Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue

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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 £30 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.

I think it’s safe to say Spritz and Merlot have settled into their new home well! 🥰Let’s see those CGPR rescue piggies a...
14/10/2026

I think it’s safe to say Spritz and Merlot have settled into their new home well! 🥰

Let’s see those CGPR rescue piggies and what they’re getting up to in their new homes🏡

🐹 Golden Oldie 🐹We all know older guinea pigs have a very special sort of charm ❤️Golden Oldie is our class for guinea p...
14/10/2026

🐹 Golden Oldie 🐹
We all know older guinea pigs have a very special sort of charm ❤️
Golden Oldie is our class for guinea pigs aged 5 years and over, and we’d love to see the senior pigs who still rule the house, demand their vegetables and know exactly how to get what they want.

We’re delighted to have Dr Ellie Whitehead from The Guinea Pig Vet judging this class.

To enter, simply upload your favourite photo through our online form:
https://tally.so/r/PdVX9P
Entries are £5 per photo
Entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday 6 December.

And remember — every class winner automatically goes through to Best in Show.
Show us your gorgeous golden oldies! 🥰

🐹 YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS COULD HELP OUR RESCUED GUINEA PIGS 🐹We recently shared our new partnership with Utility Warehouse...
14/10/2026

🐹 YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS COULD HELP OUR RESCUED GUINEA PIGS 🐹

We recently shared our new partnership with Utility Warehouse, and we’re asking our supporters to help us make the most of it ❤️

Through this partnership, Utility Warehouse has agreed to donate up to £150 to Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue for each household that qualifies.

That could make a real difference to our food, bedding and veterinary bills — all the everyday essentials our guinea pigs rely on us to provide.

With Christmas approaching, we know household budgets are stretched too. Our local representative, Martin, can review your bills for free and see whether Utility Warehouse could save you money. There’s no obligation to switch, and savings will depend on your circumstances.

Veronica, our Rescue Founder, and Eleanor, our Rescue Manager, both use Utility Warehouse themselves, so this is something we have personal experience of.

🐹 Interested? Please take that next step:

📞 Call or message Martin Holmes on 07870 650424 and mention Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue. He can explain the options and what qualifies for the donation.

💬 Or tag Martin Holmes in the comment below to arrange a chat.

Even if it isn’t for you, please share this post. Someone you know might be looking to reduce their bills, and your share could help bring much-needed funds into the rescue.

A free conversation could help your household budget — and, if you choose a qualifying arrangement, help the guinea pigs in our care too ❤️🐹

👑 Rescue Royalty 👑Could your guinea pig be our Rescue Royalty winner?This class is all about celebrating the amazing res...
13/10/2026

👑 Rescue Royalty 👑
Could your guinea pig be our Rescue Royalty winner?
This class is all about celebrating the amazing rescued and adopted guinea pigs who have found loving homes and second chances. Whether your pig came from a rescue, a rehome or a difficult start in life, we’d love to see them.
We’re delighted that Immy & Patch from Patch's Piggy Trust will be judging this class, and it is sponsored by Science Selective Supreme Pet Foods ❤️
How to enter:
🐹 Enter online here: https://tally.so/r/PdVX9P
🐹 £5 per photo, per class
🐹 Upload your photo and complete the form
🐹 Entries close Sunday 6 December 2026

So if you’ve got a rescue pig who deserves their moment in the spotlight, get them entered! ✨

We have moved over to Vinted for the majority of our stuff for sale as it is so much easier to keep on top of postage et...
12/10/2026

We have moved over to Vinted for the majority of our stuff for sale as it is so much easier to keep on top of postage etc. If you need some piggie items have a look as lots of bargains to be had: https://www.vinted.co.uk/member/3189792184-cheshiregprescue

However we do have a couple of bigger items we have for sale which are collection only from our site in Heswall, Wirral. These are bigger items which are too big or awkward to post - or aren’t allowed on Vinted.

Prices will be in comments along with additional photos 🙂

If you want anything please message us to arrange collection.

