Shelters in New York City have already received 600 guinea pigs to date this year, more than double the number received in 2019 during the same timeframe, according to a report.
That’s a question worth asking in light of the fact animal shelters “have been inundated with the four-legged pets,” according to a report in The City website. The story notes that shelters in New York City have already received 600 guinea pigs to date this year; by contrast, less than half than number were received in 2019 during the same timeframe.
The reason for the “surge” in guinea pig popularity — and abandonment? It all has to do with the pandemic, naturally. But they still require some degree of care and feeding. And that must have proved a bit too much for some guinea pig owners, particularly as life has gotten back to normal in recent months and people have started returning to the office.
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