Welcome to The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue

           Darcy Chadwick our Mascot

Spring Campaign !!

"Perfect Pinkie Campaign " raising awareness of pink eyed Guinea Pigs in rescues, find out all about it on adoption pages !! Please give your support

 Hi i am Elvis,i am a Perfect Pinkie !!! Helen loves me xx

Site updated 26.1.12

The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue is run by Helen Chadwick with the help of Claire Love and a dedicated team. We just love Guinea Pigs and do everything we can to promote their happiness,welfare and encourage responsible pet ownership,by offering first class advice and support to owners. We are based in Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent and are ideally placed for re-homing to a wide area. We are just 10 minutes from the M6 (junction 16) just off the A34 :)

The above picture is Darcy who was a very special member of my Guinea Pig family and was the inspiration for the rescue. He arrived a sad unwanted pet, but quickly settled and became a wonderful happy little guinea pig, which is what being a Guinea Pig is all about. He is now at rainbow bridge in Guinea Pig heaven but lives on as the mascot of our rescue centre.

Whether you are just looking ,after information or considering adoption, please feel free to get in touch

We look forward to hearing from you :)

As featured on BBC Radio Stoke and in The Sentinel (Staffordshire local newspaper ) Biddulph Chronicle.

Follow the ups and downs of the rescue, read our regular feature in the national publication " The Guinea Pig Magazine "  - see links page.

Rachel Chadwick with Jack and Bailey  - "The Sentinel "

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Why contact us ?

We offer FREE advice, FREE health checks and FREE nail clipping to all Guinea Pigs, whether or not a Guinea Pig is rehomed from us.

We take in unwanted Guinea Pigs from all circumstances, and find them a forever home

We also offer our very successful  Boar/Sow dating service for single Guinea Pigs in need of a companion (same sex only or neutered ) - waiting list may apply.

We offer dental check ups  

We have an excellent reputation - Please see our guest book feedback

We offer our FREE Guinea pig experience events to community groups and schools - All ages

We welcome visits to the rescue, with no obligation

 Oh Jasper you gorgeous boar you xxxx

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                               Piggies of the wheek 23/1/12 - Adoption feature

                                    Samson (left) and Milo 

Samson arrived on October 24th 2011, he was an unwanted sow.....yes a sow ....although it was quite obvious he was a boar ! He came complete with pink cage.Samson had been neglected and he was very thin,yet very friendly and so happy to have cuddles.He was paired with Milo an unwanted baby boar, given to our boar dating scheme.

They are now firm friends and cant wait for their forever home,Samson and Milo are just adorable,enjoy cuddles and like their food and playing.Samson was 726g on arrival and is now 1228g !

Can you be their forever home ? ??                                 

They are at the rescue centre in Kidsgrove,contact Helen for details 07510 492009

      Please stay a while and explore our lovely site x          

Find out, all about our lovely Guinea Pigs available for adoption            

New to Guinea Pigs ? Well you can find out all about Guinea Pigs,equipment you need and how to look after your new family member.

Read our "About us" page and find out all about "The Legendary Greg" on his own special page :)

                        The one, the only " The Legendary Greg "

Find out about the ups and down of the rescue on our blog page

Visit our events page for information on our latest social and fundraising occasions and our for sales page for Guinea Pig related items and our wish list :)

Read lots of useful info about Guinea Pigs from health to toys !

Throughout the site are wonderful pictures of our own piggies or past residents xxx

Lastly sign our guest book before you leave !!

 Sally Chadwick                

                                      Peaches Chadwick

                     What is a rescue Guinea Pig ??

A rescue Guinea Pig is an unwanted Guinea Pig brought into the rescue by a member of the public.We aim to never turn a Guinea Pig away, Claire and i do all we can to find our little friends their right forever home.

                              Pete and Morgan past residents

What should a genuine rescue offer ???

A safe haven for all Guinea Pigs, with a strict no breeding policy.A "rescue" should not have any breeding programme in place,or be rehoming Guinea Pigs as rescue Guinea Pigs when they have been bred by the owner.The public deserve honesty when handing over donations for "rescue" Guinea Pigs.Make sure you ask the history of your potential Guinea Pig.

A clear adoption policy

After care and support

Up to date veterinary supported advice

Visits without obligation and honest answers given :)

                                            Greg and Toffee (RIP)                                         

We are not to replace your veterinarian care, but to compliment it. Please ensure your Guinea Pig is registered with an RCVS accredited small animal practice.

The rescue uses and recommends:

Charter Vets - Butt Lane and Congleton

Beechwood Veterinary Practice -Kidsgrove

Both RCVS accredited small animal practices.

Further information on our Guinea Pig Health page        

                                    Harriet and Star past residents

                                                   Welcome to my world ..........................