Guinea Pig Sanctuary Built from Tragedy | Dover News

In a tiny sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Kimie Smothermon cares for nearly 400 guinea pigs—rescuing abandoned ones and offering boarding for owners on the move. What began as a family project after her grandson Alex found healing with guinea pigs following health struggles turned into a full-time mission after a devastating fire destroyed their home and animals in 2019. Despite the emotional toll and relentless daily demands, Smothermon keeps going, driven by love, responsibility, and the simple truth: these little creatures depend on her—and she’ll never let them down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c179e3f560d19516