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Fieldview Cavy Rescue
have yourself a guinea piggy christmas...
We’re all familiar with the phrase
‘a dog is for life, not just Christmas’
and this should ring true for any
furry or feathered friends we might
be considering offering a new home.
Owning any pet is a large undertaking, but
can bring great joy and companionship and
is also a great way to give youngsters a first
taste of responsibility.
So if you are thinking about introducing a
new member of the family and are certain it’s
the right thing for you, why not consider a
guinea pig as a possible option?
It needn’t cost the earth and a local rescue
centre could be the perfect port of call for all
your guinea pig needs and info.
Fieldview Cavy Rescue, not far from Retford
and Gainsborough, was established in 2014
after Kathryn Mangles got the idea when she
looked after her friends’ guinea pigs for the
first time.
From housing just a few animals at the
beginning, Kathryn’s rescue centre has
grown substantially over the past four years,
and says that guinea pigs can be highly
rewarding and loveable members of the
family.
“I think guinea pigs make fabulous pets
as they are very interactive, have amazing
individual personalities and can be kept
indoors or outdoors,” said Kathryn.
“I’m currently housing between 60
and 70 but have had as many as
127 in the past.
“Before committing to guinea
pigs as pets you must take into
account they are naturally herd
animals, so do prefer to live in pairs
or groups.
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Winter 2018