Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Inc.

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Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization based in Decatur, Georgia, dedicated to finding forever homes.

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/oakhurst_guinea_pig_rescue

Adoptable Guinea Pigs:
https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ga/decatur/oakhurst-guinea-pig-rescue-ga937/

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/OGP/Small%20mammal

Surrender Application:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/owner-surrender/OGP/Small%20mammal

Fostering Application:
https://www.shelterluv.com/match

me/foster/OGP/Small%20mammal

Volunteer Application:
https://www.shelterluv.com/form/volunteer/OGP/1244-volunteer

11/23/2025

🐹✨ A Forever Home for the Holidays — Adoption Season Has Begun! ✨🐹

As the holiday season approaches, many families look for meaningful ways to make this time special, including opening their hearts to animals in need. When done thoughtfully, the holidays can be a wonderful time to welcome guinea pigs into the family, and Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue (OGPR) is here to guide the journey. 💛

Founded in 2015 and licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, OGPR has rescued nearly 2,000 guinea pigs and placed over 1,500 into loving forever homes. Our foster network provides medical care, socialization, and love so every piggie is ready to thrive.

🎄 Our beloved program A Forever Home for the Holidays runs through December.
✨ Meet and greets with adoptable guinea pigs
✨ Guidance on habitat and supplies
✨ Support before, during, and after adoption

The holidays give families extra time at home, helping piggies settle and bond. OGPR also just released a new podcast on Spotify about the program, with tips for responsible adoption and heartwarming rescue stories.

🚫 Guinea pigs should never be holiday morning surprises. The noise and excitement can be overwhelming and unsafe. Instead, adopt in advance and surprise loved ones with a prepared C&C cage setup, keeping piggies safe while still creating a magical moment. 🏡

❤️ Adoption changes lives. It gives a guinea pig a forever home and opens space to rescue another. While OGPR focuses on piggies, this applies to all companion animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and more.

🌟 Learn more, explore resources at OGPR.org, and listen to the podcast on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tnS1lB5yP9E7zdEBM9470?si=dcwzZGOSTZSfG6fFUtqInQ

💛 Make this holiday season unforgettable for your family and for the piggies waiting to be loved forever. 🐹💙🎄

11/19/2025

We had such a wonderful time last Sunday presenting The Guinea Pig Commitment to Girl Scout Troop 25009 at the Lake Claire Land Trust! 🌿🐹

Our amazing ambassador piggies — Peanut Butter, Saddle, Momo, and Georgia — were the stars of the day, helping the scouts learn all about proper guinea pig care, responsible pet ownership, and the work we do at Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue. The girls asked thoughtful questions, showed so much kindness toward the animals, and truly embraced the message of compassion. 💚🐹🐹🐹🐹💙

A huge shout-out to Catalina, who did a fantastic job leading the presentation and spreading the word about the rescue.

We are also deeply grateful to Troop 25009 for their incredibly generous donation. 💕 Support like this helps us continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming guinea pigs in need, and it means the world to us.

Everyone had a great time, and together we helped spread awareness about proper guinea pig care! Thank you again, Troop 25009, you’re making a difference! 🌟🐹💚

11/12/2025

🌟 We hope everyone’s week is going great! 🌟

We had an amazing Adoption Day last Sunday. Eight piggies found their forever homes! 💕🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹

First up was the adorable duo Bugsy and Rascal! Bugsy was found outside in Atlanta with a wound and fly strike. Thanks to love and care, he is fully recovered and now happily living with Rascal. 🐹🐹

Next were the handsome pair Atari and Melvin, adopted by one of our long-time supporters. We could not be happier for them! 💛🐹🐹

Then came a heartwarming match. A lonely five-year-old girl named Pepper had recently lost her companion. We introduced her to Ducky and little Pepper, and they instantly bonded! 💕🐹🐹🐹

Last but not least, Chloe and Iris, surrendered to a local shelter, also found their forever home. 🐹🐹💙

None of this would be possible without the amazing work behind the scenes. Huge thanks to adoption coordinator Kerith, who works tirelessly to organize the adoption days and make sure every family is always ready!

