Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue

Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue Guinea Pig Rescue & Sanctuary covering Cheshire, North Wales & Merseyside. We offer rehoming, adoptions, bonding, grooming & holiday boarding.

Our adoption Policy 2023:

1: Rehoming

If you live in a rented property please check with your landlord you can have Guinea Pigs in your home. We rehome Guinea Pigs to SMOKE FREE homes. However we allow both indoor and outdoor homes. Guinea pigs make wonderful family pets however we recommend any interaction with children younger than 8 is supervised. Homes with young children are encouraged to

apply. We ourselves have 5 young children so our piggies are well used to seeing/being handled by young children. We will only rehome single Guinea Pigs to live with an existing companion to ensure they don't get lonely unless this is in the pigs best interest. So be prepared to adopt a pair. Adoption donation of ยฃ30 per Guinea Pig is compulsory. We match our Guinea Pigs with your circumstances - A set up check will be carried out via a date proofed photo. All our guinea pigs are re-homed on the basis that they are not to be used for breeding.We cannot guarantee the age of sows, so it is important sows are not bred from. Birth problems can occur in sows that have not had a litter before the age of 12 months. Most of our rescue guinea pigs boars and sows have already had a difficult time and just want a peaceful loving home free from extra stress. All Adoptions are considered on an individual basis.

2: Existing pets:
Think carefully how your exisiting pets will accept new family members, this mainly refers to Dogs and cats. Dogs are a huge part of a family, and some breeds can instinctively be interested in rodents !! So its worth taking into consideration how your beloved pooch will welcome Guinea Pigs into your home. We have added this reminder to our policy as sadly Guinea Pigs were recently returned due to a pet dog becoming very stressed and not leaving them alone. We recommend all owners never leave their Guinea Pigs unsupervised around other animals and use a fully enclosed run in their garden.

3. Health

A full health check and mite check is carried out when every the guinea pig is admitted to the rescue. However, we cannot guarantee this and therefore we recommend a preventative 3 monthly dose of ivermectin. Bonding: Owners who have experience of guinea pig care have the choice to carry out this out themselves at home and before introducing a guinea pig to an existing Guinea Pig.The wellbeing of a depressed guinea pig is paramount and the benefits of exclusion have to be weighed up. Guinea pigs can be placed near to one another so at least they can share conversation and smells. This is occasionally done with neutered boars.

4: Hutches/Cages

Outdoor / winter definition :
Hutch outside during summer months, moving to a Garage / Shed from October to March - with lighting during the winter months. Area not used for car storage. Indoor definition : Inside your home / conservatory. Outdoor/Winter:
Minimum requirements
Secure garden with run available/fox proof mesh
Garage/Shed - with lighting and heat as required. Area not used for car storage

5ft x 2ft length hutch - minimum for 2 Guinea Pigs, this size gives plenty of room for toys and tunnels. A double hutch is a great choice for a trio of Guinea Pigs
Outdoor secure covered run minimum 5ft x 2ft
Waterproof and windproof cover. We recommend the Chartwell 5ft hutch double or single, its very well made and meets the requirement
5ft x 3ft run

Indoor: Minimum requirements for 2/3 Guinea Pigs. A minimum 140cm length Guinea Pig cage. 160cm is preferred and will make your piggies happier. C & C grid set up - 4 grid x 2 grid minimum (loft space optional)

5: Diet
Adoptees agree to ensure the guinea pig is fed fresh meadow hay, a varied fresh low calcium diet and dried nuggets with added vitamin C . The rescue advises a low calcium diet to help avoid bladder problems. Science selective grain free nugget or burgess excell are our prefered products. Good examples are:
Burgess excell / Mr Johnsons Guinea Pig Advanced / Science selective and Science selective grain free / Harringtons
Hay and fresh water MUST be available at all times.

Apparently I disturbed Valeโ€™s beauty sleep. I got some major side-eye ๐Ÿคฃ
11/02/2025

Apparently I disturbed Valeโ€™s beauty sleep. I got some major side-eye ๐Ÿคฃ

Paws in Nature are running these to help raise money for us & Parkgate Pony Sanctuary ๐Ÿฅฐ
11/02/2025

Paws in Nature are running these to help raise money for us & Parkgate Pony Sanctuary ๐Ÿฅฐ

Our Charity Pack Walks are back!!!

Join us on the last Sunday of every month starting the 23rd for a fun and meaningful Charity Pack Walk! This event is a wonderful way to get outdoors with your dog while supporting two fantastic local causes. The money raised during the walk will go directly to the Parkgate Pony Sanctuary and Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue, helping them continue their important work for animals in need.
The walk is led by Andrew Lang, an experienced lead dog behaviorist, who will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for both dogs and owners.

