![]() Potsus, who has four guinea pigs, hopes parents will fudge a little to protect the animals. G-Force (2009) Without a doubt, at the forefront of cavy capers is Disney’s G-Force, an action-comedy about a group of anthropomorphic guinea pigs who are highly trained in espionage and set out. For "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," Disney made sure most of the animals in the movie came from shelters and each was adopted when the movie was over.įor "G-Force," a statement will be posted on the movie's Web site and on other promotional materials, advising viewers to be responsible and research any pet "to make sure that it is suitable for your particular situation" and consider adopting from a shelter. The G-Force guinea pigs were told that they had been genetically engineered to be super special. Even when the obstacles in front of them seem insurmountable, they refuse to give up. And they put themselves on the line for each other repeatedly. One said she was afraid to post new adoption notices because "it is hard enough to find good homes for them as it is."ĭisney is aware of the power of the movies and works to promote a strong pet responsibility message, a studio spokeswoman said. The three G-Force members have an earnest desire to be the brave agents they were trained to be. Jan Davidson, founder of Deerbrook Guinea Pig and Rabbit Haven in Oakhurst, said other rescue workers have been asking her what to do. Volunteers from most guinea pig rescue groups will beef up opening weekend public education programs in an effort to prevent impulse buys, said Susan Lee, director and CEO of the Costa Mesa group. In "G-Force," which opens Friday, Agents Juarez, Darwin and Blaster drive cars, parachute, use blowtorches, swim, talk, walk on two legs, live in tanks with mice and rats and use hamster balls, Lyn Zantow, a volunteer for the Orange County group, warns on her Web site.Īctivists say there are several waves of worry ahead: when the movie debuts in theaters, when it comes out on DVD and when the novelty wears off.Ībout 795,000 homes have guinea pigs as pets, according to the American Pet Products Association, based in Greenwich, Conn. Ferrets were the animal of choice after "Along Came Polly" and guinea pigs were in demand after "Bedtime Stories." ![]() The popularity of Chihuahuas soared after the movies "Legally Blonde" and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and when Taco Bell featured a talking one in an ad campaign. Juarez : One more word like that and ill turn you into a smokeside of bacon. When the dogs failed to act like those in the movie, families gave them up, breeders said. Blaster : Why are you dressed like guinea pig barbie. Some call it "101 Dalmations syndrome," after the live-action Disney movie that sent thousands rushing to buy the black-and-white spotted pups. Because of the way Juarez looks, Blaster is known attracted to her. On one scene, it is known that she has a Facebook page. ![]() The Orange County Cavy (aka guinea pig) Haven in Costa Mesa has already posted urgent Internet pleas to parents asking them to say no when their children beg for guinea pigs, because the animals are too fragile for young children. G-Force Juarez is a black-gray female guinea pig with white fur on her mouth and nose and along to the top of her forehead, hands, and from around her neck down to her stomach in a somewhat hourglass shape. ![]()
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