We hope everyone is gearing up for a fantastic weekend! It's been a while since we shared our adoption updates, so we’re excited to do so tonight. It's been a challenging couple of months, with only six piggies adopted and many surrenders and abandonments.

First, in April, our little Stormy bonded with Elizabeth and Phoebe. The bonding went wonderfully, and we're thrilled for the girls!

In early May, our Snickerdoodle bonded with Maynard. They hit it off immediately; we're so happy for these boys.

At the end of May, the sweet pair Sunny and Loona found their forever home!

Last weekend, the two little Cobb County boys, Classy and Areo, also found their forever home. We’re overjoyed for these piggies and grateful to their new families!

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the foster families who have stepped up to help with the influx of piggies. We've taken in quite a few in the past few weeks and couldn't do what we do without your support!

If anyone out there has been thinking about adding piggies to their family, now is the perfect time. The rescue is beyond capacity with needy piggies!

Thank you to all the volunteers, fosters, donors, and adopting families. You all make this rescue possible!

06/11/2024

TAKE ME HOME TUESDAY- Meet Milo and Jax! They are looking for their forever home. Their original owners could not take them when they moved overseas so they need a new family to love on them. They are friendly male piggies always looking for someone to give them a treat. If you are interested, please apply at www.opgr.org.

06/04/2024

TAKE ME HOME TUESDAY!
We have so many pairs of guinea pigs that need a forever home. Meet Rueben and Nat, a friendly male pair of piggies that would love to be a part of your family. Rueben is a Himalayan guinea pig (Siamese Cat of the GP world) with his gray nose and ears. If you are interested in adopting these two or any others that are available, please go to https://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1 and fill out our application.

05/18/2024

We are in DESPERATE NEED of foster homes for the summer! Please apply at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/OGP/Small%20mammal If you were a foster family taking a break, we would love to have you back at least for the next month. Please help us and you will find it so rewarding to get to snuggle some adorable piggies. We have an increasing number of surrender requests and few adoptions recently. FYI- we do give community service hours for this as well for all you high schoolers looking for hours.

05/17/2024

We hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Today, Erin and I had the pleasure of visiting Parkview Christian School to present "The Guinea Pig Commitment." We delivered the presentation twice—first to the K-3rd grade students and then to the 3rd-5th graders. Accompanying us were four of our famous ambassador guinea pigs: Pikachu, Smidge, Olive, and Harris.

The presentations went wonderfully; afterward, we held a meet-and-greet session where every student who wanted to hold a guinea pig had the chance to do so. We also handed out OGPR stickers and 11x17 sheets featuring the commitment on the front and a coloring page on the back for each student.

We want to thank you very much for the invitation and for the opportunity to spread the word about the Guinea Pig Commitment!

05/16/2024

OGPR alumni Cornelius and Bernardo make a quick cameo on this weeks episode of The Big Door Prize. Can you spot them? We are so proud of our movie stars!

05/01/2024

Happy National Volunteering Month! As April draws to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible efforts of Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue (OGPR), a small organization powered solely by volunteers. With no paid staff, OGPR is licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and has achieved the highest level of licensure, enabling us to care for over eighty animals. With approximately 150 guinea pigs under our care at any given time, our dedicated volunteers are always bustling with activity.

Our licensing also permits us to rescue guinea pigs from shelters across Georgia, alleviating some of the strain on overwhelmed facilities primarily focused on dogs and cats. As we wrap up this National Volunteer Month, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our thirty-two foster families, monthly donors, adopters, and supporters. Special recognition goes to Keirth, Erin, and Catilina for their tireless efforts in coordinating adoptions, intakes, and fostering week after week!

