Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption

Welcome to our YouTube Channel !

Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption, Inc, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in San Diego, CA. We are volunteers devoted to the rescue, care, and adoption of small animals.

If you have questions about your pets health, you can find useful information at:
http://www.guinealynx.info/

If your pet appears to be injured or sick, contact your local veterinarian immediately. Don't put it off.

We do appreciate your interest in our YouTube site. However we are unable to respond to your questions here at YouTube.

Be sure and visit our web site,
http://www.weecompanions.com/
to view adoptable small animals, and to learn about upcoming animal adoption events in and around San Diego, CA.

Adoptable animals can also be viewed at :
http://www.petfinder.com/index.html

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE ADOPTING A PET :

1. Don't buy a pet impulsively. Research and know what you are getting into BEFORE bringing home a new pet. Go to your local library and read about the type of pet you are interested in, before you make the decision on whether to own a new pet.

2. Pets are not toys. Owning a pet is an ongoing responsibility, which takes your time and resources. They need our love and attention!

3. Plan on owning your pet for their lifetime. For example, a rabbit can live for over ten years, and a guinea pig can live up to eight years. Owning a pet should be considered a permanent investment for the lifetime of that pet. Having to give up a pet is stressful and heart breaking for both you and for your pet.

4. Many animals, including Guinea pigs, are social animals. They require DAILY attention, feeding, love and care. Fresh pellets, fresh water, timothy hay, and human affection are needed EVERY DAY for a healthy, happy pet. Also, tiny cages are cruel to your pet - you should be able to provide ample living space for them, and a SAFE place for them to exercise.

5. If after considering all these things, you know that you know you can actively love and care for a new pet, provide and afford a stable long term home for them, and follow all this advice, plus cage cleanings, and all other needs, then you should have rewarding and meaningful years of happy experiences with your pet.
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Important Note:
IF YOU WANT TO VISIT OUR SHELTER IN SAN DIEGO, PLEASE CONTACT US FIRST, TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. Email us at:
WeeCompanions@aol.com

Thank you for considering adoption.
"Adopt, don't shop!"

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Useful cage building ideas:
http://www.guineapigcages.com/ . Note that those store bought 3-4 foot pet cages are usually too small for guineas, (even though they advertise as being suitable for them).

Non-Emergency Medical Questions:
http://www.guinealynx.info/

Or, for non-emergency questions or inquiries, you may contact us directly
at WeeCompanions@aol.com .

Again, if your pet appears sick or injured, do not wait, but contact your local veterinarian immediately.

Thank you

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