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Upcoming Events
Supply Day Supply Day Fundraiser - Sunday, May 25th 2008
Need hay? We got it!

***We are now taking orders for OC Cavy Haven's SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER in Costa Mesa on Sunday, May 25th 2008 from 11AM to 2PM ***
100% of the proceeds go to the guinea pigs.
Ordering Instructions:
Please place your order by emailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com before the deadline, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st at Midnight. You will then be sent a confirmation email with invoice.
Please note when ordering if you are paying through Paypal or by check/ money order. We are unable to accept credit cards unless it is through Paypal. If paying by check/ money order, please be sure to order early and mail in a payment to our PO Box at least one week prior to the event to ensure we receive it in time.
Items with prices are listed below.
All Supply Day items must be pre-paid for pick-up. There will be applicable sales tax added to orders.
See attached flyer with map/ directions to event.
HAY
TIMOTHY GRASS HAY
Timothy hay is the most widely used of the grass hays. Guinea pigs love the seed-heads. One flake is a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay.
1 flake: $6.00
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Orchard Grass is similar to timothy hay but softer and leafier. Mixing it with timothy offers your pet variety and encourages them to eat more hay. One flake is a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay.
1 flake: $6.00
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean a 2x3 C&C approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
PELLETS:
High quality fortified guinea pig feed!
Kleenmama?s Timothy Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians and we do not claim to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check is to be used as a guide for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not intended as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose or treat illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your guinea pigs? health.
OTHER GOODIES
Pigloos, Fiddlesticks, Tunnels, Cozies, Cuddle Cups, food dishes, and many other new cage accessories available for sale on-site.
Please email cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com to order or for more information and check the attached flyer for more information.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
Past Events
OCCH at the Pet Expo, April 11th to the 13th
OCCH at the Pet Expo!
Catch us at America's Family Pet Expo, April 11th to 13th at the OC Fairgrounds!
America's Family Pet Expo is the perfect event for animal lovers and people who
like to pamper their pets.
Orange County Cavy Haven will have some of our adoptable piggies on hand (please
email for more info on adopting or if you are interested in meeting a specific
pair), as well as a variety of fun items from our cavy store such as hay, pellets,
cozies, cuddle cups, 'pigloos,' cage accessories, C & C cages and much much
more.
We will have volunteers on hand to answer any care questions you may have. Bring
the whole family to the fairgrounds -- we will be waiting for you!
We will be in building 16, booth 1622.
For more information about this event and directions to the fairgrounds, click
here.
Save $2 and help raise money for OCCH, just by attending America's Family
Pet Expo!
OCCH will receive a .50 cent donation for every ticket purchased online using
our special promotional code, OCCH66. Log on at https://v2.interactiveticketing.com/TU18AF4B7309
Thank you for your support!
March is Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month!
Sunday March 30th 2008 from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Centinela Pet & Feed
2320 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa
(in the Harbor Shopping Center next to Home Depot)
(714) 540-4036
OCCH and Petfinder.com, the largest database of homeless pets, announce that
March is Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea-Pig Month. Over a 1,000 guinea pigs in need
of homes are listed on the Petfinder.com Web
site at any one time.
To learn more about cavies and their special needs, please come by our event.
Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you decide
a guinea pig is the right addition to your household, we will have many adoptable
guinea pigs on hand for you to meet.
We will be offering guinea pig grooming services as usual.
See attached flyer for more info.
Save $2 and help raise money for OCCH, just by attending America's Family
Pet Expo!
OCCH will receive a .50 cent donation for every ticket purchased online using
our special promotional code, OCCH66. Log on at https://v2.interactiveticketing.com/TU18AF4B7309.
Thank you for your support!
Supply Day Supply Day Fundraiser -
Sunday, February 17th 2008
Need hay? We got it!
***We are now taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER
on Sunday, February 17th 2008 from 11AM to 2PM ***
100% of the proceeds go to the guinea pigs
HAY
TIMOTHY GRASS HAY
Timothy hay is the most widely used of the grass hays. Guinea pigs love the
seedheads.
1 flake: $6.00 – a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Orchard Grass is similar to timothy hay but softer and leafier. Mixing it with
timothy offers your pet variety and encourages them to eat more hay.
1 flake: $6.00 - a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean a 2x3 C&C
approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
TIMOTHY PELLETS:
Kleenmama Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians and we do not
claim to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check is to be used
as a guide for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not
intended as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose or treat
illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your
guinea pig's health.
C&C CAGES – custom-made cages available for pre-order!
*Please place order by February 7th; deposit required for cage orders. Email
for prices.
