LA Guinea Pig Rescue

Category: Animal rescue service

Address: 10856 Farralone Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA

Phone: +14243305788

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: 11AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 11AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 11AM–3:30PM

Friday: 11AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–4PM

Reviews

Maryann Rodriguez

Sep 5, 2022

LAGPR handles hundreds of rescues at any given time from what it looks like to me. Saskia does research and has firsthand knowledge going back decades she shares her knowledge freely. I appreciate this group so much! I also love the Wheekers group which was started by Saskia, it's a great place to join in conversations among a knowledgeable, respectful Guinea Pig community.

Barbora Jodas

Sep 2, 2022

Best place with such a kind people!

Frank Wuts

Aug 16, 2022

If you love guinea pigs this is the best place to go.

Summer Cox

Aug 7, 2022

Love everything about this place

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Questions & Answers

How do I get the cbd for my piggy

Lori Ely | Sep 10, 2021
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 10, 2021

https://www.laguineapigrescue.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

If you live in A different state can you still come to the rescue to adopt?

Libby Achee | Sep 10, 2020
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 10, 2020

Yes you can. We ask that people come in person to adopt though, we do not ship the piggies. Start by filling out the adoption application on the website. www.laguineapigrescue.com

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Do you accept debit card ?

Sandy Robles | Sep 11, 2019
Yaneri RN | Sep 11, 2019

Yes they do!

My guinea pig is nine months, he’s a male. I was curious to know if this guinea pig rescue would be able to pair up my guinea pig with another one. Does the age matter, also, what prices are the guinea pigs for?

_Ambivert_ | Sep 11, 2019
Claudie C. | Sep 11, 2019

Yes 35.00. Go to the website and make an appointment. They will try different ones according to which ones you like. One at a time of course. You will love the experience and spending time there. They have supplies too and also schedule a health check up with Saskia, she will give a drop of ivervectin as a preventative on each ear of your male pigs, trim their nails, and do a boar cleaning. She's the best and I have been going there with mine for some time now. I love it there.Fyi there's horses and other animals too!

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Are you able to use Instant No Rinse Shampoo spray and flea and tick no rinse spray on guinea pigs?

Ana Melin | Sep 11, 2019
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 11, 2019

We do not recommend it. Guinea pig seldom get fleas and or ticks. They are however prone to get lice and mange mites. This is that we use as a preventative. PREVENTATIVE You want to repeat Ivermectin treatments every 3 months or so. It prevents lice, mites and internal parasites. Even if you guinea pigs are not in touch with others they can still get these parasites. They lie dormant and will activate when the animal is under the weather, aging or under stress. You can either put a drop on the ear of the injectable Ivermectin (though you don’t inject it just a pea sized drop on the outer skin of the ear) This is a great method if you have a lot of animals IVERMECTIN PASTE https://amzn.to/2NReUuq TREATMENT Day one, pea sized amount in the mouth Day 4 pea size amount in the mouth and from there repeat once a week for 3 weeks. IVERMECTIN https://amzn.to/2NUkRXc TREATMENT Day one, drop on the ear. Day 4 drop on the ear and from there once a week for 3 weeks.

If I will travel outside of US, can they take care my guinea pig for 1 month?

Jessie Chen | Sep 11, 2018
Melia The Person | Sep 11, 2018

They are now doing Guinea pig boarding

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I want to give my ginea pig for adoption, I move to Canada and I cannot take it. Who wants it is very healthy.

Alia Car | Jan 13, 2022
Hector Lopez. | Jan 13, 2022

I think someone wants one, let me ask him and I'll let you know, thank you so beautiful the guinea pigs.

Will you cut pet guinea pig nails?

Faith Germain | Sep 10, 2021
Dina D | Sep 10, 2021

Yes they do. They clean their teeth too! They're amazing.

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Can I make an appointment to neuter a guinea pig?

Steamin' | Sep 10, 2021
Christine Mitchell | Sep 10, 2021

They are not a vet i don't think they neuter. I remember them having to take a boy to the vet to get it done.

