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My name is Bert (& Ernie)!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 4 days ago

My basic info

Species
Guinea Pig
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
600666
Hair Length

My story

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

Bert is a sweet, shy guinea pig who is approximately 1 year old. He came to us with his bonded brother, Ernie, and the two share a special bond that we hope they can continue in their forever home. Bert is still adjusting to his new surroundings, as he came from a busy household with many animals and little one-on-one handling before arriving here.

Bert is a gentle soul who takes time to build trust, but with patience and a calm approach, he's making wonderful progress. He's highly food-motivated, so staff has been using treats to encourage him to feel more comfortable and build confidence. While Bert is still a bit shy, he enjoys quiet moments and is learning to enjoy gentle interactions.

Bert, like his brother Ernie, is particularly sensitive to loud noises and sudden movements, so he'll need a calm, quiet home where he can feel safe and secure. He also loves to have plenty of hiding spots, where he can retreat to feel more at ease. Bert and Ernie are looking for a guinea pig-savvy home with owners who can continue to offer them the patience, gentle care, and consistency they need to thrive.

If you're an experienced guinea pig owner who can provide a quiet and loving environment, Bert and Ernie would love to meet you and continue their journey to becoming more confident and comfortable.

If you are interested in meeting Bert and his brother Ernie, please fill out a pre-adoption application at https://spca.bc.ca/adoption/rgphrmg-pre-adoption-questionnaire/
Primary Color: Tri Color
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 0.84
Age: 1yrs 0mths 3wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
600666
Contact
Address
2200 Dartmouth Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 4C2

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/penticton for all of our current adoption prices, hours of operation, etc.

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See our website at www.spca.bc.ca/penticton 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.

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