Pigsitters in the USA

Alabama
Name: Sara McAbee Location: Auburn, AL Email: purplefhorn1@hotmail.com Payment: Maybe $1-2 per day. Negotiable. More info: I'm a pre-vet student with 5 guinea pigs. I have limited time, but if you live near Auburn and need me, give me a holler!
Alaska
Name: Stephanie Evans Location: Anchorage, AK Email: Liekkio@hotmail.com Payment: None! (unless you want to) More info: I have Five piggies of my own and love all animals, I also have two cats that live at a fiends house (they are hers but in a way mine too). I am very responsable and will take good care of the pigs.
Arizona
Name: Jean Walker Location: Hereford, AZ (about 70 miles southeast of Tucson) Email: VJWalker97@netscape.net Payment: None!	Name: Patty Bennett Location: Hereford, AZ (about 70 miles southeast of Tucson) Email: lostangl@msn.com Payment: None! More info: I love animals and own cats, dogs, birds and of course cavies. I don't mind taking care of any animal.
Name: Peri Craig Location: Gilbert, AZ (neighboring on Tempe, one hour from Phoenix) Email: CFAR1@lycos.com Payment: Volunteer! (for my rescue) Or donate! or, $1/day. More info: I run CFAR (Cavy, Feline & Avian Rescue) AND have as personal pets: 2 Guinea Pigs, 4 cats, 4 budgies (parakeets) and 3 somewhat domesticated children.	Name: Becci's Pet Services Location: Phoenix, AZ Phone: 602.277.1770 Email: BeccisPetService@aol.com Payment: Call for quote More info: Servicing zips: 85013, 85014, 85020. In-home petsitting or boarding!
Name: Jordan Location: Scottsdale, AZ Email: grinder0126@cox.net Payment: $1/day	Name: Susan Enerson Location: Gilbert, AZ (30 min SE of Phoenix) Email: susanenerson@cox.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Will exchange for other small caged pets. I'm a stay-home-mom. My family and I have 1 cat, 2 guinea pigs and 1 hamster. We enjoy taking care of the animals and giving them lots of love. We need pig and hamster care when we travel so an exchange program is perfect.
Arkansas
Name: Erin O'Malley Location: Little Rock, AR Email: Jake_Chiana@webtv.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have six Guinea Pigs myself and spend a lot of time with them. I am a home most of the time, and am able to give your little piggie lots of love and attention. If you have a long haired piggie it would get brushed every day. If you wish for a short hair to be brushed every day I will. If you are in Memphis or somewhere the same distance, maybe we could meet halfway.
California
Name: Danyele Read Location: Felton, CA (near Santa Cruz) Email: WhsprgPine@aol.com Payment: None! More info: I can accommodate 2-3 piggies, since my place is small.	Name: Melinda Westberg Location: San Diego, CA Email: melwestberg@hotmail.com Payment: None! More info: I could potentially weekend sit in the LA area, as I am there bi-monthly.
Name: M. Meahan Location: 35 miles ENE of San Francisco Email: mmeahan@value.net Payment: Free, exchange, or will discuss More info: We have a number of piggies and have piggysat for varying periods of time from 3 days to 6 months. We have one dog and one cat who are not allowed to be with them unsupervised. We are all home all day, so your piggies will have lots of people company.	Name: Tamara Parspms Location: Lemoore, CA (1 hour south of Fresno) Email: lylad@hotmail.com Payment: $1.50 per day; my mother and I will provide the pig(s) with fresh veggies. This is a flat rate no matter how many pigs. More info: I am owned by 4 pigs (1 pregnant) and former slave and sitter to another pig. I am a veterinary hopeful, and am very gentle with my pigs. I also have 2 dogs and a cat.
Name: Jeannie Location: Lake of the Pines, CA (1 hour northeast of Sacramento) Email:gjkenes@yahoo.com Payment: $1.00 a day or exchange pigsitting More info: Would welcome 2-3 guinea pigs. They would receive lots of attention and treats.	Name: Kelly Glaudel Location: Roseville, CA (10 mins outside Sacramento) Email:kkcavies@vfr.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange or $1 per day More info: HI, I raise and show cavies and have approximately 10-15 at a time. My daughter shows them for 4H and I am a 4H cavy leader. Your piggies would be kept indoors and given a lot of love. Can travel to your house if you have many for an additional cost. Have references.
Name: Miriam Location: Redwood City, CA Email: sakewitz@mail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Redwood Shores area. Have guinea pigs and rabbits. Would exchange sitting services or pay fee for someone experienced in these pets.	Name: Prudence Calabrese Location: Carlsbad, CA Email: prudence@largeruniverse.com Payment: None! More info: I have four children who love cavies and are quite experienced sitters.
