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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
Phone
Address
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 Timon's adoption status with email updates.
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Timon

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

Female, Young
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Linda's adoption status with email updates.
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Linda

Guinea Pig

Female, Young
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Augusto's adoption status with email updates.
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Augusto

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Fort Collins, CO

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.

Adoption application

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

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

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 10 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Jenny's adoption status with email updates.
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Jenny

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on Spencer's adoption status with email updates.
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Spencer

Labradoodle

Male, 2 yrs
Mead, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Harlow's adoption status with email updates.
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Harlow

Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Young
Boulder, CO

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