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Marley and Jacob Chadwick
All about The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue
Hello my name is Helen Chadwick and i am just potty about Guinea Pigs !! I fell in love with Guinea Pigs as a child and still feel the same. I run the Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue from my home in Kidsgrove, Stoke On Trent with the help of my dear friend Claire and our dedicated team.
Its fun fun fun at The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue :) Claire (left) and Helen
Rescue Team
Helen Chadwick - Manager specialises in Guinea Pig behaviour, health and general Guinea Pig advice.Our rehoming centre is based at my house in Kidsgrove. I work full time as a Manager for the NHS.
Helen and Kyle Robinson, Kidsgrove Town Mayor and a big supporter of our work - and Greg of course
Claire Love - Assistant Manager specialises in and leads on the rehabilitation of sick, injured and dental problem Guinea Pigs.Our rehabilitation centre is based at Claires house.
Claire and Jensen her best success story !!
Rescue Team / Foster carers:
Danielle Palsar Tasha Piggie Mandy Woodcock Katie West
Rachel Chadwick Angela Ravenscroft
Neill Adams Katie Love Jaqui and Rob Nixon Clare and Chris King
Sharon, Anthony and Charlotte Smith Simone & Phil Callaghan Pam Bolan
Left to right a wet team at Kidsgrove Carnival: Mandy, Neill, Helen and Claire
Our rescue display at our recent event
Amber,Twinkle and Peanut Chadwick
I became involved in guinea pig rescue through my very dear friend Claire Love, who ran Secondchance Guinea Pig Rescue. Claire closed due to family circumstances, but we now combine our efforts to provide what we believe is a centre of excellence for all things Guinea Pig.
Henry Chadwick spring bath !
The rescue came about through the recognition of the amount of unwanted pet guinea pigs needing homes and our aim is to ensure all guinea pigs coming into our rescue have a forever home.
Darcy " Wrights Pie " Chadwick...a true Potteries piggie x
The rescue is based at my home in Kidsgrove, Guinea Pigs are also cared for at Claires home.Between us we offer excellent facilities for the care, bonding and rehabilitation of neglected and unwanted Guinea Pigs.
 Dylan Chadwick
We have close links with accredited small animal vet practices and this helps ensure all Guinea Pigs are cared for to a high standard by experienced small animal vets. The rescue is clean and spacious with garden access for lawn grazing and sleeps in the sunshine,all Guinea Pigs cared for to current RSPCA standards and in accordance with The Animal Welfare Act 2006. We are linked with a Qualified Rodentologist of 20 years experience
 Our garden  The rescue - Kidsgrove
"Helen`s Guinea Pig work station"
 The rescue - Claires house  Some of the rescue - Claires house !
Our rescue ethos is to :
Promote Guinea Pig welfare and care through effective public education and interaction
Educate the public on the responsibilities of Guinea Pig ownership
Educate the public on correct care and health needs of a Guinea Pig
Ensure all our rescued Guinea Pigs have a loving forever home with a companion
Educate the public on the responsibilities of breeding
Our rescue statement on breeding Guinea Pigs:
The rescue came about through the recognition of the amount of unwanted pet guinea pigs needing homes.Our aim is to ensure all guinea pigs entering our rescue have the chance of a forever home.A rescue should be a safe haven for all unwanted Guinea Pigs with a strict no breeding policy.
 Pucker up them lips Peaches !
We are not a huge rescue and it is run around full time work and family committments.
Our aim is never to turn a Guinea Pig in need away, and on the occasions when we are fit to bursting we do " triage" to ensure the most needy and sick animals are given priority.For example, owners who have healthy animals but have just lost interest will be offered a place as soon as a foster home can be allocated.You will be asked to bring your Guinea Pig in for pre assessment. I am sure all Guinea Pig lovers will agree this is a fair and sensible system.
I understand lots of circumstances arise which,can lead to a Guinea Pig needing a new home.We are not here to judge, just help you and your Guinea Pig move on, so please get in touch, likewise if you are considering a Guinea Pig please consider adopting from our rescue.
 Oliver and Cindy Lou Who Chadwick
Our service is second to none and we offer to all owners ....whether you have adopted from us or not !!
FREE Guinea Pig advice
FREE Guinea Pig health checks
FREE Guinea Pig nail clipping
Visits to the rescue, with no obligation.
Our adoption procedure is straight forward...
1: Read our adoption policy !! and if you can comply (its only common sense requirements if taking a pet on ) check out our site for available Guinea Pigs. We also list at www.guineapigrehome.org.uk . Guinea Pigs can take a couple of days to be listed so its best to call / text us too.All Guinea Pigs on the site have completed quarantine unless stated.
We only rehome guinea pigs in same sex pairs or individually to live with another same sex / neutered Guinea Pig.We do not rehome to live with rabbits.
2:Call or email me after 6.30pm to discuss your needs, so we can suggest a good match for our Guinea Pig and your space and circumstances. A no obligation visit will be arranged by appointment, give up to an hour for your visit. A home check my apply prior to adoption.
3: You visit the rescue and we carefully match the needs of Guinea Pigs and potential adoptee,making sure everyone is suited to one another. Boar/ Sow dating is available with single Guinea Pigs in the rescue. If you wish to adopt you will be asked to sign our Adoption Policy document to confirm you have read and can comply.We will ask for your name and contact details so we can keep in touch and keep you up to date with rescue events.This information is confidential for our own use,and will not be shared.
A mutually convenient date for collection will be arranged.
 Billy Scrumples Chadwick
4:We are happy to reserve your chosen Guinea Pigs for 1 week, whilst you get ready for your new family members !! We dont like to rush people, giving you time to shop around for accessories etc.
We are a flexible caring rescue that always puts Guinea Pigs first in the rehoming process, please ask for any advice you need :)
Dougal and Izzy
Gregory and Toffee Chadwick (RIP 8/10)
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