Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love0

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• August 18, 2026

SALISBURY, Mass. — Kimie Smothermon begins each day greeted by the squeals, chirps and purrs of nearly 400 guinea pigs. Depending on who you ask, tending to the daily barrage of guinea pig needs can be either a fairy tale or a horror show. For Smothermon, it’s often a mix of both. “If I could