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Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue Animal rescue in Fort Collins, CO

Our goal is twofold – to provide homeless pets with loving homes and provide judgement-free advice to their well-intentioned human family members to facilitate the happily ever after. We find that guinea pigs are commonly incorrectly perceived as “starter pets” for kiddos, and given up or abandoned when it becomes clear that they can be higher maintenance, more expensive or more fragile than expected. It’s also why one of our main goals at Cavies and Canines is education – we want your family to find a pet that is the perfect fit for them … a win-win for everyone! Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment to an animal that will be your loving companion and your best friend. Our goal is to keep animals in loving homes and off the streets and out of shelters.

Contact Natalie Riggs
Email caviesandcanines@gmail.com
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Fort Collins, CO 80525
Donation caviesandcanines@gmail.com ( PayPal)
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Adoptable pets at Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Ganke's adoption status with email updates.
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Ganke

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Myles's adoption status with email updates.
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Myles

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Ganymede's adoption status with email updates.
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Ganymede

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Callisto's adoption status with email updates.
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Callisto

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Zorro's adoption status with email updates.
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Zorro

Guinea Pig

Male, Baby
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Cyrano's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyrano

Guinea Pig

Male, Baby
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Potato's adoption status with email updates.
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Potato

Guinea Pig

Male, Young
Fort Collins, CO
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Rescue FAQs

We are currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado, with foster families located throughout the state.

Additional adoption info

Our adoptions are based on an application process, which includes a vet reference and sometimes a home visit. Our dogs (and cats, when we have them available for adoption) have completed their age-appropriate shots, are dewormed, spayed/neutered and heartworm tested/treated before adoption.
Our guinea pigs are available for adoption ONLY as same-sex pairs or as a friend for an existing guinea pig(s). Females are placed on 10-week pregnancy watch before adoption, and all undergo a health/behavior evaluation and are treated for parasites, if needed. Guinea pigs will only go to homes with appropriately sized housing, which we offer for sale at discounted rates.
We require surrender and adoption contracts for the safety of our animals, foster families and future adopters. Animals that are adopted from us must be returned to us and not rehomed or taken to a shelter if circumstances change.

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15jjAGOecw62VAEyh0Jn8K2DrrOppNlkayGNAecXYMoU/viewform?edit_requested=true

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Cavies and Canines Animal Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on FOSTERS NEEDED!'s adoption status with email updates.
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FOSTERS NEEDED!

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Male, Adult
Boulder, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs
Cheyenne, WY
We'll also keep you updated on Yogurt's adoption status with email updates.
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Yogurt

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 10 mos
Fort Lupton, CO
We'll also keep you updated on ARCHER's adoption status with email updates.
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ARCHER

Rottweiler

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Brighton, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Everest's adoption status with email updates.
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Everest

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 3 yrs
Mead, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Crinkle (Topanga)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Crinkle (Topanga)

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Lafayette, CO

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