Pampered Piggies CIC

11/06/2026

We have these lovely piggies staying with us this week and they’re owner made these sweet information cards about them! 🥰

07/06/2026

Happy piggies! 🥰

06/06/2026

Mist and Chalk are looking for their forever!

They are boars 🥰

06/06/2026

Happy Saturday!

How has everyone’s week been? 🩷

31/05/2026

CALLING ALL GUINEA PIG RESCUES

If you’re a guinea pig rescue based in the SOUTH of England only, please comment below. I would love to make an information sheet/poster showcasing all the wonderful work that rescues local to us do! This will be on display at the Guinea Pig Festival at Jimmys farm on the 25th July 🩷

Please share this to as many rescue as you can or tag them below!

29/05/2026

Some of the piggies we’ve had to stay this week 🥰

27/05/2026

Not long now until our family fun day!
We are currently asking for any donations towards the dog show prizes!
Any gazebo’s or tables that could be lent to us for the day would be massively appreciated!
Please drop us a message or a phone call!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
We are grateful for each and every one of you! 🐶 🐱 🥳

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Hot weather can quickly become dangerous for small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs because they struggle to regulate body temperature. Here are practical vet-backed ways to help keep them safe and comfortable during warm spells:

Keep their environment cool

* Move hutches and cages out of direct sunlight.
* Ensure there is constant shade throughout the day — the sun moves, so morning shade may disappear later.
* Bring outdoor pets indoors to a cooler room, garage, or shed if temperatures get very high.
* Improve airflow with open windows or a fan nearby (not blowing directly onto them).

Provide cool surfaces

* Place ceramic tiles, marble slabs, or wrapped ice packs in their enclosure so they can lie against them.
* Freeze water bottles, wrap them in a towel, and place them beside resting areas.
* Slightly damp towels draped over part of the enclosure can help reduce heat.

Keep water fresh

* Refill water bottles and bowls frequently with cool fresh water.
* Offer both a bottle and a bowl if possible, since some pets drink more from one than the other.
* Add extra leafy greens rinsed in cool water for hydration.

Groom regularly

* Brush rabbits and guinea pigs often during warm weather to remove excess fur.
* Long-haired breeds especially benefit from careful trimming around the rear and belly areas.

Avoid heat traps

* Never cover hutches with heavy blankets.
* Avoid plastic enclosures or poorly ventilated spaces.
* Do not leave them in conservatories or sheds that heat up rapidly.

Watch for signs of heatstroke

Urgent warning signs include:

* Rapid or open-mouth breathing
* Drooling
* Lethargy or weakness
* Hot ears
* Loss of coordination
* Collapse

If you suspect heatstroke:

1. Move the animal somewhere cool immediately.
2. Dampen ears and fur with cool (not icy) water.
3. Contact a vet urgently.

25/05/2026

Happy bank holiday!! 🩷

We hope everyone has had a good weekend!

We have some exciting news… we have been working hard filling out the paper work to become registered and are pleased to announce we are now a registered community interest company. This is one step closer to becoming a fully registered charity.

We are still fully non profit. A CIC is put in place to benefit the community and is used by small charities as a stepping stone to becoming a fully registered charity. Becoming a CIC means we will be eligible for more funding and grants and be able to carry out more fundraising ourselves which will ultimately help us to reach the criteria to become a fully registered charity.

This has come at a very good time as next weekend is our 3 year anniversary! 🩷

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