Name: Briana Doza Location: The Monterey Bay. Two hours south of San Francisco. Email: boosterchair@juno.com Payment: $2/day. I will feed fresh veggies every morning and night. More info: Your pet will get floor time after I get off from work. Plenty of lap time and love. I currently own 3 guinea pigs along with other animals. I know how to take care of them and I have an EXCELLENT vet if anything ever happened.	Name: Angela Payne Location: Elverta, CA (Sacramento area) Email: angie@paynet.com Payment: Every situation is different. The owner and can discuss this when we make plans. More info: I love animals and I am willing to pet/pig sit. I check my email often throughout the day, so please email me for questions, etc. Thank you.
Name: Michele Locurcio Location: San Carlos, CA (1/2 hour south of San Francisco) Email: mlocurcio2000@yahoo.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I currently have two female pigs and have been a pig owner since I was a child (~20 years). I love cavies and would love to exchange sitting with someone in the area.	Name: Cathy Location: Fresno, CA Email: biblecat@attbi.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have two boars now, Meatloaf and Babalooey. I have been a piggie slave for about 5 years and would be happy to pig sit for exchange care or a small fee.
Name: Jennifer Clark Location: Moss Beach, CA (10 mi N of Half Moon Bay) Email: jenn@motiontechnology.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Have seven years of pig-keeping experience.

Colorado
Name: Aliza Brownell Location: Boulder, CO Email: Payment: maybe $5 a day, i don't know, whatever seems appropriate based on driving distance etc. More info: Hi, I'm Aliza, I'm 15 years old, somewhat fluent in American Sign Language, I live about 40 minutes north of Denver in the hippie-land of Boulder. I have 4 cavies myself, and a cat, and i would be willing to pet sit almost anytime.	Name: Teri Location: Lafayette, CO (30 mins north of Denver) Email: hiddenimage26@hotmail.com Payment: Variable. Email for details. More info: My family currently has 22 piggies that have all joined our family from shelters. We also have 3 dogs, but they don't bother the pigs.
Name: Jessi Ebarb Location: Colorado Springs, CO Email: scrapper1981@aol.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Married pre-vet student with small son (pig cage is safely behind a gate). I have 2 guinea pigs. Would love to find someone to exchange pigsitting favors with.
Connecticut
Name: Joan Lorah Location: East Hampton, CT (about 25 mins east of Hartford) Email: Yoni38_2000@yahoo.com Payment: None!	Name: Dale Sigler Location: Just north of Hartford, CT Email: ctcavycare@aol.com Webpage: CTCavyCare Payment:None! More info: Please provide your own pellets, I'll provide water and veggies.
Name: Diane Location: New Haven, CT (45 mins from Hartford) Email: horseluv@snet.net Payment: None! More info: I have three guinea pigs and years of experience, I love guinea pigs and would be overly happy to help anyone out with their piggie sitting problems!	Name: Debbie Cook Location: Middle of CT, halfway btn NYC and Boston Email: debbie.cook@trincoll.edu Payment: None! More info: I love piggies to death so I hope that helps :) [editor's note: presumably she's kidding about the "to death" part. ;) ]
District of Columbia
Name: Cassandra K. Location: Washington DC Email: faar73@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Am a breeder who occasionally might need help w/ my animals. ACBA member and local cavy club.	Name: Christina Whitcomb Location: Washington DC (Northwest) Email: cbartlet@nsf.gov Payment: You provide food & fodder; I'll provide the playtime and luv. More info: I have a boar Trixie, and a sow, Grizzly (cause she's a Teddy). I love piggies & would have more if I could afford them! I can accomodate 2 or 3 pigs.
Name: Annika Stensson Location: Washington DC (Adams Morgan) Email: annika_stensson@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have limited space, but would be happy to sit for one or two pigs. I have one of my own. Transportation needs to be provided, as I don't have a car.
Florida
Name: Denise Gargano Location: Sarasota, FL (1 hour south of Tampa) Email: foodlady@home.com Payment: None! More info: Pigs live in the house (it's HOT here) and go out on a screened lanai for floor time in the evenings when it's cool enough.	Name: Lyn Location: Delray Beach, FL (between West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale) Email: lyn@bellsouth.net Payment: None! More info: I have 1 6 month old male so you would need to bring you pigs own cage. I have plenty of food, water, and treats.
Name: Brook Location: Clearwater, FL (Dunedin, St. Pete, and Tampa in close proximity) Email: creek53@hotmail.com Payment: Supply money for food and care, and I'll do the rest! :) More info: I have a 3 year old sow named Pooh and a year-old boar named Elvis, who is fixed. Your pig will be well loved in your absence.	Name: Bobby & Tina Yanchuk Location: Gainsville, FL (north central FL) Email: bobolink@hotmail.com Payment: Free for GPDD readers More info: We run a service called Critter Sitters of Gainsville. We will sit any and all piggies free of charge for any reader of the Guinea Pig Daily Digest. The Dixie Piggy Gang can tell ya that we just love Piggies like crazy! They would say "Ya Can Take Dat To Da Bank!".