Do you sell young guinea pigs?

Alejandro R | Sep 10, 2020
Marijke Otter-de Lange | Sep 10, 2020

Sometimes they have young ones do you can adopt them. Indeed

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Can people volunteer to help clean cages

diego marin | Sep 10, 2020
Leticia Chaidez | Sep 10, 2020

I don't know, you would have to call them up

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I'd like to come this Friday September 13th 2019. it's my daughters 14th bday and love guinea pigs. I'm wondering if your open?

Jessica Maloney | Sep 11, 2019
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 11, 2019

Yes we are open!

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So I have a few questions, can you take home babies, do you sell Guinea Pigs already fixed, and are they already tame?

Don Casas | Sep 11, 2019
Leticia Chaidez | Sep 11, 2019

At the guinea pig rescue , their mission is to get the piggies adopted and they do have baby piggies as well but you do have to pay for them to be nutured and some piggies are already fixed and as for them being tamed , they all friendly and shy animals which makes them easy to handle but they need a lot of care .

Can you just show up at the rescue? It appears from info online that they are only open for very limited time each week. I'm in the LA area for a short time and would like to visit.

Dustan Gourlie | Sep 11, 2019
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2019

I'm a volunteer and we are volunteer run so if you make an appointment there's a better chance you will have a more positive experience because appointments are allocated. But it is true we will never turn anyone away especially if they just want information.

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I want to take my 2 piggies for a check up. I understand that there are many others who do check ups, but what day is Saskia available to do the checkup ?

Jesus Adrian Perez | Sep 11, 2019
Ana Barritt | Sep 11, 2019

If you go to their website, you can make an appointment and see what days are available! You need an appointment if you want to see Saskia:)

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I have a guinea pig named PipSqueak Winchester who doesn't have a cage mate. But he's cage is right next to his older brother's cage Alan the bunny people keep trying to tell me to put them in the same cage is that a good idea or is it dangerous?

Rockstar Simon | Sep 11, 2018
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2018

Yes it is generally dangerous to keep rabbits and bunnies together because they have a different posture rabbits stand up higher and their legs could easily kick the guinea pig. In general they also have different temperaments and if you really care about them you would keep them with their own species where they would feel more comfortable. Guinea pigs are herd animals and rabbits and guinea pigs are very intelligent

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Hi do you guys do treatments for sick guinea pigs? I don't know which vet I can see for them

Gerardo Rangel | Sep 11, 2018
Allan Herrera | Sep 11, 2018

I don't believe they do treatments. A proper veterinarian would be your best bet.

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Hey I have a guinea pig who's nails are very overgrown I'm honestly to scared to cut them since I've drawn blood multiple times, I would go over there but we live very far away and my mom wouldn't take take, any help?

You Can't Stop Me | Mar 14, 2022
Barbara | Mar 14, 2022

They going to your local vet or Petsmart or Petco. They will charge about 10.00 or less to do it for you.If your little one has white nails it is much easier to see where to cut. Just stay away from the dark area at the back the nail.

Can you take 2 of my guinea pigs in?

Aleli Barranco | Oct 15, 2021
Aleli Barranco | Oct 15, 2021

I’m looking for a place to leave them at I can’t take care of them anymore

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Do you guys charge to adopt a guinepig and if you do how much? I want to adopt one Also can I take my guinea pig to chose a friend for him to see witch one he will be friendly with? he needs a friend.:)

Josie Ramirez | Sep 10, 2021
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 10, 2021

Yes you would have to bring you guinea pig as we will have to do some introductions. The adoption fee for a single guinea pig is $35 Start here on the website https://www.laguineapigrescue.com/adoption.html

What do you do if your guinea pig is super chill, motionless, serene. Any tips?

Yianna Trewyn | Sep 10, 2021
K | Sep 10, 2021

Are they frozen? If you just got your guinea pig, google videos of what it looks like when a guinea pig freezes. Freezing is normal and natural. They just do it when they are scared. If you know what freezing looks like and that isn't it, you should take it to the vet.

