ADOPTABLE PICS AND BIOS ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE! ​

Education?

At Cavy Care Inc. (CCI), we are dedicated to answering all your questions about guinea pig health, behavior, and husbandry. Our expert insights are trusted nationwide, with features in over 96 articles and 3 prominent magazines. Additionally, our Executive Director served as the official Small Animal Expert for the Discovery Channel’s online Small Animal Channel from 2008 to 2016. If we do not have an immediate answer to your question, our team will thoroughly research it to provide you with accurate, reliable guidance. (See our upcoming YouTube channel in November!)

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Looking for a Vet?
Please note that Cavy Care Inc. does not provide medical or veterinary advice. However, we want to help you find the best care possible for your pet. We offer a curated list of veterinarians grouped by city, based on clinics we have used or that have been recommended by our trusted clients. This list is not a complete directory or an official endorsement, but rather a helpful starting point for your search.

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Surrendering?

We accept owner surrenders strictly as room permits. Because we are licensed through the state, we follow all official regulations regarding facility numbers and animal care standards. These capacity limits are legally enforced to protect the health of our residents, meaning we cannot exceed our licensed capacity under any circumstances.

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Adoption Process & Policies?

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Visits by Appointment Only
Cavy Care Inc. operates strictly by appointment. We do not accept walk-ins under any circumstances. To meet our guinea pigs, you must complete and submit our pre-adoption form first. Once your application is approved, we will schedule a dedicated time for you to meet the guinea pigs that match your interest. It is not possible to visit the facility or meet the animals before your form is approved. But we are happy to send photos of those guinea pigs that best match your interests!

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Cavy Care Inc. seeks loving homes and does not adopt guinea pigs for commercial, school, or therapy settings. We do not let you FOSTER to see if having a guinea pig is something you want to "try". Please make that decision before contacting us. 

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Our Guinea Pigs
Our residents range in age, but most are older adults. We specialize in taking in guinea pigs that cannot thrive in stressful, commercial shelter environments. We ensure that all necessary veterinary care is completed before adoption. In compliance with our state license, we practice full transparency and will provide you with the complete medical history of any care your guinea pig received while with us.

 

Home & Family Requirements

• Family Environment: We seek loving, permanent, in-home environments where the entire family participates in the animals' care. We do not adopt guinea pigs out to schools, commercial businesses, or therapy settings.

• Adult Responsibility: Guinea pigs will not be adopted out to be the sole responsibility of a child, regardless of their age. To ensure safe handling, children interacting with the pets should ideally be at least 7 years old.

• No "Trial" Fostering: We do not offer fostering options to "test out" pet ownership. Please fully commit to the decision to own a guinea pig before contacting us.

• Enclosure & Companionship: We may request a photo of your intended cage setup. When pairing a guinea pig from our facility with your existing pet, we only allow same-sex matches to prevent accidental breeding.

• Adoption Day: Please bring a safe pet carrier or a secure means of transportation to take your new guinea pig(s) home.

• Next Step: Choose Your Appointment Time
  We offer flexible hours to accommodate your schedule.

• Weekend Hours (Preferred): 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Weekday Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Have questions? Contact us at 720-235-2492 (call or text) or email us at shannon@cavycareinc.org.​

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How Our Adoption Process Works

Step 1: Submit Your Pre-Adoption Form
Complete our online pre-adoption questionnaire to get started. Our team will review your application and contact you within 24 hours to update you on your approval status. If we are unable to approve your application, we will provide a clear explanation. [1, 2, 3]

Step 2: Schedule Your Meet-and-Greet
Once approved, we will schedule a private appointment for you to meet our available animals. [1]

• Guest Limit: Due to facility room restraints, you are welcome to bring up to 3 additional guests with you (4 people total).

• Animal Selection: You can meet up to 3 single guinea pigs or 3 pairs per scheduled appointment.

Adoption Fees & Inclusions

Our Bonded Pair Policy
Cavy Care Inc. strictly preserves the social bonds of our residents. We do not split up bonded pairs under any circumstances. Guinea pigs that arrive at our facility as a pair will always be adopted out together.

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Adoption Fee Schedule

• Single Guinea Pigs:

  • Under 6 months (Babies): $40.00

  • 6 months to 6 years: $30.00

  • Over 6 years (Seniors): $25.00 

• Same-Sex Pairs:

• Under 6 months (Babies): $50.00

• 6 months to 6 years: $45.00

• Over 6 years (Seniors): $35.00 

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What Is Included With Your Adoption?
Every adoption package is designed to set you and your new pet up for success. Your adoption fee includes:

• A temporary take-home travel box

• 1/2 pound of premium pelleted guinea pig diet

• A single handmade snuggle sack of your choice

• A lifetime of professional husbandry and care advice from our experts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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