Wheektopia

Rescue. Sanctuary. Education.

Hi, I’m Betsy. Wheektopia was born out of my love for guinea pigs and my passion to provide the best care for them. These remarkable little animals have such a range of personalities and engage with their humans in surprising ways. Guinea pigs make ideal pets for those who enjoy caring for animals in creative, responsible ways.

Through ownership, research, rescue, and care, I have learned about proper care and I am here to help you provide the best possible home for your guinea pigs.

Wheektopia strives to provide a place for sanctuary, rehabilitation, education, and community for guinea pigs and those who love them.

We accept surrenders on a very limited basis and availability is based on adoption. Since I am the only person caring for these guinea pigs, I put limits on my current numbers to ensure every guinea pig receives the proper care, nutrition, and attention they deserve. If you are in a position where you need to surrender your pigs, discover a pig in need of emergency placement, or have questions about how to better your guinea pigs’ lives, please reach out through my contact form.

Wheektopia welcomes donations. We will be opening boarding and grooming/care services in the coming weeks, as well as selling handcrafted products to help cover the cost of rescue work and work towards saving more lives.

What does Wheektopia mean? This is a great question! “Wheek!” is the sound many English speakers hear when a guinea pig is vocal. It may sound like a squeak to you, but it is a very specific sound made by guinea pigs to communicate with their humans. A utopia is a place where everything is perfect. I strive for my guinea pigs to live a full, wonderful life and hope to help others create their own Wheektopia for their guinea pigs.