Hello Pig-lovers!

Welcome! You're definitely in the right place to get your all questions answered and to even get help finding a piggy to adopt, if needed. I know what you mean about pet store piggies because my first piggy, Mufasa, was purchased and died quickly thereafter of a URI. I'm glad you at least had Brad for a couple of years, although that's still too young. I'm sure you'll find the right piggy (or hopefully piggies since they love to be in pairs or more) and hopefully will enjoy long years of cavy companionship.

Welcome! I agree, it's best to get a pair.

Welcome to the forum! You will definitely have happier guinea pigs if there are two.

I was ignorant and got my first guinea pig from a pet store and she, too, died at a young age. I wasn't providing the best care for her, either, because I simply didn't know any better. You're at an advantage, having found this wonderful forum! You'll learn so much.

I adopted a guinea pig from my local shelter to be a friend to my other guinea pig, and he's such a love. He's already 6 years old! I also foster for my local guinea pig rescue and I have a sanctuary guinea pig who is 7 going on 8! It truly is best to go with a rescue or shelter rather than a pet store. The guinea pigs are just so much healthier.

Again, welcome! We love to help, so don't ever hesitate to ask questions!