Rescue News

April 2005

Rescue Reaches Its First Anniversary

The Critter Connection, Inc. celebrated its one-year anniversary! Thanks to all our wonderful adopters, we have been able to place more than 265 guinea pigs in kind, loving homes. Without all of our adopters, our wonderful foster moms who opened their hearts and homes to our rescue pigs (Laurie, Dianne, Jenn, Kelly, Maura, Michelle, and Becky), and our generous sponsors, this would not have happened.

We are now moving to the next level. We were incorporated in the state of Connecticut and have just filed for federal non-profit status. This is a very expensive process and any financial help would be greatly appreciated. We will be able to help so many more guinea pigs in need and our "sanctuary" will be able to grow. If you can help, please contact us for further information. All donations will be tax deductible.

August 2005

New Web Site Unveiled

With one year under our belt, and a couple of years planned out ahead of us, we decided it was time for a new Web site. In addition to a section on care information, the new site includes detailed stories about our sanctuary pigs and some of our successes on the rescue and adoption front. Huge thanks to Robert Potsus, who designed our new site! Please take a few minutes and see what all is here!

September 2005

The Critter Connection Appears In Pets Press

Cindy Kuester, the rescue's president, was recently interviewed for an article in the September/October issue of "Pets Press," a new newspaper being published and distributed in Connecticut for pet owners. The article, which focused on small animals, gave Cindy a chance to talk about the importance and advantages of adopting animals from rescues, and the reward that comes from giving animals a second chance at a good life.

If you have not yet heard about "Pets Press," it can be picked up at various drop spots around the state (free of charge) or you can get a low-cost subscription to have every issue delivered right to your mailbox. To read past articles or to find out where you can pick up a copy, visit the Pets Press Web site.

Vacation Care Now Available

The Critter Connection, Inc, now offers In House Vacation Care for guinea pigs who were adopted from our rescue, as well as for other small pets. Please contact us for further details.

August 2005

New Web Site Unveiled

With one year under our belt, and a couple of years planned out ahead of us, we decided it was time for a new Web site. In addition to a section on care information, the new site includes detailed stories about our sanctuary pigs and some of our successes on the rescue and adoption front. Huge thanks to Robert Potsus, who designed our new site! Please take a few minutes and see what all is here!