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 Darcy Chadwick our Mascot
Site updated with latest news 19.5.12
Helen has just been nominated by Kidsgrove Town Council for a " Good Citizen Award 2012" for services to the community and rescue !!
Check out or new First Aid and Basic Emergency care for sick Guinea Pigs sections
The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue is a small,caring rescue run by Helen Chadwick and Claire Love with the help of a dedicated rescue 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 butt lane.
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, please read the whole of this page !!
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 MAX rest in peace 18/5/12
Samson and Max -Two very very neglected Guinea Pigs.Unfortunatly we lost Max today he had to be put to sleep,due to the neglect he had suffered.Claire had worked so hard for 3 weeks we are all gutted.
We need extra funds to meet the running costs of the rescue including our vet account so we can ensure we have funds to continue treating more Guinea Pigs like Max and Samson.If you can make a donation however small please use our paypal button below or call us to set up a regular standing order.
£4 =Bale of meadow hay
£7 = Bale of shavings
£10 = Veg for a week
£20 =10kg bag of Science Selective food
A Huge thank you to all you fantastic people who have hit the button so far this year xxxxxxxxxxxx
Please gift your donation to avoid fee deduction x
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What is a rescue Guinea Pig ??
 Hensel - Former rescue Guinea Pig
A rescue Guinea Pig is an "unwanted, neglected, traumatised Guinea Pig, often in need of medical attention".We are members of the Guinea Pig Forum and also take in Guinea Pigs as part of coordiated rescues in other parts of the UK.
The rescues purpose and main priority is:
The rehabilitation of neglected,mistreated and traumatised Guinea Pigs.
To find these Guinea Pigs a loving forever home, through our caring adoption process.
Therefore, we only take in healthy unwanted pet Guinea Pigs if we have sufficient space available.We acknowledge an owners circumstances can change for genuine reasons,so contact us in confidence to discuss your situation.
Julius and Caesar - Successful Boar Date
What should a reputable rescue offer ???
A safe haven for all Guinea Pigs, with a strict no breeding policy.
 Peaches Chadwick
A "rescue" should not have any breeding taking 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.
A clear adoption policy
After care and support
Up to date information and advice - Our rescue is supported by advice from a Guinea Pig vet.
Visits without obligation and honest answers given :)
Be a member of the national "Piggie Bank" - reputable rescue network and The Guinea Pig Forum (Rescue friendly online forum)
Advise against breeding
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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 will give you honest answers, always in your Guinea Pigs best interests.
 Henry - i am gorgeous - Chadwick
We also offer Boar/Sow dating service for single Guinea Pigs in need of a companion (same sex only or neutered ) - this is dependant on single Guinea Pigs available in the rescue.Waiting list may apply or we can advise on DIY dating !!
We offer dental check ups
We have an excellent reputation - Please see our guest book feedback and search "The Sentinel " website for past features.We have also been on Radio Stoke and have a bi-monthly article in the national "Guinea Pig Magazine ".
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Rachel Chadwick ,Jack and Bailey as featured in The "Sentinel"
We offer our FREE Guinea pig experience events to community groups and schools - All age
 Our display at a recent event
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Piggies of the wheek !! 14/5/12
Leo and Jasper
Full details on the boars for adoption page
Can you be their forever home ???
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Please stay a while and explore our lovely web site :)
Find out, all about our lovely Guinea Pigs available for adoption
 Todd and Simba past residents
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. Marley will guide you through what you need to buy to get started !!
Visit our events page for information on our planned summer social and fundraising events, and our for sales page for Guinea Pig related items and our wish list :)
 Our rescue display
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,we now have our own rescue photographer Dani Palser !!!!
Photo by Dani "Bailey" Palser
 The adorable "Molly" Chadwick
Keep up to date with our activity via facebook just search
"The Potteries Guinea Pig Rescue"
Lastly sign our guest book before you leave !!
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New Volunteers ...................
 Jacob and Marley Chadwick
Are you over 15?
Considering an animal related career ?
Responsible and caring?
Love animals, especially Guinea Pigs?
Free one evening a week (flexible) and odd weekend hours?
Live in the Kidsgrove and Sandyford area ?
Then we would love to hear from you
We are looking for volunteers to join our friendly team, helping with cleaning and Guinea Pig care at our Kidsgrove and Sandyford sites.In return you have fun and learn all about Guinea Pigs from experienced owners.
Please send us your details via our web site
Rosie Chadwick
Welcome to our web site ......................
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