September 30, 2025 • 5 mins
We spoke with Christian Marshall Jones, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at CT Humane Society about our adoptable pet, Heart. Heart is a 2-month-old male guinea pig, and he will certainly capture your heart!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. Thank you for listening to Community Access. It's
my favorite time of the month when the Connecticut Humane
Society stops by with our adaptable pet and today it's Heart.
But first, I'm sorry I got sidetracked. I'm speaking with
Christian Marshall Jones. She is a marketing and communications coordinator
over at the Connecticut Humane Society. Good morning, Good morning, Allison.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
How are you.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
I'm great. It's so good to see you.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
It's good to see you as well.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
You have the best job in the world, honestly, like
just to love on these babies and try to find
them homes. I know it's not easy, though. I know
that's not easy at all.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
It's not easy.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Who do we have with us today? Oh my gosh,
it's edging its way over to me. You see, I
do see him.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
His name is Hart. He is a two month old
guinea pig, and he's about to capture your heart today.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
I am melting already. I've never seen a guinea pig.
So his face is brown. Right under his nose is
some white fur, but from the forehead all the way
back through body, it's like an Elvis tupey. He sees
his black fur all the way back. He's gorgeous. Yes,
(01:09):
and he knows it, he does, he has he already
has self confidence. Yes, Oh that's so great. Oh my gosh,
he's so cute. So he's two years old?
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Two months?
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Oh, two months old? Okay, and what do we know
about heart?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
So heart is a very social creature, so he'll do
well in a home with another male guinea pig, So
he's unaltered. Guinea pigs have a tendency to populate, and
they populate quickly, so it's better if they're housed in
a home with the same sex.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
And there wouldn't be any friction both males in a home.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
No, they're very social and they'd like to live in
small groups.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
How long do guinea pigs live normally?
Speaker 2 (01:47):
So, with proper care, they can live about six to
eight years. And that proper care also includes making sure
they get plenty of vitamin C in their diet, which
includes fresh vegetables as well.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
So if I were to adopt him, what would I
need to do? How do you take care of a
guinea pig? I know you have to feed it, like
you said, vitamin C. Can you go to the store
and buy a guinea pig? Food or is it better
to do fresh stuff at home?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Either one whichever you feel as best as a pet owner.
But typically you can go to the pet store and
buy guinea pig supplies, so they'll also need their own
enclosures and fresh betting, of course. Care Fresh betting is
one of the top ones that we use at the
Humane Society. And as long as they have a buddy
and some small animal chew toys and fresh vegetables, they're
(02:34):
living the good life.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Oh I love that, So forgive my ignorance. Do you
have like a litter box or they just go when
they go and you just grab it.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
They go and we clean out the betting every day.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Oh I see, okay, great? Oh my gosh, he's so cute.
I can't stand it. I love you. Oh my gosh.
All right, let's talk about because we mentioned betting, we
have a wish list a ctqu main dot org forwards
last wish list if you'd like to donate some things.
What do you need?
Speaker 2 (03:06):
So right now, the Connecticut Humane Society is in need
of new towels and blankets. Every blanket and every towel
feels like a warm hug for a pet.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Aw So that's what they lay on in the crates
or the cages or whatever you have.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Yes, it helps with bathtime, you know when they need
to dry off, it helps with cleaning things up. It
absolutely helps all of the pets.
Speaker 1 (03:26):
And what about donations or volunteers.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
We're always in need of volunteers and you can learn
more about our volunteer program at ctthumane dot org slash
volunteer and for donations, you can visit the wish list
which is cthumane dot org slash wish list or on
our website at cthumane dot org.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
So you have a screening process when somebody does adopt
one of these babies, what do people do? Just go
to the website, fill out an application, then they get interviewed.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Right, So it depends on the location. Our Newington location
is open to the pub seven days a week from
twelve pm to four thirty pm. You can also visit
our website cthumane dot org slash adopt for pets in
our Waterford location. Those pets are by online application process only,
and when you go and see the pet online, you'll
(04:17):
be able to click on a link that's attached to
their profile that will lead you to an online adoption application,
and once that application is filled out, one of our
lovely adoption counselors over in that area will give you
a call to set up an appointment.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
You can also go to the River one five nine
dot com and read more about Heart. This little I
swear we should call him Elvis with this do I
don't know Elvis or gosh, who else says hair like that?
He's just the cutest thing ever. I love him. Are
all of the animals pictures online?
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Or no?
Speaker 1 (04:50):
Yes? Oh, okay, great?
Speaker 2 (04:52):
All adoptets have their pictures featured on our website.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
I feel like it's great that we do that. I
almost feel like we shouldn't to get people in the doors,
they can fall in love with them the same way,
because I'd be letting out all the cages. I would
be opening all the doors, letting them all out. I
don't know where they go. I know, I'm just like
be free. I'd be kissing them, praying over all of them.
I just love them so much. Well, I'm speaking with
Christian Marshall Jones. She has Marketing and Communications coordinator at
(05:18):
the Connecticut Humane Society. She has Heart with us today,
a two month old beautiful male guinea fig. He knows
I'm talking about him. He's just staring at me. Please
check him out at the River one oh five nine
dot com or go to cthumane dot org. Again, thank
you so much for being here today.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Thank you for having us
Good morning. Thank you for listening to Community Access. It's
my favorite time of the month when the Connecticut Humane
Society stops by with our adaptable pet and today it's Heart.
