Who is CCI?

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Larissa Metcalf

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Foster Form

(pending, -request form by email.)

Adoption fees:

$25 for a single guinea pig. Includes free vet exam and free one pound bag of food. And some one to call when you need help .

Petsmart/Petco $34.99 and a box.

$45 for a pair of guinea pigs and includes a free vet exam and one found of food.

Shop at Petsmart/Petco $ 69.99 for a pair. You get a box,

$10 for each additional guinea pig after two. Still get a free vet exam and a free pound of food.

Shop at Petsmart/Petco $34.00 receive a box.

Make the difference by adopting. Give those with little hope the love for a lifetime.

cavycareinc@yahoo.com

4343 S. Jasper St.

Aurora CO 80015

303-593-2195

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Volunteer Members:

Daeltun Cauthen

Acting Director

Shannon Cauthen

Supporting Director

Garrison Cauthen

Surrender Manager

Leigh Hutchins

Adoption Counselor

Kirsten Hall

Board Member

Dr. Sharyn Esposito

Veterinarian, Aurora Animal Hospital

Board Member

Carolyn & Cathy Beck

Board Member

Deb Ketchem

Board Member

07/20/2010

Date Updated

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Make Adoption Your Only Option

We offer adoption, surrender, sanctuary, boarding and education. Licensed by the State of Colorado as a private shelter and recognized as a 501c3 charity by the IRS. Your donations are 100% tax deductible.

CCI is solely supported by people just like you. Our adoption fees and donations are our sole means of support.
CCI is a volunteer driven organization.
CCI does not receive any monies from local governments or national animal welfare groups.

Why do we have so many guinea pigs for adoption?

Not only do we take guinea pigs from

The number one reason guinea pigs are surrendered is "loss of interest, or allergies!"

Because typically guinea pigs are bought from local stores at 4 weeks old and at six to twelve months old the kids have lost interest in them and the parents are not prepared to be responsible for the guinea pigs after that point. So they are dumped into local animal shelter. At these shelters they sit because no one thinks to look for them there. And they often face euthanasia. That is why our organization was created.

Working with Denver Metro Shelters we take these guinea pigs in, assessing their personalities and behaviors working to find them a good permanent caring home. Dogs and Cats pack animal shelters and we understand why. Is it that far a stretch to realize the same thing is going on for small animals? Then these small animals sit. CCI is the only guinea pig shelter in Colorado, servicing Wyoming, Kansas and some parts of California. We are donation driven organization. We are making the most of our money, helping over 5800 guinea pigs in the last ten years. Again, it is not about how many we have placed, but the quality of homes they are placed into.

Guinea pigs are wonderful pets. They very rarely bring baggage with them from their former homes. They bond at any age, 4 weeks or 4 years it is the personality of the animal that makes the bond. Guinea pigs live very much in the now, and not in the past. They are easy to re-bond with a new family in most cases. They are great because they do not require walks, their cages are easily cleaned, they are intelligent, snuggle and identify with owners very quickly. They are trainable, and adorable. They are least likely to bite.

"Time to make a difference!"

CCI has been lucky to have placed over 7000 guinea pigs since 1999. YOU made that possible. YOU made a difference one guinea pig at a time and thank you. Any one can go to the pet store to buy a guinea pig, but YOU didn't.

THANK YOU!

Our Mission

OUR MISSION

Our Mission:

Cavy Care Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing shelter, care, rehabilitation, and adoption services for abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted guinea pigs. CCI provides community resources through education, counseling, information and referral services. CCI is funded through individual donations, adoption, bequests and corporate sponsorships.

Our Goals:

To provide shelter, rehabilitation, care and adoption services for surrendered guinea pigs, entrusted to our care.
To facilitate the transfer of guinea pigs by animal shelters who do not have room, facilities or time to offer for guinea pigs.
To facilitate the surrender of guinea pigs by owners who are no longer able to provide adequate care for their cavies.

You may have seen us on 9 News "Petline 9", Fox 31, News Channel 4, or the Rocky Mountain News... Associated Press, Aurora Sentinel, and the LA Times (Living section).

You may have seen us in: 5028 Magazine or our article on guinea pig behavior in the Guinea Pigs magazine!

Shannon Cauthen the guinea pig expert advisor to:

Wish List

Trash Bags .9ml or greater Paper Towels Towels Old Bath room rugs Carpet squares	Gas Cards Petsmart/ Petco Gift Cards Prepaid veterinarian care on account with Aurora Animal Hospital. See below for phone number. Prepaid feed/bedding on account at Parker Feed, Parker. See below for phone number.	Simple Green Pine Sol Vinegar Bleach Baking Soda
Care fresh Bedding Pine/Aspen Bedding	Cannon 5 Black Ink Cannon 8 Black Ink Cannon 8 Magenta Ink Cannon 8 Cyan Ink Cannon 8 Yellow Ink	Car Wraps Make your company, product or service larger than life. Whether you apply your logo to a car from fender to glass, cover a van in your company colors, or adorn a truck with large, colorful product images, full-vehicle wraps display your messages on every side of your vehicle for maximum visibility. Use wraps to take your messages on the road, turning your vehicles into rolling billboards that broadcast your brand message everywhere they go. Learn More
Newspapers Thank you to the Arapahoe Library District we are receiving their papers.	Toilet Paper Rolls	Salt Licks
Carpet samples or New carpet remnants, new only please	Paper for copier	Hay Bales of Timothy Hay Only please. Thank you.
Bales of Timothy Hay, Strawberry farms Bedding in large bales. Available at Parker Feed, in Parker. see below for phone number	Electrician /Plumber	Avery Business cards Avery 5160 labels
Tires for shelter vehicle.	Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Thank you Carol Doan and the folks of Sunflower. Thanks to them our guinea pigs are enjoying organic produce!

AURORA ANIMAL HOSPITAL

If you would like to make a donation for our medical care please call our veterinarian at the Aurora Animal Hospital, 16677 E. Smoky Hill Rd., Aurora CO 80015 (303)-680-7305

PARKER FEED

If you would like to make a direct donation to our supplier of feed you can do so by calling Parker Feed at (303)-841-3955

Because the economy is getting tough, so is it to help supplies. If you feel you can donate in any way to help it would be appreciated. We have weathered many things but we may not make it through this and we are all the guinea pigs have.

Donate a bale of Hay $15.00 for two weeks.
Cleaning supplies, paper towels, cleaner, garbage bags. $20.00 for a month.
Food including including pellet and fruits and veggies. $65 per week.
A weeks worth of bedding and food. $102.00
A one time donation of any amount.