We want to introduce one of our newest residents, Princess Buttercup, who arrived from a challenging situation. She expresses her gratitude to everyone for their support, especially to Erin, who has given her a forever home among her herd. 🐹 Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these fantastic little guys! 🐹🐹🐹😍😍❤

04/23/2024

TAKE ME HOME TUESDAYS- Spanky and Skitdoodle are looking for their forever family. If interested, please apply at https://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1

04/21/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! OGPR had a jam-packed Saturday! Today, OGPR was invited to Halo House for Dogs to present The Guinea Pig Commitment! A big shoutout to Catilina for her fantastic job engaging visitors after making the hour-long drive! Momo also approved of the day, as you can see the attention she was receiving! ❤🐹

Additionally, OGPR received a message from Kristen, who noticed three guinea pigs housed in an outdoor hutch outside a store in North Georgia. Concerned about their welfare, she reached out to OGPR for assistance and even offered to try to purchase them from the owner. Kerith swiftly coordinated with Kristen and Erin, who was already en route to The Animal Hospital of Sandy Springs with some OGPR piggies for their Saturday morning check-up with Dr. Ahearn. Fortunately, it turned out that the owner was willing to surrender them, allowing Kristin to take them for free! She then headed south to meet Erin at AHSS! Kristen made it to the appointment and generously donated $150 to cover all their medical expenses!

The three girls had a decent check-up, although Dr. Ahearn discovered a lump the size of a cherry tomato on one of their necks. Since it wasn't an emergency and late in the day, it was decided to bring her back later in the week for a fine needle aspirate to determine the issue. We're optimistic for a straightforward resolution like draining an abscess and a course of antibiotics.

A big thank you to everyone for their outstanding efforts today, and we're eagerly looking forward to adoption day tomorrow! 🎉🎊🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊😍🐹🐹🐹

04/17/2024

We're delighted to share some highlights from our recent adoption event! Last Sunday was filled with heartwarming reunions and new beginnings.

First, we welcomed back Ruby, a beloved member of the OGPR family who recently lost her companion. It was a joy to witness her meet Petoonia and Daffodil, a delightful mother-daughter duo. Their connection was instant, and it was clear that Ruby was relishing their companionship.

Then, there's the remarkable duo of Maverick and Goose, who endured a tough time after being abandoned at a local apartment complex. Despite their ordeal, they maintained their spirit. Maverick needed dental care due to a poor diet, but his teeth are now in perfect shape. We couldn't be happier to see them settling into their new forever home, surrounded by love and care.

Last but certainly not least, we enjoyed introducing another OGPR piggy, Odie, with his new companion, Sir Chonks. Like Ruby, Odie recently lost his buddy, but we knew Sir Chonks would be the perfect fit. We're thrilled that both boys now have each other for companionship and support. 😁🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🎉🎊🎉🎊😍

04/13/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend! Today, we would like to update you on a little piggy named Sammie we introduced a few weeks ago. You may remember this little lady came to us with a significant head tilt and a lot of hair loss on her side, which can be a result of ovarian cysts. Dr. Ahearn at the Animal Hospital of Sandy Springs performed a point-of-care ultrasound and did find large ovarian cysts, but she was worried there may be a mass due to their size.

We decided to take her to UGA for a more involved ultrasound, and luckily, this showed huge ovarian cysts but no masses! Dr. Mayer and his team then performed an ultrasound-guided aspiration of each of the large cysts. While this may not cure the cysts like surgery, we have great luck having Dr. Mayer drain the large cysts and then doing a course of Cystorelin (GnRH) hormone treatment, and it is much less invasive than a complete spay, which may not always get all the cysts. The team could tell Sammie felt much better immediately after waking up from the procedure.

UGA also performed an E coniculi test, which came back yesterday as negative, so the head tilt may be an old condition that is no longer active. We are just so happy she is feeling better. She still has a few more hormone doses, but things are looking good! Thank you to Dr. Mayer and his fantastic team for helping Sammie!

04/11/2024

Exciting news from Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue! We're thrilled to share that we've been invited to collaborate with the Halo House for Dogs to present The Guinea Pig Commitment. If you're unfamiliar, Halo House for Dogs is a remarkable sanctuary for senior dogs rescued from animal control shelters. It provides them with lush, grassy yards and cozy bedrooms until they find their forever homes.

As a 501c3 animal shelter licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, OGPR has a proud history of rescuing 1,350 guinea pigs, with 1,100 finding loving forever homes. Our commitment extends to providing top-notch medical care, including ongoing support for our sanctuary piggies.

