Pigateers Rescue & Rehoming

31/12/2024

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a rise in needing to rehome piggies.

But unfortunately the rescue is no longer open, and hasn’t been for some time now.
The last of the piggies that we had, sadly passed away. So that has been the journey of Pigateers come to an end.

It was sad to see the rescue close, as I have helped thousands of guineas who have been in need, due to multiple different circumstances from neglect to just needing a new family due to allergies.

I want to thank everyone for the support over the years the rescue has been open. From the adopters, to the people who help raise funds for the piggies.

That said, I will always still be here for help & information. If that’s nail trimming, advice, or being able to find another rescue.

The closest rescues in our area are the following

~ Iggle Piggle Guinea Pigs who have a Norfolk base in Downham Market
~ Piggybanksanctuary who are based in Hilgay, Norfolk (I know spaces are limited for them, and can only take sows)

I know there is a Guinea Pig & Rabbit rescue that I believe is in Terrington St Clement or Clenchworton as well. Lady works in the King’s Lynn Pets at Home (from the last time I spoke to her, she did)

I do know also, if you bought a guinea from a breeder, or rescued from a rescue centre. Then most will be able to either taken the piggies back, or help you in the process for rehoming.

There are also Facebook groups, that help to be able to find new homes for your piggies. Once I can remember the names, and find them. I will update and add them to the comment section for anyone to find.

It has been a wonderful time rescuing & rehabilitating but sadly the journey did have to come to an end. There may be a time where I reopen, but this will not be anytime in the near future. As much as I would love to still help, mentally, physically and emotionally I cannot.

Thank you everyone for your kind and generous support. Pigateers wouldn’t be anywhere without you guys. 💜💜

All the piggies who have come to me, have touched my heart and they will never be forgotten

~ Summer

03/06/2024

We currently have some spaces open within the rescue.

I am able to currently take up to 5 sows, 2 boars (more if cages can be provided)

We do currently also have 2 loan boars looking for homes currently if anyone is interested in adopting.
These boys need to find a friend that they can be bonded with.

Summer 💜

28/02/2024

Meet Pumpkin

He was a last minute rescue who came from someone who had bad allergies to him and his friend Barney (Barney will be shown later).

He came to in, I was aware of his skin condition. However unfortunately Pumpkin has Scabies.

What is Scabies? And what does it entail on a guinea pigs small body & system?

We’ll scabies is a mite similar to those mites that humans get which forms scabies.
The mites are extremely small and spider-like pests, which cause extreme irritation & hair loss.
As you can see, it has spread over 50% of Pumpkins little body.
I am unsure on how long he has been dealing with his condition. But I know that I need to get it under control before it gets any worse.

I am taking my precautions of course, as scabies is zoonotic and can be passed from animal to human. Fortunately, scabies in guinea pigs rarely does spread to humans. But the precautions need for be made just not for me and my family. But also our other guineas and pets.

Pumpkin, sadly will be having to live on his own until he is cleared from his condition. Which means Barney and Pumpkin will be separated, and hopefully will be bonded back to normal. Once it has all cleared 💜

He is sadly not the first Guinea I have had in the rescue with scabies. But this is definitely less severe then what I have seen in my years of rescuing.

If anyone is able to help donate items from our Amazon wishlist. The link will be below.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2V6OYML6QKWLR?ref_=wl_share

If anyone can spare an extra pound to help with Pumpkin and his treatment. Please pop me a message and I can pass over the bank details.

Summer 💜

Ps. Just noticed Barney in the background of the last photo 😂

19/12/2023

After a lot of messages currently coming through over the last few months via text/voicemail, email and on here, I thought I would put out something that I haven’t.

I did decide to close the rescue due to a few reasons.
I don’t currently attend to open the rescue again for the foreseen future. But maybe one day I will. That said unsure if it would be the UK or in the US.

I will continue to help with advice and keep the page open and running to be able to help those in need with Guinea advice, and I can help you find another rescue/sanctuary either for adoption or Rehoming.

I do still have a foster carer who has alot of guineas still looking for homes. However we do not rehome over the Christmas period due to so many guineas/and other animals going into rescues around this time of the year or even they come back in the new year.
We will only rehome if there is a loan guineas who is desperately in need of a friend.

Again, I will continue to help those who need it for advice.

I personally now only have 4 cavies, and those are the last 4 rescue piggies who couldn’t find homes.
As I said in a previous post, a friend took of the cavies that I had within the rescue/my own. And she has kept them with her. With me only having 2 who decided to escape their pen and were roaming my garden. They are now penned and living with another sow who came to me, and a loan boar who lives near the girls.

Pigateers R&R founder ~ Summer 💜

26/10/2023

07/06/2023

Hello we are Maisie & Mollie 💜💜

These two beautiful girls have been with me for a while. They’ve just not been adopted and it breaks our heart.

Us girls are timid, but do love cuddles once you have ahold of them. Maisie does like to scream at the top of her lungs when she’s picked up but has got a lot better since she first came to me.

We are still looking for their forever home.
If you can offer them their forever home, please let me know.
But we do require someone with plenty of experience with guinea pigs 💜

25/05/2023

Mr. Twitch is still looking for his forever home 💙

He would happily live next to some piggies, so he can communicate with them.
He does enjoy living by himself and popcorns often around the cage & when out in the grass.

He’s roughly 2 years old, and is full of character.

Unfortunately cost of castration is just through the roof in our area and with me not driving I can’t travel to find a cheaper place.

If you would be happy to adopt Mr. Twitch please get in contact with me 💙

16/05/2023

A piggy dedicate online show

They are reopening the online shows, and are currently after a cover photo 💜

Each show they hold, they will be giving a percentage of their takings to rescues across the UK.

Hi all,

With our online shows coming back around again.

Our first competition will be a COVER COMP!

Post your piggy pigtures in the comments and the winner will be announced on May 21st.

I am undergoing prep for our first official online show. Which I am hoping to have up and running by end of May beginning of June.

Looking forward to seeing all of those piggy faces.

Good luck 💜

11/05/2023

Mel, Mollie, Maisie & Twitch all enjoying some sunshine and grass this afternoon. Waiting for it to be a bit cooler and sunshine wasn’t hitting the front of the house do them to go out to mow some of the grass down 😂

09/05/2023

Mr.Twitch

I am now looking for a new home, ideally by myself but around other guinea pigs.
Unfortunately I do not get on with other male guineas, leaving me in the position of having to live on my own.
Unfortunately castration is currently too expensive for the rescue to maintain.

I am a very outgoing boy, but I do shy when you open the cage. However I absolutely love cuddles once you have ahold of me.

If you are able to offer Mr.Twitch a life long home. Please get in contact with me.