Guinea Pig Donations
My name is Saskia Chiesa and I live in Los Angeles. I started LAGPR some 20 years ago. My love of guinea pigs began when when I held a little piggie in my hands for the very first time. It was love at first sight I started LAGPR after arriving here in 1998 from The Netherlands. I was blown away by the lack of rescue support and resources for guinea pigs here in LA. I learned there were not just dog rescues but breed specific dog rescues even. There were rat rescues, turtle rescues, pigeon rescues and tons of bunny rescues but nothing at all for guinea pigs. I haven't looked back from that first day I opened the doors.
"Guinea pigs are such gentle, humble and innocent little beings. Each one of them has a unique personality with endearing and quirky traits"
If I have learned anything in the years of doing this work is that there is a tremendous need for the services we provide. Surrender request come in every day, usually between 2 - 6 daily. We have a waiting list for intakes and not a day goes by that guinea pigs show up at some of the 12 local animals shelters we cover. We offer free wellness checks and nail clips for all guinea pigs regardless of whether they were adopted from us. We have a phenomenal team of volunteers who donate all their free time who assist with anything from adoptions, medicating, feeding, cage cleaning and guinea pig bubble baths.
Each year we rescue thousands of guinea pigs from private parties and the local animal shelters here in Los Angeles. People find them on hiking trails, in cages in or by the trash bin, in backyards and in boxes discarded by the roadside. We work with law enforcement when our assistance and expertise is needed for a neglect and or hoarding case. We specialize in getting sick pigs healthy and back on their feet. I make educational YouTube videos on everything guinea pig to freely share all I have learned in my many years of caring for these humble and gentle creatures.
"More than 2000 guinea pigs were rescued
and adopted out last year alone"
I think we are doing a good job servicing our local community but my ambitions go beyond that. My goal is to open up a low cost guinea pig specific teaching clinic. A place where guinea pig and their owners can get low cost treatment and veterinaries from all over the world can come and learn the intricacies of guinea pig medicine. We will also be able to initiate studies to learn more about common illnesses, their causes and treatments. A very exciting project that I am so very passionate about. Estimation is that we will need $150,000 to get the project going and hope is that the clinic will pay for itself.
"At any time we have as little as 120 and as many as
350 guinea pigs in our care"
Guinea pigs are such gentle, humble and innocent little beings. Each one of them has a unique personality with endearing and quirky traits. They are so very depended on their care takers which makes them so very vulnerable. I am so blessed and so very thankful that the universe conspired to make me the voice of these precious little fur-balls. It is very humbling to be able to do this work and I am deeply grateful to be in a position to do so.
Will you donate?
Your donation today will allow us to buy pellets and hay, pay the veterinary bills and all the other many expenses that come with operating a rescue shelter.
It costs over $150,000 a year to run the rescue at its current capacity and without funds from fellow guinea pig lovers we would not even get close to making the impact we make today.
Unsere Spender
BB
Brigitte Brunette
gespendet
$15,89
No one sees these. I placed an order for two raffle tickets and sending the rest this way. I hope my raffle tickets went through.🐹🐹💯
M
Megan
gespendet
$26,27
D
David
gespendet
$26,41
I am glad to support your wonderful rescue. Best Wishes.
CC
Charles Conner
gespendet
$40
I love the way guinea pigs talk to you - such sweeties
R
Rachel
gespendet
$156,07
I adopted from the lagpr earlier this week, and wanted to let you know that Zyra is settling in well and we are already bonding. I also wanted to donate in memory of my first 2 piggies, wouldn't be who I am without them.
S
Shana
gespendet
$50
Thank you for making so many piggies have good lives and helping teach people about how to take good care of them! My Syrup will forever be grateful.