We also want to recognize the dedication it takes to be a foster coordinator. It is not just finding foster homes. It is matching piggies with the right environment, guiding families, answering questions, and providing support every day. Catalina and Erin give so much of themselves to ensure every piggy is safe, happy, and thriving. 💖

Not only did eight piggies find forever homes, but Catalina and Erin also set up two new foster families for four of our piggies! Foster homes give our adoptable piggies the love and attention they need to shine.

Thank you to everyone who makes days like this possible. We could not do it without you! 🥰🐹

11/09/2025

🌟🐹 Adoption Update Time! 🐹🌟

We hope everyone is having an amazing weekend! Today we’re sharing one of our favorite kinds of posts, a happy adoption update!

You may remember Sparkles, the little girl who was found over the summer in a box near a local university on an incredibly hot day. When she arrived at the rescue, she couldn’t use her back legs and only had partial movement in her front ones. She was also very young and underweight, so we suspected a severe vitamin C deficiency. We immediately began therapeutic vitamin C treatments, fluids, and a healthy diet. Below is a link to her intake story, and we will include her intake photos.

https://www.facebook.com/OakhurstGuineaPigRescue01/posts/1194493289381478

Her wellness check at Animal Hospital of Sandy Springs confirmed she hadn’t suffered an injury, so we kept up the care, and just a few weeks later, Sparkles began using her legs again! Her recovery was truly amazing and brought so much joy to everyone here.

Once she was ready for adoption, we heard from a wonderful family who had previously adopted Buttons, a sweet all black American, who had bonded beautifully with their Dorothy. They were interested in adding Sparkles to their herd, and the bonding was a total success! 💕 Sparkles officially joined her new forever family, and since then, they’ve even welcomed one more rescued piggie from their neighborhood!

Last week, they sent us photos of their happy herd, with Sparkles looking so happy and loved. 💖 From being tossed out in a box to thriving with her amazing forever family, her story reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

A huge THANK YOU to her wonderful family for giving Sparkles the loving home she deserves! 🥰🐹

11/07/2025

🌟 Meet Bugsy! 🌟

We hope everyone’s having a fantastic week! Tonight, we’re excited to introduce the newest (and very handsome!) member of the Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue family Bugsy! 🐹💛

We were contacted by the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter up in Dahlonega after they took in this sweet single boy. Bugsy is around 2 years old and has been living alone for a while, so the shelter reached out, knowing he’d thrive surrounded by other piggies and lots of love.

A huge thank you goes out to Alex from Lumpkin County Animal Control, who went above and beyond, driving Bugsy all the way from Dahlonega to Alpharetta to meet us halfway! 🚗💨

We’re so happy to welcome Bugsy to the rescue and can’t wait to find him the perfect buddy to share his new adventures with. 💕

We hope everyone’s having a fantastic week! Tonight, we’re excited to introduce the newest (and very handsome!) member of the Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue family, Bugsy! 🐹💛

11/06/2025

Happy Wednesday! We had a glitch with the link, but it seems to be working now. Sorry about that! 🙃

🐹🎙️ Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue New Episode Alert! 💙🤍🐹💙

Welcome to Eat Wheek: Love – The Perfect Piggie Diet! 🌿✨

Your hosts, Eden and Avery, are diving into the OGPR Food Pyramid, a science-based, easy-to-follow guide to keeping your guinea pigs healthy and happy.
In this episode, you’ll learn

🥕 The ideal balance of hay, veggies, and treats
💧 Tips for proper water care
🍓 How to choose the right treats for your piggies

Since 2015, Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and licensed animal shelter with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, has worked to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned and neglected guinea pigs across the Southeast. 💚

Tune in to hear how to build the perfect plate for your piggies, the Oakhurst way!

