Buffalo guinea pig rescue reaches capacity, calls on community for help
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM · 1 min read
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The only rescue of its kind for guinea pigs in Western New York is calling on the community to help with donations and fostering after reaching their max capacity. The Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia Rescue is the only one of a kind in our region and one of only a handful [...]