Status: Ready for adoption

Arrived: September 2025

Species and Minimum Ethical Enclosure Requirement: Guinea pig: minimum enclosure size for 2 Guinea Pigs is 7.55 square feet (length x width of your enclosure) and 10.50 square feet for 3 Guinea Pigs. A “C&C” cage or a Midwest GP Habitat are the recommended style of enclosure.

Sex: Both male

Age: Sunny is approximately 10 months and Reese is approximately 6 months.

Location: Mimico (South Etobicoke)

What is their background story?:

Sunny and Reese are two gentle, shy, and sensitive boys who came into care individually. When introduced, they immediately clung to each other for comfort. They have helped each other heal from what was a very difficult start to both of their lives.

An individual took Sunny in after his first family posted an online ad threatening cruelty if he was not re-homed. At that time he was bonded to another male guinea pig who the individual also took in. Sadly, the other guinea pig passed away before coming to the ACR. The individual requested the help of ACR and Sunny came into foster care. Sunny was absolutely frozen in fear. It was also evident that he was depressed and grieving the loss of his friend as he hardly moved. ARC made it a priority to find him a new friend as soon as possible.

Shortly after Sunny came into care, Reese was found alone in a bush after he was abandoned by his first family. It took a few days and several patient, kind, and caring people to rescue Reese as he was so scared.

The moment Sunny was introduced to Reese, he perked up! Reese even did a few popcorns minutes after meeting Sunny. It was clear they needed each other. Sunny and Reese are helping each other build confidence. They are incredibly gentle and can be held; however, it will take some time for them to feel comfortable with human contact. They both hide the moment they hear anyone and will still only eat after their foster mom has left the room. These sweet boys will need a lot of time and patience from someone who is willing to build their trust over time.

What is their favourite activity?:

Sunny and Reese LOVE food! Despite still being fearful, they have started to sing quietly when they hear their foster mom make any sounds that suggest a meal or snack might be coming.

What is their favourite food?:

Sunny and Reese both love all veggies and fruit. They have been introduced to several different types and have never left any behind after a meal. Not once! They also LOVE their hay and pellets!

What is their best trait?:

They are both incredibly sweet and gentle. As they build confidence and trust, they will likely very much enjoy human contact.

Final thoughts:

Sunny and Reese will need a quiet, stress free home with adopters who are patient and gentle. It will take time for them to enjoy being pet and picked up. Taking things slow with these sensitive boys is the key. Older children and adults would be best recommended.

Adoption Fees and Apply to Adopt: https://www.allcreaturesrescue.ca/apply-to-adopt