🎧🐹

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2js45eagWbF52u3eH24qM2?si=nSzW9X69Rmm55dEe3JMm0g

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Say hello to Tilly and Clementine! These adorable adoptable piggies are wishing everyone a fun, safe, and spook-tacular Halloween! 🐹🐹💙💛

10/30/2025

About a week ago, we were contacted by our friends at the Douglas County Animal Shelter regarding a group of guinea pigs who had been abandoned in a plastic tub. Sadly, one didn’t make it, and another senior lady named Ski was struggling with her hind legs. The shelter took X-rays, which showed severe arthritis in both of her stifle joints.

Ski has now started on pain medication and laser therapy, and we’ll also be adding a course of shockwave therapy to help her feel more comfortable.

The group includes four boys and two girls, most of whom appear to be seniors—but they’re all incredibly sweet. Little Bear came in with a case of mites, which has been treated and is already improving. Since they were housed together, we went ahead and treated everyone just to be safe.

Please join us in welcoming our newest arrivals: the lovely senior ladies Ski and Vibe, along with the four boys George, Eleven, Bear, and Captain.

If your family might be looking to open your hearts to a few older guinea pigs, these six could be the perfect match. ❤️🐹

10/28/2025

💙💙🐹Big news from Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue! 🐹💚💙

We’re so excited to announce the launch of the Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue Podcast, now streaming on Spotify!

Based in Decatur, Georgia, OGPR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming guinea pigs since 2015. With nearly 2,000 guinea pigs rescued, we’re dedicated to giving every piggy a chance at a happy, healthy life, and now we’re sharing that mission with you through our brand-new podcast.

Each episode dives into life at the rescue, with stories of transformation, expert care tips, and a peek behind the scenes at what it takes to help these amazing little animals thrive. We’ll even share some of our groundbreaking medical stories, including the first-ever radiation therapy for lymphoma in a guinea pig and the introduction of bee venom therapy for spindle cell sarcoma—innovative treatments that are expanding what’s possible in small animal care.

Our first episode, “It’s Not Just a Cage… It’s Their World,” explores what makes the perfect guinea pig home, from safe, spacious habitats to the enrichment that helps their personalities shine. At Oakhurst, we believe a cage isn’t just where they live, it’s their world. 🌿🏡

🎧 Follow us on Spotify and dive into a world of rescue stories, care advice, and endless wheeks of joy!🐹🐹🐹🐹🐹💙

👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1k1pcfnvU3I8VxsaxHzhBW?si=mRGhn5kvSSeCu5z2m4hy4w

10/19/2025

Look at these adorable faces! Bugsy and Rascal want you to be their forever family and love on them daily. They love to be handled and would make a great pair fo first time owners. Please consider adopting them! Go to:
https://www.ogpr.org/adoption-1

10/15/2025

🎃 This Halloween, skip the candy and adopt something even sweeter! 🍫🍬

Meet Cocoa, Hershey, and Marshmallow, an adorable bonded trio recently rescued from Fulton County Lifeline Animal Project by Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue. These three little sweethearts are inseparable and will only be adopted together as a trio.

They may be a bit shy at first, but with love and patience, they’ll warm right up and fill your home with the sweetest snuggles and wheeks. ❤️

If you’ve been thinking about adding some extra love (and cuteness!) to your life, these three are the perfect treat. 🐹🐹🐹

Learn more and apply to adopt at ogpr.org!❤🤍🐹💙🐹

10/12/2025

Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue at Oakhurst Porchfest 2025

What an incredible day of outreach and community connection at Oakhurst Porchfest! We had a fantastic time meeting so many wonderful people and sharing the mission of Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue. Throughout the day, we discussed our adoption process, foster opportunities, and the importance of adopting rather than buying from pet stores.

Events like Porchfest are such a great way to reach new audiences, helping future guinea pig families start their journey with the right information, proper habitats, and the happiest piggies possible!

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers Kerith, Lisa, Laura, Jaap, and Lynne, and of course to Yo-Yo, our OGPR mascot.

It was an amazing day filled with smiles, music, and perfect weather, the kind of day that reminds us how powerful community outreach can be. ❤️🐹🌞

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http://www.ogpr.org/

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