It is not uncommon for an owner of a pair of plain gold suddenly learn that a woman expecting a litter, after which they find themselves with a hutch full of cavy pups. Very quickly this can lead to cage overcrowding, which can then very quickly become a health and wellness theme for babies and mom and dad. In the event that the owners can not sell the cavy pups to a local pet shop, or to individuals through a newspaper ad, and they are struggling to keep puppies, they will sometimes turn to an animal shelter or a rescue center to take the baby cavies to.
Fortunately, one can find such things as guinea pigs rescue centers. They exist in all cities and communities where there is an individual or a group of compassionate animal lovers who want to give a sweet and gentle cavy still a possibility of being placed with a caring family. They are really a safe place for abandoned or unwanted pets, and for many who wish to adopt a new pet, they will be able to find a lovable and loving new cavy companion as easy as visiting a pet store.
If you choose an animal shelter or a rescue center to get your new cavy, you should always take time to determine from people in the shelter or rescue center what the scenario was that brought the cavy to the rescue center. If it had been mistreated or perhaps overlooked, for example, the cavy may never be able to bond with a human again, why he or she would not make a good "farm" pets. But I am not suggesting that a neglected or mistreated cavy should not be considered for adoption - quite the contrary. He or she may be someone who needs a very good home the most. Nevertheless, you get the point - it's a good suggestion to learn the animal's history.
In addition, you will want to explore cavy very carefully for signs of illness, and discharge from the nose, the watery eyes, or loss of hair, to mention a few, which could indicate poor health or an attack. These may well be minor ailments that a quick trip to the vet can deal with easily enough.
Do not be surprised if a cavy that you find at a rescue center seems to be stressed, scared or timid. Remember he is a new and different place, and cavies by their nature are not happy with change. If they cared for well by their original owners and the staff at the rescue center, they will probably adapt quickly to you and their new neighborhoods, and their shy nervousness will quickly disappear.
If you ever find yourself with an unexpected litter cavy pups, or perhaps grew up cavies that you are not able or willing to care for, do not forget that there are people and places, guinea pig rescue centers as an example will accept your pet and find a good and loving home for them.
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