Nearly 200 Small Pets At San Diego Humane Society Seek Forever Homes

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Humane Society is bursting with small pets and is nearly out of space for its smallest residents, the nonprofit announced.

San Diego Humane Society encouraged the public Thursday to consider adopting a tiny critter or two. The organization currently has 121 guinea pigs, 52 rabbits and 12 rodents — hamsters, mice and rats — in its care.

For most small pets, adopting in pairs is highly recommended due to their social nature and need for companionship, according to San Diego Humane Society.

"Small pets make wonderful companions — and right now, we have so many who need loving homes," said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. "If you've ever thought about adopting a rabbit or guinea pig, now is the time."

All adoptable rabbits have been spayed or neutered and vaccinated against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2.

San Diego Humane Society's campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego are open for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. See adoptable animals and learn more about adopting at sdhumane.org/adopt.