ADOPT!

When you have the option, you should always opt to adopt, not buy. Even though the guinea pigs in pet stores are really cute and small, they are going to find a home. Those guinea pigs you see at local shelters need a good life and you can give them that by adopting them and adding them to your herd. The guinea pigs in pet stores are there because of high demand, not because they need homes like the ones in pet shelters do. The guinea pigs in pet shelters normally have had a hard life and need good, experienced piggy owners. Local pet shelters often have good prices, but expensive enough that they know the guinea pigs will get good homes.

                                        Rocky