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Wee Companions

Animal rescue in Imperial Beach, CA

Our mission is to rescue guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and other small exotic mammals from shelters, places of abandonment, and from persons relinquishing their pets. Whenever possible, we offer a safe house to these animals, irrespective of age, temperament, or health status. These animals will receive veterinary care and socialization in the hopes that they will be placed in a "forever" home. Animals given Sanctuary Status will be placed in our Foster Care Network to live out their lives in comfort and with love. We are also focused on educating foster parents, school children and others on the care, feeding and prevention of unwanted litters of these animals.

Contact Fenella Speece
Address
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Donation Please use the URL below to make donations to Wee Companions. Thank You http://weecompanions.org/donate
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Adoptable pets at Wee Companions

We'll also keep you updated on Bollinger's adoption status with email updates.
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Bollinger

Hamster

Female, 7 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chandon's adoption status with email updates.
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Chandon

Hamster

Female, 7 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Velvet (with Vanni)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Velvet (with Vanni)

Rat

Female, 2 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Vanni (with Velvet)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Vanni (with Velvet)

Rat

Female, 2 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kousuke (with Kenji and Kousei)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kousuke (with Kenji and Kousei)

Rat

Male, 11 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kenji (with Kousuke and Kousei)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kenji (with Kousuke and Kousei)

Rat

Male, 10 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kousei (with Kenji and Kousuke)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Kousei (with Kenji and Kousuke)

Rat

Male, 11 mos
Imperial Beach, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dizzy Miss Lizzy ( Bonded to Kindred)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dizzy Miss Lizzy ( Bonded to Kindred)

Guinea Pig

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Imperial Beach, CA

Rescue FAQs

Our specialty is small furry exotics including, guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, hamsters, mice and rabbits. Wee Companions has been rescuing small animals since 1998. In late 2013 we rescued our 8000th animal in our organizational history. This is quite a feat when you realize that we are a volunteer-based organization that is operated out of individual homes. Our funding comes from the generosity of supporters like you, we receive no government monies.

Additional adoption info

1. Preview an available pet on our Available Animals page, at an adoption event or make arrangements to visit the main foster location to meet our available animals. Email Fenella, WeeCompanions@aol.com with any questions, to talk about the specifics of any animal or to ask for certain animals to be brought to an event.

2. Meet with an adoption volunteer who is trained to help make the best pet match for you and the pet. Each pet up for adoption has received behavioral and health assessments in order to help determine the best home for that pet. Volunteers will help you decide if the animal you are interested in is a good match for your lifestyle and will direct you to any pets that may be appropriate. If you are looking for a companion for an animal that you already have at home, please let us know and bring the animal with you so that we can check them over and begin introductions to make sure we find the best match for your situation.

3. Complete the adoption once you and our adoption volunteers agree that you've found a great match. We prefer that all members of the household (including other pets that will be interacting with the new animal) are present during the adoption process to ensure that the chosen pet is compatible with everyone. If they are unavailable, a "hold" may be placed on the pet for a short period in order for any family or other pets to come in and meet with us and the pet.

4. At the time of adoption, you will be asked to sign a contract stipulating:

1. You will not breed the animal.
2. The animal will receive veterinary care
3. The animal will be treated humanely
4. If you are unable to care for the animal for any reason, it is to be returned to Wee Companions.
The Adoption Contract is a binding legal document, you must be 18 years or older to sign.
Bring a carrier with you to safely transport your new family member home.

Fees:
Single Rabbit - $50.00
Bonded Pair of Rabbits - $75.00


We reserve the right to deny adoption to anyone.

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We'll also keep you updated on Jetson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jetson

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Escondido, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Jethro's adoption status with email updates.
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Jethro

Labrador Retriever

Male
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Finn's adoption status with email updates.
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Finn

Guinea Pig

Male
San Diego, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Corgi

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Carlsbad, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tiffany's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiffany

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Carlsbad, CA

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