Details:
Cost: ยฃ10 per dog, to be paid on arrival.
Dog Ownerโ€™s Responsibility: Please ensure your dog is well-behaved and under control at all times.
Footwear: Suitable, sturdy footwear is recommended, as the terrain can be muddy.
Route: The walk will take you through scenic areas, but be prepared for some muddy spots along the way.

Bring your dog, your family, and your friends, and help us make a difference while having a great time!

for any further questions please contact Andrew on 07926943501

the link to book is here:

https://calendly.com/paws-in-nature/charity-pack-walk

We sadly lost old girl Zelda the other day to natural causes ๐Ÿ˜ข She came into us for her retirement, but sadly displayed ...
09/02/2025

We sadly lost old girl Zelda the other day to natural causes ๐Ÿ˜ข She came into us for her retirement, but sadly displayed as suffering from advanced ovarian cysts. Due to her age and low weight we sadly werenโ€™t in a position to operate, but so glad we could give her a safe comfortable home with lots of friends to spend the rest of her days. Popcorn free little one ๐ŸŒˆ

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our volunteer induction day today! It was lovely to meet you all and see so ma...
09/02/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our volunteer induction day today! It was lovely to meet you all and see so many people happy to come down and help with the unglamorous work that's needed to keep our piggies happy & healthy๐Ÿฅฐ sorry it was so cold! ๐Ÿ˜‚

If everyone who came could please message me if they wish to join the volunteering team, and Iโ€™ll add you to the group chat & send you a volunteer form ๐Ÿ˜Š

Anyone that couldn't make it today and is still interested don't worry, we're happy to show people the ropes as and when - it just made sense to get our new group of volunteers started on the same day where possible.

Again a massive thanks from Eleanor and James, and all our lovely piggies! The pens all look brilliant and you did a great job.

We love getting updates of our previous residents! โค๏ธThese guys were adopted in September, look how well settled and com...
08/02/2025

We love getting updates of our previous residents! โค๏ธThese guys were adopted in September, look how well settled and comfy they look ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿ“ข Volunteer Induction This Sunday! ๐Ÿ“ขWeโ€™re holding a volunteer induction this Sunday at midday, and weโ€™d love to see you ...
04/02/2025

๐Ÿ“ข Volunteer Induction This Sunday! ๐Ÿ“ข

Weโ€™re holding a volunteer induction this Sunday at midday, and weโ€™d love to see you there! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿน

If youโ€™re interested in volunteering with us, attending an induction is essential before you can start. Itโ€™s a great chance to learn the ropes, meet the team, and see how you can help.

If youโ€™d like to join us, please let us know in advance. See you on Sunday!

๐Ÿ“ข Volunteers Needed at Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue! ๐Ÿน๐ŸฐDo you love animals and want to make a difference? CGPR is looking ...
03/02/2025

๐Ÿ“ข Volunteers Needed at Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue! ๐Ÿน๐Ÿฐ

Do you love animals and want to make a difference? CGPR is looking for dedicated volunteers to help care for our rescued guinea pigs at our Heswall site! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ”น Must be 12+ to volunteer
๐Ÿ”น Under 18s must be supervised at all times by an adult
๐Ÿ”น Minimum commitment: 2 hours per week
๐Ÿ”น Tasks include feeding, cleaning, handling, and giving our piggies the love they deserve!

No experience neededโ€”just a passion for animal welfare and a willingness to help. If youโ€™re interested, please comment below or message us to get involved!

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It is with heavy heart today that we have to announce the loss of two of our sanctuary piggies, Dustin our neutered boar...
31/01/2025

It is with heavy heart today that we have to announce the loss of two of our sanctuary piggies, Dustin our neutered boar and Fizzy McWhizzy our little miracle comeback story.

Both of them were rescued from horrid conditions and unfortunately had their lifespans shortened by this, but showed amazing resilience and brought us so much joy with their recoveries and antics in the time we got to enjoy with them โค๏ธ

Dustin was our handsome brown Californian, whom Veronica fell so in love with she had him neutered to join our herd. He was rescued from the pictured shed, where he and around 20 other calis had been abandoned without food or water for days, we suspect by a breeder who had taken the "Good" piggies and left Dustin & the others behind due to their not being perfect examples of the breed. Needless to say we fell in love with them immediately.

