Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven

09/03/2022

09/03/2022

****ATENTION**** Do I have any followers around Drury, New Hamshire, or Vermont, Mass? There is a male and female guinea pig in need of help, and sadly it is out of my scope of reach. The owner has reached the point where they can no longer care for these babies, and the female appears to have a respirstory issue going on. If anyone can reach out and help, I will be willing to pay part of their vet bill as well as locating an exotics vet. Please share, share, share this so we can find these babies a home and the care they so desperately need.

02/03/2022

I had so much fun this past weekend with sweet girls Lola and Minnie! They had a spa day with nail trims and paw pad message, got a health check and weigh in (Minnie is a chonker under all that fur!) and are now back home rested and refreshed. If you need a vacation, have a business trip, or just want your piggies to have a get away where they are spoiled and catered to, reach out to me today! Your guineas stay will enclude caging, hay, pellets, veggies, daily interaction, nail trims, basic health check*, and an adorable themed photo of your choice (holiday, birthday card, etc.).

23/02/2022

Hello, yall! We're doing some learning here at Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven. The most popular question I have received since starting my rescue is "Why?" "Do guinge pigs really need 'rescuing'?" And my answer? Absolutely. The most common reason why a guinea pig would be surrendered, either to me, rehomed, or to a pet store, is due to incorrect gender identification of the guinea pig. MANY chain pet store employees are not taught how to properly gender a guinea pig. (This is nothing against those employees.) Due to this, and the ability for boars (male piggys) to breed as early as three weeks, babies often happen. As many pet owners know, more mouths to feed means more expenses, time and space. So here is an infographic with pictures (pic credit to WikiHow, but please do not use this website as a reputable source for guinea pig info) on how to safely identify the gender of your guinea pig.
Step One: Pick up your piggy, and give them a nose boop. (This step is easier with a yummy snack like kale or a carrot)
Step Two: Sit your piggy, belly facing away from you, either in your lap or on a flat surface in front of you. IT IS CRUCIAL that you help support your piggy so the curve of their back remains curved.
Step Three: Holding the piggy gently against your stomach or lower chest will help protect their back and make identifying much easier. If your piggy yells out, bites, or seems in pain, stop immediately and please take them to a vet for identification.
Step Four: With the index and middle finger on either side of the piggy's ge****ls, about a quarter inch above, supply light down ward pressure.
Step Five: Identify! If piggy is a boar, you will see the head of the p***s with light pressure. This might not happen right away, as positioning and pressure have to be worked on for the correct results. As long as piggy is happy and comfy, practice makes perfect! If piggy is a sow, you will see a "Y" shape and a lack of protrusion.
If you learn better visually, I will also link a video to Saskias LA Rescue's YouTube, which is a wealth of information about all things piggy. Happy Wednesday, peeps!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyXgmq0TLxg

14/02/2022

Newly updated website! Unfortunately, I am at capacity and cannot accept borders or surrenders at this time. But adoption will happen and space will open! I appreciate the patience of those families reaching out to me for surrender. Please share to reach out to families who need new fur-ever fur-family members in the SBC Louisiana are! https://crazycavychik.weebly.com/

I fell in fur-real *LOVE* with these little furry potatoes after taking over care of my daughters guinea pigs in 2015(ish). Since then, it has been my absolute dream to run a guinea pig rescue,...

18/01/2022

So happy to announce that the application issue has been fixed! I am still working on the boarding and surrender forms, though at this time I do not have a vacancy for either. Please share so I can find homes for the sweet guineas here at Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGyJ1h1y9PL3fL5W7Az-o8cTbhVOiA05XswKc-TFGK2XNXSA/viewform?usp=sf_link

08/01/2022

There's always someone awake here at the rescue. Flair says hello ☺

01/01/2022

With absolute heartbreak, I'd like everyone to wish sweet Smallsy a safe trip across the Rainbow Bridge. Due to health issues that could not be figured out, despite our amazing veterinarians best effort, we helped him pass peacefully today at 3:01 PM. I'd like to give the warmest, most genuine thank you to Animal Emergency Clinic and their vet techs for being so loving and patient. It's never easy, but their support helped me make it through. RIP, ol' boy. Give your sister Ramona all the love, and may your eternity be filled with all the hay, veggies, and pellets you could ever want. I'm gonna miss you, little buddy. 💔

27/12/2021

Looking for Volunteers for Summer of 2022. Tasks needed will be guinea pig caging clean up, occasional guinea laundry, health checks and nail trims, as well as some clerical tasks. (Answering calls, messages, etc.) All training and needed supplies will be provided. No expierence required, but basic animal expierence is a plus. Im willing to sign paper work for needed community service hours, extra curricular requirements, etc. Age 12 plus, background checks needed for Volunteers over 18 years of age. Please message me here or on my personal page. Looking for 6-7 people, transportation is a must. Tia for sharing and helping me get the word out!

22/12/2021

22/12/2021

I would like to welcome Flare and Mousse to the TLP family! They will be all cleared with health checks, nail trims, and ivermectin treatments. These sweet girls will be ready for adoption after the first of this year, so share if you think you might know just the right home home them!

