Sumac and Sycamore ended up at a shelter in the Niagara Region as strays. These guys are not really strays. It’s more likely their owner decided they didn’t want them any longer and abandoned them outdoors. Either way, we’re glad they were found and brought to a shelter where they were safe from the many dangers outside. The shelter was beyond capacity, so they asked us for help with these two sweet piggies. We were happy to welcome Sumac and Sycamore into our care. They got a clean bill of health at their vet visit, and now they’re ready to find their forever home together!
These guys are really sweet once they’re comfortable. They will stand tippy toe on their hind legs at the side of their enclosure in anticipation of the veggies or vitamin C treats they know are coming. They are in a 6 x 2 C&C cage, and they use every inch of that space to play, run, popcorn, chew their toys, and snooze. They’re not excited at all to be handled, but they’re getting better with time.

Please adopt Sumac and Sycamore!

Wondering if guinea pigs are the right pet for you?
Check out the many informative videos by Skinnypigs1 for lots of pig education!

Guinea pigs need much more room than the typical pet store guinea pig cages offer. Here are some examples of appropriate cages pigs can live happily in, so that they have lots of room to move around and explore:
C & C Cages

Midwest Guinea Habitat (1 cage per pig)

Can’t adopt but want to help? Monetary donations are always needed, but donations of Oxbow Guinea Pig food, Oxbow “Natural Science” Vitamin C tablets, timothy hay, small animal chew toys, and fleece liners are very much appreciated!
Options for donating items:
🐾 Dundas Pet Valu – 86 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario. Purchase items in-store and leave in the donation bin.
🐾 Amazon Wish List – Purchase items and have them delivered directly to us!
* SUPPORT SMALL ONLINE BUSINESSES *
Order items from any of these Ontario based businesses, let them know your order is for Ladybird and they’ll send your donation to us!
🐇 TINY PAWS EMPORIUM
🐇 GREEN BUNNY STORE
🐇 ZOEY and LILO’s TOYBOX
🐇 MISCHIEF STITCHES
🐇 HOPPY’S HAY
🐇 KNEE DEEP FARMS
🐇 PROFESSOR FLOP’S BUNNY SHOP
🐇 ASHES FLEECE