Florence Ballard 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: Brave, Clingy, Curious, Friendly toward humans, Friendly toward other animals, Hesitant, Inquisitive, Loyal, Mouthy (puts mouth on you but does not bite down, usually thinking your fingers are food), Sweet.

Favorite treats: Blueberries, Baked timothy treats, strawberries

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

Favorite toys and activities: Hay in paper towel tube, hay chews & 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 - Curious

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? Yes - very curious and will allow being picked up after getting to know the kid.

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: Florence and her sisters came from poor conditions and all arrived with varying cases of Bumblefoot. They're all healed but they will need padded flooring or lots of soft fleece to be on. Florence is the most curious one of the bunch(most of the time, sometimes it's Mary). She's also the guinea pig that will be most likely to let you pick her up. She will eat any leafy green, fruit, or veggie they are given. She's one of the loudest of the 4 and likes to show off just how loud once in a while. Her favorite spots are the ones with lots of blankets or bedding.

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.


Florence'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 Florence or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.