* Broccolini and Coriander found their forever home with lovely people! *

Broccolini and Coriander were surrendered to Lincoln County Humane Society when their owners were relocating and weren’t able to take the pigs with them.

At the moment LCHS is packed to the brim with small animals. They have many rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters and birds waiting for their forever homes. We were happy to take in Broccolini and Coriander to lessen the shelter’s load, even just a little.

Broccolini and Coriander  are nice boys, but like at lot of guinea pigs, they’re not too thrilled about being handled. The staff at Dundas Pet Valu (where they are being fostered) are working on getting these guys to get more used to people. Because they’re so shy, Broccolini and Coriander wouldn’t be the best match for a home with small children.

Here’s a note from Pet Valu staff about the piggies:
“Broccolini and Coriander arrived scared and traumatized, but after being dropped off at a shelter, then transported to our store, it’s no surprise. At just over a year old it’s clear they have barely been socialized or handled. Neither likes being picked up, but will stay still for a little bit of head pats and nose rubs. Like a cat, Coriander really likes having under his chin scratched too. This was only discovered, however, after several weeks of gaining their trust through time and patience. Even after a month now, they are still scared of being handled and really just like to eat, chew and nap!
They love Knee Deep Farms hay, Oxbow pellets and almost all veggies!! Green leaf lettuce, kale, cucumber, carrots, and fresh only Swiss chard. They love chewing on their knot nibbler and mega munch sticks from our Pet Valu store.
We feel they have lots of love to give, but would not make good first pets for a young child. Broc and Cori would do best in a home where those caring for them were experienced guinea pig owners; mature, understanding and patient.
We can’t wait for them to be as happy in someone’s home as we know they are being spoiled and cared for here.”

Wondering if a guinea pig is the right pet for you? Check out this website for some of the basics of guinea pig care. They’re not the simple “starter pet” they’ve been made out to be for many years…

Guinea pigs need much more room than the typical pet store guinea pig cages offer. Here are some websites that have great examples of the type of cages pigs can live happily in, so that they have lots of room to move around and explore:
GuineaPigCages.com
Midwest Guinea Habitat
Guinea Pig cage ideas on Pintrest

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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 blankets (for cage lining) are very much appreciated! Donations can be dropped off (and purchased in store) at the Pet Valu in Dundas – 86 Main Street, Dundas.