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Austin Guinea Pig Rescue We are currently accepting applications for foster homes. Please see our website if you are interested!

If you need to rehome your pet, see: http://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/surrendering-your-pet.html

Donate to help us here: https://austinguineapigrescue.com/pages/donate If you are worried about your guinea pig’s health and think they might be sick, check out:
http://www.guinealynx.info/emergency.html

A visibly sick guinea pig is an EMERGENCY and you need to seek veterinary care ASAP!!! You ca

n find a list of exotics veterinarians at: http://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/veterinarians.html

Austin Guinea Pig Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing a foster network to rescue, care for, and rehome guinea pigs from animal shelters in the Austin, Texas area. http://www.austinguineapigrescue.com/foster.html

****WE DO NOT TAKE OWNER SURRENDERS!****

Please don't call, email, message, or post about AGPR about taking in any of your animals. See information at link below on how to rehome your pet yourself:
http://austinguineapigrescue.weebly.com/surrendering-your-pet.html

**We do not process any applications on the weekends, please allow extra time for review.**

Thankful Thursday!Twig was adopted to be a possible buddy to one boy, and ended up finding friendship with two! Here's t...
18/06/2026

Thankful Thursday!

Twig was adopted to be a possible buddy to one boy, and ended up finding friendship with two! Here's the update from his family, who started with just Patito(white) and Patagonia(tri-color).

"I worked the set up to make it so Twig and Patagonia would rotate who got to spend time with Patito. This set up worked for months. Lo and behold, the other day I walk into their set up and Twig had hopped the partition and now all three intact boars are hanging together with no issues! I’ve even found Patagonia and Twig sharing the same hide with no squabbling! Twig wheeks loudly every time I walk by for head scritches—my roommates have even been suckered into petting him. He’s still on the smaller side, but he eats like a champ!"

Congratulations on your adoption, Twig! May you have many more adventures with your new buddies!!

17/06/2026
Teach Me Tuesday!Traveling with your fur babies this summer? Here are some tips to keep them comfy and safe in the link ...
16/06/2026

Teach Me Tuesday!

Traveling with your fur babies this summer? Here are some tips to keep them comfy and safe in the link below from !

"***WARNING***

Never put the carrier on the floor in the front passenger seat. The fumes from the engine can cause your pet to become sick or even to die.

Never leave your pet in the car alone. The shade of a tree does little to combat the sun's heat. Even on a 75 F / 24 C degree day, the temperature will hit 94 F / 34 C in only 10 minutes. Take a look at this chart from the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.

Always keep your vehicle cool in the summer when driving. No matter if the AC or the heat is on, ensure the vents face away from your furbabies so they don't overheat or get too cold."

https://smallpetselect.com/traveling-with-small-pets/

Meet Me Monday!Meet Lucie and Brownie — a sweet mother-daughter duo looking for a loving home together. Lucie is calm, g...
15/06/2026

Meet Me Monday!

Meet Lucie and Brownie — a sweet mother-daughter duo looking for a loving home together. Lucie is calm, gentle, and easygoing, while Brownie is the curious little adventurer of the pair. Brownie loves exploring new spaces and will happily squeak to check in with her mom whenever she discovers something interesting. Lucie enjoys letting Brownie roam and play independently, always keeping a relaxed eye on her before eventually wandering over to see what all the excitement is about.

Lucie has a beautiful coat that is predominantly black and brown, with a distinctive white stripe on her head. Brownie is mostly brown, decorated with adorable black and white spots that match her playful personality.

Both girls are incredibly docile, affectionate, and clearly bonded to each other. Watching their dynamic is heartwarming: Brownie brings the energy and curiosity, while Lucie provides the calm reassurance. They would make wonderful companions for anyone looking for a pair of loving, social guinea pigs.

Meet Me Monday!Honey came to us in February 2026 from Austin Animal Center (AAC), with another guinea pig called Peanut ...
08/06/2026

Meet Me Monday!

Honey came to us in February 2026 from Austin Animal Center (AAC), with another guinea pig called Peanut Butter. Both girls were adopted, but within a week Honey lost a lot of weight suddenly, so they had to be returned to the rescue. Honey happened to have an upper respiratory infection, for which she received treatment. Her bond with Peanut Butter broke, and they each went their separate ways, while Honey continued to recuperate and grown stronger and bigger. Fast forward three months, and Honey is fully recovered and ready for adoption! Not only that, but she met a friend called Sheila (who also came from AAC) and they're now happily sharing a cage.

Now, although Sheila is almost twice as big as Honey, Honey is definitely the boss! They are both tame and will let you pet them while in the cage. As soon as some rustling is heard, or someone is seen near the fridge, both girls will WHEEK loudly for veggies. Honey sometimes climbs on top of the igloo to make her voice more clearly heard! They both really enjoy cuddles, and they're the sweetest girls you could find.

Suitable for children and not scared of well-behaved cats/other pets.

https://www.petfinder.com/small-furry/honey-sheila-8eddd95f-fa4f-4651-99a0-4c45bac96176/tx/austin/austin-guinea-pig-rescue-tx1685/details/

07/06/2026

Meet Dolly (the mom) and Baby Blossom! Blossom was born last Tuesday.

Happy National Donut Day! Let's see those cute piggy donut lips today! Share your piggies' cutest pouts below!Photo cred...
05/06/2026

Happy National Donut Day!

Let's see those cute piggy donut lips today! Share your piggies' cutest pouts below!

Photo credit:

We’re back at WG to see Dr. Walker, this time with our new girl Sheila. Sheila came to us from Austin Animal Center abou...
04/06/2026

We’re back at WG to see Dr. Walker, this time with our new girl Sheila. Sheila came to us from Austin Animal Center about three weeks ago and she seemed fine, but she’s been sounding a bit congested the last 48 hours, so we brought her in to get her checked out, as we don’t want this developing into a respiratory infection. Watch this space! 🙏❤️

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Monday 08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00
Friday 08:00 - 19:00

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+15126486536

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