Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

When in rains it pours!
Intake of 30 rats within 24 hours
Three separate groups.
Our rat loving team have been working very hard to get our new guests checked in and settled
Wee is working hard behind the scenes all the time
Wee is doing its best to save lives despite being at high capacity and with limited help
Please consider supporting our dedication
www.weecompanions.org

11/04/2024

Mark your calenders!!!
Spend an evening with friends &/or meeting new friends at San Diego’s only exotic pet animal shelter.
Snacks and mocktails provided
Interact with the animals for adoption in a chill and fun environment.
More updates to come……

11/03/2024

Recently adopted Olga is not complaining about being the center of attention in her new home.
Lucky Olga!!!

11/03/2024

Excuse me Sir, there is a rat on your head!!!
This little rat hat guy( Rocket) was destined for a horrifying future before he escaped his enclosure and headed for freedom. A compassionate person sprang into action and secured the escapee. Wee Companions was asked to help ensure his future was exactly what he hoped for….safe, loving and committed ( home cooked food and lots of play time a bonus!) Once in the rescue he became best buds with Pockets! Rats are social pets and do best with a rattie BFF

11/02/2024

Asking for gifts for our Fall fundraiser

11/02/2024

Just look at this amazing mouse set up that was prepared for some of our adopted mice! Can you imagine the fun of building such a beautiful home with such enrichment and variety.? Since mice are such great explorers and climbers their enclosure can be multi level and offer “ nests” and hideouts made out of a variety of materials. I am sure these mice are having the time of their lives!!!

11/01/2024

Meet baby Atlas!
Video from a few years ago after first taking him in.
Atlas is now one of our long term “ sanctuary” residents.
He rolls and scoots about his enclosure. He eats and poops normally.
He is very strong willed and keeps his foster mom on her toes.
By supporting our rescue you are allowing Atlas to live the best life he can
Ways to donate towards the care of Atlas and our sanctuary animals can be found on our website: www.weecompanions.org

11/01/2024

Reality.
Not whining just presenting our daily challenges

Animals Are Going to Die.

We recently received a harsh reply to a post about rescues struggling, with many being forced to close. The gist of it was: “Well, people will manage just like they did before rescues got involved.”

They’re not wrong. Before rescues, when people couldn’t keep their pets, they’d abandon them on back roads, leave them to starve, or even end their lives in horrific ways. These stereotypes of animals being discarded, abused, or killed out of convenience exist because, unfortunately, they’re rooted in reality.

If we let rescues struggle and collapse, then animals will die.

The problem is bigger than just one issue. Do we have too many animals and too many irresponsible owners? Yes. Are housing crises forcing people into impossible choices? Yes. Is the cost of living straining community support for rescues? Yes to all of it.

I don’t know how to fix everything. But I know that if shelters can’t rely on rescues to help, and rescues can’t rely on their communities, animals will be left to fend for themselves. Here’s what rescues need to stay open:

Adoptions – No adoptions mean no space for new animals. Rescue space and foster homes are limited.
Funding – Veterinary care and daily expenses pile up quickly.
Supplies – Animals need food, bedding, and medical care every day.
Volunteer Support – Shelter and rescue workers are already stretched thin. Every sad story, every loss, every callous response chips away at us. Burnout and compassion fatigue are real, and they’re taking a toll.
So what can you do?

Keep Your Pet – Commitment is the most important step.
Foster – Help us lighten the load. We’re all drowning in surrender requests.
Adopt – If you’re ready, adopting makes space for the next animal in need.
Donate – Every bit helps cover the costs.
Communicate – Share posts, refer people, and represent your local rescues. Every interaction helps keep these animals visible.
Rescues are not a given. We need help to keep going, and without support, animals will suffer. If you care, now is the time to show it.

We're "Okay" today, but Poofy Friends Chinchilla Rescue is struggling this month, and we know Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption just took on 100's of guinea pigs who are expecting babies soon. Help.

11/01/2024

November
Monty’s 50% off
SALE
(Everything gently used)

11/01/2024

Finally! Sweet Olga has found multiple laps to snuggle on!! It’s what she does best.❤️Baby Westminster boy has a new big brother to teach him what true piggy life can be like and super senior mouse Redwood has struck rich and found his golden retirement home ( he is almost 2 years old). Congratulations to all the new lucky adopters for finding the new loves of your life!!!! Wee is standing by to book more adoption appointments. Please go to www.weecompanions.org to complete an adoption application.

