guineapigman
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2014
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- Joined
- Jul 19, 2014
- Messages
- 93
Hi.
I am getting 2-3 guinea pigs after I come home from holidays. I have completely exhausted looking for a shelter so I can adopt them. I have asked every animal shelter in the country (all that I know of anyway). Very few of them take in guinea pigs. The few (maybe 20 or less) that actually ever took in guinea pigs said they had none, and only a couple have had any in the last few months. Even the biggest shelter in the country (the dspca shelter) hasn't got any, we just don't have the same overpopulation problems as in the rest of the world.
My options are as follows, buying from a local pet shop or finding a breeder.
There are 4 pet shops in my local town. 1 of them I refuse to support because of the conditions they keep their animals in. Another one is a huge chain store type place and. I would prefer to support a small business. The other two are very good I think.
1. This one only keeps a small number of animals(4-5 on display, 4 in the back) , the cages are big, the food is good and they are cleaned out regularly. I have been in the back and they breed all their own animals (1 or 2 litters a year of rabbits and guinea pigs). The owners are very friendly too.
2. This one does have a lot of animals, their cages could be bigger but they are still pretty big, the food is good and they are cleaned out daily. The animals are bred by the owner at his home and all of his animals are kept in huge big cages and are very well cared for. The owner is very knowledgable and always gives good advice
I could also find a home breeder, but I think it would be hard to find a reputable one close by (within 2-3 hours)
What do you think is my best option? Thanks
I am getting 2-3 guinea pigs after I come home from holidays. I have completely exhausted looking for a shelter so I can adopt them. I have asked every animal shelter in the country (all that I know of anyway). Very few of them take in guinea pigs. The few (maybe 20 or less) that actually ever took in guinea pigs said they had none, and only a couple have had any in the last few months. Even the biggest shelter in the country (the dspca shelter) hasn't got any, we just don't have the same overpopulation problems as in the rest of the world.
My options are as follows, buying from a local pet shop or finding a breeder.
There are 4 pet shops in my local town. 1 of them I refuse to support because of the conditions they keep their animals in. Another one is a huge chain store type place and. I would prefer to support a small business. The other two are very good I think.
1. This one only keeps a small number of animals(4-5 on display, 4 in the back) , the cages are big, the food is good and they are cleaned out regularly. I have been in the back and they breed all their own animals (1 or 2 litters a year of rabbits and guinea pigs). The owners are very friendly too.
2. This one does have a lot of animals, their cages could be bigger but they are still pretty big, the food is good and they are cleaned out daily. The animals are bred by the owner at his home and all of his animals are kept in huge big cages and are very well cared for. The owner is very knowledgable and always gives good advice
I could also find a home breeder, but I think it would be hard to find a reputable one close by (within 2-3 hours)
What do you think is my best option? Thanks