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                                  Anyone can buy a guinea pig but it takes some special to opt to adopt!        

 

Become a member of the ACS message boards! Our message boards are a wonderful place to meet fellow guinea pig enthusiasts from around Australia. At the message boards you will find lots of guinea pig photos and information! The message boards are moderated by ACS shelter managers and founder and many of our volunteers are also members on the boards. Have a guinea pig related question? This is the place to find your answer!  Forum content is appropriate for all ages.

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACS Adoptable of the Wheek!

Teddy and Thomas SAY:

'Please is their a home for us?'.

Teddy and Thomas are best buddies. The  boys are two of our available guinea pigs for adoption. These beautiful boys sadly have gone unnoticed! The boys are looking for an extra spesh new home and for someone that is willing to grow a special bond with them and to help them realise just how much they deserve to be loved. To find out more about the boys and their wish to find their new home, please CLICK HERE.

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ACS Latest Case Stories

  Jaala's Story - Surrendered May 26th 2009

On March 26th 2009 ACS Brisbane Shelter received yet another shocking case of neglect.

Click Here to read Jaala's case story. Jaala will be in treatment at the shelter for some time and any donations towards her care either monetary or items of comfort or need would be greatly appreciated. Please email ACS Brisbane Shelter for further information on how you can help.

 

JC's Story - A Special Update - 12th May 2009!

                                                                                           

Click here to find out more about how JC came into ACS Brisbane Shelter and how you can help aid in her recovery process.

 

ACS Video of the Wheek!

A Special Ending - ADOPTABLE 'ALASTER' finally finds his home!

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ACS Featured News

ACS BRISBANE SHELTER - SECOND HAND AND NEW CAGES FOR SALE!

 ACS Brisbane Shelter is currently undergoing 'maintenance' and seems to be collecting unneeded cages. As a result we currently have around 10 lovely almost new cages available at bargain prices. Need gone ASAP! CLICK HERE to view what we have available!

 

Paws and Claws Awards 2009 - VOTE FOR ACS! VOTING HAS BEGUN!

The Paws and Claws Awards 2009 have begun! The Australian Cavy Sanctuary has been nominated for ' BEST ANIMAL RELATED CLUB/ASSOCIATION and Brisbane Shelter Manager 'Jessica' has been nominated for 'BIGGEST HEART' and 'BEST PET PHOTOGRAPHER'. To view some of Jess's photography CLICK HERE to visit her Flickr photostream. The awards pay tribute to people in the animal industry that help to make a difference to the lives of animals. Vote now if you think ACS and Jessica deserve to be acknowledged for all our ongoing hard work. Every vote counts! Email friends and family and help support the cause. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

Coccidiosis and Diarrhea in Guinea Pigs

With a noticable increase in outbreaks of Coccidiosis in guinea pigs in Australia, ACS have written a section on the website with detailed information on Coccidiosis and Diarrhea in guinea pigs. Outbreaks have recently been confirmed in QLD in many areas of Brisbane and places that members of the public purchase their guinea pigs. Several Brisbane Pet shops have been confirmed as stocking guinea pigs with Coccidiosis. ACS Volunteers have discovered this by purchasing noticably unwell guinea pigs from some stores and having them tested for the disease. CLICK HERE to read this new section of the website.

THE LETHAL GENE - The white ones that are deliberately bred to die.

Microphthalmia better known as the 'lethal gene' in guinea pig breeding is cruel occurance thjat can happen in the breeding of guinea pigs and yet it is also completely avoidable. It is estimated that approximately 25% of guinea pigs born from the breeding of two 'roan' guinea pigs will result in a lethal baby. Click here to read full article.

ACS Special Day Out - St Martin's Nursing Home

ACS was recently invited to a special day out. A visit to St Martin's Nursing Home for 'Pat-a-Pet' day.

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ACS Annual Major Event the ' PIGNIC IN THE PARK'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date for 2009 will be released mid year. 

 

                  

 

 

 Visit event website to find out more about our fantastic annual event! http://australiancavysanctuary.com/eventspignic2008main

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Heat Warning!

Epidemic reports of Guinea Pigs dying from Heatstroke

With temperatures already rising ACS Shelters have had record numbers of calls from members of the public who have lost their guinea pigs from heatstroke this summer. We are strongly advising anyone who has guinea pigs to please use cooling methods for your guinea pigs during the summer months or your guinea pigs will suffer and possibly die. From the calls we have received guinea pigs were only left in outdoor cages for short periods of time in the heat of the day ( up to an hour ) and this was enough to kill them. We recommend that if the temperature rises to anything over 32 degrees that you bring your guinea pigs indoors/undercover to a cool area. Place them in a shaded area with cooling options available to them such as  frozen water bottles to lie on/lick, bricks placed in the cage, watery veggies ( e.g. watermelon ). Always make sure that your guinea pigs have access to cool water at all times. If the cage is in the sun naturally the guinea pigs water bottle will heat up and the guinea pigs will not be able to drink the water. If you wouldn't be outside during hot weather then the guinea pigs shouldn't be either for the same reasons. We advise people to please take this heat warning seriously. It only takes once for you to lose your pet. For further information on summer cooling please see the following weblink:  HEAT/COLD MANAGEMENT

ACS Archived Articles/News of Interest

Come and Join 'The Cavy Den'. A special new place where all those who have opted to adopt either through ACS or similar can share photos, stories and adopted updates of their guinea pigs.

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