The Rescue Garden

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I’ll say it one more time: We are closed for intakes. 🛑✋ The other day I teased about a guinea pig intake. A 5 month ol...
01/31/2025

I’ll say it one more time: We are closed for intakes. 🛑✋ The other day I teased about a guinea pig intake. A 5 month old boy; a 6 week old boy; a 5 month old mama with a 2 week old baby; and a 6 week old girl who I think is related to the younger boy. They could all do with some proper care and nutrition, but the older two are showing signs of actual malnutrition. They have thinning hair, shabby coarse fur, and the older of the boys is a little tilted and walking weakly. Being not my first rodeo I think we can get them restored in short order. If he doesn’t improve in the next couple of days, though, the boy will be going to the vet. Names and portraits are coming soon. Sorry to tease it out like this, but I just haven’t had the time to do much social media.🌻 If you would like to help us take care of these little piggies and the other 82 rescue and sanctuary guinea pigs, rabbits, and mice here at links are in our bio. You can also help by signing petitions to in retail settings and raise awareness for the crisis of all species. We appreciate your support.

I missed the hummingbird that buzzed me as I was admiring my also known as 🌻 Hummers, bees, and other nectar feeding...
01/26/2025

I missed the hummingbird that buzzed me as I was admiring my also known as 🌻 Hummers, bees, and other nectar feeding creatures partake of the cheerful blooms of this South African native succulent. 🌍🌱

Vyloo pops up into her window seat to say good morning 🌞
01/24/2025

Vyloo pops up into her window seat to say good morning 🌞

There’s an empty spot at the plate and in our hearts. Pallas took a sudden turn on Friday, and we had to send him to the...
01/22/2025

There’s an empty spot at the plate and in our hearts. Pallas took a sudden turn on Friday, and we had to send him to the big garden on Saturday 🦋🌈🌳 I am completely shattered.

I’m not sure if Wesley qualifies for or piggie who’s melted into a pillow. 😆 He certainly loves this bed. Wesley and ...
01/19/2025

I’m not sure if Wesley qualifies for or piggie who’s melted into a pillow. 😆 He certainly loves this bed. Wesley and his pal Robert are a couple of our sanctuary seniors. They’ll be 5 years old in a few months. 💚💚

Meet Pallas. ☄️ He was born to one of the Walmart parking lot piggies we took in from SEAACA in July. His mama Ceres was...
01/09/2025

Meet Pallas. ☄️ He was born to one of the Walmart parking lot piggies we took in from SEAACA in July. His mama Ceres was barely 4 months old when Pallas and his sisters were born on August 5, 2024. 🌻 That’s right; this tiny Himalayan boy is 5 months old, but only the size of a 6 week old. He will be a new study for our vets as we try to determine exactly what his condition is. It’s possible he has dwarfism, which would make him our second piggy with dwarfism. It’s also possible he has certain conditions that are associated with satin syndrome. He is not a satin, however, some of the same issues can present in non-satin piggies. We will be doing full body x-rays in a couple of weeks to see if his bone structure is all right or if there are any other anomalies that could be causing not only his stunted growth, but his back leg deformities. His back legs are too short for his body and his feet point outward. 🐥 At this point, he is not in any discomfort. We just need to make sure he gets extra vitamins and watch for any changes in his condition. Palllas and his friend Drizzle, who came to us from West LA shelter 3 years ago, are now sanctuary animals and will spend the rest of their lives with us receiving whatever care they need. 🍎 If you would like to help support our rescue and sanctuary animals donation information is in our link tree in our bio. We appreciate your support. 🙏🏼 First picture is Pallas with pal Drizzle; the rest are little baby man with our Anastasia (he wanted to cuddle with the fluffy “mama” piggie when his belly was full). 😊

Thanks to Spoiled Rotten Ranch for sharing this information
01/08/2025

Thanks to Spoiled Rotten Ranch for sharing this information

We are in Redondo Beach, 15 miles south of the fires in Santa Monica. The sky is a mix of rain clouds, which we desperat...
01/08/2025