During the event, we'll present our Guinea Pig Commitment, packed with great information for current and prospective guinea pig owners. Additionally, our display will showcase groundbreaking cases handled by our dedicated veterinarians. For the younger attendees, there will be coloring sheets, stickers, and a chance to meet some of our charming ambassador piggies! ❤🐹🐹🐹🎉🎊

We warmly welcome everyone to join us between 11am and 2pm on Saturday, April 20th, at:

Union Grove Baptist Church
1360 East Lake Road
McDonough, GA 30252

Halo House for Dogs

04/10/2024

Tonight, we're thrilled to share the heartwarming outcomes from last Sunday's adoption day! We kicked off with little Oreo, who was seeking a companion and found a perfect match in Skittles! Following them were the dynamic duo, Alex and Wyat, whose new family fell head over heels in love at first sight!

Next, we reunited with an OGPR alumnus, Sprout, born in our rescue in 2020. After returning due to allergy concerns, we introduced Sprout to Nutmeg, another lonely big bore who recently lost his companion. Updates from their new family indicate they're thriving, bringing us immense joy.

Lastly, we welcomed back an old friend, Noodles, born in our rescue as one of the babies from the St. Benizi Church dump in Jonesboro in 2018. Noodles, now nearing six years old, experienced a recent loss with his buddy Finn. Introducing him to Bowie, a gentle big boar who joined us a few weeks ago, proved to be a perfect fit as they've quickly become inseparable best friends!

We're thrilled to announce Catilina as our newest foster coordinator! With OGPR's expansion over the years, now nearing thirty foster families, Catilina will join Erin in supporting existing families and welcoming new fosters on board. We couldn't be more delighted to have Catilina with us, so let's extend a warm and hearty welcome!❤❤❤🎊🎉🎊🎉🐹🐹🐹🐹

04/07/2024

We enjoyed our time last Friday at The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 2024 Open House! This annual event, hosted by the vet school, attracts thousands of visitors yearly. It offers many entertaining activities for the entire family, such as face painting, balloon animals, merchandise stalls, and a vet student Q&A panel. One particularly popular attraction was the teddy bear surgery, where kids brought in their stuffed animals needing "surgery," and vet students, donning surgical attire, performed procedures while the children watched with fascination.

OGPR actively participated in the exhibit area in the college's spacious large animal rooms. This explains why you'll see us in a cage in some of the pictures. 😁 We brought a wealth of promotional material, advocating for the Guinea Pig Commitment and showcasing various ways people can adopt, foster, or support rescue efforts. Additionally, we displayed two large panels highlighting numerous medical cases diagnosed and treated at UGA. Of utmost importance, we introduced a small herd of our ambassador pigs, including Momo, Petunia, Winnie, Saddle, Georgia, and the adorable little Midnight!

Meeting everyone was a delight, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to UGA for inviting us to participate for the second year running. ❤🐹🐹🐹🎊🎉🎊

04/06/2024

We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! Today, we have a sad story to share, a departure from our usual focus on positivity. While we typically shy away from posting such stories, as they can evoke shock and rightful anger, the extraordinary acts of kindness from OGPR volunteers and supporters compel us to break this pattern.

On Wednesday afternoon, OGPR received a distressing call from a woman in Gainesville reporting the abandonment of a guinea pig and its cage on the road near her home. Concerned that another piggy might be out there, OGPR coordinators Kerith and Erin left immediately after their full-time jobs to scour the area before nightfall. They also rescued the male piggy, whom they named Buford, and he rode on Erin’s lap on the journey back, slowly munching on lettuce.

Buford was terribly underweight, and the following evening, he exhibited reduced appetite, sparking concerns of underlying issues. Recognizing the need for urgent veterinary care, we contacted Dr. Ahearn at the Animal Hospital of Sandy Springs, who agreed to see Buford first thing in the morning. Transported to AHSS on Thursday morning, where we met long-time supporter, foster, and adopter Alden, who was there for a checkup with her OGPR boy, Chip. Dr. Ahearn conducted a point-of-care ultrasound, revealing a concerning mass or irregularity in Buford's liver, prompting the recommendation for further diagnostics. Alden generously covered Buford's medical expenses after his examination.❤

There were glimpses of hope as Buford seemed to improve slightly. We consulted with Dr. Mayer and UGA Exotics to secure an appointment for additional tests on Friday morning. However, tragically, Buford's condition deteriorated rapidly around 7:30 on Thursday evening, and he passed away shortly after that.

