Australian Cavy Sanctuary

The Cavy Chef Challenge has been inspired by the wonderful reality T.V Show MasterChef. Since guinea pigs naturally eat raw foods ACS decided to put all guinea pig lovers to the test! The Cavy Chef Challenge is an online guide of guinea pig recipes that Guinea pig lovers have sent through to us. The recipes are for all to enjoy and re-create and are made from the foods that guinea pigs love and enjoy. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CAVY CHEF CHALLENGE!

Anyone can buy a guinea pig but it takes some special to opt to adopt!

Become a member of the ACS message boards! Our message boards are a wonderful place to meet fellow guinea pig enthusiasts from around Australia. At the message boards you will find lots of guinea pig photos and information! The message boards are moderated by ACS shelter managers and founder and many of our volunteers are also members on the boards. Have a guinea pig related question? This is the place to find your answer! Forum content is appropriate for all ages.

NEWS! The Australian Cavy Sanctuary Website is currently being re-designed for the public benefit and will soon be moving. Please note that the website content particularly on this page may not be updated until our new website is released.

ACS Adoptables of the Wheek!

ACS BRISBANE SHELTER

TIGGER AND IGGY SAY:

'Please is their a home for us?'.

TIGGER AND IGGY have been available for adoption at ACS Brisbane Shelter for some time now. These gorgeous boys sadly have gone unnoticed. The boys are both just so special inside and out and carry a shocking past of mistreatment which wonderfully does not affect the beautiful spirit they have now. The boys are best of friends and this special duo are now are just looking for someone that is willing to grow a bond with them and notice how special they are.

ACS MELBOURNE SHELTER

HERA SAIS :

'Please is their a home for me?'.

Hera has been available for adoption at ACS Melbourne Shelter since July 09 such a long time for such a beautiful girl . Hera came from a case of backyard breeding whereby it got out of control and the owner surrendered all the guinea pigs to the shelter. Hera has been through alot and she's so beautiful and now she';s just looking for someone that is willing to grow a special bond with her and notice how special she is.

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ACS Latest News (Click on topics below to read full articles)

Pignic in the Park 2009.

Oct 25th 2009

Visit event website to view photos and the review from the day.

CLICK HERE

ACS Latest Case Stories

Extreme Freerange! - August 14th 2009

Click here to find out more about ACS Brisbane Shelter's latest rescue case. Please note this case contains graphic images. If you are under 18 please see a parent of guardian for permission to view photos in this article and read the article.

Jaala's Story - Surrendered May 26th 2009

On March 26th 2009 ACS Brisbane Shelter received yet another shocking case of neglect.

Click Here to read Jaala's case story.

ACS Video of the Wheek!

ACS 2009 Slideshow Presentation

Please note our 2009 Slideshow Contains Graphic Images. If you are under 18 please get parental permission before watching.

Click here to watch part 2 of the presentation once you have finished Part 1.

(Click to view full screen)

ACS Featured News

Paws and Claws Awards 2009! ACS Wins!

ACS would like to thank all those who supported the ACS cause and who voted for us in the 2009 Paws and Claws Awards. CLICK HERE to read full article...

ACS BRISBANE SHELTER - SECOND HAND AND NEW CAGES FOR SALE!

ACS Brisbane Shelter is currently undergoing 'maintenance' and seems to be collecting unneeded cages. As a result we currently have around 10 lovely almost new cages available at bargain prices. Need gone ASAP! CLICK HERE to view what we have available!

Epidemic reports of Guinea Pigs dying from Heatstroke

With temperatures already rising ACS Shelters have had record numbers of calls from members of the public who have lost their guinea pigs from heatstroke this summer. We are strongly advising anyone who has guinea pigs to please use cooling methods for your guinea pigs during the summer months or your guinea pigs will suffer and possibly die. From the calls we have received guinea pigs were only left in outdoor cages for short periods of time in the heat of the day ( up to an hour ) and this was enough to kill them. We recommend that if the temperature rises to anything over 32 degrees that you bring your guinea pigs indoors/undercover to a cool area. Place them in a shaded area with cooling options available to them such as frozen water bottles to lie on/lick, bricks placed in the cage, watery veggies ( e.g. watermelon ). Always make sure that your guinea pigs have access to cool water at all times. If the cage is in the sun naturally the guinea pigs water bottle will heat up and the guinea pigs will not be able to drink the water. If you wouldn't be outside during hot weather then the guinea pigs shouldn't be either for the same reasons. We advise people to please take this heat warning seriously. Note that even if your guinea pigs are in complete shade or undercover if the weather is very hot or humidity is very high you will still need to apply cooling methods. It only takes once for you to lose your pet. For further information on summer cooling please see the following weblink: HEAT/COLD MANAGEMENT

ACS Archived Articles/News of Interest

Come and Join 'The Cavy Den'. A place where all those who have opted to adopt either through ACS or similar can share photos, stories and adopted updates of their guinea pigs. CLICK HERE to join or view!

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