We are in Redondo Beach, 15 miles south of the fires in Santa Monica. The sky is a mix of rain clouds, which we desperately need, and smoke. The winds are heavy. It is painful to breathe. But we are safe. It was because of massive fires in Napa in 2017 that The Rescue Garden started. You can read that story- “The Piggies That Started It All”- in our blog (see our linktree in our bio). 💚 If you have animals of any kind and need to evacuate and can’t take your animals with you reach out to rescues and shelters for help. ……,.Our hearts are with all of the people and animals being affected by these horrific fires, and with all of the first responders who are tirelessly risking their lives to stop it. 💚 Please keep in mind that people are in a high state of anxiety. Be kind. Be helpful if you can. Wild animals will be fleeing and coming down into more populated areas. Please be careful. If you see an injured animal please find help for them. Everybody stay safe. Stay vigilant. Stay kind. 🌻

🛌 Our Diamond and her pillow fort. Please ignore the p**p. I haven’t cleaned yet. 😬
01/07/2025

🛌 Our Diamond and her pillow fort. Please ignore the p**p. I haven’t cleaned yet. 😬

Twins Drummer & Piper made a friend this week. Ash is one of our regular boarders. He lost his friend in 2024 and has se...
01/03/2025

Twins Drummer & Piper made a friend this week. Ash is one of our regular boarders. He lost his friend in 2024 and has seemed a bit lonely. The twins kept him company during his recent visit with us. We’re hoping to do a “rent-a-pal” program with them. The idea was inspired by some European countries where it’s a common practice for folks who do not intend to continue keeping guinea pigs after their last one passes. Drummer & Piper would stay with Ash for the remainder of his life, then the boys would come back to us- be that a week or a decade. It’s basically a long term foster program. If you find yourself in the same situation as Ash’s family, contact us to find out more about our “rent-a-pal” foster program. 🌻

what is this all about please? I have reported it several times over the past week and I am still not allowed to commen...
01/02/2025

what is this all about please? I have reported it several times over the past week and I am still not allowed to comment. However, I have done nothing to violate your TOS. Can you please fix my account?

I didn’t think these posts would be coming just yet, and certainly not so close together. I haven’t been on social media...
12/31/2024

I didn’t think these posts would be coming just yet, and certainly not so close together. I haven’t been on social media much and I just haven’t been able to put the words together because I’m still trying to come to terms with the losses. Panda and Imogen have gone to the big garden- Panda on November 21, and Imogen on December 11. Their stories shaped The Rescue Garden and my life. I will tell their stories soon. When I can do them justice. 🌈🦋🦋

Una likes Dr Who 💙
12/27/2024

Una likes Dr Who 💙

Thank you for the beautiful gift! 🎁 What a lovely surprise! Dahlia approves. 🐰 I have the perfect spot in her room to ...
12/25/2024

Thank you for the beautiful gift! 🎁 What a lovely surprise! Dahlia approves. 🐰 I have the perfect spot in her room to hang where we’ll all enjoy it 💚🌻

I couldn’t bear to throw away this branch (even into the compost) I had to trim off the hedge today. 🌲 Merry Christmas l...
12/24/2024

I couldn’t bear to throw away this branch (even into the compost) I had to trim off the hedge today. 🌲 Merry Christmas little bough. You are now a Christmas tree! 🎄

always has the most delightful decoration for every season and holiday. 🎄 They are part of the Access vet medical cent...
12/14/2024

always has the most delightful decoration for every season and holiday. 🎄 They are part of the Access vet medical center, and treat all kinds of animals. And they’re caring, lovely people. 🌻💚

Robin has a doppelgänger! 👯‍♂️ Mini-Robin paid us a visit the other day with Valerie from 🐹. They are almost an exac...
12/09/2024

Robin has a doppelgänger! 👯‍♂️ Mini-Robin paid us a visit the other day with Valerie from 🐹. They are almost an exact copy of each other! 🌻

Thank you Candace! 🙏🏼😊 Candace is one of the wonderful people responsible for bringing Una back from the in 2023. For...
12/06/2024

Thank you Candace! 🙏🏼😊 Candace is one of the wonderful people responsible for bringing Una back from the in 2023. For those of you who don’t know what that is, you can find our previous posts, or use the # to find out more. 💚 There is a deep eternal connection between humans and the animals they rescue, and sometimes that creates connections with other people, too. 🌻