From what place's and where do you rescue you're guinea pig's from

Julius Aplicador | Sep 10, 2021
Erika Judith | Sep 10, 2021

Firts one I got it from Petsmart. Second one from LA Guinea Pig Rescue.

When I go to amazon what do I type in to get a good cbd cream for my boys. One suffers from anxiety

Michael Napolitano | Sep 10, 2021
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 10, 2021

https://www.laguineapigrescue.com/store/p38/GPpaincream.html

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How much is it if I take my guinea pig to get her nails clipped? Also is there any supplies I can get there?

Jocelyn Garcia | Sep 10, 2021
leah herrera | Sep 10, 2021

No fee but a donation is greatly appreciated since it is a rescue and needs money to continue with what they do.

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Do you take rabbits? Her and my piggy need a better home.

Sunset Steph | Sep 10, 2020
LA Guinea Pig Rescue | Sep 10, 2020

No I am so sorry but we do not take in rabbits

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How to treat a ringworm on my guinea pig top nose

Yolanda Cosio | Sep 10, 2020
Kaisa Akerlund | Sep 10, 2020

Look up the LA guinea pig rescue on Facebook and YouTube. Saskia knows everything there is to know about helping guinea pigs.

Can I give my guinea pig to this place?

Amber Marie | Sep 10, 2020
Rosa Brassart | Sep 10, 2020

You need to contact them!

What's a good bedding for guinea pigs beside the fleas blankets.?

Yolanda Cosio | Sep 10, 2020
Genesis Contreras | Sep 10, 2020

I wouldnt recommend pine shavings for guineas if they have sensitive respiratory system instead try Aspen

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Quick question I just adopted a 3 week old guinea pig when I bath him?

Yolanda Cosio | Sep 10, 2020
Sara L | Sep 10, 2020

Unless your guinea pig is very dirty or greasy, bathing should happen very rarely. I recommend watching all the videos Saskia from LAGPR has uploaded to YouTube?

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What are the odds of cancelation appt? Do you need an appointment to buy cages?

Alex Hailey | Sep 10, 2020
Charlotte Alexander | Sep 10, 2020

Call them. They are so nice. They were able to accommodate me. I don't think you need an appointment to pick up a cage. See if the item you want is for sale on the website and you can select a time to pick it up. If you don't see the item you want, call them and they'll tell you if they have it.

Are you open? If so I would like to ask this question. I have a 5 year old and she wants a guinea pig which guinea pig would be good for her?

Yolanda Cosio | Sep 10, 2020
Robbie Edler | Sep 10, 2020

I recently adopted a guinea pig from there, I would highly recommend watching their videos on their website and on YouTube to help you figure it out. It is a lot more work for the parent with a child that age. This is coming from working in a vet hospital as well.

Are they open on President's day?

Serina Jones | Sep 10, 2020
Cristina Vega | Sep 10, 2020

All appointments are only available on:  Mondays & Fridays 9:00am- 1:00pm   Saturdays 9:00am - 4:30pm They are CLOSED Sundays and Major Holidays

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Are the adoptions free or is there a charge?

James MrTickler | Sep 10, 2020
Monica Molina | Sep 10, 2020

There is a donation of 30 per piggy I believe. There website has the prices.

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I am a first time G.P. owner and your videos have really helped! My GP is territorial, and nippy if I get too close to her hay or hideout. She bumps her teeth on my hand but today she broke skin. What can I do to stop this?

Lisa Shannon | Sep 10, 2020
David “ray” Adams 111 | Sep 10, 2020

You need to spend least 30 min a day with your gp and give snacks such has lettuce and bell peppers tomatoes and talk and pet has you are giving them snacks

Do they by chance ship piggies

Chloe Pouppirt | Sep 10, 2020
Leticia Chaidez | Sep 10, 2020

No, you have to go in person to adopt your Piggy.

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I live a few hours away from the rescue, would I still be able to adopt two skinny pigs from them? They would be in a small cage for the road trip. I've checked all the rescues near me and none have skinny pigs.