While the callous abandonment fills us with sadness and anger, the remarkable efforts and overwhelming generosity extended to Buford overshadow the darkness. Buford was surrounded by compassion until the end, and we wish he could have known the many people were rooting for him instead of those few who betrayed him. Thank you to everyone who showed kindness during Buford's journey!❤🐹

03/31/2024

Happy Easter! Today, we would like to introduce a pair of piggies! Please welcome Maverick and Goose! Karen contacted us about a pair of guinea pigs set loose around one of the apartment buildings where she worked. They had been outside for over one week before she and a few coworkers could catch them! When she dropped them off to us, they were very underweight, and Maverick's teeth needed to be trimmed from overgrowth and probably lack of hay. They were filthy but lucky, considering they were out when big storms blew through.

Since they have had time to relax in the rescue, we notice how comfortable they are with being handled. They are going to make a great addition to someone's family! We want to be sure that Maverick's teeth are back to normal, but then they should be ready for their forever home!

We want to thank Karen for making sure these little guys were safe and for generously donating to the rescue. We are just thrilled to introduce Maverick and Goose to the rescue! ❤❤🐹🐹🎊🎉🎊🎉

03/30/2024

Happy Friday! We have been behind in posting since we have been working on a few abandonment cases that we will present in the upcoming weeks. On this Good Friday, let's focus on our excellent adoption day last Sunday! We had families, each with a lonely piggy, and we had to find them a buddy!

First up was a sweet girl named Donna, a single piggy. We introduced Linguine, who you may remember was born in the rescue of a pregnant mom we took in from Cherokee County. They seemed to hit it off, and we could not be happier for them.

Next up was Harold, who also needed a buddy. We first tried a single pig named Buckwheat, and we thought we had a bond when things started to go sideways. We separated them and gave Harold time to settle down and introduce Skittles. Little Skittles was also born in the rescue, and mom was another pregnant girl we picked up from Cherokee County. This went much better and everyone is still doing well!

03/20/2024

A heartfelt appreciation goes out to Dr. Ahearn and the wonderful team at Animal Hospital of Sandy Springs. Without AHSS's incredible support, OGPR wouldn't have been able to rescue as many guinea pigs over the years. We highly recommend having your guinea pigs examined by a veterinarian annually, and you won't find a better clinic than AHSS for their care!❤️😃🐹🐹

We are celebrating National Adopt a Guinea Pig Month this March! It was launched with love by the ASPCA in 2002, shining a spotlight on what these adorable fluff balls really need to thrive! While guinea pigs are known for their cuddly nature and cute antics, they're not just simple "starter pets."

🐾 Companionship is Key! Guinea pigs are social creatures who flourish with a buddy. Imagine having someone to share all your lettuce leaves and secrets with!
❤️Patience Pays Off: Earning a guinea pig's trust may not always come easy, as they are shy at first. Due to lack of handling when they are younger, it can be a long road, but full of love once you win them over.
🌞 Spa Days: Who doesn’t love a good manicure? Your guinea pals do, too! Regular nail trims keep them feeling fine.
🥗 Diet Do's: These veggie lovers thrive on a banquet of hay, fresh veggies, and the occasional fruit treat. It’s like hosting a tiny, furry vegetarian feast every day!

Adopting any pet is a commitment to care and companionship. Guinea pigs bring love and laughter but need your time, energy, and understanding. Interested in adding some furry friends to your family? We love partnering with Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue for their wonderful work and resources. Check out http://www.ogpr.org/

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This morning, we also had a great adoption day, with four piggies finding forever homes.

First up was baby Oreo, who needed a buddy. We thought Smokey, one of our adult females, would be a great fit for the family. It was a great bonding experience. Oreo was so happy to see another piggy and could not stop pop-corning! 🎊🎉❤🐹🐹

Next was an OGPR alum, Chip, who recently lost his buddy. Since Chip is a neutered male, we bonded two young females who were part of the twelve we took from Cherokee Animal Services. The bonding went well; we think he liked making new friends after being alone. ❤🎊🎉🐹🐹🐹

Last but not least, Duff, a big boy, came in to try to find a new friend. Sunshine is a little boy born in the rescue after his mom was surrendered to Cherokee Animal Services! 🎊🎉❤🐹🐹