OTHER GOODIES:
Pigloos,
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies, Cuddle Cups and many other new cage accessories
available for sale on-site.
Place your order by e-mailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com by
midnight Thursday February 14th. You will then be sent an invoice.***
*** Paypal is the preferred method of payment, but you can also pay by check.
Please make sure the check arrives at least one week prior to the event so
please place your order earlier on.
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all orders.
See attached flyer for
map/directions to event.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
Supply Day Fundraiser – November
10th 2007
Need hay? We got it!
***We are now taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER
on Saturday, November 10th ***
100% of the proceeds go to the guinea pigs! We are currently fundraising for
Otto's on-going medical needs.

He was diagnosed and treated for malocclusion a few months ago and now has fluid
in his lungs and possible heart issues.
All Supply Orders must be pre-paid prior to the event.
HAY PRODUCTS
TIMOTHY GRASS HAY
Timothy hay is the most widely used of the grass hays. Guinea pigs love the seedheads.
1 flake: $6.00 - a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *that means you get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Orchard Grass is similar to timothy hay but softer and leafier. Mixing it with
timothy offers your pet variety and encourages them to eat more hay.
1 flake: $6.00 - a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *that means you get one flake free!*
BEDDING
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean a 2x3 C&C
approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
TIMOTHY PELLETS
Kleenmama Timothy Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
Oxbow Cavy Cuisine, 10lb bag for $12.00 (note* we have a limited supply of Oxbow
left so please order early)
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians and we do not claim
to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check is to be used as a guide
for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not intended as
a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose or treat illnesses. Please
see your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your guinea pig's health.
OTHER GOODIES
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies, Cuddle Cups and other cage accessories available
for sale on-site
INSTRUCTIONS: Please place your order by e-mailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com
You will then be emailed a confirmation invoice with your purchase total***.
***Paypal is the preferred method of payment. If paying by check or money order,
please be sure to mail your payment in at least 1 to 2 weeks prior to the event.
There may be a limited amount of products to buy on-site but you must prepay
in order to guarantee receipt.
[If you are paying by check or money order, you must order by midnight November
3rd. Orders placed between Midnight November 3rd and Midnight November 7th must
be paid by paypal.]
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all orders.
See attached flyer for map/directions.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
Guinea Pig Adoption Event
Sunday, October 14th from 11AM to 2PM
Centinela Pet & Feed
2320 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa
(in the Harbor Shopping Center next to Home Depot)
(714) 540-4036
Come meet some of our adoptable guinea pigs! We will be offering guinea pig
grooming services and there will be volunteers on hand to answer any guinea
pig care questions you may have.
See attached
flyer or email cavyhaven_info@yahoo.com for
more info.
Supply Day Fundraiser – Saturday, September
15th 2007
Need hay? We got it!
***We are now taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's
SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER on Saturday, September 15th 2007 from
11AM to 2PM ***
100% of the proceeds go to the guinea pigs
HAY
TIMOTHY GRASS HAY
Timothy hay is the most widely used of the grass hays. Guinea pigs love the
seedheads.
1 flake: $6.00 – a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Orchard Grass is similar to timothy hay but softer and leafier. Mixing it with
timothy offers your pet variety and encourages them to eat more hay.
1 flake: $6.00 - a 13 gallon trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean a 2x3 C&C
approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
TIMOTHY PELLETS:
Kleenmama Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
Oxbow Cavy Cuisine, 10lbs. for $11.00
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians and we do not
claim to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check is to be used
as a guide for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not
intended as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose or treat
illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your
guinea pig's health.
C&C CAGES – custom-made cages available for pre-order!
*Please place order by September 7th; deposit required for cage orders. Email
for prices.
OTHER GOODIES:
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies, Cuddle Cups and other cage accessories available
for sale on-site.
Place your order by e-mailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com by
midnight Wednesday September 12th. You will then be sent an invoice.***
*** Paypal is the preferred method of payment, but you can also pay by check.
Please make sure the check arrives at least one week prior to the event.
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all orders.
See attached flyer for event address.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
Guinea Pig Adoption Event
Saturday, July 28th 2007 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Centinela Pet & Feed
2320 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa
(in the Harbor Shopping Center next to Home Depot)
(714) 540-4036
Come meet some of our adoptable guinea pigs! We will be offering guinea pig
grooming services and there will be volunteers on hand to answer any guinea
pig care questions you may have.
See attached flyer for more
info.
Supply Day Fundraiser – Sunday,
July 15th 2007
Need hay? We got it!
***We are now taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER
on Sunday, July 15th 2007 from 11AM to 3PM ***
100% of the proceeds go to the guinea pigs
HAY
TIMOTHY GRASS HAY
Timothy hay is the most widely used of the grass hays. Guinea pigs love the
seedheads.
