http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:46 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8933 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:10:39 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8933
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...74#image=1


Guinea pigs are sweet. I think you have to live with a piggie to really learn how wonderful they are.
The 6 facts are very much reasons why guinea pigs are adorable.
They missed a big one though. I give my piggie the same plate of veggies twice a day, every day and he is just as excited every time.
I won't mention the fact that some cats won't eat the same food twice in a row. A guinea pig will sit and munch away happily. Not like a dog that inhales its food in seconds. Guinea pigs are supposed to be chubby, so you never need to put them on a diet. Chubby looks good on a guinea pig.
They make the cutest noises when you are getting their food ready. 

Yes they have good hearing. I think my piggie can hear when I am at the grocery store. He knows the sound lettuce makes in the bag.
Everything about guinea pigs is adorable.]]>
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/pets...74#image=1


Guinea pigs are sweet. I think you have to live with a piggie to really learn how wonderful they are.
The 6 facts are very much reasons why guinea pigs are adorable.
They missed a big one though. I give my piggie the same plate of veggies twice a day, every day and he is just as excited every time.
I won't mention the fact that some cats won't eat the same food twice in a row. A guinea pig will sit and munch away happily. Not like a dog that inhales its food in seconds. Guinea pigs are supposed to be chubby, so you never need to put them on a diet. Chubby looks good on a guinea pig.
They make the cutest noises when you are getting their food ready. 

Yes they have good hearing. I think my piggie can hear when I am at the grocery store. He knows the sound lettuce makes in the bag.
Everything about guinea pigs is adorable.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8831 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:27:26 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8831 AARCS is now looking for foster homes, guinea pig supplies and fresh vegetables. Soon they will be looking for forever homes.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/j...inea-pigs/

That is a lot of guinea pigs. I can't imagine how many vegetables they go through in a day. I only have one guinea pig and I go through a lot.
People get guinea pigs because they are so cute as babies. They underestimate how much care they need as adults. They underestimate how fast they can breed.
A female can get pregnant at 4 weeks old. Her daughters can get pregnant at 4 weeks old. Mom gets pregnant again on the day she gives birth.
Even cats don't multiply that fast. Guinea pigs make great pets, but you can't  keep males and females together and they do need a lot of fresh vegetables to keep healthy.]]> AARCS is now looking for foster homes, guinea pig supplies and fresh vegetables. Soon they will be looking for forever homes.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/j...inea-pigs/

That is a lot of guinea pigs. I can't imagine how many vegetables they go through in a day. I only have one guinea pig and I go through a lot.
People get guinea pigs because they are so cute as babies. They underestimate how much care they need as adults. They underestimate how fast they can breed.
A female can get pregnant at 4 weeks old. Her daughters can get pregnant at 4 weeks old. Mom gets pregnant again on the day she gives birth.
Even cats don't multiply that fast. Guinea pigs make great pets, but you can't  keep males and females together and they do need a lot of fresh vegetables to keep healthy.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8781 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:06:56 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8781 She has a pen on her front lawn so people can see them sometimes. She leaves veggies as treats so people can feed them and interact with them.
Adults and children like to visit during the times when the piggies are out there.

Then one day when she checked, the piggies were missing. The whole neighbourhood got involved with the search.
They posted pictures on social media so everyone knew the guinea pigs were missing.
A short time later the two guinea pigs were dropped off at the local human society.
The owner was contacted and soon reunited with her piggies.
She thinks they were taken by mistake and returned when the person realized what they had done.


https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/08/20...inea-pigs/

The owner is not angry at whoever took them. She recognizes it was a mistake and they did drop them off right away.
I am glad the guinea pigs are home safe.

I don't think I could be so calm about it.
I don't think I could let my guinea pigs sit out on the lawn like that.

She does make the neighbourhood happy.]]> She has a pen on her front lawn so people can see them sometimes. She leaves veggies as treats so people can feed them and interact with them.
Adults and children like to visit during the times when the piggies are out there.