Name: Sandy Location: Tampa, FL Email: sppark@tampabay.rr.com Payment:Please provide cage, pellets, & bedding. A small amount of money for fresh veggies would be appreciated. More info:I have two unneutered boars. Any visiting pigs will receive the same care and attention that I give my own.	Name: Sandie Pfingston Location: Navarre, FL (in the Panhandle of Florida) Email: timflea@bellsouth.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange or $2/day More info: I have four piggies and love them dearly!

Georgia
Name: Tiffany Martin Location: Lilburn, GA (45 mins SE of Atlanta) Email: Gangral2000@yahoo.com Payment: Payment is ony excepted if the party feels it is necessary. More info: I own two female guinea pigs. I have worked at vet's office for over two years and have been around animals all my life.
Hawaii
Name: Coral King Location: Honolulu, HI Email: leipunalei@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange or supplies are appreciated but not required. More info: I have 4 adopted piggies in a large area. I can accommodate 4-6 more in a different area. My piggies get fresh veggies 2x day, living quarters cleaned daily, and much love and stimulation.
Idaho
Name: Stacie Nielsen Location: Meridian, ID (near Boise) Email: StacieNielsen@yahoo.com Payment: None! More info: I have 5 piggies now. 3 sows and 2 boars. We treat our piggies very well and know how hard it is to find dependable piggysitters. I have two extra cages and could house up to 4 piggies.
Illinois
Name: Holly Bertelsen Location: Palatine, IL Email: Bertelsenfarms@mediaone.net Payment: Pigsitting Exchange More info: I can accomadate up to 3 pigs. I am a veterinary assistant (for 12 years). I have had pigs since I was 7. I also do pet sitting (cats mostly) in your home. References Available.	Name: Rose Pooler Location: Steger, IL (30 mins south of Chicago) Email: zoo357@aol.com Payment: We will pigsit in exchange for a donation to our Cavy Rescue. More info: I have worked as a vet assistant almost 12 years and have a Cavy Rescue so we have a lot of experience in piggie care. I've owned piggies for over 15 years. We also do pet sitting for dogs, cats, birds etc......
Name: Katie Breuhler Location: Mattoon, IL Email: katie@breuhler.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange, or enough to cover expenses. More info: I have 3 male pigs myself. I can provide Oxbow hay and pellets. I could also sit for other small animals.	Name: Debby Farrer Location: Park Forest, IL (S of Chicago) Email: gpighouse25@ameritech.net Payment: $5/day or $25/pig/week. For pair sharing same cage just add $2/day More info: I have had guinea pigs since 2001 and fostered for 2 years. As a foster, I cared for up to 30 piggies at a time. I currently have 3 spoiled girls.

Indiana
Name: Cheri Location: Indianapolis, IN (Fishers suburb) Email: cherbear57@home.com Payment: $5.00 a day to cover fresh vegetables, fruits, vitamins, pellets, cage cleaning and lots of tlc. More info: I've had guinea pigs for 5 years now. Your youngsters would get lots of attention and plenty of exercise. I am a stay-at-home mom with children who are 8, 10, & 18. We can take digital pictures of your "baby" and e-mail them to you each day, if you have access to e-mail while you are gone.
Kansas
Name: Tracy Hart Location: Wichita, KS Email: tracyhart@feist.com Payment: $5.00 per day or pigsitting exchange More info: I have much Pig knowledge and work for a very good exotics veterinarian, so if any pet needed medical care, that would be no problem. All boarding pigs receive individual attention and floor time daily. Also can board any other small critters you have, not just your GP.	Name: Katie Kramer Location: Lawrence, KS and the Kansas City Metro Area Email: kate@ku.edu Payment: None! (But please make sure you provide your own supplies) More info: I have had three guinea pigs each lived to be around 8 years. My last one died on Christmas Eve, since I still in college I want to wait to get another until I get a job. I would love some cuddle time with a guinea pig, I really miss Stanley!
Kentucky
Name: Tara Nicholas Location: Louisville, KY Email: tarani77@bellsouth.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have two guinea pigs, a bunny, and two dogs. I would be happy to come to your house and take care of your piggies or, if a cage is brought along, they can stay with me. :)	Name: April Location: Lexington, KY Email: aprilmarie@insightbb.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have 2 piggies now. I wouldn't mind pigsitting for someone in the Lexington area, if they'll do the same for me when I'm out of town!

Maine
Name: Alana Post Location: Portland, ME Email: apost@maine.rr.com Payment: It would depend on the length of time (a few days, a month) and whether or not the guinea pig has special needs (medications, etc.) On average, I would charge $10 per day per guinea pig, max of $20 per day, and arrangements can be made for any circumstance. More info: I have two guinea pigs, nine rats, two gerbils, a goldfish and a cat. I breed and sell pet fancy mice, and currently have over sixty.	Name: Laurie-Jean Location: Old Orchard Beach, ME Email: sillyca@hotmail.com Payment: Depends on situation. Email for details. More info: I have 2 five-year-old piggies. They get fresh veggies everyday, with Oxbow hay and pellets. They get fruit every few days.