10/31/2024

Fun event!!! YOU are invited!!!!!
Joining with PAWS OF CORONADO
Sunday, 11/10/24,12 to 4pm
NEGOCIANT WINERY 👏🍷🥂🍾
1263, University Ave, San Diego, 92103
Wine, vegan food, silent auction, opportunity auction.
Please come and join us

10/31/2024

Edward Scissorhands is wishing everyone a happy and safe halloween!

10/30/2024

Hay must make up at least 75% of a guinea pig’s diet.
Dried green grass hay that is dust and mold free is required.
Check hay for any “thistles” or foreign objects before dispensing
Use a large hay dispenser to keep hay clean
If free feeding hay, remove soiled hay daily
Hay can be also used as an enrichment experience. Guinea pigs can hide and run through the hay with much joy!
To offer a variety of grass hay is recommended.

10/30/2024

It’s Wee Wednesday!!!!!
Store open TODAY 2 to 8 pm
Unique supplies and gifts for your small pets and pet lovers too! ( new and gently used)
Nail trims 2 to 7:30 pm
Adoptions by appointment ( 619 617 3188)
Veggie donations gratefully accepted during open hours.
See you all soon….

10/30/2024

Wee was only able to take 2 sightly older males from our recent Westminster rescue.
First male had severely deformed front paws, both pointing inward and showing signs of “ bumblefoot”.
Second male was malnourished and had suspected scurvy due to abnormal gait.
Intense care was started at our homebase ICU. Wee are pleased to say these sweet boys have recovered well and will soon be up for adoption together.

10/29/2024

Syrian hamsters enjoy small portions of healthy vegetables which can be given in addition to a basic rodent food with seed and grain diet. Vegetables can be given fresh but don’t forget to remove if not consumed within a few hours.

10/28/2024

2 year old Pearl and her 3 new sisters, also Babystorm and his new family!
Adoptions make us happy.
Seeing our rescued animals find their new families makes us happy.
It’s what we do, it’s our goal, we can’t save lives without adopters stepping up to offer our rescues a new start.
Thank you to everyone who considers adoption first.

10/26/2024

It’s Saturday and Wee opens at 9 am!!
Our store offers all the basic supplies for your small pets( new and gently used) that you would need (plus a few extras)
Nail trims between 9 and 3:30.
Adoptions by appointment throughout the day.
Veggies for our rescued animals accepted all day.
Please stop by and support our small business.
The buns decided they liked fennel this week!!!
Please come and visit!

10/26/2024

Thank you to Deanna R for your amazing donations, ( Wee thinks you covered all the species!!)
Wee have been so busy its been hard to thank everyone supporting us with this Westminster rescue: the Pokrzywa family from Virgina, Molly H, Edith L, the Reisert family,Lally H, Melissa S, Lena, a small pet lover, Erika C and Sarah F. If we have left anyobe out we are very sorry. Please know your donations are in use right now!!
Wee could not do this without you.

10/25/2024

Our sweet Edward Scissorhands from the Westminster rescue is receiving some loving care.. we believe he maybe older than we originally thought.
He is moving to a new foster home in the hopes that more one on one attention will accelerate his journey to complete recovery.
Please send Edward your encouragement. He is such a sweet gentle soul.

10/25/2024

Sometimes rescue work is simply bringing a family and animal together. The rescue is the conduit to a special connection. Over the years Wee has simply been the bridge to join two entities together.
Wee was mourning the loss of a much loved adopted pet. When the grieving family asked if we had a particular breed of guinea pig to replace him we sadly had to say, “ sorry, we dont have the breed of piggy you are looking for”…… “however we do have a wonderful piggy that you may just fall in love with….”
The rest is history❤️
Welcome to your new home Cornelius Pug.

10/24/2024

Arneot and Arnush are two gorgeously handsome neutered male rats looking for their new human family.
Adoption fees have been reduced due to generous supporters sponsoring neuter fees.
Please complete our adoption application at www.weecompanions.org or alumnis can reach out to Antonella via phone.

10/24/2024

Mama Doherty and her two baby girls have been returned from foster and waiting to adopt their new humans.
We have some open appointments and an adoption counselor standing by to receive your application.
Please go to weecompanions.org and complete an application. Alumni adopters should already have Antonella’s number, please reach out.
Gorgeous girls won’t be with us much longer.

10/23/2024

When senior girl Po got returned to the rescue and arrived at the shelter she never thought a veggie shortage would be a concern. With 100 wee mouths to feed Po is asking for veggie donations to be delivered to the store (favorite requests are romaine lettuce, celery, cucumbers, cilantro, parsley, dandilion greens and of course peppers)
Wee is open Wednesdays 2 to 8 pm and Saturdays 9 to 4pm
Po is hoping to sleep on a full tummy tonight and thanks everyone in advance!