Posted in Behavior & Training

My herd misses me when I'm away at work. I decided that the only thing that will keep them happy while I'm gone is food....lots of food. So, the night before work, I chop up LOTS of veggies to give them early in the morning to bribe them to be good little cavies while I'm away. It must be working because my husband said they've been sound as… read more

Posted in Food & Treats

Oxbow Cavy Cuisine has always been my pellet of choice for my guinea pigs. It contains no alfalfa which can lead to stone formation in guinea pigs. Recently, I needed to buy another bag and stopped at a different pet store. They didn't carry Oxbow, so I picked up Kaytee Timothy Complete with timothy hay. I've bought it in the past when my stor… read more

Posted in Adoptions

I'm really happy to say that there was a near record number of adoptions at the 10th Annual Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue Open House on Sunday. 21 guinea pigs found homes!!!! The all time record for adoptions at a single event was 22. Needless to say, everyone associated with the rescue is very happy, along with 21 guinea pigs and their new ow… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Well, I had my first day at work today and..... I like it. It'll even be better when I really know what I'm doing. :-) My coworkers are really nice; the building is beautiful. I'm really tired tonight, but I think it's that "first day on the job" syndrome. My guinea pigs had their first day at home alone and.... they DIDN'T like it. They ar… read more

Posted in Adoptions

I'm not sure if there are any of you who live in the Steger/Crete area of Illinois, but I wanted to invite anyone who is free tomorrow to our 10th annual CRITTER CORRAL GUINEA PIG RESCUE OPEN HOUSE: November 1, 2009 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Willard Wood Park Center 515 1st Street Crete, IL It's a wonderful and fun event. There will be a piggy c… read more