Did you know Responsible Pet Care has guinea pigs available for adoption? We currently have 4 lovely girls – Claire (pictured), Cookie Dough, Honey, and Peanut Butter Fluff. Guinea pigs are social animals, so we are requiring they be adopted in pairs. Guinea pigs can be some of the most endearing and wonderful pets! They may live as long as 9 years (the average is 5 to 7), so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully.

Why add guinea pigs to your life? Guinea pigs are adorable and are fun to watch. They always appreciate food. They make cute noises. Once they trust you and are used to handling, they like to cuddle. They enjoy the company of other guinea pigs. Some of them don’t mind wearing hats! Your cavies (the proper name by which guinea pigs are known) will depend on you for food, water, medical care, and companionship. It’s not difficult, though, and if you are new to the world of guinea pigs, we can help explain the basics. There are many online sources for education as well. If you’d like to meet ‘the girls’, stop in during our
open hours or give us a call at 743-8679.

Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs, and the holding area for stray dogs for 12 towns in Oxford County. The shelter is located at 9 Swallow Road in Paris and is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (Other days by appointment).

Responsible Pet Care operates a thrift shop called Pawsibilities. It is located at 132 Waterford Road in Norway and is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of clean, usable household items are accepted during shop hours. All the money raised at Pawsibilities supports RPC. For answers to questions about adopting or fostering a pet, or to make an inquiry about a lost animal, call RPC after noon at 743-8679.