Then one day when she checked, the piggies were missing. The whole neighbourhood got involved with the search.
They posted pictures on social media so everyone knew the guinea pigs were missing.
A short time later the two guinea pigs were dropped off at the local human society.
The owner was contacted and soon reunited with her piggies.
She thinks they were taken by mistake and returned when the person realized what they had done.


https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/08/20...inea-pigs/

The owner is not angry at whoever took them. She recognizes it was a mistake and they did drop them off right away.
I am glad the guinea pigs are home safe.

I don't think I could be so calm about it.
I don't think I could let my guinea pigs sit out on the lawn like that.

She does make the neighbourhood happy.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8751 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:50:30 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8751 Los Angeles Animal  services was called in. They contacted Southern California Guinea Pig rescue.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/national/400-...SHLWI6UGM/

The animals were very neglected, living in filth with an inadequate diet.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/mor...a4e9&ei=97



https://ktla.com/news/local-news/hundred...der-house/

This is so sad. Guinea pigs are such vulnerable animals. They are totally dependent on us for their care. If they are under fed or poorly fed, there is nothing they can do about it. I hope they can at least find foster homes for them all.  Eventually they will all need to be  adopted, but that will take time.
No doubt some females are pregnant, so there will be more soon.
I wish I lived closer. I could at least take some piggies.]]> Los Angeles Animal  services was called in. They contacted Southern California Guinea Pig rescue.

https://www.kiro7.com/news/national/400-...SHLWI6UGM/

The animals were very neglected, living in filth with an inadequate diet.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/video/news/mor...a4e9&ei=97



https://ktla.com/news/local-news/hundred...der-house/

This is so sad. Guinea pigs are such vulnerable animals. They are totally dependent on us for their care. If they are under fed or poorly fed, there is nothing they can do about it. I hope they can at least find foster homes for them all.  Eventually they will all need to be  adopted, but that will take time.
No doubt some females are pregnant, so there will be more soon.
I wish I lived closer. I could at least take some piggies.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8502 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:57:23 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8502 In particular, guinea pigs can't produce vitamin C and require a steady amount in their diet. If they don't get it they will develop scurvy and die. Dog food has way too much calcium for a guinea pig and they can produce stones that will block the bladder. Dog food will destroy a guinea pigs health.


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/nutriti...2c7&ei=187

With pets it is best to stick to their own type of food. If a guinea pig eats a piece or two of kibble it will be fine, but a steady  intake of dog food will make them very sick and probably kill them. Foods are prepared with the animals health needs in mind. It is best to feed the right food and have a healthy pet.

Your dog doesn't want to share his food anyhow.]]> In particular, guinea pigs can't produce vitamin C and require a steady amount in their diet. If they don't get it they will develop scurvy and die. Dog food has way too much calcium for a guinea pig and they can produce stones that will block the bladder. Dog food will destroy a guinea pigs health.


https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/nutriti...2c7&ei=187

With pets it is best to stick to their own type of food. If a guinea pig eats a piece or two of kibble it will be fine, but a steady  intake of dog food will make them very sick and probably kill them. Foods are prepared with the animals health needs in mind. It is best to feed the right food and have a healthy pet.

Your dog doesn't want to share his food anyhow.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8139 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:24:24 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=8139 They plan to search for her using a drone and a thermal camera. She is not dangerous and is probably not in danger. Still it would be good to reunite her with her family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lnn7vz80o

This is a bit like the capybara escape in Toronto's High Park a number of years ago. The capybaras were quite fine and had settled down to live wild in the park.
No doubt Cinnamon is doing the same thing. She is in an area of marshes and streams. It is perfect for her. Capybaras love water and they eat vegetation.
She is surrounded by that.  I hope they find her for her own safety. Winter could be a bit much for her. Still it is fun to thing of the adventure she is having.

