![]() These can be serious problems that are usually not apparent from a quick inspection in the store. Many pet store guinea pigs are afflicted with mites, upper respiratory infections and more. Generally speaking, guinea pigs adopted from your local shelter or rescue are healthier than pet store guinea pigs. They've been well cared for, properly sexed, are not pregnant and are vet-checked. Unexpected babies - unknowingly "buying" a pregnant female or mis-sexed guinea pigs an accidental pairing.Impulse purchase - of a caged animal, without understanding their proper care requirements and commitment.Kids get bored - it doesn't take long, 6 months on average, even for most of the "my angel wants to be a vet" variety.Guinea pigs purchased at pet stores are frequently mis-sexed and/or pregnant! The most common reasons that guinea pigs end up being rehomed are: That's not the way it works, especially in the small pet world. PNG and JPG file is in high quality 300 dpi resolution. These digital clipart files are perfect for projects such as: clothing and accessories, party decorations, labels & stickers, signage, stationery, gifts, calendars, banners, postcards, DIY invitations & announcements. Don't believe for a moment that shelters, rescues and private folks are just rehoming old, not so cute or sickly guinea pigs. Digital Download in PNG, EPS, JPG format. There are amazingly cute, young and healthy guinea pigs for adoption everywhere. ![]() Seriously, have you ever met an uncute guinea pig? We haven't. We vote for change with our dollars.īut, we want YOUNG and HEALTHY and CUTE guinea pigs Please shop at stores that do not carry any live animals. Live pets sold in stores are " loss leaders" - there only to draw you in and create demand for the rest of the more profitable items. Stores typically lose money on the sale of their pet stock. They simply want you to support their business model: provide you with a pet as cheaply as they can, so that you come back for the profitable supplies and food. ![]() Even when pet-selling stores are offering pets for free (to "adopt"), you should not offer your patronage to stores that are continuously breaching the ethics of animal welfare. Please avoid "free for adoption" animals at a store that also sells pets. Your new pet can best be found from either your local shelter (ASPCA, Humane Society or local animal care and control) or a rescue or a private adoption. Find out more.Īdopting is the responsible way to acquire a pet. Hobby and show breeders contribute to that reality, whether they realize it or not. It's the same, only worse, for small pets. We know that the cute puppy in the store window has come from a bad world. Most of us are aware of the horrors of puppy mills, and understand that buying a puppy from a pet store supports the cycle of abusively sordid care and practices that continues behind the scenes.
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