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Our seasons are settling in nicely. 🌱☀️🍂❄️ Lammas saw me with the camera, but Yule was happily oblivious to my intrusion. Ostarra, Zephyr, and Summer have blended in beautifully with our big herd. I am 98% sure that Ostarra will be blooming forth with a couple of buds in the next 5 weeks. Zephyr will be weaned from his mama in the next 2 to 3 days and we will figure him out. Everyone is learning vitamin C juice and that cuddling with The Mama Person is pretty nice. 🥰 Yule remains our toughest customer. He seems a very sensitive piggy who has been traumatized by his life experience thus far. I think we can change that 🌻 #therescuegarden #guineapigs #guineapigrescue #petsarefamily #adoptdontshop #animalrescue #guineapigsanctuary #guineapigherd #cavylove #responsiblepetownership #banthesaleofanimals #petsarenotproducts

We are closed for intakes. However… 🤦🏻‍♀️. Stay tuned for more on this story. #adoptdontshop #responsiblepetownership #guineapigrescue #guineapigs #therescuegarden #babyguineapigs #shelterpetrescue #banthesaleofanimals #petsarenotproducts

#guineapigchristmas #christmasmice #thenightbeforechristmas #merrychristmas 🎄🎁🐁

I am a person who brings home pine cones, rocks, feathers, shed dear antlers, dead butterflies and bees and dragonflies, seashells; and bits of fallen trees to honour them 🌲. Do you collect nature?

The Rescue Garden retirement home. Sunshine, Imogen, Anastasia, and Panda are our special needs seniors. Due to their various conditions, we have had to put them into their own section outside of the big herd. It is important to pay extra attention to any subtle changes in your animal companions as they get older and make sure they have veterinary check ups every 6 to 12 months 🩺. #SeniorPets #SeniorPetCare #GuineaPigs #SeniorGuineaPigs #guineapighealth #exoticveterinarymedicine #Insulinoma

A little bug told me that the calendars and the children’s book will be here soon! 🐞. Wall calendars $20, desk calendars $12, and a 26 page hardcover children’s book with story and dozens of photos $27 will be ready for shipping or local pick up by mid November. Shipping will be calculated at the time of order. Local pick up is free. 🌻 There are limited quantities of all for this first round so if you want any of these items please message your name, mailing address, and what you want and I will reserve your copy. Payment will not be due until they are ready to ship. 🚢 #TheRescueGarden #AnimalFundraiser #AnimalRescueFundraiser #animalcalendar #childrensbooks #animalgifts #petthemedgifts #calendargift #GuineaPigs #HouseRabbit #PetMice #PetRabbit #2025calendar

Why are mushrooms so fairy-like? 🍄 Is it just me? 🍄‍🟫🌻 I get so excited to find mushrooms pop up in the garden. 🪴#Mushrooms #Mycology #gardening #backyardlife #alittlebitofmagic #mycologymonday #mushroomspotting #autumn #nature #themagicofnature #naturaltreasures

A main waterline 💦 that goes right through the animal room has us scrambling to find alternate spaces for everybody. Some animals will go upstairs in my room. A little inconvenience for the animals being out of their usual spaces. A lot of inconvenience for us as we now have no living room and our upstairs rooms are also full of animals. This will mean carrying loads of hay and veggies up the stairs. 🌱🥬 All of the work that I needed to do over the past and next few days is on hold while we get this project done. It’s not just about the extra work. It’s also about the backlog of work that needs to be caught up on when something crazy like this happens. I think that’s something folks fail to realize. So when an animal rescuer says they’re busy and tired and nonstop, believe them. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #RealLife #AnimalRescue #RescueLife #AnimalRescuer

Montague, Earle of Grey & Clemson are ready for their forever family. Could that be YOU? Message us to find out! 🌻 #GuineaPigs #TheRescueGarden #adoptdontshop #GuineaPigRescue #adoptableguineapigs #LosAngelesGuineaPigs #LAGuineaPigs #LosAngelesPets #AdoptableAnimalsLosAngeles #AdoptableAnimalsLA

#stopdumpingyourpets #stopsellinganimals #banthesaleofanimals #petsarefamily #petsarenotproducts #animalwelfare #animalsarenotentertainment #animalsdeservebetter #beresponsible @petco @petsmart

Cleaned the big herd (believe it or not), and added Georgia, Carolina, and the babies. B.Bug has gotten her Abyssinian rosettes! 🏵️ Sunshine lives on the top floor, where she can have a little peace and quiet, but still have visitors. Bernardo often goes up there to sit with her. 💕 Golden and Mary Elena are living next door for now. 🏡🏡. #GuineaPigs #GuineaPigLife #guineapigherd #guineapigrescue #GuineaPigSanctuary #TheRescueGarden #adoptdontshop #petsarefamily #animalrescue #guineapigcages

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