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Guinea Pig Sanctuary: Love in the Face of Loss | Richmond News
In a heartwarming yet harrowing tale, Kimie Smothermon runs The Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts — a bustling haven for 350 to 400 guinea pigs at once. What began as a family project after her grandson found solace with these furry friends has grown into a national lifeline for neglected and surrendered pets. Despite grueling hours, heartbreaking losses — including the devastating 2019 fire that claimed her grandson and dozens of animals — Smothermon presses on, fueled by love and duty, turning grief into grit and expanding her sanctuary to meet rising demand. Listen in…
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