Capybaras are adaptable and capable of surviving. I wonder why they haven't spread further in the world. Lots of other species have spread. Possums seem to be turning up everywhere. Why not capybaras.]]> They plan to search for her using a drone and a thermal camera. She is not dangerous and is probably not in danger. Still it would be good to reunite her with her family.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39lnn7vz80o

This is a bit like the capybara escape in Toronto's High Park a number of years ago. The capybaras were quite fine and had settled down to live wild in the park.
No doubt Cinnamon is doing the same thing. She is in an area of marshes and streams. It is perfect for her. Capybaras love water and they eat vegetation.
She is surrounded by that.  I hope they find her for her own safety. Winter could be a bit much for her. Still it is fun to thing of the adventure she is having.

Capybaras are adaptable and capable of surviving. I wonder why they haven't spread further in the world. Lots of other species have spread. Possums seem to be turning up everywhere. Why not capybaras.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7747 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:49:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7747 Tim needed a companion. When she started looking for one she found many piggies that needed a home.
Now she can house 25 guinea pigs at a time. She has found homes for 35 guinea pigs so far. 

https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local...uinea-pigs

It always starts with one. When the word is out that you have one guinea pig some how more guinea pigs  show up.
It is beautiful that she is doing this. I can only imagine what it sounds like at feeding time. All the wheeking and squeaking  must be overwhelming.]]> Tim needed a companion. When she started looking for one she found many piggies that needed a home.
Now she can house 25 guinea pigs at a time. She has found homes for 35 guinea pigs so far. 

https://www.simcoereformer.ca/news/local...uinea-pigs

It always starts with one. When the word is out that you have one guinea pig some how more guinea pigs  show up.
It is beautiful that she is doing this. I can only imagine what it sounds like at feeding time. All the wheeking and squeaking  must be overwhelming.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7558 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:16:36 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7558 The extreme isolation was hard on people who lived alone. These piggies were there every day and they made it hard to feel totally alone.
Sadly they both died at five years old, but they were there when they were needed.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...g-lockdown

My guinea pigs are in my kitchen and I sit facing them when I eat, especially breakfast. It is our special time together.
I can see how her boys kept her going. Letting them free roam the living room would have been so much fun.
Sadly they do have short lives and if they are close you usually lose both if one goes.
Her new piggies won't be the same, but they will be fun. Piggies are always fun.]]> The extreme isolation was hard on people who lived alone. These piggies were there every day and they made it hard to feel totally alone.
Sadly they both died at five years old, but they were there when they were needed.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...g-lockdown

My guinea pigs are in my kitchen and I sit facing them when I eat, especially breakfast. It is our special time together.
I can see how her boys kept her going. Letting them free roam the living room would have been so much fun.
Sadly they do have short lives and if they are close you usually lose both if one goes.
Her new piggies won't be the same, but they will be fun. Piggies are always fun.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7546 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:34:26 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7546 It is hoped that they can find who did this. The guinea pigs are a variety of colors and that might lead to the person who dumped them.


https://www.norfolktoday.ca/2023/10/26/140418/#

Guinea pigs are such gentle creatures and they are so vulnerable. They wouldn't survive outside this time of year. They wouldn't even know how to find food.
There is no excuse for dumping animals like this. They could have been left outside the shelter where they would be found. If they hadn't been found when they were, all of them would have died. It must have been a terrifying experience for them. I hope they find who did this. Even giving them a fine would send a message. It is not okay to dump pets.]]> It is hoped that they can find who did this. The guinea pigs are a variety of colors and that might lead to the person who dumped them.


https://www.norfolktoday.ca/2023/10/26/140418/#

Guinea pigs are such gentle creatures and they are so vulnerable. They wouldn't survive outside this time of year. They wouldn't even know how to find food.
There is no excuse for dumping animals like this. They could have been left outside the shelter where they would be found. If they hadn't been found when they were, all of them would have died. It must have been a terrifying experience for them. I hope they find who did this. Even giving them a fine would send a message. It is not okay to dump pets.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7414 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:54:04 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7414
https://paradepets.com/pet-news/guinea-pig-tic-tac-toe

Too bad Rosie didn't win.
Or did she? Since she lost, they will keep playing the game, with new snacks each time.
Well played Rosie.