Samantha JG | Sep 11, 2019
Jeff Rodriguez | Sep 11, 2019

Absolutely, just make sure you use a carrier with enough room for them and provide them with veggies. Make sure they don't get excessively hot

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Hello had a question about getting insurance for my guinea pigs. Which one do you recommend, for them . And is it the same as getting it for your dog or cat?

sonia | Sep 11, 2019
Claudie C. | Sep 11, 2019

Go to the Los Angles guinea pig rescue website, it should be there if not scroll to where it says contact us and ask Saskia.

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how far are you willing to travel to pick up 2 guinea pigs?

Betty Wheeler | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

Dont forget to donate money

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Anyone have any luck recently trying to get a reply back from them? (Last month or so no responses email or phone)

mike lou | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

Dont forget to donate

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Is this place still operational? I've tried leaving emails and messages but all no response.

mike lou | Sep 11, 2019
Alexandria Corza | Sep 11, 2019

I was there just yesterday. Definitely open. :)

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What do you use for flea treatment and deworming for piggies? Brand and dosage?

Tina Bond | Sep 11, 2019
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2019

We offer Ivermectin treatment for mites lice and internal parasites. It is free and we offer the treatment at the rescue.

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Do they have a parking lot or is it street parking?

S Gi | Sep 11, 2019
Matthew Bischoff | Sep 11, 2019

Street and lot parking. The parking lot though is really just the owners driveway and isnt always accessible as the farm and rescue workers get the driveway spots early in the morning, as they deserve.

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I got some Oasis Vita drops piercy it tells me to put in water which is not good for them does anybody know how much I need to give

Molly Ledesma | Sep 11, 2019
Yaneri RN | Sep 11, 2019

Putting Vitamin c in their water is not recommended. It changes the flavor if the water, then will cause your Guinea pig not to drink. Secondly if you have more than 1 Guinea pig, you cant control of amt of dosage they are drinking from the water. Recommended to syringe feed them 1ml of children's liquid. You should watch Scottys Animal You tube channel. Talks about importance of Vitamin C. https://youtu.be/7KTl08JDyas. How this helps.

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I've seen on the website that they also offer hamsters for $15, how do we go about adopting one from here?

A D | Sep 11, 2019
Rebecca Hurt | Sep 11, 2019

You can make an appointment on their website for an adoption.

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our new guinea pig has a crooked jaw - causing eating and teething problems (she can't eat normally). I am feeding her with a syringe and getting her teeth clipped, but how often should I feed her? Is there anything else we can do to fix this?

Yuki Kahl | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

Email them. Also dont forget to donate

Hello we are looking for a home for two guinea pigs that we have. Do you adopt guinea pigs from families? We are looking for a nice home for them.

Laron Jacquet | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

Email the los Angeles Guinea rescue And make appointment. Dont forget to donate

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Do they sell young guinea pigs here?

Jaiden Brazen | Sep 11, 2019
Ali Eshraghi | Sep 11, 2019

They adopt them out for a donation

I have a 3 yr old guinea pig and he has been sneezing. He really haven't done this before Can he have allergies or a cold. I live in Peoria,Ill and we have had 2 snow storms and I'm trying to keep their area warm What can I do

Patricia Tortat | Sep 11, 2019
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2019

Sneezing is a sign have a respiratory illness and can only be treated with antibiotics. Guinea pig should not be sneezing luckily antibiotics will solve the problem you should move them into an area where it is room temperature. Guinea pigs do not do well in the cold however extreme heat is way worse

Hi! I've been keeping up with this rescue for quite some time now. I personally own 4 piggies already & currently work for a rescue(cats/dogs). I was wondering about volunteering.. How could I go about that?

IR FLOWERCHILD | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

Send them an email

i live in ohio and im thinking about getting a guinea pig., but there are little rescue centers here. Is there any way you could transport two out ?. I saw many cute ones but im not able to go to Los Angeles.

