HARTFORD, Conn. — Meet Pistachio! He's a guinea pig looking for a fur-ever home and ready for adoption from the Connecticut Humane Society. He has been with us since January and would really like his own person!
Pistachio would probably prefer to live on his own, but if you have another male guinea pig, you can try a slow and steady introduction process for the two of them.
The Guinea Pig, also called a cavy, is one popular pet! They are relatively easy to care for, docile and are responsive to kind and gentle handling. When handled correctly, guinea pigs enjoy being picked up and carried. They are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when on familiar territory. They are not as likely to investigate the world with their mouths as some of their rodent family friends but they are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when on familiar territory. They can also be trained to respond to tricks and, when bonded to their owner, may respond eagerly to the sound of his/her voice! Guinea pigs are social animals who prefer to live in small groups. Two or more females will become great friends. If you want two males, it’s best to choose two babies from the same litter. Since guinea pigs multiply rapidly, keeping males and females together is not recommended. Just like humans, guinea pigs need to get vitamin C from their diet, so they need special food and fresh veggies. Guinea pigs can live in pairs or alone. On average, cavies weigh 2 pounds and can live 6-8 years with proper care.
If you're interested in adopting Pistacio or any other animal from the Connecticut Humane Society, head to their website.
Pet of the Week on Fox61 is sponsored by Smithland Pet and Garden Center and to get you started and set up with your new pet… Smithland will award a gift card to whoever adopts our pet of the week.