15/11/2025
💚 Holiday Adoptions — Important Information 💚
As we head into the busiest time of the year, we’d like everyone to understand how adoptions work over the Christmas period.
We do not close for adoptions during the holidays — and there’s a reason for that.
Some families finally have the time to research properly, meet piggies calmly, and choose responsibly. Others need guidance after losing a companion unexpectedly. Staying open means we can continue offering proper education, safe pairings, vet-backed advice, and ongoing support — instead of people turning to pet shops or backyard sellers who provide none of that.
However… responsible adoption still requires responsible steps.
💚 You MUST be approved prior to any adoption.
No exceptions. This ensures you fully understand care, housing, diet, bonding, and long-term needs — especially during a season when impulse decisions happen far too easily.
💚 If you wish to adopt specific piggies and hold them until Christmas, holiday boarding fees must be paid in advance.
This is the only fair system for the shelter and for the animals. December brings a high number of “Can you hold them for two weeks?” requests, and without a paid booking, we cannot guarantee any holds. Our resources, space, and our time need to be protected — and piggies deserve stability, not uncertainty.
💚 Animals are NOT gifts.
We absolutely do not support “surprise pets”
Staying open during the holidays is not about encouraging gift-giving — it’s about ensuring that if someone is determined to add a pet to their home, they do so the right way, with education, ongoing support, and a lifelong commitment.
Thank you for understanding and for choosing to adopt thoughtfully.
Holiday season or not — our priority is and always will be the welfare of the piggies. 🐹🐹
