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What you need to know before adopting:

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADOPTERS: It is PGPR's policy to spay all female guinea pigs who are adopted out, not just for the purpose of preventing pregnancy, but in the interest of their long term health. You can read about spaying and what it prevents in our Resources/Blog section. Our adoption fee for females is $175 each which represents half of the actual cost for the procedure.
Adoption fees:
Spayed female: $175
Pair of spayed females: $350
Intact male: $35
Spayed female/Intact male pair: $195
Pair of unaltered males: $65
Senior or special needs: Adoption fee will depend on age and needs

1. You will need to adopt a pair unless you are looking for a friend for your current one.

2. Cage size must be at least 10 square feet for 2 guinea pigs.

3. Along with our application we will send you more details on our adoption timeline for the week and a sheet for things you will need to buy to be ready for your newest additions to the family. Do not go buy anything before contacting us or you will likely be returning most of it because pet stores will sell you things you either don't need or are dangerous for a guinea pig.

4. You must be ready to love, care for, and cherish the guinea pigs that you adopt from us.

5. You must be at least 18 years of age to submit an application. If you are under 18 you will be asked to have your parent or guardian fill out the application again.

Adoption Form

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Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Date of Birth *

Email *

Are you looking for a pair or a single for an existing pig? If so, please list your pig's name, sex, age, and whether s/he is altered. *

Guinea pigs live 6-8 years. They require about 1 hour per day minimum for socializing and cleaning the cage? Guinea pigs are not "starter" pets. Will you have time and room for them for the next 6-8 years? *

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Are you interested in specific guinea pig/s? If so, what are their names? *

Number of people in household: *

What research have you done or what experience do you have with guinea pigs? *

Describe your employment situation: *

If children are in the house, please list ages: *

Type of residence: *

If rental, are guinea pigs allowed? *

How many hours per day will the guinea pig be alone? *

Will you allow the guinea pig/s to run loose? If yes, where? *

Who will be the primary caregiver for the guinea pig/s? *

In the absence of the primary caregiver, who will care for the guinea pig/s? *

If child, specify age: *

Have you ever surrendered an animal? If "yes" describe the circumstances: *

Under what circumstances would you return the guinea pig(s) to us? (New job, divorce, new baby, move, illness, other - specify) *

Describe in detail below how your guinea pigs will be housed and fed.

Cage Dimensions/Type (brand) *

Bedding *

Food (specific pellets, hay, veggies if any) *

Vitamin C source *

Does anyone in the house have allergies to guinea pigs, hay, or the type of bedding you will be using? *

Current Pets in Household

Animal Type / Breed *

Age *

Years Owned *

Animal Type / Breed *

Age *

Years Owned *

Animal Type / Breed *

Age *

Years Owned *

Name of Vet & Clinic *

Phone number *

Is your vet cavy savvy? *

How did you hear about the Portland Guinea Pig Rescue? *

You may leave additional comments here: *

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What you need to know before adopting:

Adoption Form

Current Pets in Household

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