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Massachusetts sanctuary cares for 400 guinea pigs daily

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Kimie Smothermon operates the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, which houses between 350 and 400 guinea pigs daily. The sanctuary takes in abandoned guinea pigs from across the U.S. and also offers boarding and rehoming services. Smothermon's dedication stems from a personal connection, as her grandson Alex found comfort and safety interacting with guinea pigs after a childhood fire, inspiring her to continue the rescue work even after a devastating fire in 2019 that claimed the lives of her grandson, two dogs, and many guinea pigs. AI

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Massachusetts sanctuary cares for 400 guinea pigs daily

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Kimberlee Kruesi, The Associated Press ·

    One guinea pig helped her son heal. Now she has to feed 400 every day, running America’s biggest Guinea Pig Sanctuary

    “If I don’t get up, they don’t eat and they can die," said Kimie Smothermon. "If I could figure out how to get out of this ... I probably would."

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