‘Overwhelmed’ house with 400 guinea pigs discovered in LA

• Volunteers from Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue (SCGPR) discovered over 400 guinea pigs living in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions at a hoarder's home in South Los Angeles.
• The property owner was facing eviction, and the animals, believed to have been left by a previous tenant, had bred uncontrollably, far exceeding initial estimates.
• Many of the rescued guinea pigs were found to be sick, injured, dehydrated, or malnourished, prompting SCGPR to appeal for public assistance with adoptions, fostering, or donations for their recovery and care.
• SCGPR expressed concern that the guinea pig population could reach nearly 1,000 by November if breeding continues, describing the situation as dire.
• The rescue group is urging city officials to fully investigate the case and improve systemic response protocols, disputing an LA Animal Services lieutenant's assessment that the animals were healthy.

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More than 400 guinea pigs found in hoarder’s Los Angeles home, says animal charity