Name: Suzanne Location: Saco, ME Email: ennazus@ivillage.com Payment: Depends on situation. Would consider exchange. More info: We have had our guinea pig since 8/01. He gets fresh veggies, water, Oxbow pellets, and hay every day. We do not have any other animals except fish.	Name: Kim Heitmann Location: Freeport, ME Email: beautiful6751@hotmail.com Payment: Depends on the number of pigs and their health issues. More info: I have 4 pigs and a dog. I can provide a separate cage for your pig if needed. I have experience nursing sick animals, including pigs. I am 1 mile from my vet, just in case.
Maryland
Name: Amanda Schafer Location: Rockville, MD (just north of DC) Email: ravenshade77@hotmail.com Payment: None, other than gas $, if applicable More info: Currently, I just have one piggy (Max). I don't have a lot of room at home (could accomodate 1 or 2), but will be willing to visit your pigs at your house if you live fairly close by. I've had guinea pigs since I was a kid and love animals of all shapes and sizes.	Name: Kallie Hall Location: Easton, MD (across the Bay Bridge and partway down Hwy 50) Email:klbandco@hotmail.com Payment: Exchange or reimburse for food More info: We are a family of cavy fanciers with a number of cavies in our home, including some fosterpigs. My four kids are 4-Hers.
Name: Laura Stailey Location: Gaithersburg, MD Email: Birder0649@hotmail.com Payment: None! More info: Piggie slave for over 7 years. Currently have 4 of my own. Believer in plenty of hay, fresh greens, run time and lots of love. Have extra cages.
Massachusetts
Name: Tammy Rao Location: Arlington, MA (a suburb of Boston) Email: tammy@cavymadness.com Web: cavymadness.com Payment: None! More info: Also willing to sit dogs, cats, birds, iguanas......anything that doesn't spit venom. :)	Name: Dee Clark Location: Located southwest of Boston. About 45 mins from Boston or Worcester, MA. Not far from RI border. Email: deeclark@rcn.com Payment: None! More info: Hubby and I live in a small house, and can accommodate only a few piggies, maybe 2 or 3. Piggies will have supervised floor time and lots of attention! I have 4 female piggies.
Name: Christy Knight Location: Haverhill, MA (northern tip of 495, near Lawrence) Email: cknight@massed.net Payment: None! More info: I could only handle a few piggies at a time as I live in a small apartment and have not only 3 piggies, but 2 cats.	Name: Karen J. Brown Location: Minot, MA (halfway between Boston and Plymouth on the coast) Email: shanclan@mediaone.net Payment: See below. More info: I represent Cavy Rescue International at some animal welfare events in Southeastern Massachusetts. I always try to have a cavy representative there with a family member to discuss cavy care. If I pigsat, I ask, if possible, that her cavy and family could, help represent CRI at an event.
Name: Kat Neumeyer Location: Cambridge, MA Email: katn77@hotmail.com Payment: None! More info: I could pigsit for probably 3-4 pigs at a time. I have a cat (who is mortally terrified of my own pigs) and a dachshund, so pigs who are very scared of other animals may not be comfortable at my house.	Name: Brian & Ashley Miller Location: Chatham, MA (Cape Cod) Email: brian@frontsidebus.com Payment: None! More info: We have one male guinea pig named Sam. We could probably handle no more then two or three piggies at a time.
Name: Debbie Location: Hyannis, MA (Cape Cod) Email: lildevil5204@hotmail.com Payment: Depends on the case. + cost of supplies. More info: I have a piggy of my own and am not inexperenced with animals. I have had many animals. I would love to babysit any piggy.	Name: Joy C. Madden Location: Acton, MA (25 miles north of Boston) Email: jpmadden@bellatlantic.net Payment: None! (or pigsitting exchange) More info: We will want to take out and handle your piggies, though always with adult supervision.
Name: Ann Waite Location: Ashland, MA (25 mi W of Boston) Email: WaiteA@comcast.net Payment: None! More info: We have 4 pigs which my 9 year-old does most of caring for. My 11 year-old helps out and they both love to cuddle and care for the piggies.	Name: Jennifer H. Location: Worchester County, MA Email: jemaross@hotmail.com Payment: Negotiable. Pigsitting exchange a possibility. More info: Willing to pigsit at my place. Depending on your location, will also visit your pigs at your place one time/day.
Michigan
Name: Deb Tabert Location: Grand Rapids, MI Email: atjnp@wmis.net Payment: None! More info: I could probably only care for 2 or 3 piggies (but would be willing to discuss more!). I have a teddy named Patches, and a cocker spaniel. I believe in lots of love, plenty of fresh greens and supervised floortime daily.	Name: Wendie Location: Flint, MI Email: ladybug8427@aol.com Payment: None! More info: Web site Petz Etc. I run a guinea pig rescue so I know alot about piggies.
