Well, I saved 1 from going to the shelter. On a local sight noticed a Guinea Pig free. A few weeks later, the same add. I sent an e-mail for no particular reason as they sell in a local shop for about $30. The owner said it was a year old, they never held it, it was in a smaller bird cage and if no one picked it up within the week they were going to dispose of it another way.
As of last night my wife ain't speaking to me and this morning after geting a new cage and accessories I think the door to the bedroom is closed for some time but, I feel good inside. I hope I can bring him back. He is very nervous and stays immobile/frozen most of the time.
It was interesting this morning. I went to a local pet shop that I knew had small animals. There were no pets in the shop. I was talking to the clerk and asked about the lack of animals and it turned out that the owner has made a decision that during the holidays she would not sell any pet. She has seen too many abused and not wanted within weeks. She refers all requests to the local shelter. She also withdraws sales in and around Easter. It is nice to see a business person who puts social consceince before fast profits.