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Imagine that you are abducted by aliens. They bring you to their planet, where you are the only human-being. The aliens interact with you all the time. They carry you around their house (or whatever it is aliens live in). They cuddle with you. They sing to you. They feed you every day, and care...

She's adorable! Do you know what her personality is like? That might help you find a suitable name for her :)

You might want to think about putting a large "potty pad" in that area. The Guinea Pig Market sells them. You can also find them at other online shops, or you can even make your own. You'll probably want to get two or three, and change them out every couple of days.

I second the advice @MrCavyMadness gave you. I know a lot of people who have constructed their cages out of wood. Building your own cage will not only give you a lot more of "creative control", but will also give you more space for less money. Here's an example of a cage you could build...

I just wanted to warn you that several companies advertise their products as "for guinea pigs", when they truly aren't at all. You'll find guinea pigs on the pictures of cages, pellets, treats, and several other things around your local pet store. You'll even see the bag or box say, "For Guinea...

Visa gift cards might be a good idea for you then. They're extremely easy to get, and gives you a quick and easy way to purchase things online. Do you have a job? If you're old enough to get a part-time job, I would definitely suggest starting to submit applications and schedule interviews. If...

Why can't you order anything online? If the lack of a credit card is your issue, I would suggest purchasing a Visa gift card. You can get one at almost any department store or supermarket. And you can use them to purchase anything on almost any online store. If money is an issue, definitely...

What type of hay are you feeding your piggies? A lot of people who have experienced the same thing found out that they are actually allergic to the timothy hay they were feeding, rather than the pigs themselves. If you think that might be the case for you as well, I would try feeding them...

I just wanted to give you another idea as far as jobs are concerned... Have you looked into getting a worker's permit? Your ability to get one will probably depend on your area. In my state, you must be sixteen-years-old to get a job. However, you can get a worker's permit at fourteen and...

Hello! I just wanted to tell you all about a funny moment that occurred during my last visit to Petco. I'm going to be taking in a pair of female piggies in just a week or two. My boyfriend seems to be pretty excited about the whole ordeal. He can't wait to help me care for the piggies, and to...

Hello everyone! I'm currently looking for a C&C cage for my future pair of female piggies. I've decided to order my cage from this website. I would really love to support everything it does, and I'm really not that great when it comes to DIY projects. In my opinion, sometimes it's just easier...

Hello! I just wanted to add that I completely understand your struggle with looking for adoptable guinea pigs in your area. I've been looking for the right pair of girls for the last 2 (or so) months now. I've searched everywhere within a three-hour drive from my house. Shelters... Petfinder...

Definitely don't try to convince the school to allow guinea pigs in your dorm. Most colleges are very strict when it comes to their rules, and won't make any exceptions. This is especially true when it comes to animals on campus. Any noisy animals (basically everything except fish) might...

Hello, and welcome to the forum! When I first joined this forum, I was extremely lost and overwhelmed. There were so many categories, and so many threads. There were so many members, and I hardly knew what any of them were talking about. It was awful! So, I do have one suggestion for you...

Thanks @bpatters! I've heard of the "piggy train" before, but never really bothered to figure out what it was all about. I'll have to look into it. I'm also going to start contacting some of the rescues further away, and just let them know what I'm looking for. Maybe they'll be able to help me...