The first step to adopt a Guinea Pig from us, is to submit an adoption application (found below). Please respectfully understand that not everyone who applies will be approved. We have the right to refuse any adoption, for any reason. Also, please be prepared that it may be several weeks or even months, until a piggy is available after you've summited your application.
Your responsibilities before applying: - view our sales policies found on the bottom of our Adoptable Guinea Pigs page (if you apply to adopt, you're stating you've read through and agree to our sales policies) - have a general idea about proper Guinea Pig care (we don't expect everyone to have previous piggy experience, but before bringing any new pet home, it's important to do your research!)
What to expect: Once you submit an application, you will receive a response within 48 hours informing you if you've been approved or not. If you are approved, we will converse from that point about what piggy you're interested in or what you’re looking for and what the next step is!
How The Reservation / Adoption Process Works: Each litter posted on our “Available Guinea Pigs” page will have both the reservation and take home date listed. Our Guinea Pigs are adopted to approved families only, with wait listers taking first priority. To reserve a Guinea Pig, a 50% non-refundable deposit is due on reservation day and is not exchangeable (no 'switching' piggies).
You will receive a confirmation message as soon as your deposit has gone through. Within 24 hours of reserving, you will receive an email welcoming you to the Cloverdale Family, as well as helpful information and recommendations for your new piggy! We will continuously update you about your new piggy until pick up day.