Betty McGlown Guinea Pig Guinea Pig Saint Paul, MN

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process

Estimated birth date: 4/1/20

Personality: Chatty, Cuddly, Curious, Dignified, Friendly toward humans, Hesitant, Nervous, Sweet, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc).

Favorite treats: Strawberry, banana, baked hay treats

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food, Fruit, Veggies, Leafy Greens, Western Timothy & Orchard Mix, Western Timothy Hay

Favorite toys and activities: Paper towel tubes with hay, hay chews and toys

Potty trained: No

This animal’s daily routine: Fresh water & hay in the morning. Fresh greens are usually given early or later in the day to switch it up. Pellets and more hay/water is given around 8pm along with any treats and enrichment for the night. We spot clean whenever possible because 4 piggies make a lot of mess!

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, & Betty McGlown are a bonded quartet and must be adopted together.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Cat - Indifferent

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? Yes - She's shy in general so she will not generally stay out of a hide if someone approaches the cage

Health concerns: Mary, Florence, Betty - Florence, Mary, & Betty have all recovered from bumblefoot, however, their cage mate Diana is currently being treated for a history of extreme bumblefoot which had resulted in a deep tissue and bone infection. After intensive medical treatments including daily foot soaks, topical medications, and several oral medications Diana now only needs oral medications that provide pain relief which she will likely require for the remainder of her life. Luckily Diana takes these very willingly since they taste good!

Behavioral concerns: None.

Other notes: Betty is the most shy of the group, but you can tell she loves Mary, Florence, and Diana. I typically call her the "siren" of them - if anything in the room changes she's typically the first to start her "SQUEE". Her and Florence have competitions on how loud they can be - it's quite cute and not THAT often :) She hangs out at the back of the group, even when it's feeding or treat time. She enjoys having a cozy bed or lost of soft fleece in the hides to snuggle up on.

Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, & Betty McGlown came to MNPPR when their previous owner was no longer able to keep up with their care.

Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the Eagan PetSmart - 1297 Promenade Pl, Eagan, MN 55121 for meet & greets, & adoptions.

Fee: Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, & Betty McGlown have a combined adoption fee of $110

We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.


Betty's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for Betty or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.