Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
As most are aware all non essential workplaces closed several weeks ago and this unfortunately included rescues who have gone on to struggle with costs and an inability to rehome residents and make space for newcomers.
The RSPCA have made a decision now to deliver animals to adopters so that they can continue to work during these difficult times. Please be aware that RSPCA is a big brand and this does not cover all RSPCA branded rescues. The decision seems to predominantly cover RSPCA animal centres and smaller, volunteer led RSPCAs have remained closed for the time being. I have seen some small, independent guinea pig rescues also take a decision to deliver guinea pigs to adopters after this announcement.
Therefore, if you are in a position where you have been left with a lone guinea pig and are needing a friend for them, please do contact your local rescues in the first instance to see what measures they have put in place as you may be able to adopt a friend much sooner than you expected.
The RSPCA have made a decision now to deliver animals to adopters so that they can continue to work during these difficult times. Please be aware that RSPCA is a big brand and this does not cover all RSPCA branded rescues. The decision seems to predominantly cover RSPCA animal centres and smaller, volunteer led RSPCAs have remained closed for the time being. I have seen some small, independent guinea pig rescues also take a decision to deliver guinea pigs to adopters after this announcement.
Therefore, if you are in a position where you have been left with a lone guinea pig and are needing a friend for them, please do contact your local rescues in the first instance to see what measures they have put in place as you may be able to adopt a friend much sooner than you expected.