Austin Guinea Pig Rescue

08/02/2025

Say Hi Saturday!

We are Marcus (with the white spot that goes to the top of my head like a dandelion puff) and Aurelius (I have the crescent moon on my cowlick). I, Marcus, am the more adventurous of us, the first to check out what is going on. Aurelius likes to hide until the veggies come out but he can't resist yummy greens! We are adult brothers and are really happy to have a buddy. If you are looking for a bonded pair of boys, wouldn't a perfectly matched pair be just perfect? Put in an application and check out our instagram too!



https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/marcus-and-aurelius-73924019/tx/austin/austin-guinea-pig-rescue-tx1685/

07/02/2025

Today is 💲 Fiver Friday! 💲

You have seen some of our sanctuary piggies this week and allllll the meds and vet visits. We could really use some donations of 💲5️⃣ (or more, we won't limit you!) to help pay off our outstanding veterinary bill. If everyone on our page who is able to could donate 💲5️⃣ today, it would help make a big difference for the animals we work so hard to save! Spreading the word about 💲5️⃣ Friday and sharing this post is a huge help, too! THANK YOU!!! 🫶

https://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/donate.html

07/02/2025

Fun Friday!

Thanks Teddy & Biscuit! We are going to be living this at wellness checks coming up!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1120922859404812&set=pcb.1120923086071456😂

06/02/2025

Remember our sweet Penny? Poor girl had really nasty ovarian cysts that were removed surgically last year, but things are still not right with her. The remaining part of her uterus is inflamed and we’ve already tried two courses of antibiotics with no satisfactory results. We’re at a loss as to how to help her 😭😭 Here you can see her with Dr. Walker and Elisa at Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital, who have been trying to help.
Please keep Penny in your thoughts. If you’d like to contribute to her care, you can call Westgate and add credit to our account. Thank you 🙏❤️

05/02/2025

In case you missed the earlier post, I'm looking for some Valentines!

Spike here, with a little request and a promise. We need more hard sided carriers for our fosters to be able to take piggies to and from the vet, between homes, picking up from the shelter, etc. If you donate or sponsor a carrier, I'll send YOU a thank you Valentine just from me! 🥰

Please send us a message after you donate or sponsor a carrier so Spike knows where to send your Valentine. 💌 We can also send it via email if you prefer.

💖 To sponsor a carrier for $25 (Please do not donate anonymously so we can contact you for an address if you would like a Spike valentine!):
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1237314

💖 Links where you can purchase a carrier:
https://a.co/d/0RAuW6Q
https://www.chewy.com/midwest-spree-plastic-dog.../dp/117101

💖 Our mailing address:
Austin Guinea Pig Rescue
3507 N. Lamar #301854
Austin, TX 78705

05/02/2025

04/02/2025

Update on our sanctuary boys, Tiger and Bear. Tiger is still smiling, as you can see! He can't use his hind legs anymore but manages to get around and his foster is diligent about watching for any pressure sores or skin tears. He is on special thick vet bed bedding to both cushion his joints and soak up urine to prevent urine scald on his skin. He eagerly eats his food and multiple types of hay he is given daily. He sees the vet as needed to adjust his pain medications. His tumor on his back continues to grow so we are taking it day by day with Tiger, letting him tell us how he is feeling and when he is done. So far he is pretty content with his excessive pampering and constant companionship of Bear.

Bear's eye is not fully healed yet after over a month of eye drops. He continues on three times a day antibiotic drops and an anti-inflammatory drop has also been added three times a day. (Not seen on the receipt, it was $18.80 from HEB).

Here are the sponsorship pages for these cuties!

https://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/tiger.html
https://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/bear.html

04/02/2025

Teach Me Tuesday!

Thank you to Peanutbutterpigs Guinea Pig Rescue for the video of piggy pairing NOT working out. Sometimes it can be hard to know if the actions of two piggies are just a show of dominance, or something more intense.

