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Pandemic pets

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Shelters across California experience increase in guinea pig intake

Avatar photoby City News ServiceDec 22, 2021Dec 22, 2021

Facilities and other animal shelters across California are experiencing an uptick in the number of guinea pigs in their care—largely as a result of the cute little critters being surrendered by their owners.

small terrier with white body and brown head and ears sits on doormat that says "Home."
Posted inNews, Pets

Contrary to rumor, people aren’t returning their ‘pandemic pets.’ There are other problems, though.

Avatar photo by Kate Karp Jun 15, 2021Jun 16, 2021
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