The dehydration and lack of food proved fatal for some of his friends despite our efforts, but Dustin bounced back wonderfully and we kept him as the resident neutered boar for our herd of adoptable girls. He did a great job of dealing with the constantly changing herd and looking after girls as they came & went. Unfortunately a short while ago he went into gut stasis and despite our best efforts he passed away.

Thank you & sleep tight dusty bun โค๏ธ

Fizz (Fizzy McWhizzy thanks to Veronica's son who was 5 at the time ๐Ÿ˜…) was surrendered in one of the worst conditions we have ever seen, after being found abandoned on a farmer's land with not even a shelter to protect her. She had wounds on her back, mite infestation and neurological damage leading to fits all working against her. We did everything we could to make her comfortable, expecting that her problems would prove fatal very shortly.
Defying all expectations Fizz continued to fight for survival and grew used to the constant handling needed to medicate her & dress her wounds. She let her gentle & curious nature come through and we were absolutely delighted to be able to add her to our sanctuary herd to live out her remaining time in the best comfort and company we could provide.

Fizz lived happily in the herd for around 2 years which was far beyond what we had hoped for her, and was a constant reminder to us why we give every piggy the best chance we can, no matter the odds as long as they can be kept out of pain.
Unfortunately Fizz passed away overnight from a suspected stroke, but we are so grateful for the time we had with her and what she had to teach us โค๏ธ

Both these rescue boys are convinced that these are not houses, but intact boats. If I try to fix them they stay upright...
22/01/2025

Both these rescue boys are convinced that these are not houses, but intact boats. If I try to fix them they stay upright for about 5 minutes ๐Ÿ˜‚

Surrender of 9 girls in today. Everyone that was waiting for some to come in, Iโ€™ll drop you a message but if I miss you ...
21/01/2025

Surrender of 9 girls in today. Everyone that was waiting for some to come in, Iโ€™ll drop you a message but if I miss you can you drop me one ๐Ÿ™‚ going let these guys settle in first

Surrender of 9 girls in today. Everyone that was waiting for some to come in, Iโ€™ll drop you a message but if I miss you ...
21/01/2025

Surrender of 9 girls in today. Everyone that was waiting for some to come in, Iโ€™ll drop you a message but if I miss you can you drop me one :) going let these guys settle in first

When youโ€™re cleaning out the piggies and find a actual stick while doing the sawdust ๐Ÿ˜‚ convinced pet companies are tryin...
21/01/2025

When youโ€™re cleaning out the piggies and find a actual stick while doing the sawdust ๐Ÿ˜‚ convinced pet companies are trying to arm guinea pigs for a revolt by giving them spears ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

Can whoever reserved this lovely pair of pair of boys in December please contact me. I canโ€™t find our conversation anywh...
19/01/2025

Can whoever reserved this lovely pair of pair of boys in December please contact me. I canโ€™t find our conversation anywhere, and if I donโ€™t hear from you Iโ€™ll have to put them back up for adoption. Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that today we are saying goodbye to the incredible rescue dog, Charlie. F...
13/01/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that today we are saying goodbye to the incredible rescue dog, Charlie. For 8 years, Charlie has been a beloved companion to Veronica, and she will be missed deeply by the whole family.

Charlieโ€™s gentle nature and love for the guinea pigs left an indelible mark on all of us. Her presence will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Our thoughts are with Veronica during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in peace, Charlie. You were truly special, and your memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who met you.

2024 was a year of ups and downs, but despite it all we still managed to find 314 guinea pigs lovely new homes and won a...
06/01/2025

2024 was a year of ups and downs, but despite it all we still managed to find 314 guinea pigs lovely new homes and won an award ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅฐ our new site is slowly getting there, we just need some warmer weather to finish up the building works! We look forward to rescuing many more piggies this year and settling into our new routine with Parkgate Pony Sanctuary

Veronica (our amazing founder) handed the rescue over to Eleanor full-time (due to personal circumstances) in November, but she is still around in an advisory capacity ๐Ÿ˜Š

Hereโ€™s to another year of successful rescuing!

Happy New Year everybody! ๐Ÿฅณ get yourselves a grass block to celebrate like our sanctuary girls had!    #2025
31/12/2024

Happy New Year everybody! ๐Ÿฅณ get yourselves a grass block to celebrate like our sanctuary girls had! #2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at   ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ„ All piggies have had a special Christmas treat, and Eleanor made gingerbread guine...
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from everyone at ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ„ All piggies have had a special Christmas treat, and Eleanor made gingerbread guinea pigs ๐Ÿ˜

Address

Parkgate Pony Sanctuary, Highfield Stables, Davenport Road
Heswall

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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