Our Services and Programs
Rescuing
If you know of a Guinea Pig in danger or needing immediate care, whether they have been abandoned, or have not been given adequate care. Please contact us for our rescuing services. In case of an absolute emergency, please call +1 (213) 292-1700.
Surrendering
Life can change unexpectedly, and sometimes caring for a guinea pig becomes difficult. At GPRO, we understand, and we are here to help, no judgment, just support. When you surrender your guinea pig to us, we will provide them with safe, loving care, pair them with a companion if needed, and work to find them a happy FURever home.
To begin the process, please visit the Surrender Process page for more information.
Matchmaking (currently unavailable)
We offer "matchmaking" services for single Guinea Pigs to find their forever “match” when we can. We help the bonding sessions by introducing the Guinea Pigs to each other in a safe space at the rescue to avoid territorial confrontations. We then observe and make sure no Guinea Pigs get hurt during the process. If they accept each other, its a match! if not we try again another day with another Guinea Pig. This process can take time as it all depends on the Guinea Pigs and if they choose each other as friends. We only do the introduction and keep them safe.
Workshops (currently unavailable)
It's extremely important to us to educate the public and potential adoptees about Guinea Pigs. We do this by offering workshops that provide information such as grooming, bathing, feeding, housing, medical treatments etc.
We have workshops available both for beginners and advanced. Guinea Pig parents or aspiring Guinea Pig parents! In our beginner workshop you will learn basic care for Guinea Pigs such as feeding, grooming, bathing, housing, handling and more! This workshops is perfect for aspiring Guinea Pig parents who want to learn exactly what they are getting themselves into when adopting a Guinea Pig.
In our advanced workshop you will learn about some of the common health issues of Guinea Pigs, how to treat these illnesses from home and when to go to a vet. This workshop will leave you feeling confident in your skills as a Guinea Pig owner.
Birthdays (currently unavailable)
We are now offering birthday party service at the GPRO! Come celebrate your special day with the rescued Guinea Pigs. Included decorations and gift for birthday person.
- $100 for family of 4
- $30 per additional person up to 7
- Duration: 1 hour
- Special accommodation comes with extra fee
- Can choose to bring your own cake or we can provide cake at extra charge
- Contact us to book a birthday party for your family
Emotional Support Program
This program was created to raise awareness for having Guinea Pigs as emotional support animals. We rolled out this program in nursing homes across Ottawa to shed light on the reward and comfort that individuals will feel when they have something to boost their mood and take care of. There are no fees for this program, as GPRO donates all necessities for the Guinea Pigs such as the cage, fleece, houses, dishes water bottles etc. Your facility would only have to provide proper food and of course love!
Grooming
Nail trimming: $15
Contact us to book any of these services