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.
Pepper the guinea pig is one of the adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. (Dirty Paw Photography)

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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