Happy and Homed🏡Lots of piggies went to their forever homes this week.Gorgonzola and stilton Merlot and spritzSquid and ...
12/10/2026

Happy and Homed🏡

Lots of piggies went to their forever homes this week.

Gorgonzola and stilton
Merlot and spritz
Squid and jellyfish
Bourbon, Willow, Yarg and Uno
Charizard

Enjoy your new homes little ones!

As the weather gets colder don’t forget to make sure enclosures are suitable and your piggies will be toasty warm this w...
12/10/2026

As the weather gets colder don’t forget to make sure enclosures are suitable and your piggies will be toasty warm this winter 🥰

If anyone would like to nominate us for the animal category that would be amazing 🤩 We are not listed in the drop down b...
10/10/2026

If anyone would like to nominate us for the animal category that would be amazing 🤩 We are not listed in the drop down but we can be nominated by just writing our name 😁

I just nominated a charity to win £5,000..

One of our old boys enjoying his retirement in his forever foster home 🥰
10/10/2026

One of our old boys enjoying his retirement in his forever foster home 🥰

Odie celebrates his 8th birthday today!

Wazowski, you truly are a special pig, we love you and are so greatful to be your forever foster 🥰

Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue

We’ve loved seeing our piggies in their new forever homes on our Happy and Homed post! Did everyone know we are now runn...
10/10/2026

We’ve loved seeing our piggies in their new forever homes on our Happy and Homed post!

Did everyone know we are now running a Christmas photo competition, with lots of photo categories including past CGPR pigs! All money raised goes towards supporting the rescue this winter and winners get a selection of amazing piggie prizes! 🥳

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DeibMEKvo/

CGPR Christmas Online Guinea Pig Show 2026🎄

Want the chance to win some awesome piggy prizes and support the rescue? Join our online piggy show!🐹

How to enter:
Entries are through the Tally form here:
https://tally.so/r/PdVX9P

It’s £5 per photo, per class.
One form submission = one photo entered into one class.
You can enter as many classes as you like by submitting another entry!

Launches Monday 5th of October.
Entries close on Sunday 6 December at 11:59pm.
Judging commencing the 7th–11th of December.
Winners announced on the 12th–13th of December.
For prizes to hopefully arrive by Christmas! 🎅🏻

Photo Classes:

1. Tiny but Mighty – under 12 months
2. Golden Oldie – aged 5+
3. Leading Lady – female guinea pigs
4. Dapper Gent – male guinea pigs
5. Rescue Royalty – rescued/adopted guinea pigs
6. CGPR Alumni – guinea pigs adopted from CGPR
7. Better Together – established bonded companions
8. The Perfect Pout
9. Mane Attraction
10. Bum of the Year
11. Death Nap
12. Festive Favourite – safe festive photo, “festive, not fancy dress”

Every class winner then goes through to Best in Show, and the Best in Show winner will feature in the 2027 CGPR calendar and receive a free copy.

Some of our confirmed judges:
🐹 Golden Oldie – Dr Ellie Whitehead / The Guinea Pig Vet
🐹 Leading Lady – Remy Gumbs
🐹 Rescue Royalty – Immy & Patch / Patch’s Piggy Trust
🐹 CGPR Alumni – Sharon Walia
🐹 Better Together – Mary Coles / Guinea Pig Welfare UK
🐹 Festive Favourite – Alison & Naomi / Guinea Pig Magazine

Some of the awesome prizes/sponsors:
🎁 Leading Lady – RoseLark Pet Products
🎁 Rescue Royalty – Science Selective / Supreme Petfoods
🎁 CGPR Alumni – 2 tickets to The Route to Cappyness
🎁 Mane Attraction – Gorgeous Guineas
🎁 Festive Favourite – 1-year Guinea Pig Magazine subscription

And we have many more to announce!

Send us your amazing piggie photos! 🥳

Address

Cheshire Guinea Pig Rescue, Highfield Stables, Davenport Road
Heswall
CH609LF

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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