Services
Boarding Services
At the rescue, we offer boarding service for Guinea Pigs! These boarding services are available for any length of time and ensure a happy, comfortable holiday for your Guinea Pig too! It is $2.00 a day, per Guinea Pig. These costs cover pellets, hay, vegetables/fruit, water and most importantly, lots of love! The Guinea pigs reside on site with one of our volunteers who is very knowledgeable, meaning they receive excellent treatment, with lots of treats and love!
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Nail Trimming
We understand nail trimming can be such a daunting task, especially trying to trim with wiggly piggies! Lucky, we are here to help! We are more than welcome to help with regular nail trimmings, making it that much easier and less stressful for owner and piggies alike. All the volunteers have an abundance of experience with nail trimmings, minimising the risk!
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Parasite Treatment
Parasites such as mites and lice are a big problem for guinea pigs, as they travel in everyday objects such as hay or bedding. This means it is extremely important to regularly treat your Guinea Pigs to prevent mite infestation. This can be costly when buying from a pet store, then getting the right dosage. A vet can also be costly for a simple, regular treatment. Therefore, we offer Ivermectin (Ivomec) treatment for Guinea Pigs at $5.00 per Guinea Pig. We have been trained in dosage through our local vet, making it one less hassle for you and your Guinea Pig.
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Educational Visits
A core value surrounding the rescue is education. Therefore, we make it our goal to offer education programs to different people, from workplaces to schools. This education program is a very hands-on, fun experience, with a focus on "fun" learning, quizzes, and even games (for kids). This ensures if anyone does decide to get a Guinea Pig, they are well educated in their needs. It also gives people a chance to get up close and personal with these lovely creatures, an experience which is underrated by most. Our volunteers are able to adapt our program to any situation and for any length of time, making it ideal for your next "teambuilding" or end of term fun day.
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Grooming
Guinea Pigs do require grooming, which can be a challenge, especially if you are unsure how to groom. Therefore, we offer Grooming services, or Grooming educational visits, where we train you in a professional environment on how to groom your piggy. The Grooming services offered vary on each Guinea pig, as different types have different needs. We offer grooming services such as: Full body clips, partial body clips, wash and blowdry, hair trimming, show grooming, nail and teeth trimming. Each price will be different per Guinea Pig and what there needs are. If you are interested, please email us using the form below and we will contact you and tell you which plan will suit, as well as supply a quote.
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Bonding Sessions
We understand introducing a new Guinea pig to an existing herd can be daunting, especially with the worry of upsetting the current dynamic. This is why we offer bonding sessions, these sessions allow you to bring your Guinea Pigs along, while we prepare a neutral environment to introduce them to each other. We are well trained and have performed hundreds of bonding sessions, meaning we are aware of happy signs, but also aggression signs. This can take a big stress of introductions and allow a long lasting, happier dynamic to be introduced.
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Guinea Pig Advice
All our volunteers are extremely experienced and are happy to offer our advice when needed. If your guinea pig has a minor issue or is sick, we are able to offer guidance on what to do and if a vet visit is required. We are more than happy to offer advice free of charge, as well as spread education and knowledge about these amazing creatures.
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If you are interested in finding out more about any of our services, please fill out the form below or visit the contact page. We endeavour to reply as quickly as possible.