Help Us Be Their Safe Place
Your generosity gives abandoned, neglected, and at-risk guinea pigs a chance to heal, feel safe, and live the lives they deserve. Every gift helps us say yes to animals who need someone in their corner.
Make a Donation Running Out of Hay is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Compassionate Care, Every Day
Running Out of Hay provides rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary for guinea pigs in need, with a special focus on seniors, special-needs animals, and those requiring hospice or lifelong care.
Your donation helps provide:
- Veterinary treatment and medications
- Fresh hay, nutritious food, and bedding
- Safe, comfortable housing
- Emergency rescue and intake support
- Lifelong care for sanctuary residents
Become a Monthly Supporter
For guinea pigs who need lifelong sanctuary or ongoing medical care, compassion isn't a one-time expense. Their needs continue every single day.
Monthly donations provide dependable support for food, veterinary care, and comfortable housing, helping us plan responsibly and continue caring for the animals who rely on us.
Support Us MonthlySend Supplies Directly
Prefer to give something tangible? Our wishlists make it easy to send much-needed supplies directly to the rescue, including food, bedding, enrichment, and everyday essentials.
Chewy Wishlist
Help stock our rescue with food, hay, bedding, and other supplies that keep our guinea pigs healthy and comfortable.
Shop Our Chewy WishlistAmazon Wishlist
Choose from our requested supplies and send a practical gift that supports the daily care of guinea pigs in need.
Shop Our Amazon WishlistHave Supplies to Donate?
We appreciate offers of gently used and new guinea pig supplies! Because storage space and our needs are limited, all physical donations must be approved in advance. Please contact us with photos or a list of the items before arranging a pickup or drop-off.
View Our Physical Donation Guidelines
✓ Currently Accepting
- Unopened, unexpired Oxbow or Science Selective pellets
- Timothy or orchard grass hay
- Carefresh bedding
- Okocat paper litter
- Fleece liners without holes
- Most clean fleece hides and beds
- Bowls, depending on size
- Some water bottles
- Like-new coroplast
- Clean, usable grids and connectors
✕ Unable to Accept
- Opened or expired pellets
- Pellet brands other than Oxbow or Science Selective
- Stained or chewed coroplast
- Rusty, bent, or damaged grids
- Wooden items
- Used chew toys
- Hideaways at this time
Before bringing items: Please email or text us with photos and wait for confirmation. We may be unable to accept certain items even if they appear on our general list, depending on our current needs and storage capacity.
Email contact@runningoutofhay.org or text (408) 675-7589 to discuss a donation.
Prefer to Give by Text?
You can support Running Out of Hay right from your phone. Simply send the keyword below to receive a secure donation link.
Follow the link in the reply to complete your donation.
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