13 gallon flake: $6.00 - a small trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
Orchard Grass is similar to timothy hay but softer and leafier. Mixing it with
timothy offers your pet variety and encourages them to eat more hay.
OXBOW HAY
15 oz. Bag of Oxbow Hay - Two for $5
40 oz. Bag of Oxbow Hay - Two for $9
OCCH SPECIAL BRAND ORCHARD
13 gallon flake: $6.00 - a small trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean a 2x3 C&C
approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
PELLETS:
Kleenmama Timothy Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
Oxbow Cavy Cuisine, 10lb bag for $11.00
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians and we do not
claim to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check is to be used
as a guide for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not
intended as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose or treat
illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your
guinea pig's health.
OTHER GOODIES:
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies, Cuddle Cups and other cage accessories available
for sale on-site
Place your order by e-mailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com by
midnight Thursday July 12th. You will then be sent an invoice.***
*** Paypal is the preferred method of payment, but you can also pay by check.
Please make sure the check arrives at least one week prior to the event.
There is a limited amount of pellets, hay and shavings for sale on-site, but
you must pre-order to guarantee receipt.
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all orders.
See attached flyer for event address.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
OC Cavy Haven Adoption Event
Saturday June 2nd, 2007 - 11am to 3pm
Centinela Pet & Feed
2320 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa
(in the Harbor Shopping Center next to Home Depot)
Come meet some of our adoptable guinea pigs! We will be offering guinea pig
grooming services and there will be volunteers on hand to answer any guinea
pig care questions.
Click here for
the flyer.
1st Annual Santa Rosa Pet Expo in Irvine
Saturday, May 19 2007 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Free admission!
Featuring over a dozen pet vendors with animal related merchandise
for sale and animal adoption groups. OC Cavy Haven will
be present with some of our adoptables, guinea pig products
for sale such as Oxbow hay & pellets, cozies, and other
cage accessories, and volunteers will be on hand to answer
any cavy care questions.
Snacks and sodas will be sold as a benefit for the New Beginning
Animal Shelter. * Event sponsored by the Irvine Company.
Location: Santa Rosa Apartment Homes at 500 Cardiff in Irvine.
Guinea Pig Adoptions – Sunday
April 29th, 1:30- 3pm
Centinela Feed, 3860 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066
- Adoptable piggies, care info, and nail trims
- Please email luv4rabbitsncavy@yahoo.com if
you have any questions.
Supply Day Fundraiser – Saturday,
April 28th 2007
** Need hay? We got it! **
** OCCH will be holding an emergency supply day fundraiser to
replenish our medical fund for the rescue
We will be taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's SUPPLY
DAY FUNDRAISER on Saturday April 28th - from 11:00am to 2:30pm in Costa Mesa
--- 100% of the proceeds go towards the guinea pigs.
NEED HAY? We have lots of it!
*new products!*
OXBOW HAY ORCHARD GRASS
15 ounce bag $4.25
40 ounce bag $8.25
OCCH SPECIAL TIMOTHY HAY
13 gallon flake: $6.00 - a small trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
OCCH SPECIAL ORCHARD GRASS HAY
13 gallon flake: $6.00 - a small trash bag full of hay!
4 flakes: $18.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can clean
a 2x3 C&C approximately 12 times! That's just over $1 per cleaning.
PELLETS:
The excellent high-quality Kleenmama Pellets ... order early
to ensure supply!
Timothy Pellets, 10 lbs. for $12.00
*Oxbow Cavy Cuisine, 10lb bag for $11.00 !!! * new product
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians
and we do not claim to have any veterinary expertise. The Healthy Pig Check
is to be used as a guide for the guinea pig owners to monitor their pet's
health. It is not intended as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will
not diagnose or treat illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have
any concerns about your guinea pig's health.
OTHER GOODIES:
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies, Cuddle Cups and other cage
accessories available for sale on-site
Place your order by e-mailing cavyhavensupplies@yahoo.com by
midnight Thursday April 26th. You will then be sent an invoice.***
*** Paypal is the preferred method of payment. Due to late notice,
we will be taking payments by cash or check in person when picking up items.
However, please email your order in early.
To find us in Costa Mesa, please see attached
flyer or email for more info.
There is a limited amount of pellets, hay and shavings for sale
on-site, but you must pre-order to guarantee receipt.
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all orders.
OCCH thanks you for your support!
