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My name is Oreo!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 4 days ago

My basic info

Species
Guinea Pig
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
590454
Hair Length

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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Oreo and Willow!

Oreo is a wise 5 year old white-crested guinea pig, and Willow is her energetic 2-year-old Abyssinian companion. Recently, they both paid a visit to the vet and received glowing reports on their overall well-being. However, it was determined that Oreo needed a little extra attention in the form of a weight loss regimen. Oreo is now on a carefully tailored diet to shed those extra grams and regain her sprightly vitality.

Being the older member of the pair, Oreo requires specific senior guinea pig care to ensure her comfort and happiness. Here are a few tips to help both pigs thrive:

- Nutritious Diet: Ensure both pigs receive a balanced diet rich in vitamin C, fiber, and low in fat. Fresh vegetables like bell peppers, kale, and broccoli are excellent sources of vitamin C. It is also essential that Oreo and Willow both get a daily Oxbow vitamin C tablet, specially made to support their immune systems and overall health!

- Regular Veterinary Check-ups: Schedule regular check-ups with a knowledgeable vet to monitor their health and address any concerns promptly.

- Comfortable Housing: Provide both girls with a cozy and spacious pen with layers of soft blankies to support Oreo's aging joints, and provide a comfortable resting place for all.

- Extra Love and Attention: Shower Oreo with extra love and attention to ensure she feels cherished and secure in her senior years. But let's not forget about Willow! This spirited youngster may not be as seasoned as Oreo, but she certainly appreciates the royal treatment and indulgence that come with it.

If you're ready to open your heart and home to this adorable duo, send the following application to this email: victoria@spca.bc.ca

Application link: https://spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/BC_SPCA_Cavy_Matching_Survey.pdf


Primary Color: Tri Color
Weight: 1.19
Age: 5yrs 1mths 0wks
Shelter
BC SPCA - Victoria Branch

Contact info

Pet ID
590454
Contact
Address
3150 Napier Lane, Victoria, BC V8T 4V5

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please note that in many of our provincial shelters renters are required to bring in copies of their strata council by-laws in order to be approved for adopting.

Please contact us at the shelter for any adoption requirements before visiting us to adopt so that you are correctly prepared to take your new family member home.



See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Victoria for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

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See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/Victoria for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.



The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. Through its locations and operations across the province the BC SPCA provides emergency medical care and sheltering for more than 37,000 animals each year. The society also conducts more than 4,600 cruelty investigations and provides a wide range of advocacy and education programs for domestic, farm and wild animals through its Provincial Office.

Our mission, vision and charter is at the heart of all we do to rescue, protect and care for animals. It is also the driving force behind our animal welfare and education programs.

Our Charter:



The BC SPCA Charter is the foundation that guides the work we do:

Whereas:

The world is inhabited by many species sharing a common ecosystem of air, earth, and water. We recognize and value our interconnectedness with all animals.

Therefore:

The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for the animals of the world we share.



We pledge our energies to inspire and mobilize society to create a world in which all animals, who depend on humans for their well-being, experience, as a minimum, five essential freedoms:



1. Freedom from hunger and thirst

2. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease

3. Freedom from distress

4. Freedom from discomfort

5. Freedom to express behaviours that promote well-being.