About Us
We offer adoption, surrender, sanctuary, boarding and education. Licensed by the State of Colorado as a private shelter and recognized as a 501c3 charity by the IRS. Your donations are 100% tax deductible.- CCI is solely supported by people just like you. Our adoption fees and donations are our sole means of support.
- CCI is a volunteer driven organization.
- CCI does not receive any money from local governments or national animal welfare groups.
Why do we have so many guinea pigs for adoption?
The main reasons guinea pigs are surrendered are loss of interest or allergies!
Typically guinea pigs are bought from local stores at four weeks old. By the time they are six to twelve months old, the kids have lost interest in them and the parents are not prepared to be responsible for the guinea pigs after that point. This results in the guinea pigs being sent to local animal shelters where they sit as no one thinks to look for them there. They often face euthanasia. That is why our organization was created.
Working with Denver Metro Shelters we take these guinea pigs in, assessing their personalities and behaviors and working to find them a good permanent caring home.
Dogs and Cats pack animal shelters and we understand why. Is it that far a stretch to realize the same thing is going on for small animals? Then these small animals sit. CCI is the only guinea pig shelter in Colorado, servicing Wyoming, Kansas and some parts of California.
We are donation driven organization. We are making the most of our money, helping over 7000 guinea pigs in the last twelve years. Again, it is not about how many we have placed, but the quality of homes they are placed into.
Guinea pigs are wonderful pets. They very rarely bring baggage with them from their former homes. They bond at any age, four weeks or four years, it is the personality of the animal that makes the bond. Guinea pigs live very much in the now and not in the past. They are easy to re-bond with a new family in most cases. They are great because they do not require walks, their cages are easily cleaned, they are intelligent, snuggle and identify with owners very quickly. They are trainable, and adorable. They are least likely to bite.
"Time to make a difference!"
CCI has been lucky to have placed over 7000 guinea pigs since 1998. YOU made that possible. YOU made a difference one guinea pig at a time and thank you. Any one can go to the pet store to buy a guinea pig, but YOU didn't.
THANK YOU!
Our Mission:
Cavy Care Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing shelter, care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted guinea pigs. CCI provides community resources through education, counseling, information and referral services. CCI is funded through individual donations, adoption, bequests and corporate sponsorships.
Our Goals:
- To provide shelter, rehabilitation, care and adoption services for surrendered guinea pigs, entrusted to our care.
- To facilitate the transfer of guinea pigs by animal shelters who do not have room, facilities or time to offer for guinea pigs.
- To facilitate the surrender of guinea pigs by owners who are no longer able to provide adequate care for their cavies.
You may have seen us in: 5028 Magazine or our article on guinea pig behavior in the Guinea Pigs magazine!
Who are we?
President/Founder - Shannon Cauthen
Vice President/Boarding Manager - Daeltun Cauthen
Boarding Assistant/Surrender Manager - Garrison Cauthen
We Love our Board Members!
Dr. Sharyn Esposito D.V.M
Cathy and Carolyn Beck
Paula Fisher
Michele Caldwell
Laura Starr
Cass Letson
Website
Logo Courtesy - Larissa Metcalf
Design - Christine Stone - christineastone.com
Find us on:
303-593-2195
shannon@cavycareinc.org
