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Welcome to a new segment we’re calling the Monthly Guinea Pig Link Digest!
In this new column, Hammy and the rest of the HappyCavy Herd will feature interesting links found throughout the month.
Link Digest categories will range from the interesting to just plain silly. Sources will include blog articles, photos, guinea pig news, rescue information, and other weird or quirky media of interest to the guinea pig community.
Submit Your Links!
Do you know of a link we should share? Please submit your Link Digest tips and we’ll include your suggestions in next month’s digest!
We hope you enjoy!
Guinea Pigs in the News
– Archivists at the National Portrait Gallery will feature what is claimed by experts to be the first representation of a guinea pig in a portrait at the Elizabeth I and Her People Art Exhibit in central London.
Image courtesy of OpenTheMagazine.com
– Meet Ganesh, the guinea pig fortune-teller from India.
– Guinea pigs missing from Westbrook Farm in Westbrook, Maine USA. If you know something, say something!
Guinea Pig Media
– Lesley DeSantis has created this lovely illustration of how to prevent guinea pig boredom.
– How about a beautiful portrait of a self-described guinea pig diva?
– My, my, this is one productive guinea pig! Find out what kind of stuff my guinea pig does.
– Does your guinea pig drive a car? This one does!
– This guinea pig and affectionate pitbull seem to be best friends!
Guinea Pig Blogs
– Meet Billy the Pig, an opinionated and often-times adult-humored guinea pig from Australia. Who says guinea pigs don’t have a tale?!
– A tongue-in-cheek guide on How to Build a Guinea Pig Cage in 8 Million Steps.
Guinea Pig Rescues
– Glynneath Guinea Pig Rescue in Neath, South Wales, UK has 53 guinea pigs waiting for Forever Homes!
Image courtesy of WenatcheeHumane.org
– A family of guinea pigs are looking for a new home at the Wenatchee Humane Society in Wenatchee, Washington USA.
– Attention, charitable Humans! Please say “hi” to Mobsy, the August 2013 Guinea Pig of the Month at Sponsor A Guinea Pig!
– Wheekers Guinea Pig Rescue in Knox, Indiana USA has shared contact information which can be used to inquire about available guinea pigs for adoption from their rescue.
– Small Angels Rescue has posted their upcoming Guinea pig Adoption schedule!
– Congratulations to Crazy Cavies Guinea Pig Rescue in Coral Springs, Florida USA for their receipt of the GuideStar USA, Inc. Gold Certification as a symbol of commitment to transparency and accountability.
Share Your Favorite Links!
Read a great article, saw an adorable photo, want to get some space on HappyCavy? Please submit your tips for our Monthly Link Digest here!
We’d love to hear your suggestions! 🙂
Awwwww, so cute!