A
Anja
Thank you so much for all you do, I just watched a Youtube video by the amazing Saskia about "Guinea Pig Vitamin C Supplementation?" - you saved me a ton of stress and I will be taking your advice as to how to supplement my piggies with vitamin c! One of my piggies is allergic to ALL forms of sugar/molasses (she goes into GI stasis every time) to the point she can't even have the Vitamin C tablets or Childlife liquid all the exotic vets recommended for them. I can't give her fruits (or even bell peppers), but your breakdown provided in this video about how much vitamin C a guinea pig needs and can get from dark leafy greens was so very helpful, I'm incredibly grateful because I've been stressing over this so much for my little girl. Thank you so much not just for this video but for everything you all do! I am also an Amazon Smile supporter of your organization...every little bit helps! <3
MM
Michael Mikulaninec
gespendet
$500
I will email to make sure matching funds are received. I hope you tried the bell I mailed recently that lets guinea pigs call you when they want something.
VR
Vina Ramos
gespendet
$57,42
Thank you LA Guinea Pig Rescue for your unending dedication helping Guinea Pigs from all places! Ms. Saskia’s videos are always so informative. I truly appreciate you all, especially Ms. Avery for always finding the time to help us ! Thank you!
AR
Alex Ruimy
gespendet
$104,15
AO
Andi Owens
gespendet
$20
Annalise and Lily performed an “Easter Guinea pig talk show” for the neighbors and raised money to donate to the rescue. Candy, StayPuft and Cupcake gave their opinions on the Easter Bunny and their roommates.
FS
Felicia and Tony Scranton
gespendet
$52,23
Saskia, we have learned so much from your videos about what to do for our rescue piggies. Thank you for all that you and your volunteers do . You are amazing!
H
Holly
gespendet
$15,89
CH
Claudia Hutton
gespendet
$104,15
A donation seemed to be a better way to aid LAGPR than me trying to buy stuff. Thank you for all the good work you are doing.
D
Dean
gespendet
$100
Year after year you take excellent care of these wonderful little creatures and I marvel at your dedication and your heart.
BB
Brigitte Brunette
gespendet
$10,70
I wish someone actually read these.
L
Lee-Folia
gespendet
$21,08
Thank you so much for all that you do for these darlings.
VW
vernon ward
gespendet
$26,27
AE
Ann Etheridge
gespendet
$25/M
TS
Tawny Schmidt
gespendet
$100
In memory of Bean/ Rehabilitation for Harold. Thank you for your caring effort and support during this difficult time. Thank you comforting Bean when he passed. Thank you for continuing to care for Harold on his healing journey so he may find a new best friend and loving home. He will miss Bean very much. We are very grateful for everyone at the rescue and the many years of support with our piglets. Harold and Bean will always be in our hearts and memories. Much love, The Schmidt Family
VY
Virginia Yapp
gespendet
$50
Thank you so much for all the great info. It helps me with my 5 piggies.
H
Hillary&Jarom
gespendet
$10,70
Thanks for all your do xo
T
Tiffany
gespendet
$21,23
Hi. I’m from Norway and work at a pet shop. Ive been watching and subscribing for a while. Keep up with what you’re doing and saving Guinea pigs!! I have 2 pigs myself and 5 pigs until now!! I will keep supporting you!!
MN
Michele Nufer
gespendet
$25
D
Dawn
gespendet
$100
Hope this helps with anything you need for all the wonderful work you do.
K
Anonymous
Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful thing for these lovely but vulnerable creatures.
M
Martina
gespendet
$52,32
In memory of Baby Patel. Much Love to Claire and Saskia and all the other wonderful LAGPR members and volunteers. You care when many would give up. This makes all the difference 💖
R
Randy
gespendet
$100
Thank you for everything you do. My guinea pig Coco sadly passed away at an old age and I never had the opportunity to bring her here for a bath. I can't work up the courage to visit your shelter now because I know I will end up in tears. Thank you for everything you do on behalf of all of the guinea pigs everywhere and on behalf of my beloved Coco who was so tiny but made such a huge impact in my heart and in my family. Your work is very much appreciated, thank you.
K
Ken
gespendet
$208
For the care of Minnie & Penny and all their little friends from uncle Ken and family
E
Eliza
In memory of Buttercup (~2017-2022) who passed peacefully today. She was a rescue from LAGPR who brought joy to her 3 sisters and paw-rents until the very end. We would like to thank LAGPR for bringing her to us and she will be forever in our hearts.