Alittlebitiffy Animal Sanctuary

Alittlebitiffy Animal sanctuary is non-profit and non-funded. What this means is that every single one of our expenses is paid for from fundraising, selling items through our sanctuary shop, and donations made through the kindness and generosity of you. Yes, you. If you have donated even as little as a dollar to our sanctuary, you have helped us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome a guinea pig. To help you gain an understanding of our basic costs, here's a quick glance at some of our most common expenses.

Our rescue piggies' diet consists of 80% grass hay, 10% fresh fruit and vegetables, and 10% high quality pellets (Oxbow or Vetafarm). On top of this, we also need to always have a supply of Vetafarm Crittacare, a critical care supplement for sick, malnourished or injured guinea pigs, and Wombaroo or Di-Vetelact milk formula for feeding any young guinea pigs that come our way. Oxbow supplements (useful for arthritis, skin conditions, urinary tract health, digestive health and vitamin supplementation) are used regularly for old, palliative care, or long term medical care guinea pigs. Each of our piggies also need a cage, food bowl, water bottle, and at least one little house or hut for shelter (though realistically we prefer to provide them with more. We primarily use Vet Bed (also known as Pro fleece) as our bedding, it's hypoallergenic and antimicrobial properties make quarantine and cleaning much easier for us humans, and the enclosure much more comfortable for sick and injured guinea pigs. At any one time, we have at least 15 guinea pigs in our care (though, realistically, it's usually more), and though cages and cage accessories are a one-time purchase, food and bedding costs are a weekly expense.

It's as easy and simple as sending any spare change our way. Even a dollar makes a difference between being able to afford a much needed surgery or not. We accept donations via GoFundMe, through a bank transfer, or cash given in person at our sanctuary (so that we can at least say a huge thank you!). Any donation, big or small, would be much appreciated by both ourselves and the guinea pigs in our care.