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Guinea Pig Sanctuary Amid Tragedy | Lafayette Louisiana News
In a converted office in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Kimie Smothermon runs a sanctuary for 350–400 guinea pigs daily, rescuing animals abandoned when owners can’t care for them. What started as a family effort after her grandson Alex—himself healed by these gentle creatures—brought home a guinea pig, grew into a full-scale rescue following a devastating 2019 fire that claimed two of her grandsons and dozens of animals. Despite the trauma and relentless demands, Smothermon keeps going, finding purpose in the daily care of these sensitive, social pets who thrive in pairs. With calls pouring in…
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