Little Friends Guinea Pig Rescue · Brevard County, FL
They Deserve Better Than a Pet Store Cage
Little Friends Guinea Pig Rescue and Adoptions of Brevard County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit finding qualified homes for abandoned and surrendered guinea pigs — and educating the public on proper care.
The numbers don't lie
10.5 sq ft
Minimum recommended living space
2.5 sq ft
Average pet store cage
That's not a home. That's a box.
Adoption
We match you with guinea pigs from our rescue and from surrenders in surrounding areas.
Education
We teach proper guinea pig care, housing, and nutrition so every pig gets the life they deserve.
Boarding & Grooming
Need a trusted place for your pigs while you travel? We offer boarding and grooming services.
Health Checks
We accept guinea pigs in need of rehoming and provide health assessments before placement.
Serving Brevard County, FL and surrounding areas · 501(c)(3) Non-Profit · EIN #41-2719832
Call us: (321) 537-8372Housing guide
What a real guinea pig home looks like
Most commercial cages fall dangerously short. Here's what your guinea pig actually needs.
Most pet store cages are 4× too small
Size Matters — A Lot
Guinea pigs need room to run, explore, and live. The minimum for two pigs is 10.5 sq ft — far beyond what any pet store cage provides.
See Enclosure Sizes
Fleece or paper bedding — never cedar or pine
Bedding That Actually Works
Aromatic wood shavings release harmful oils that damage guinea pig lungs. Soft fleece liners or paper bedding keep them safe, comfortable, and odor-controlled.
Explore Bedding Options
A bare cage is a bored pig
Layout & Enrichment
Tunnels, hideys, hay racks, and foraging areas turn an enclosure into a real home. A well-designed space supports natural behaviors and reduces stress.
Design Your LayoutDiet & Nutrition
What they eat matters more than you think
Hay Is Everything
Timothy hay should make up 80% of a guinea pig's diet — every single day. It keeps their digestive system moving and their ever-growing teeth worn down naturally. A guinea pig without unlimited hay is a guinea pig in danger.
Learn About Hay
Fresh Vegetables Daily
Bell peppers, leafy greens, and fresh herbs provide essential Vitamin C — which guinea pigs cannot produce on their own. Without it, they develop scurvy. A daily veggie serving isn't a treat; it's a necessity.
Safe Veggie List
Pellets: Less Is More
Plain, vitamin-fortified pellets round out the diet — but only about ⅛ cup per pig per day. Avoid mixes with seeds, dried fruit, or colorful bits. Simple, quality pellets are all they need.
Choosing Pellets"Guinea pigs are social animals — a lone pig is a lonely pig."
In the wild, guinea pigs live in herds. Keeping a single guinea pig causes chronic stress and loneliness. They need at least one companion to truly thrive.
Pet stores source from mills. Rescues save lives.
The guinea pigs in pet store glass tanks often come from mass-breeding operations with no regard for health or welfare. Rescues are full of pigs who need a real home — and they're already vet-checked.