Whats the process of Adopting Guinea Pigs from Rescue Organizations?

Question

And is $60.00 for spayed females and $45.00 for neutered Males a reasonable price..

They are going to the vet prior to adoption..

Answer 1

That is a reasonable fee - if you were going to buy a guinea pig and give them the same vet care, the bill would be a lot more.

However...why do they spay/neuter all their animals? Spaying is a pretty invasive procedure and is risky on guinea pigs. Unlike   with rabbits, who have a very high risk of reproductive cancer, there aren't any health benefits or behavioral benefits. I'd say it's taking an unnecessary risk. If they're trying to prevent unwanted breeding, adopt them out in same-s*x pairs with a no-breeding contract.

Neutering males is less invasive and makes it possible to house a male who doesn't get along with other males with a female, but there's no real reason for it to be standard procedure.

Have you asked about it? I'd be wary of a rescue that spayed/neutered all of their guinea pigs.

Answer 2

The adoption process differs for different organizations. But they do have similar processes.

If it is a shelter, you go the the shelter and ask someone if you can see the Guinea Pigs. Know which one you want, having as much info as you can helps, like a number of the animals name. You should be able to go into a room and meet the GP for a few minutes to make sure it is the one for you. Then you fill out the adoption paperwork. If the GP is already neutered, you may be able to bring it home that day. If it is not neutered, you will have to wait until it is.

If you are adopting from an organization that uses foster homes, then the process is a little different. You have to contact the organization and fill out some forms so they know a little more about what you are looking for and your situation. They will then contact you. Most do a home visit, then you go to meet the GP in its foster home. If the foster and the organization approve of the adoption, you are allowed to adopt and arrangements are made for getting it neutered and for you to pick it up.

The easiest way to find out is to visit the website of the adoption organization or shelter. You could call them also.

The prices seem reasonable. Getting it fixed on your own would cost at least $150 just for the neuter or spay, not to mention the vet check ups and other costs.

Answer 3

That is probably reasonable.  It is a delicate procedure to spay/neuter a guinea pig, hence costs money.

I adopted my mother/daughter pair from a shelter for $10.00 each.  They are not spayed, but since they are both female, its not really an issue.  Mine, too, had been checked by a vet before being released to me.