What kind of care do guinea pigs need?
SB: They require much more space than people generally think. Our apartment is filled with C&C cages. (Editor’s Note: Cubes and coroplast (C&C) cages include ramps and multiple stories to allow guinea pigs space to exercise and explore.) These provide plenty of exercise room for the piggies, but when they are let out for their daily floor time, they still jump around wildly with excitement—we call it “popcorning.” They require a constant supply of hay and daily veggies. A great place to learn about guinea pigs is GuineaLynx (a medical and care guide) or The HSUS website. Presently we’re caring for ten pigs—five of our own and five fosters. MS: Does MGPR operate like a typical animal rescue? SB: It does. It’s become a great resource for us. Volunteering with a rescue means plenty of new friends, and a chance to care for one of nature’s most adorable and defenseless animals. One of the greatest things about MGPR is that they spay and neuter all of their animals, health permitting. Some o