Name: Jim Lynn Location: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, MI Email: jimmarg.lynn@juno.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I currently have four guinea pigs, and would like to trade off pigsitting with someone.	Name: Lindsy Adkins Location: Wyandotte, MI (south of Detroit, in the metro Detroit area) Email: InClover@cavylover.com Payment: Pigsitting Exchange (see below) More info: I raise and show guinea pigs so I have more pigs than your average pet owner (approx. 20). I also have two cats who are super friendly.

Minnesota
Name: Leann Ticknor Location: Minneapolis, MN Email: leann.ticknor@co.hennepin.mn.us Payment: None or Pigsitting Exchange More info: I have 3 piggies, who are generally well spoiled (daily supervised floor time, lap time, conversations, fresh veggies). No other pets and usually no one else around during the day, so it's a pretty quiet environment.	Name: Darlene Johnson Location: Burnsville, MN Email: microlite@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I currently have 1 piggy, Meatball. We also have a cat, but he is never around my piggy boy. There's daily supervised floor time with veggies. I can take 2-3 piggies. Contact me to work something out.
Name: Amy Fahrer Location: Moorhead, MN Email: afahrer@cableone.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: My hubby and I have 6 piggie ladies, and would love to lend a hand with yours!
Missouri
Name: Stephanie Mcaninch Location: Independence, MO (greater Kansas City, MO area) Email: mummy500@yahoo.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: My space is limited, so no more than three piggies for me since I have my own zoo.	Name: Carrie G. Location: Springfield, MO Email: dark_waters6@hotmail.com Payment: None! More info: I have been a pig slave since Sept. 2000.
Name: Zarina Cedar Location: Parkville, MO (near Hwys 45 & 9, easy access to I-435 & I-29) Email: zarina.cedar.b@bayer.com Payment: None! More info: I live in an apartment, and can accommodate only a few piggies, say no more than 4 or 5. Piggies will have supervised floor time and if the weather is nice, I can take them outside (caged). I also have 2 small children, but they will not be allowed to "help" piggysit.	Name: Shannon and Tatortot Griffin Location: Kansas City, MO Email: Tatorpiggy@aol.com Payment: $5.00 a day More info: The $5.00 a day includes: fresh veggies and treats, floor time and cage cleaning, and any special things that need to be done (e.g. meds, fingernail clipping, bathing, grooming). Tatortot and I could only piggy sit for a few piggies at a time.
Name: Jill and Comet Location: Fenton, MO - suburb 20 minutes SW of St. Louis Email: jpxtwo@swbell.net Payment: Pigsitting exchange or $3 per day per cage for fresh veggies and hay. If I come to your house, a $5 per day per cage fee applies. More info: I have one baby piggy - a black Texel boar named Comet, I am a stay-at-home mom with three kids (who can say hello to piggies, but cannot hold them). I provide supervised floor time and outdoor garden time, weather permitting.
Nevada
Name: Ann Worden Location: Las Vegas, NV Email: Stardog40@hotmail.com Web address: www.CoolDoggy.com Payment: $3 per day per cage. Limited cage size, check with Ann. More info: I can also watch your other pets, including large birds, ask for prices. I even have a line on horses, and BIG cats.	Name: Stacee Edwards Location: Las Vegas, NV Email: sedwards@egiftsnmore.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I am a huge animal lover and am available to watch your pet. I work from home so can watch your pet anytime for any length of time. I love all animals so I am available to watch any sort of pet.
New Jersey
Name: Elaine Schaublin Location: Little Falls, NJ (about 30-45 mins from NYC) Email: allen1000@prodigy.net Payment: None! More info: I could take care of no more than 2-3 piggies at a time. I have only one female piggy, and would love to look after other piggies while their owners were away on vacation etc.	Name: Carol Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey. (Part of Parsippany-off Route 80) Email: CAROLOREO@aol.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I can pig sit one pig as I have three of my own in a cage. I have no other pets in the home and I love guinea pigs. I am looking for someone to exchange sitting with so I can go away once in a while.
Name: Rachael Owen Location: Salladasburg, Jersey Shore, Quiggleville, Linden area. Email: kaowen@suscom.net Payment: $2.50 day Salladasburg, $2.75 day near Salladasburg, $3.00 day JS More info: I also pet sit most other animals, contact me for prices, etc. I have a Guinea Pig, Eastern Ribbon Snake and Basset/Lab Dog. Thanks for considering me.
New Mexico
Name: Karen Brewer Location: La Joya, NM (1 hour south of Albuquerque) Email: motherpeac@aol.com Payment: Cost of gas if I have to pick up piggy or take to vet. More info: I have a dog, 6 cats, and one guinea pig. Piggies will not have direct contact with my critters, but lots of attention from me. Piggies will get outdoor time daily when weather permits...lots of fresh grass!
