Registered shelter Guinea Pigs/Rats/Hamsters/Mice/Rabbits

Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption Inc.

San Diego, CA 92122

About

Our specialty is small furry exotics including, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, mice and rabbits. Wee Companions has been rescuing small animals since 1998. Since inception, we have taken in over 15,500 animals. This is quite a feat when you realize that we are a volunteer-based organization that is operated out of individual homes. Our funding comes from the generosity of supporters like you, we receive no government monies.

Pets available

Guinea Pigs Rats Hamsters Mice Rabbits

Adoption process

1. Research the care and needs of any species you are wanting to adopt prior to enquiring about their status. There are many good on-line websites full of information. We have included links to a number of good informational sites on our Resources page. 2. Preview an available pet on our Available Animals page, at an adoption event or make arrangements to visit the main foster location to meet our available animals. Email Fenella with any questions, to talk about the specifics of any animal or to ask for certain animals to be brought to an event. 3. Meet with an adoption volunteer who is trained to help make the best pet match for you and the pet. Each pet up for adoption has received behavioral and health assessments in order to help determine the best home for that pet. Volunteers will help you decide if the animal you are interested in is a good match for your lifestyle and will direct you to any pets that may be appropriate. If you are looking for a companion for an animal that you already have at home, please let us know and bring the animal with you so that we can check them over and begin introductions to make sure we find the best match for your situation. 4. Complete the adoption once you and our adoption volunteers agree that you've found a great match. We prefer that all members of the household (including other pets that will be interacting with the new animal) are present during the adoption process to ensure that the chosen pet is compatible with everyone. If they are unavailable, a "hold" may be placed on the pet for a short period in order for any family or other pets to come in and meet with us and the pet. At the time of adoption, you will be asked to sign a contract stipulating: 1. You will not breed the animal. 2. The animal will receive veterinary care. 3. The animal will be treated humanely. 4. If you are unable to care for the animal for any reason, it is to be returned to Wee Companions. The Adoption Contract is a binding legal document, you must be 18 years or older to sign. 5. Bring a carrier with you to safely transport your new family member home. We reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone. Wee Companions is not a public shelter, appointments are required for individual adoptions.