Critter Coral Guinea Pig Rescue
P.O. Box 291 Steger, Illinois 60475About this shelter
Critter Coral Guinea Pig Rescue in Steger, IL
Critter Corral Guinea Pig Rescue is located in Steger, Illinois, in Cook County, about 30 miles north of Chicago, and is one of 70 other animal shelters and rescues serving the Cook County area. Founded in 1999, the rescue is dedicated to finding homeless and unwanted guinea pigs new, loving homes, and operates out of private homes with adoptions and visits handled by appointment. To date, Critter Corral has taken in 4,500 homeless guinea pigs, and adopters must complete an application, pay an adoption fee, and sign a contract, with fees going toward feeding, bedding, and medical care. The rescue also runs a Sanctuary Program for senior guinea pigs, allowing supporters to sponsor a senior piggie for a period of time.
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Adopting from Critter Coral Guinea Pig Rescue
Adoption process
Adopters check available guinea pigs on Petfinder, then must submit an adoption application, pay an adoption fee, and sign a contract; adoptions are by appointment.
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