My guinea pigs would eat all the snacks and the paper the game is played on.]]>
https://paradepets.com/pet-news/guinea-pig-tic-tac-toe

Too bad Rosie didn't win.
Or did she? Since she lost, they will keep playing the game, with new snacks each time.
Well played Rosie.

My guinea pigs would eat all the snacks and the paper the game is played on.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7108 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:31:28 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7108 The first video of him watching them is hilarious.

https://news.google.com/topics/CAAqJQgKI...id=CA%3Aen

He certainly wasn't expecting to find two guinea pigs. From his comments, I would say he has understood what it takes to look after guinea pigs.
I think he warmed up to the idea of guinea pigs very quickly. When you know what guinea pigs are like and how much care they need and you still like them, you are going to be a good piggie parent.
It is funny watching someone so big with a guinea pig.]]> The first video of him watching them is hilarious.

https://news.google.com/topics/CAAqJQgKI...id=CA%3Aen

He certainly wasn't expecting to find two guinea pigs. From his comments, I would say he has understood what it takes to look after guinea pigs.
I think he warmed up to the idea of guinea pigs very quickly. When you know what guinea pigs are like and how much care they need and you still like them, you are going to be a good piggie parent.
It is funny watching someone so big with a guinea pig.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7095 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:06:36 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=7095 Farm sanctuaries usually take in farm animals. Guinea pigs are pets. The piggies are being cared for until a forever home can be found for them.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/box-d...als-inside

The guinea pigs would have been confused and scared.  I have a guinea pig who was left outside in a box 5 years ago.  He is still a bit traumatized.
I hope the fact that there were 4 of them helps. They would have kept each other warm and maybe feeling a little safe. Boris was 4 weeks old and all alone.

There are good ways to rehome pets. Abandoning them in a box is not one of them.]]> Farm sanctuaries usually take in farm animals. Guinea pigs are pets. The piggies are being cared for until a forever home can be found for them.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/box-d...als-inside

The guinea pigs would have been confused and scared.  I have a guinea pig who was left outside in a box 5 years ago.  He is still a bit traumatized.
I hope the fact that there were 4 of them helps. They would have kept each other warm and maybe feeling a little safe. Boris was 4 weeks old and all alone.

There are good ways to rehome pets. Abandoning them in a box is not one of them.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6277 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:28:43 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6277
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...unned.html

I have seen capybaras leap into water. They love to swim. I just didn't know they could jump so high. There short legs must be much stronger than they look.]]>
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic...unned.html

I have seen capybaras leap into water. They love to swim. I just didn't know they could jump so high. There short legs must be much stronger than they look.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6119 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:48:19 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6119 I am assuming they are coming home so I will set things up got them. I will let you know what happens.]]> I am assuming they are coming home so I will set things up got them. I will let you know what happens.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6057 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:17:19 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=6057
https://www.avclub.com/this-week-s-absur...1847801850

Whenever you think of being swarmed by animals it seems a bit ominous. However Capybaras are so cute and the babies are adorable. It is more of a cuteness overload that a swarm. It is an odd situation.  No one really knows why they are there. They just arrived on day  and so far they have stayed.  If you are going to be swarmed, Capybaras  are the best. They seem to be very calm and they don't hurt anyone. I would love a capybara swarm.]]>
https://www.avclub.com/this-week-s-absur...1847801850

Whenever you think of being swarmed by animals it seems a bit ominous. However Capybaras are so cute and the babies are adorable. It is more of a cuteness overload that a swarm. It is an odd situation.  No one really knows why they are there. They just arrived on day  and so far they have stayed.  If you are going to be swarmed, Capybaras  are the best. They seem to be very calm and they don't hurt anyone. I would love a capybara swarm.]]>