The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) has taken in 33 rescued guinea pigs, marking the largest intake of small animals in the organization’s history.

The animals arrived at the Calgary shelter on Saturday after being transferred from a Northern Alberta sanctuary overwhelmed by owner relinquishments.

The sanctuary, inundated with guinea pigs and struggling to provide adequate care, reached out to AARCS for assistance. In response, the rescue organization stepped in to ensure the animals would receive the proper care.

“AARCS is pleased to have been able to provide support to a sanctuary in need and bring in our largest intake of guinea pigs to date,” said Amy Corpe, AARCS Director of Animal Health, in a statement. “These animals are just as deserving of loving families as the cat

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