20/12/2021

Its *veggie time!* Tonight's menu is carrots, green leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, apple, yellow and green bell peppers, and cilantro.

15/12/2021

Guinevere, Tuppence, and Valentine vacaying with us while their human finds a new house. They are precious girls!

07/12/2021

This loving pair of handsome boys are ready for their fur-ever homes. Fill out an application today, or maybe send to someone who is looking for a sweet edition to their fur-family.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrvpnVoiOrrRCxKWdjezkQ0LogwEYmQM8-zHchQl8JiXI4-w/viewform

05/12/2021

I am so excited to share that I now have the vacancies and can accept surrender guineas. It's a hard decision to make, but life happens. It's what I am here for, and you'll have my support through the whole process.

https://local.google.com/place?id=8547531992586441510&use=posts&lpsid=CIHM0ogKEICAgIDGtcvtAg

25/11/2021

Happy Turkey day from Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven! I hope everyone enjoys their time with family, friends, and loved ones. As Christmas is now right around the corner, I wanted to drop a gentle reminder. If you want to purchase a pet for your family, please, please do your research. With small animals, many chain pet stores don't have the correct knowledge to share. Guineas aren't easy pets, and they don't make good first pets for young children. However, with a commitment from parents to make sure the animal is loved and cared for, these animals can be an amazing addition to your family.

23/11/2021

Incredibly good news! Bella and Reya, mom and baby abysinian guineas, have found their fur-ever home with a new friend named Grace! It's always bittersweet to see a piggy leave, but im so excited for their lives with their new family.

22/11/2021

It's play time at Three Little Pigs! Nibbles and Party T got to play on the "playground" today, and I think they liked the tube! Stay tuned over the next few days as these boys receive their nail trims, health checks, and some adorable photo ops!

17/11/2021

Ms Brownie was diagnosed with conjunctivitis by her vet day before yesterday. To keep Ms Blackie from contracting it, they have to be kept separated. They sit by the gate and chatter with each other. I'll be glad when the quarantine is over. Also to note, the carrier Ms Brownie is currently in is not full time. But it's the safest way to give her and her sister time to see each other. About 3 more days of twice daily drops and they can be reunited, then drops for about 3-4 days after. As always, shout out to Halcyon Veterinary Hospital and Dr Squires for loving my babies, and the babies of the rescue, as their own.

16/11/2021

Welcoming cavy vacay-ers Party T and Nibbles!

03/11/2021

Come hang out with me as I go through the process of a health check. These are done every 6-8 weeks, along with ivermectin treatments for pests and parasites. A final health check is done before adoption, and scheduled 8 weeks after to help ensure a long, happy, healthy life for each guinea.

03/11/2021

I was invited to talk about the rescue this morning on Loving Living Local. Check it out, and please give it a share! 😊 https://www.arklatexhomepage.com/lovinglivinglocalnbc6/three-little-pigs-cavy-haven/

LOVING LIVING LOCAL— Biskie gets to meet a new friend from Three Little Pigs Cavy Haven, a Haven for Guinea Pigs, to help find a new forever home. Rachel Anderson, the Owner, tells us why she…

26/10/2021

Benny/Ollie (m/m)

23/10/2021

And we have a bond!! Ginger and Snow, a match made in piggy heaven. 🥰🥰🥰

23/10/2021

So excited for this sweet boy, Snow. We'll be doing a bonding check today to see if this pretty boy will have a new fur-ever home. Wish him luck!

12/10/2021

I am so excited to share that the boys that were given away, against the contract, are back home. I couldn't be happier, and am so thankful for everyone that donated, looked for them, and shared the post. 😍😍😍😍 Unfortunately, they have both lost some weight and are I'm need of a nail trim. But we'll get them up to full health.

11/10/2021

Little time with my Olli-star. He's the sweetest thing, I swear! 🥰 I will (hopefully) have some wonderful news to share here soon, so please keep an eye out. Oh, and Happy Indigenous People's Day ❤

10/10/2021

Super excited about adoption appointments coming up this week! Do you have a guinea who is in need of a friend? I offer free bonding checks before adoption to ensure your new fur friend gets along with your current one! Guineas are social animals and, while there are exceptions, need at least one buddy to feel safe with. I hope everyone has a safe rest of the weekend, and don't forget to be kind! Someone just might need it.

27/09/2021

Snow(M), Bella & Reya(F/F), Benny & Ollie(M/M), Ms Brownie & Ms Blackie(F/F). All these sweet babies will become available for adoption upon reopening October 1st! I will attach the adoption application, I would to schedule a meeting for each one of these fluff balls in October. Share if you have a second to help me find these babies the home they deserve.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrvpnVoiOrrRCxKWdjezkQ0LogwEYmQM8-zHchQl8JiXI4-w/viewform

27/09/2021

My beautiful Herd on clean up day. Puddin, Cookie, and Princess. My sweet girls (8+, 2.5 and 1.5 yrs)

07/09/2021

I am still closed, but I wanted to share some thoughts while I take a much-needed break. I have found it is 100% true that what I am doing is indeed what I should be doing. I have come to learn and love each guinea in my care in a better, deeper way. I have found my footing again, and I cannot wait to open up the rescue with big plans for these small creatures in my care.