Guinea Pig Rescues

If you are thinking of getting guinea pigs, PLEASE consider adopting rather than buying from a pet shop.  Sadly many guineas sold in pet shops end up in rescues as the humans that purchased them did so on a whim.  

There are many lovely guineas waiting in rescues around the country for their Forever Home. Pet shops only sell babies that are a few wheeks old and as fun as they are at this age, they really aren't suitable for small children to handle.  Older guineas are usually more sedate and would be more likely to enjoy sitting on your lap and being cuddled.

Rescues will usually match pigs with people and if you have an older guinea that has recently lost its partner, you are more likely to find guineas of a similar age.

Pet shop pigs also often come with with "unwanted gifts" such as Lice, Mites, respiratory infections, Fungal skin problems and surprise pregnancies.

Guinea Pig Rehome - a nationwide directory of guinea pig rescues.

Guinea Pig Rehoming Norfolk - Norwich, Norfolk

Reading Guinea Pig Rescue - covering the Reading / Berkshire area.

Thistle Cavies Rescue - based in Scotland.

Wheek & Squeak Rescue - based in Bishops Waltham, Hampshire.

Bobtails Rabbit & Guinea Pig Rescue - East Ewell, Surrey.

Diana Brimblecome Animal Centre - Hurst, near Reading.

Little Brambles Guinea Pig Rescue - Kingsbridge, South Devon