To date, Cavy Corner has rescued well over two thousand guineas and successfully re-homed many hundreds into 5-star, loving homes with forever families. We only adopt healthy guineas to homes where they will be cherished so we make no apologies that our adoption process is quite strict!
All guineas who are surrendered here have a minimum 2 weeks quarantine period where we assess their health and behaviour and veterinary care is provided if needed. If we suspect a guinea may be pregnant on arrival they will remain here on pregnancy watch for 10 weeks and any babies born will not be rehomed until they are at least 6-8 weeks old.
We currently have tame, healthy, beautiful guineas waiting for their forever home… could it be you? The guineas here are housed in well bonded pairs or small groups of 3-5. We do not have large herds as we believe its unfair to pick out individual guineas who might not be well bonded. We do not adopt single guineas unless they are going to be bonded. Guineas are social animals and must be in pairs or groups depending on gender. Guineas can not live with rabbits as they are a different species and can't communicate. Rabbits can injure guineas and can pass on fatal infections.
Read on to find out more.
4 Easy Steps To Adoption
Step 1
Once you have researched that guineas will be suitable to join your family and have read our adoption policy and requirements for adopters contact us via email, facebook messages or give us a call.
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Our absolute minimum cage size requirement is a 2x4 C&C cage (140cm x 70cm), or equivalent, providing 10.5 square feet of unbroken floor space for a pair of girls but bigger is always better and preferred.
For a pair of boys a 2x5 C&C cage (175cm x 70cm) or bigger is preferred. We do not allow our guineas being adopted to live in 120cm cages or double tier cages as these are too small. We only adopt to indoor homes.
Step 2
Send us photos or videos of your cage and where in your home it will be.
Step 3
If you meet the requirements for adopting from us we will arrange a mutually convenient time for you to attend Cavy Corner.
Step 4
Attend Cavy Corner for your care class and adoption where you will shown the basics of guinea care and handling and how to do basic health checks.
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We will then match you up with suitable guineas to join your family, the adoption paperwork will be completed and you will take your new guineas home with you. An adoption fee is to be paid as this helps funds the care for the next guinea who needs a rescue place.
Why adopt rather than buy?
There are thousands of beautiful guinea pigs in rescues like Cavy Corner all over the country just waiting for a loving forever home. Sadly, there is an ongoing crisis with guineas needing to be surrendered and rescues across the country are full to bursting. Below are just some of the reasons you should adopt, rather than buy your piggies.
Adult guineas have already developed character and personality and will be easier to handle. Cavy Corner ensures that all their guineas are tame and have regular handling.
We provide ongoing advice, support and information.
The adoption fee you pay for adopting guineas from Cavy Corner helps fund the rescue so we can help the next injured or neglected guinea.
Guineas in rescues deserve a second chance of happiness… are you the perfect person to provide it?
By adopting from a rescue you are providing a loving forever home for guineas AND making a space for the next guinea in need of a rescue place.
