Animal rescue volunteers this week discovered greater than 400 guinea pigs at a South Los Angeles residence, dwelling in “unsanitary and overcrowded” circumstances.
Now they’re asking the general public to assist foster or undertake a few of the rescued animals or to offer donations that can fund medical help and provides.
Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue mentioned volunteers discovered a whole lot of guinea pigs on Thursday night in what they described as a “distressing and alarming” scene.
A few of the animals had been lifeless. Others had medical issues together with ringworm and open wounds. The guinea pigs, some pregnant or newborns, didn’t have sufficient water or correct meals.
“Because the tenant had said, she was unable to feed the inhabitants of guinea pigs, the rescue group’s preliminary goal was to offer meals, consider potential well being points, and start to supply overflow rescues and accountable houses,” the group mentioned in a press launch. A gaggle spokesperson couldn’t be reached for remark Saturday.
Volunteers visited the property to evaluate the severity of the scenario and procure an approximate head depend of guinea pigs.
(Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue)
The guinea pigs, which eat grass hay, greens and pellets, had been dwelling off of corn husks. A video posted on YouTube confirmed guinea pigs scurrying across the residence, some hiding in beer bins or crowded in a cage with out meals.
The group contacted the tenant after studying from an e-mail from a Los Angeles Animal Providers coordinator that she had hoarded 200 guinea pigs at her residence and confronted eviction if she didn’t relocate them by Saturday. Nevertheless it turned out the girl had much more guinea pigs than was described.
The group mentioned they’re involved after being advised {that a} Los Angeles Animal Providers lieutenant visited the property and decided the guinea pigs had been wholesome and had sufficient shelter, meals and water. A consultant for Los Angeles Animal Providers couldn’t be reached for remark Saturday.
“We urge Metropolis officers and the animal welfare group to completely examine this case and enhance systemic response protocols. Shelter officers should be accountable if something occurs to those animals,” the press launch mentioned.
The group together with the Rescue Backyard, Wee Companions and Vegas Pals of Guinea Pigs Rescue eliminated 33 guinea pigs. They prioritized animals that had been pregnant, newborns, these affected by well being circumstances and others that had been essentially the most weak.
The Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue group will be reached at socalguineapigrescue@gmail.com or by means of its web site. Contact info for different animal rescue teams can also be listed within the group’s press launch.
