Piggy Overnight Camp

How to Adopt

Thank you for your interest in adopting rescued guinea pigs! These pigs have come from tough situations, and I want to make sure they’re placed in the very best homes where they’ll be safe, loved, and well cared for long-term.

✅ Adoption Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you meet the following:

🐾 Spacious Cage

Your setup must be at least 7.5 square feet, though 10.5+ sq ft is strongly preferred. I’m happy to recommend cages and help you upgrade if needed!

🐾 Exotic Vet Access

You must have access to a vet who treats guinea pigs, they require specialized care, and not all vets are trained in exotics.

🐾 Bonded Pairs Stay Together

If adopting a pair (or trio), they must be adopted together. They rely on each other emotionally.

🐾 Meet & Greet

A quick in-person visit is required before adoption to make sure there are no allergies or concerns.

🐾 Cage Setup Photo

I ask for a photo of your cage (with dimensions) before finalizing any adoption. This helps ensure your pigs will have a safe and appropriate home.

🐾 No Breeding
Under no circumstances may any unneutered male adopted from me be housed with females, and the same applies to any female adopted from me being housed with males. Breeding is strictly prohibited, as it can cause serious health risks for the guinea pigs and contributes to the already overwhelming overpopulation problem.

📬 How to Apply

If you meet all the requirements and are ready to give these guinea pigs a forever home, please reach out directly:

📱 Text: 781-491-2056

📧 Email: emily.ristuccia@gmail.com

I’m always happy to answer questions or help you decide if adoption is right for you.

💵 Adoption Fees

Adoption fees help cover basic care for more rescues, and just as importantly, they help ensure that adopters are serious and committed. Sadly, free guinea pigs often end up in unsafe homes or passed around. A small fee helps protect the pigs.

• Single guinea pig: $25
• Bonded pair: $40
• Bonded trio: $55

 I'm open to waiving fees if I feel confident that the pigs will be safe, loved, and well cared for!

📸 After Adoption

I love staying in touch with adopters and making sure the pigs are thriving in their new homes. For the first month after adoption, I ask that you send weekly photo updates so I can see how they’re settling in. After that, I always welcome occasional updates! 

If at any point you can no longer keep the guinea pigs, they must be returned to me. They cannot be rehomed, given away, or sold to anyone else, as I need to ensure they remain safe and cared for.