But first, I'm sorry I got sidetracked. I'm speaking with
Christian Marshall Jones. She is a marketing and communications coordinator
over at the Connecticut Humane Society. Good morning, Good morning, Allison.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
How are you.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
I'm great. It's so good to see you.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
It's good to see you as well.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
You have the best job in the world, honestly, like
just to love on these babies and try to find
them homes. I know it's not easy, though. I know
that's not easy at all.
Speaker 2 (00:35):
It's not easy.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
Who do we have with us today? Oh my gosh,
it's edging its way over to me. You see, I
do see him.
Speaker 2 (00:42):
His name is Hart. He is a two month old
guinea pig, and he's about to capture your heart today.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
I am melting already. I've never seen a guinea pig.
So his face is brown. Right under his nose is
some white fur, but from the forehead all the way
back through body, it's like an Elvis tupey. He sees
his black fur all the way back. He's gorgeous. Yes,
(01:09):
and he knows it, he does, he has he already
has self confidence. Yes, Oh that's so great. Oh my gosh,
he's so cute. So he's two years old?
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Two months?
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Oh, two months old? Okay, and what do we know
about heart?
Speaker 2 (01:23):
So heart is a very social creature, so he'll do
well in a home with another male guinea pig, So
he's unaltered. Guinea pigs have a tendency to populate, and
they populate quickly, so it's better if they're housed in
a home with the same sex.
Speaker 1 (01:38):
And there wouldn't be any friction both males in a home.
Speaker 2 (01:41):
No, they're very social and they'd like to live in
small groups.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
How long do guinea pigs live normally?
Speaker 2 (01:47):
So, with proper care, they can live about six to
eight years. And that proper care also includes making sure
they get plenty of vitamin C in their diet, which
includes fresh vegetables as well.
Speaker 1 (01:59):
So if I were to adopt him, what would I
need to do? How do you take care of a
guinea pig? I know you have to feed it, like
you said, vitamin C. Can you go to the store
and buy a guinea pig? Food or is it better
to do fresh stuff at home?
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Either one whichever you feel as best as a pet owner.
But typically you can go to the pet store and
buy guinea pig supplies, so they'll also need their own
enclosures and fresh betting, of course. Care Fresh betting is
one of the top ones that we use at the
Humane Society. And as long as they have a buddy
and some small animal chew toys and fresh vegetables, they're
(02:34):
living the good life.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Oh I love that, So forgive my ignorance. Do you
have like a litter box or they just go when
they go and you just grab it.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
They go and we clean out the betting every day.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
Oh I see, okay, great? Oh my gosh, he's so cute.
I can't stand it. I love you. Oh my gosh.
All right, let's talk about because we mentioned betting, we
have a wish list a ctqu main dot org forwards
last wish list if you'd like to donate some things.
What do you need?
Speaker 2 (03:06):
So right now, the Connecticut Humane Society is in need
of new towels and blankets. Every blanket and every towel
feels like a warm hug for a pet.
Speaker 1 (03:15):
Aw So that's what they lay on in the crates
or the cages or whatever you have.
Speaker 2 (03:19):
Yes, it helps with bathtime, you know when they need
to dry off, it helps with cleaning things up. It
absolutely helps all of the pets.
Speaker 1 (03:26):
And what about donations or volunteers.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
We're always in need of volunteers and you can learn
more about our volunteer program at ctthumane dot org slash
volunteer and for donations, you can visit the wish list
which is cthumane dot org slash wish list or on
our website at cthumane dot org.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
So you have a screening process when somebody does adopt
one of these babies, what do people do? Just go
to the website, fill out an application, then they get interviewed.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Right, So it depends on the location. Our Newington location
is open to the pub seven days a week from
twelve pm to four thirty pm. You can also visit
our website cthumane dot org slash adopt for pets in
our Waterford location. Those pets are by online application process only,
and when you go and see the pet online, you'll
(04:17):
be able to click on a link that's attached to
their profile that will lead you to an online adoption application,
and once that application is filled out, one of our
lovely adoption counselors over in that area will give you
a call to set up an appointment.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
You can also go to the River one five nine
dot com and read more about Heart. This little I
swear we should call him Elvis with this do I
don't know Elvis or gosh, who else says hair like that?
He's just the cutest thing ever. I love him. Are
all of the animals pictures online?
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Or no?
Speaker 1 (04:50):
Yes? Oh, okay, great?
Speaker 2 (04:52):
All adoptets have their pictures featured on our website.
Speaker 1 (04:55):
I feel like it's great that we do that. I
almost feel like we shouldn't to get people in the doors,
they can fall in love with them the same way,
because I'd be letting out all the cages. I would
be opening all the doors, letting them all out. I
don't know where they go. I know, I'm just like
be free. I'd be kissing them, praying over all of them.
I just love them so much. Well, I'm speaking with
Christian Marshall Jones. She has Marketing and Communications coordinator at
(05:18):
the Connecticut Humane Society. She has Heart with us today,
a two month old beautiful male guinea fig. He knows
I'm talking about him. He's just staring at me. Please
check him out at the River one oh five nine
dot com or go to cthumane dot org. Again, thank
you so much for being here today.
Speaker 2 (05:35):
Thank you for having us
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