Pets
Adoptable Alexandria Pet: Make Friends With Pepper The Guinea Pig
This social guinea pig loves to socialize, especially when treats are involved.
![Pepper the guinea pig is one of the adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/22924509/20210617/113600/styles/patch_image/public/83828-1___17112943086.jpg)
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Families looking for a smaller pet than a cat or dog can find other options at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
AWLA, which shelters pets in need and helps them find new homes, has virtual and in-person appointments available at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment.
One of the available pets is Pepper, a social guinea pig who is motivated by treats.
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Here is more information from AWLA:
Pepper, Male, 6 Month Old, Tricolor Guinea Pig
You don't need a peck of peppers, just pick this Pepper and you'll find your new best friend! At 6 months old, Pepper can't wait to find a family to call his own so he'll always have people to spend is time with. A social guy who is even more social when treats are available, he'll make a great addition to any family, so schedule an appointment to meet him today!
View Pepper's adoption profile HERE.
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