OCCH will be at America's Family Pet
Expo - OC Fairgrounds, April 13-15th
America's Family Pet Expo is the perfect event for animal
lovers and people who like to pamper their pets. The entire
site is packed with animal rescues and specialty pet products
as well as a large variety of vendors. There is a dog agility
contest, a pet tricks show, educational talks, and even
a petting zoo where you can make friends with a Llama.
Orange County Cavy Haven will bring our adoptable piggies,
as well as a variety of fun items from our cavy store such
as hay, cozies, cuddle cups, 'pigloos,' cage accessories,
and C & C cages. Bring the whole family to the fairgrounds
-- we will be waiting for you!
For more information about this event and directions to
the fairgrounds, click here: http://www.petexpooc.com
Baby Animals Day - Saturday March 24th,
2007, 9:30am to 2pm
Location: El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
7550 E. Spring Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
Quack! Quack! That's right it's back!
The Nature Center will once again be bringing in the spring
season with fun, family and little furry things. The event
is held at the beautiful El Dorado Nature Center adjacent
to the SPCA-LA in Long Beach. The Nature Center includes
lakes, trails, and plenty of shady trees for picknicking.
Rescues bring their baby animals, and OCCH will bring some
of our adoptable guinea pigs to show off.
Join us for a day of animal education, crafts, and of course
our Annual Rubber Ducky Race. Sponsor a duck in the race
for $5 and help to restore and enhance habitats at the
Nature Center.
Saturday March 24 9:30 am - 2 pm
Free Admission
Click
here for information about the El Dorado Nature Center
and directions to the park.
Supply Day Fundraiser - Sunday Feb.
11th, 12pm - 3:30pm
** SUPPLIES! SUPPLIES! SUPPLIES! SUPPLIES! SUPPLIES! **
We are now taking orders for Orange County Cavy Haven's
SUPPLY DAY FUNDRAISER on Sunday, February 11th - from 12:00pm
to 3:30pm in Costa Mesa. --- 100% of the proceeds go to the
guinea pigs
A PBS television crew from Lassie's PetVet* will be on hand
to tape a short segment about guinea pigs, so please feel
free to bring your piggies for manicures and other health
services.
* Lassie's PetVet is a half-hour magazine-style pet care
show hosted by respected veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Werber and
Lassie, the world's most famous dog.
Update:
Due to a change in their schedule, the PBS television crew
from Lassie's PetVet will be unable to tape our February
Supply Day event. The producers are enthused about learning
more about our rescue, however, and intend on filming OCCH
at a future event. We will keep everyone posted and apologize
about this change in plans.
HAY:
TIMOTHY HAY
13 gallon flake: $5.00
4 flakes: $15.00 *get one flake free!*
ORCHARD GRASS HAY
13 gallon flake: $5.00
4 flakes: $15.00 *get one flake free!*
BEDDING:
THOROUGHBED PINE SHAVINGS
10.5 cubic foot expanded: $13.00
*To give you an idea of how much bedding that is, you can
clean a 2x3 C&C approximately 12 times! That's just over
$1 per cleaning.
PELLETS:
The excellent high-quality Kleenmama Pellets ... order early
to ensure supply!
Timothy Pellets, 10 lbs. for $14.00
HEALTH & GROOMING SERVICES:
Nail trimming: $3
Boar "cleansing": $5
Healthy Pig Check: $10 (includes all above) **
Guinea Lynx Guinea Pig Health Care Books: $8
** Orange County Cavy Haven volunteers are not veterinarians
and we do not claim to have any veterinary expertise. The
Healthy Pig Check is to be used as a guide for the guinea
pig owners to monitor their pet's health. It is not intended
as a diagnostic tool and OCCH volunteers will not diagnose
or treat illnesses. Please see your veterinarian if you have
any concerns about your guinea pig's health.
OTHER GOODIES:
Fleece blankets, Pillows, Cozies and Cuddle Cups available
for sale on-site
Place your order by e-mailing luv4rabbitsncavy@yahoo.com
by midnight February 7th. You will then be sent an invoice.***
*** Paypal is the preferred method of payment. If paying
by check, please order early and make sure your check arrives
at least one week prior to the event. There may be a limited
amount of pellets, hay and shavings for sale on-site, so
you must pre-order to guarantee receipt.
There will be an applicable state sales tax applied to all
orders.
Right click and save the supply day flyer for printing:
Color or Black & White
We look forward to seeing all of you there! OCCH thanks
you for your support.
Cavy Haven Adoption Event
Saturday, January 6th & Sunday, January 7th
11 AM - 3:30 PM
Centinela Feed
2320 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa
(714) 540-4036
(in the Harbor Shopping Center next to Home Depot)
Come meet our adoptable guinea pigs! We will be offering
guinea pig grooming services and there will be volunteers
on hand to answer any guinea pig care questions.
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