How can I find a single guinea pig to bond with my current one?

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Hi I am thinking to get a Guinea pig but al I see is bonded pairs and I have one guinea pig and my dad won’t let me keep 3 Guinea Pigs in the house so should I give my guinea pig to an animal shelter and get a bonded pair? I have had my guinea pig for over 6 months now I don’t know what to do? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 2 years and 6 months old | 20 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Shelters and Pet shops prefer to sell/adopt them as pairs, because: 1) They sell/adopt more. 2) They are happier having a mate. I would call around to your local shelters first and let them know that you are interested in getting a single Guinea pig to bond with yours. They often have singles that are not being advertised, because they are still being processed or are currently being bonded with others. Usually, you can work out an agreement with the shelter to trial a bond with your Guinea pig. This is a good way to try before you buy, since they don't always bond, If one shelter doesn't offer this, then try another. They should at-least be willing to put you on a waiting list for a single guinea pig. I hope that helps and all works out well.

How can I find a single guinea pig to bond with my current one?

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