New York
Name: Kerrie Conwell Location: Syracuse, NY (central NY state) Email: Kerrie1@a-znet.com Payment: Pigsitting Exchange More info: For now we can only take one or two. We also have ferrets, but they stay away from the pigs so there's no cause for concern.	Name: Maggie Gilley Location: Franklin Square, NY (Long Island) Email: megilley@usa.net Payment: Contributions to rescue efforts More info: I've had pigs on and off for the last 30 years and have 6 of my own and they are well spoiled . No other animals in house and a knowlegable vet nearby.
Name: Kirstin Key Location: Rochester, NY Email: kirstinkey@yahoo.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange, or $2/day to cover food, treats, and bedding. More info: I will sit for animals in greater east Monroe county and western Wayne county area I operate my own inhome pet sitting business called Companion Animal Care Service. I sit for reptiles, birds, domestic, exotic and livestock. Experience also includes both freshwater and marine aquaria. References available upon request.	Name: Sharyn DiNubila Location: Selden, NY (Exit 63 off the Long Island Expressway.) Email: SDinubila@aol.com Payment: If sitting time will be longer then 3 days, help with food would be appreciated. More info: We have one female Teddy who is about 10 weeks old. Her name is Mizz Fuzzy-Wuzzzy.
Name: Jennifer Metcalfe Location: Palmyra, NY (Rochester area) Email: jmetcalfe6@hotmail.com Payment: $5 a day for daily cage cleaning, fresh hay, veggies, pellets, and TLC. More info: I have 8 piggies of my own and work for a humane society so I am very familiar with piggy care. I also pet sit for rabbits. I have cats and dogs but the piggies would be kept in a separate room of the house if desired.	Name: Mary Location: Liverpool, NY (near Syracuse) Email: snoilog@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: We really love piggies. We have four of our own right now. Would really like to work out piggie sitting exchanges.
Name: Heather Primo Location: Troy, NY (15 mins from Albany) Email: HeverBaby@hotmail.com Payment: $8/day
North Carolina
Name: Amy Van Lerberghe Location: Raleigh, NC Email: avanlerberghe@wcpss.net Payment: NONE! More Info: I would be happy to watch (and play with) your piggies while you are gone. Be sure they will get lots of attention and treats!	Name: Karen Hardy Location: Asheville, NC Email: khardy76@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange
Name: Kit Location: Cary, NC (near Raleigh/Durham) Email: kide@hntb.com Payment: None! More Info: I'm already fostering for the local Rescue, but there's always room for guests. I also build custom C&C cages for cost of materials only.
North Dakota
Name: Lois Novacek Location: Fargo, ND Email: lnovacek@woldlaw.com Payment: None!
Ohio
Name: Patti Location: Cleveland Hts, OH Email: lostncyber@webtv.net Payment: Whatever you can afford	Name: Anna and Mark Location: Bowling Green, OH Email: persson2000@hotmail.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: We have a few years of "piggie" experience, and would LOVE to take care of yours while you are on vacation. It would be great for us to find someone to trade pig-sitting favors with!!
Name: Lori Griffin Location: Cincinnati, OH Email: shecky2@hotmail.com Payment: $1.50 per day, flat rate. You provide the pellets, and I provide fresh veggies and fruits! More info: I provide lots of supervised floor time, only the freshest edibles, and my own cranberry cocktails which will satisfy even the most lavish of tastes If your pig does not "popcorn" while in my care, the stay is free! *Due to limited space, I can only accomodate two pigs at a time.	Name: Dawnda Stricklen Location: Middleport, OH (on the WV border, 30 mins between Athens and Gallipolis, OH) Email: dawndastricklen@yahoo.com Payment: $5 per week for 2 or more pigs for fresh veggies. Free if it's only one piggy! More info: I have three guinea pigs of my own, and I have about seven years experience. I work four days a week; but my husband's job enables him to drop in and out of the house during the day. My piggies get plenty of attention and floor time. I would be glad to take care of hamsters or gerbils as well.
Name: Dana Austin Location: Upper Sandusky, OH (45 mins from Mansfield, 2 hours south of Toledo, 1.5 hours north of Columbus) Email: Kilana@visto.com Payment: None! More info: I currently have 16 guinea pigs with more on the way. If I can be of any help then please let me know!!:)	Name: Sandy Location: Westerville, OH (central OH) Email: sandycavies@hotmail.com Payment: Flat rate of $2 per day. That would help cover gas prices. More info: I have been breeding and showing guinea pigs for over 4 years now. At this time I have 23 guinea pigs and 12 cages to clean. I know just about everything about guinea pigs!
Name: Tracy Location: Fairport Harbor, OH Email: TheOhioCavyClan@aol.com Payment: Depends on the amount of time I will be pig-sitting so that I can provide fresh veggies for your GPs. Contact me for more info. More info: We have 34 (all PERMANENT members of our family) GPs (all but 6 were rescues or adoptees) I would be perfectly fine if you would like to see my home, and meet my family and Cavies. Email for more info and directions!	Name: Dana Austin Location: Kenton, OH (one hour north of Columbus, two hours south of Toledo) Email: kilanalady@yahoo.com Payment: Would depend on for how long you would like me to pigsit:) If only for a few nights, or a week or so, then no charge:) More info: I am a guinea pig rescuer and adoption mommy:), and currently have 23 guinea pigs. have seven guinea pigs that are "my" guinea pigs (won't be adopted out;). Email me for more info!
