The Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue Podcast, hosted by Eden and Avery, brings listeners behind the scenes of guinea pig rescue, care, and advocacy. Each episode explores rescue stories, educational topics, and the real-life experiences of helping guinea pigs in need, all through the thoughtful and compassionate voices of its young hosts. Designed to inform, inspire, and engage, the podcast highlights OGPR’s mission while encouraging kindness, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of guinea pig welfare.
Not Just a Cage
It’s Their World
In this episode, Avery and Eden from the Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue Podcast discuss everything you need to know about creating the perfect guinea pig habitat. They cover safe and spacious cage options, the dangers of common pet store cages, and tips for enrichment and comfort that help guinea pigs truly thrive. From C&C setups to proper grid safety, they’ll walk you through how to build a home that keeps your piggies healthy, happy, and full of wheeks!
Eat, Wheek, Love:
The Perfect Piggie Diet!
Welcome to Eat Wheek: Love, The Perfect Piggie Diet, presented by Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue. Your hosts, Eden and Avery, will guide you through the OGPR Food Pyramid, a science-based, straightforward guide to keeping your guinea pigs healthy and happy.
In this episode, Eden and Avery will discuss the ideal balance of hay, vegetables, and treats, and explain why each plays such an essential role in your piggies’ daily diet. You’ll also pick up some expert tips on proper water care and when alfalfa hay is appropriate to use.
So, let’s get started and take a closer look at how to build the perfect plate for your piggies, the Oakhurst way.
A Forever Home
For the Holidays!
Forever Home for the Holidays is Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue’s seasonal adoption program, helping families welcome guinea pigs in need into loving, lifelong homes. Since 2015, OGPR has rescued nearly 2,000 guinea pigs and guided more than 1,500 successful adoptions. The program offers meet-and-greets with adoptable guinea pigs, expert guidance on habitats and supplies, and ongoing support before, during, and after adoption—making the holidays an ideal time to bond and adopt responsibly.
From Lost to Loved
The Story of the Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue
From Lost to Loved: The Story of Oakhurst Guinea Pig Rescue takes you behind the scenes of OGPR’s journey from its humble beginnings in Decatur, Georgia, to becoming a lifesaving rescue for nearly 2,000 guinea pigs. This story highlights transformative rescues, groundbreaking veterinary care, dedicated volunteers and veterinarians, and the foster, sanctuary, and education programs that make it all possible—showcasing how compassion and community turn lost guinea pigs into truly loved ones.