Intake Process

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 All owners must complete a Surrender Request Form before intake is considered.

This allows us to:

• Assess urgency 
• Review health and behavior 
• Determine if we can safely take in the guinea pig(s) 

Incomplete requests will not be reviewed.

 Each request is reviewed based on:

• Urgency of the situation 
• Health and medical needs 
• Available foster space 
• Current rescue capacity 

Priority is given to:

• Medical cases 
• Unsafe or emergency situations 
• Abandonment risk

 After review, you will be contacted with one of the following:

• Accepted for intake 
• Waitlisted (no immediate space available) 
• Not accepted (with alternative resources when possible) 

We may request additional information or photos before making a decision.

 If accepted:

• A drop-off time and location will be scheduled 
• Owners must bring all available supplies (if possible) 
• A Surrender / Relinquishment Form must be signed at intake

 Upon arrival, each guinea pig will:

• Receive a full medical intake check 
• Be weighed and documented 
• Be placed into quarantine if necessary 

This ensures the safety of all animals in our care.

 Guinea pigs may be placed in quarantine to:

• Monitor for illness 
• Assess behavior 
• Begin any necessary treatment 

This period helps us prepare them for safe adoption.

 After intake:

• Medical needs are addressed 
• Behavior is assessed 
• Bonding (if needed) is evaluated 
• Adoption readiness is determined

• Intake is not first-come, first-served 
• We cannot accept all surrender requests 
• Owners are responsible for care until intake is confirmed 
• Emergency situations will be prioritized when possible