Name: Debi Location: Lorain, OH (30 miles W of Cleveland) Email: konnerdm@yahoo.com Payment: Please email for quote! Include number of pigs and preference for in-house or boarding. More info: In-house petsitting or boarding available!	Name: Erin Location: Akron, OH Email: Erin8607(at)sbcglobal.net Payment: $2/day. I can provide veggies for 5 or fewer cavies. More info: I can provide care in my home if owner transports cavies here, or can come to owner's house to let them out to play and feed them if within a reasonable distance.
Name: Naomi Jordan Location: Columbus, OH Email: radford.10@osu.edu Payment: Just enough for veggies!
Oregon
Name: Becky O'Hogan Location: Oregon City, OR (20 mins south of Portland) Email: kviesrus@aol.com Payment: None! More info: We have been raising G pigs for 8 years and love them dearly! We can accommodate several piggies.	Name: Tamara Forsyth Location: Tigard, OR (near Portland) Email: pharoahpig@hotmail.com Payment: gas $ if applicable + $5/day More info: I finally got my first one at 18, I'm 19 now. I've worked at Petco as the small animal expert, and I do most of my own vet care. I currently have two boars, so your pigs would be houses in a separate room if they stay with me. I have lots of pig-friendly critters and two cute Pomeranian puppies who love to bathe my GPs.
Pennsylvania
Name: Jessica Location: Port Allegany, PA (1 hour from Wellsboro and 1/2 hour from Bradford) Email: raindrop@adelphia.net Payment: $3.00 a day or if you have female and interesting in breeding w/ mine pick of litter. More info: I have one very spoiled Piggy and will have more in two months.	Name: Cathy Endlich Location: Conveniently located near Murrysville, Monroeville, New Kensington, and Latrobe, PA Email: endfam246@alltel.net Payment: Will piggysit in exchange for any supplies, or a quality guinea pig. Willing to barter. More info: I have bred and shown guinea pigs for 3 years. Very knowledgeable in care, feeding and emergencies in guinea pigs. Do rescue work of guinea pigs, lecture at schools, libraries, scouts, visit nursing homes and schools, etc. with my guinea pigs.
Name: Tanya Rodgers Location: Kunkletown, PA (between Stroudsburg and Allentown) Email: webmaster@cavy.zzn.com Payment: Open for discussion More info: I am a certified emergency vet, and have had guinea pigs for 1/2 a year now. Will babysit other small animals but no hamsters!	Name: Karen Mims Location: Philadelphia, PA Email: mims@REMOVETHISpsych.upenn.edu Payment: None!
Name: Chelsea Christopher Location: Pittsburgh, PA Email: Mooo2cows@yahoo.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Mainly piggsitting, but anything really- it does not matter to me. I have had a guinea pig for four years, and am experienced in the field. I have taken care of other guinea pigs before, and I do very well.	Name: Margaret Hopta Location: Phoenixville, PA (near King of Prussia, Valley Forge, Exton, West Chester) Email: lovebungs@aol.com Payment: Pigsitting Exchange More info: I have 2 piggies and I love all piggies. I will feed, play, and treat them royally.
Name: Marcy Benner Location: Watsontown, PA (1 hour east of State College) Email: mabenner@state.pa.us Payment: None! More info: I am known as the "food lady" to my boys and spoil them like they should be spoiled. I will treat yours the same way, most likely fall in love with it and cry when I have to give it back!!	Name: Donna Sloan-Barry Location: Pittsburgh area, PA Email: sloanbarry@msn.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I have six guinea pigs of my own and have had guinea pigs for 25 years. Any guinea pigs I petsit for will be spoiled like my own.
Name: Summer Location: Lock Haven, PA (1 hour north of State College) Email: alteredepiphany@hotmail.com Payment: A couple dollars per day	Name: Lisa Woods Location: Pittsburgh, PA Email: L__Woods@msn.com Payment: Negotiable More info: I am a vet tech with access to an exotic vet. I have had GPs for about 4 years and currently have 8...and 4 on the way (accident). I also have 4 dogs and 3 cats
Name: Lisa B Location: Bloomsburg, PA (2 hrs N of Philadelphia, 45 mins S of Wilkes Barre/Scranton Email: cavylover74@yahoo.com Payment: None! More info: I am currently a slave to 4 spoiled pigs, 2 boars and 2 sows. I have had pigs for over 2 years and fostered a couple throughout.	Name: Rachael Owen Location: Salladasburg, PA Email: kaowen@suscom.net Payment: $3/day your home, $2.50/day my home. More info: I am also willing to sit other animals. Please contact me for prices. I currently have a Mini Rex Rabbit and a Cockatiel and Bassett/Lab Mix Dog. I have had Guinea Pigs and a Ribbon Snake.
