A member of the public was playing in a park when they discovered strange small furry balls moving on the grass. Initially, they thought these were stray puppies, but upon closer inspection, they found two abandoned guinea pigs. The individual immediately contacted an animal rescue organization for assistance. Fortunately, the guinea pigs were in relatively good health and avoided a tragic fate in the park.
In Modesto, California, a similar incident occurred where a member of the public found two strange furry balls on the ground, initially mistaking them for puppies. However, upon closer inspection, they realized these were guinea pigs. Alarmed, they contacted Little Hearts Rescue for help. Aubree Lowell, the director of Little Hearts Rescue, rushed to the scene. She observed birds of prey circling overhead and large dogs running on the grass, creating a dangerous environment for the guinea pigs. Lowell expressed concern, noting, "This park is very large, and they were right by the road, which is very busy. They could have been hit by a car."
Luckily, Lowell quickly scooped up the first guinea pig and placed it in a carrier, followed by the second. Both guinea pigs had wet and dirty fur, with overgrown nails, but their overall health was satisfactory. Under Lowell's care and feeding, they quickly relaxed and began squeaking happily. After returning to the rescue center, the guinea pigs fully recovered under the staff's attentive care.
Lowell emphasized that guinea pigs are not suited for independent survival in the wild and are domesticated pets. If owners cannot continue caring for them, they should be taken to shelters rather than abandoned. "Guinea pigs are domesticated pets; I don't understand why people think they can survive outside," she said.