Review Requirements, Fees, and Application

Adoption

Adoption Requirements

Guinea pigs must live in at least pairs, bonded or side by side. (Males cannot live in more than a pair.)
Guinea pigs need access to an exotic veterinarian, I can help you find one in your area.
Proof of adequate cage size is necessary and required. A minimum of 8 square feet is required and requirements increase with number of guinea pigs. Cage must be indoors in a climate controlled environment.

Demonstration of proper guinea pig care is required. Please read under my Learn tab or research reputable sources. Minimum knowledge and commitment includes:
- Unlimited access to hay and water
- Feeding a timothy hay based, uniform pellet food daily
- Daily feeding of 1/2 cup to 1 cup of piggy safe veggies
- Maintenance of cage cleanliness
- Weekly health checks and nail trims/boar cleaning as needed
- Where to turn for emergency care

Adoption Fees:

Single Guinea Pig: $50

Same Sex Pair or Trio: $75

Neutered Male or Spayed Female : $100

Trio with Neutered Male: $150

Adoption Application

Interested in adopting? Please fill out this form and we will be in touch!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Are you over 18 years of age?

Are you adopting the guinea pig for yourself?

Which guinea pig(s) are you interested in adopting?

What type of cage do you have for your guinea pigs?

C&C (Coroplast and Cube)

Midwest

Pet store cage

Other

I need help selecting a guinea pig cage

Guinea pigs require constant access to hay and water as well as daily fresh produce and quality guinea pig pellets. Do you agree to provide for your guinea pigs? What brand of pellets will you use?

Please provide the name of the exotic animal veterinarian/hospital you will use (write unknown if you do not have one established yet, I can help you locate one in your area).

Guinea pigs require access to an exotic veterinarian, do you agree to establishing care with a veterinarian?

If you can no longer care for your guinea pigs adopted from Wheektopia, do you agree to return them to the rescue for rehoming? Do NOT rehome guinea pigs on your own.

Please describe your experience with guinea pigs and your understanding of what proper guinea pig care entails (food, health, environment, enrichment). What type of bedding will you use? How will you maintain guinea pig health and cage cleanliness? (Please visit our Learn page for more information, as necessary.)

Review Requirements, Fees, and Application

Adoption

Adoption Requirements

Guinea pigs must live in at least pairs, bonded or side by side. (Males cannot live in more than a pair.)

Guinea pigs need access to an exotic veterinarian, I can help you find one in your area.

Proof of adequate cage size is necessary and required. A minimum of 8 square feet is required and requirements increase with number of guinea pigs. Cage must be indoors in a climate controlled environment.

Demonstration of proper guinea pig care is required. Please read under my Learn tab or research reputable sources. Minimum knowledge and commitment includes:

Unlimited access to hay and water

Feeding a timothy hay based, uniform pellet food daily

Daily feeding of 1/2 cup to 1 cup of piggy safe veggies

Maintenance of cage cleanliness

Weekly health checks and nail trims/boar cleaning as needed

Where to turn for emergency care