The Kathleen Show | Sep 11, 2019
Claudie C. | Sep 11, 2019

They don't ship animals. Go to your closest local animal shelter or Google a small animal rescue in your state or check craigslist or petfinder.com for adoptable pets in your area. Facebook group has a lot of guinea pigs looking for homes thehappycavy and Guinea pig page (for sale, Advice, & Support). Find them on facebook and send a join group request. Lots of guinea pigs in your area from homes that can not keep them any more as well as beeeders. But the ones from homes are sometimes bonded and come in a set of 2, which is recomended since guiena pigs live in groups and it's best to at least have 2. They are considered exotic pets, so vet visits are expensive, please be sure you are able to afford them as they need regular feed of fruits and vegitables and 80 percent of their diet is hay. Hay is a dry grass, be sure you're not allergic to guinea pigs or grass before getting one. I am allergic to cats, but I am not allergic to short hair animals like dogs and short hair guinea pigs.

Do they pick up the Guinea pigs if we don’t live in there Area

Jeannette Macias | Sep 11, 2019
Gigi Francis | Sep 11, 2019

No

How much would it be for 2 female guinea pigs??

Katheryne Vazquez | Sep 11, 2019
Ali Eshraghi | Sep 11, 2019

Adopting 2 is the same donation as adopting 1. Sex is not a price factor. It's 30-40 for fluffy piggies. More for "skinny"/hairless piggies.

If we go to the rescue can we only see the guinea pigs or do we have to buy one if we are there because I’m planning to get one but I want to see which guinea pigs are right for me

Katheryne Vazquez | Sep 11, 2019
Ursula Melendez | Sep 11, 2019

You can look around, visit the rescue and get to the know the piggies. Beware though if you fall in love with a piggie and wait to come back another week to adopt they don't put guinea pigs on "hold". And they only adopt out two pigs or one to pair up with a single pig. Be sure to visit when you are ready to adopt!

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How much does critical care for guniea pigs usually cost?

Rockstar Simon | Sep 11, 2019
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2019

10 dollars? There's many different sizes that you can get online but we have also many different sizes at the rescue available for purchase

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I have 35 c&c cages just the cubes and I would like to donate them along with other stuff. Im in Vegas....how do we do this?

Lucille Diamond | Sep 11, 2018
Minerva Gomez | Sep 11, 2018

When you come back you can drop them off, they sure will appreciate it

Can I surrender my guinea pig??

iliana Martinez | Sep 11, 2018
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2018

You can expect a waiting list of over a month but yes they will take your guinea pig but you must go to their website and fill out a surrender form

Would I be able to give my piggies away here? I know it is sad but we don’t have enough room for them.

stevelacysgf | Sep 11, 2018
T S | Apr 13, 2022

Hello, I was wondering how long is the waiting list.

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Hello, How often should the Guinea Pigs rear get cleaned and where can I take them for that?

Vennom Rides | Sep 11, 2018
Scott Hale | Sep 11, 2018

We offer free health checks which includes butt cleaning. Every 8 weeks is a good schedule our health checks are free for any Guinea pigs regardless of where they came from. Make an appointment on our website

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Hello, I've had my 2 piggies for 3 months and one is still skittish. They're around 1-2 years old I'm thinking. Can i bring my 2 male piggies in to get nails clipped? If so, how much do you charge?

Vennom Rides | Sep 11, 2018
K.D. L | Sep 11, 2018

LAGPR Always does free nail trims and health checks for ALL Guinea pigs.

Can we drop off a guinea pig? And if so will you charge us

Sydney Chavez | Sep 11, 2018
Kimberly Johnson | Sep 11, 2018

You must make an appointment online for surrender.

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Can I surrender my guinea pigs to you

Tavon Barrett | Sep 11, 2018
Kimberly Johnson | Sep 11, 2018

They are not taking any right now, they recently rescued 700 from a hoarding situation.

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How much do you have to pay

Brenda Argumaniz | Sep 11, 2018
Kimberly Johnson | Sep 11, 2018

Depends on what you are looking for. Neutered males are a little more and the regular adoption is around $35. Not cheap, but you get a healthy piggy and all of their knowledge and experience!

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