Shelters are overwhelmed as pet owners grappling with inflation surrender their dogs, cats – and guinea pigs
. As a result, shelters around the US are seeing an increase in owner surrenders and a steep decline in adoptions with no sign of improving.
Some have asserted that the uptick in surrenders can be blamed on a kind of “buyers’ remorse” following the adoption boom, though shelter professionals disagree, offering instead that pet owners are just desperate to cut costs. Most people who adopted during the pandemic have kept their pets –, to be exact . There is, however, one animal with less staying power.
There are various culprits for the sudden guinea pig influx, but almost all roads lead back to pet stores. Chain pet stores and mom and pop shops alike stock a revolving door of them – the furry rodents are easily bred and sell for about $40. But guinea pigs need a decent-sized enclosure along with near daily changes to their bedding and hay. Vet bills can also be more expensive since it’s difficult to find a provider with the appropriate expertise. Many potential buyers or adopters approach guinea pigs as a temporary hobby rather than a substantial investment of time and money . The problem is that owners become bored with them.
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