The first step in the adoption process is completing an adoption application. We ask that you fill out your application with as much detail as possible. This gives us an understanding of your knowledge and commitment to your new pet and expedites the adoption process by limiting the number of follow-up questions we have to send you. We will send a response via email within 3 business days with follow-up questions, approval or declination. Once you are approved to adopt, we can setup a meet and greet with adoptable pets, or you can submit the adoption fee to reserve the pet you want. If you are beginning the research process about guinea pigs, we have many helpful guides to assist you in the process. Please DO NOT submit an application until you are set up and READY to bring a pet home!

Adoption Fees

All of our adoptable pets are vet-checked and will go home with vet records.

Guinea Pig: $50 Bonded Pair: $90 Bonded Trio: $125

Hamsters and Rats: $20

Please note, adoption fees are due upon application approval to reserve your pet and are nonrefundable. Pets will remain available to other adopters until adoption fees are paid.

Adoption fees can be submitted via PAYPAL or VENMO to Username: @thecozycavy

PAYPAL NOTE: Please include an extra 3% when using PayPal to cover transaction fees!

Once you have an approved application, submitted the adoption fee, and an approved setup photo, it’s time to schedule pick-up! We can hang onto your new family member(s) up to 7 days (if needed) to make travel arrangements. All adopters will receive a coupon for a free box of hay from Small Pet Select and a free wellness exam from our vet, Caring Animal Hospital in Holt, MI.