Nevada SPCA Animal Rescue

Andre doesn't yet know he's safe. He's terrified of people and tries to hide in his igloo.  He needs a gentle hero who can help him gain confidence and reach his full loving potential. Andre is a 5-pound California Giant guinea pig (sometimes known as "Cuy", a type of guinea pig reportedly bred for human consumption in Peru), about 2 years of age.  We rescued him from another shelter that asked for our help due to his timidity and enormous size.  Special thanks to Pet'ographique for his portrait.

Andre, photographed by Pet'ographique (www.petographique.com) in the spring of 2014 We are overjoyed to share this update and good news with you.  Andre , our longest canine resident, has been adopted into a loving forever home!  His great new mom, Bobbie, loves him dearly and shared these pictures of him swimming and enjoying his new life.  Andre is a Bully mix, 4 years of age and neutered.  Andre had been working for many months with very dedicated volunteers who succeeded in improving his manners, reducing his rowdiness, all with kindness, to maintain his very bright and enthusiastic spirit.  Thank you to Bobbie, his new mom, and to all of the volunteers and others who always believed in him and cultivated his tremendous progress!