US EditionEviction Deadline Extended for Hundreds of Guinea Pigs Hoarded in South LA
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JUL 19 – Animal welfare groups rescued 33 vulnerable guinea pigs from overcrowded conditions among more than 400 hoarded at a South LA home, with calls for public help to foster or adopt.
- On July 20, 2025, volunteers discovered more than 400 guinea pigs housed in cramped and unhygienic circumstances at a residence in South Los Angeles.
- This situation arose as a tenant faced eviction and lacked resources to care for hundreds of guinea pigs despite a visit by LA Animal Services claiming their needs were met.
- Rescue groups removed 33 pregnant guinea pigs for urgent care, discovering many others sick or injured with conditions like ringworm, open wounds, and dehydration.
- Valerie Warren, CEO of Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue, said they are exploring safe transport to trusted sanctuaries and noted breeding had continued uncontrollably beforehand.
- Animal rescue groups call on the public to foster, adopt, or donate to support medical care while urging city officials to improve systemic responses to such crises.
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More than 400 guinea pigs found in unsanitary conditions in Los Angeles home
Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue said a resident in southern Los Angeles was facing eviction and needed help surrendering “approximately 200 guinea pigs.” But when volunteers arrived, they discovered the home had more than double the amount of guinea pigs they anticipated.
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