Rhode Island
Name: Micah Ross Location: Providence, RI Email: hereboy@dog.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I'm pretty flexible--your place or mine. (Perhaps you just want someone to give them water, etc, while you are gone.) Contact me for more info.
South Carolina
Name: Stephanie Location: Greenville, SC Email: stephiej@charter.net Payment: None! More info: Will pigsit your piggy at your house! I service mostly Greenville, but will do Spartanburg, Greer, and Taylors with good directions. I make frequent visits (2 or 3x/day). I have 2 piggies of my own with a third (from the Maryland rescue) coming soon.
Tennessee
Name: Kylee Location: Clarksville, TN (1 hour north of Nashville Email: kylee@charter.net Payment: None! More info: I have two piggies of my own that basically run our house :) I spoil them rotten and love them to death and would treat anyone else's piggies the same way [editor's note: I assume she's not being literal about the 'loving to death' ;) ]
Texas
Name: Kelly Hensley Location: Farmers Branch, TX (suburb of Dallas) Email: aussie_tri@yahoo.com Payment: None! More info: I have been a piggy owner since Jan. 1999 and have learned so much about them. I have four sows. They also get floor time. I'm a homemaker and I have a four year old son who is very good with guinea pigs but is still very supervised with them.	Name: Sindy Garlisch Location: Ft. Worth, TX (near I-35 and I-20) Email: sindygone@hotmail.com Payment: 1 bag of peeled organic baby carrots for the guineas! More info: I have been a guinea owner and fan for over 15 years. I have had experience in breeding, birthing, and loving many guineas.
Name: Susan Chizeck Location: Dallas, TX Email: chizeck@utdallas.edu Payment: Pigsitting exchange or small maintenance fee More info: We have 2 piggies and are skilled in piggy care.
Vermont
Name: Jennifer Location: Colchester/Burlington, VT Email: wheeek@hotmail.com Payment: None! More info: Hubby and I have 4 adorable piggies (3 females and 1 neutered male) and no other pets. We ask only that you help provide supplies. We're very committed to our piggies and would be delighted to entertain more company!	Name: Location: Email: Payment: More info:
Virginia
Name: Cara Estes Location: Portsmouth, VA Email: cas3858@yahoo.com Payment: None! More info: I have many piggies of my own, and years of experience with medications. I have a great vet in Va. Beach, just in case. I don't have room in my house for piggies, but would come to your home several times/day to care for yours.	Name: Jennifer Jones Location: Fairfax Station, VA (right outside DC) Email: jenniferamyjones@aol.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: I currently have 4 cavies right now and have room for up to 6 more. I am home all day so the piggies get plenty of play time.
Name: Louie Location: Burke, VA (Fairfax County in Northern VA) Email: LLeitao@aol.com Payment: None or piggysitting exchange More info: Can accommodate 2-3 piggies.	Name: Jan Location: Hampton, VA Email: Guineapigsrescue@aol.com Payment: Donation to GP rescue More info: I have a rescue here in Hampton, I am familiar with most common ailments and can deal with them. I love ALL Piggies and would be happy to take VERY good care of your Piggie while you are away. ALL of my Piggies are spoilt rotten!, and I will expect to do the same for yours!! :)
Name: Carolyn/Ken Farley Location: Manassas, VA Email: opus@mns.com Payment: Pigsitting exchange More info: Have 2 girls and 2 boys in (big) separate cages. Could watch 4 more.	Name: Leah McNeil Location: Fredericksburg, VA (btn DC and Richmond) Email: Lconsuela@yahoo.com Payment: None! (or pigsitting exchange) More info: I have 2 guinea pigs, 1 girl & 1 boy, both are fixed. I also have an extra cage big enough for 3 pigs. My pigs get lots of Love and Attention and floor time, and I would do the same for yours. In addition, my Husband works out of the home, so he can check on the piggies during the day. :-)

Washington
Name: Jessica Bookwalter Location: Seattle, WA Email: polga@wolfenet.com Payment: None! More info: I have been around guinea pigs pretty much all of my 28 years on this earth! I am well-schooled in the art of raising and caring for them. I can accommodate up to 5, or more depending on cage size. I currently own three of my own wheekers.	Name: Lilly Rothfarb Location: Seattle, WA Email: tgrlily@aol.com Payment: No payment needed, exchanges helpful, and supplies for your piggie while sitting. More info: I have had many guinea pigs over the years and am an experienced and devoted owner.

Wisconsin
Name: Joan Kubczak Location: Milwaukee, WI Email: jkubczak@hotmail.com Payment: None!	Name: Serena Adler Location: Rhinelander, WI Email: serenasue2@yahoo.com Payment: None! More info: I have three great boys of my own. Your pigs would be kept in a wonderful CxC or swimming pool cage and given lots of veggie treats and extra attention. Because I have a young child, I will be unable to drive long distance for pig up or drop off.