About Running Out of Hay

Running Out of Hay is a 501(c)(3) guinea pig rescue and sanctuary based in San Mateo County, California. We provide rescue, foster, adoption, and lifelong sanctuary care, with a special commitment to senior, special-needs, hospice, and otherwise difficult-to-place guinea pigs.

While adoption is an important part of our work, not every animal who needs help is waiting for a traditional forever home. Some need extensive medical care, ongoing support, or simply a safe place to spend the rest of their lives. Running Out of Hay was created to make room for those animals while also helping guinea pigs find loving homes whenever adoption is the right outcome.

Our work extends beyond the animals in our care. We support guinea pigs, rabbits, and the people who love them through surrender assistance, foster programs, rescue partnerships, care advice, community education, grooming services, and other low-cost or free resources.

Running Out of Hay was founded by Clare Sugarman after years of fostering rabbits and guinea pigs for local shelters and rescues and seeing firsthand how difficult it can be to find placement for older animals and those with ongoing medical needs.