According to the guinea pig rescue, the breeder was unable to properly care for the animals, who were kept in overcrowded plastic containers without necessities like food, hay and water.
More than 500 guinea pigs were rescued from a Colorado-based breeder in the largest single-owner surrender case this Fort Collins-based rescue has encountered, according to a MondayColorado paraprofessional arrested after police say video shows her beating autistic child on school bus
Many of the guinea pigs are pregnant and suffering from serious health issues, including ringworm and upper respiratory disease. “Several guinea pigs who we felt were euthanasia cases on Sunday are showing signs of improvement. Some are now walking, drinking on their own, and one even wheeked,” the rescue said.
The rescue’s biggest need is people willing to transport guinea pigs from the Denver area to surrounding states on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a Tuesday afternoon update. Those wanting to assist with rescue efforts can sign up to foster, adopt, volunteer, donate, fundraise and transport through
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