At AGPR we adhere to the rule that if blood is drawn, that is it. We stop the pairing attempt immediately and those two piggies will not be tried together again. The piggy we are trying to pair will also be done with pairing attempts for a little while so they have time to decompress. We always have a dustpan handy for pairing attempts in case we need to separate the piggies, as in the moment they have no idea or care what it is they sink their teeth into, and they DO have sharp teeth!! Never put your hand between two fighting guinea pigs!

https://www.facebook.com/100086912322385/videos/2027105387752033

04/02/2025

Hello, Night Owls! 🦉

Spike here, with a little request and a promise. We need more hard sided carriers for our fosters to be able to take piggies to and from the vet, between homes, picking up from the shelter, etc. If you donate or sponsor a carrier, I'll send YOU a thank you Valentine just from me! 🥰

Please send us a message after you donate or sponsor a carrier so Spike knows where to send your Valentine. 💌 We can also send it via email if you prefer.

💖 To sponsor a carrier for $25 (Please do not donate anonymously so we can contact you for an address if you would like a Spike valentine!):
https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1237314

💖 Links where you can purchase a carrier:
https://a.co/d/0RAuW6Q
https://www.chewy.com/midwest-spree-plastic-dog-cat-kennel/dp/117101

💖 Our mailing address:
Austin Guinea Pig Rescue
3507 N. Lamar #301854
Austin, TX 78705

03/02/2025

Meet Me Monday!

Roxy is still looking for a home! Please share her post so we can find her forever family soon!

Chinchillas require lots of space, special care, dust baths, are nocturnal, and chew like crazy! Roxy is a female and might like a female friend to keep her company. She's not quite two years old and received a clean bill of health after recovering from a broken leg. While chinchillas are super soft and look like a cuddly stuffed animal, most do NOT like to be held or touched much. They can live 10-20 years, so are definitely a long term pet.

If you have chinchilla experience, especially if you already have a single lonely female, or are committed to learning all you need to know beforehand, please put in an application to be her new home!

Some info on pet chinchillas below:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rodents/chinchillas

https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/roxy-74704499/tx/austin/austin-guinea-pig-rescue-tx1685/

30/01/2025

Thankful Thursday!

Congratulations to Taz and Pepe on their adoption, and finding two new friends, too!

Their family says: "The piggies are doing great! They bonded with my boys not too long after, it was a smooth transition. They really love parsley and Pepe loves to play with his chew sticks while Taz loves switching from hidey to hidey."

We are so happy for you all! 🥰

28/01/2025

Teach Me Tuesday!

True allergies to animals do unfortunately happen, but that doesn't automatically mean you need to rehome your pet. Many times with small mammals it is an allergy to the hay or bedding. Always follow your doctor's recommendation, especially if you are having severe asthma attacks, but if you sometimes get the sniffles when you hold your pet to your face there are some things to do to help.

Here is some information from the Humane Society:

https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-live-allergies-and-pets

27/01/2025

Meet Me Monday!

Hi! I'm Bettina, AKA Betty, and I'm just one of the single piggies at the rescue waiting for my love connection! I'm sweet and have gotten very used to human attention. I'd love to have some fellow piggy social time, too. AGPR has lots of other lonely female AND male singles looking for their new BFF. If you want to find your piggy a buddy, put in an application (only ladies or neutered boars for me!) and the kind humans in charge will help you out!

https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/bettina-72432088/tx/austin/austin-guinea-pig-rescue-tx1685/

25/01/2025

Say Hi Saturday!

Happy wheeeeekend! Our names are Raya and Sienna and we looooove to talk! Have you ever seen that movie, Wish, about the little goat who maaa's and maaa's? He just had things to say, and well, so do we! We are looking for a family who needs a little bit of liveliness added to their home. Raya is a bit more curious but cautious at the same time. Sienna likes to get her wiggles out and then vegs out in your lap with a leaf of romaine. If you want an adorable pair of matching piggies added to your family, get those applications in quick!

https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/raya-and-sienna-74222324/tx/austin/austin-guinea-pig-rescue-tx1685/

24/01/2025

Fun Friday!

Beware of guinea pigs! The gang's all here and they are RAVENOUS! 😂

Piglet, Maximus, Penny, Patxi, and Guilly!

23/01/2025

🥧 Thankful Thursday on this National Pie Day! 🥧

Thank you to volunteer Erin L for driving all the way to Killeen to pick up these two 🧁 sweet 🍭 ladies! Honey Bun 🍯 and Nibbles 🍡 will be ready for their new home shortly. Keep checking Petfinder if you are interested in this sweet-as-pie pair! 😍

💗 Thanks for helping save little lives, Erin! We appreciate you!!! 💗