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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 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 Snooky's adoption status with email updates.
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Snooky

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Female, 13 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on Mai's adoption status with email updates.
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Mai

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Kantana's adoption status with email updates.
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Kantana

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr
Boulder, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Caramel's adoption status with email updates.
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Caramel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Fort Collins, CO
We'll also keep you updated on Gailen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gailen

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Female, 9 mos
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