Recommended Breeders In The North West Of England

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karonus said:
As the forum is pro rescue it is unlikely breeders would be mentioned. However I am sure other members can recommend rescues in your area.
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Oh ok my mum is agaist letting me adopt because she doesnt think that the shelters provide good infomation about the pigs and they don't tell you about previous owners ect i would love to adopt but i don't think it would be an option for me because of thisxx
 
I think you will find that rescue centres provide very good information about piggies and are often more knowledgeable about how to care for guinea pigs. I'm not going to comment about the big nasty B word.
If you show your mum this forum and specifically about the work the rescue centres here I would defy any one not to want to adopt.
 
I agree, to be honest a lot of breeders I've met have incorrect information and usually just want to get rid of their "stock". You can't always guarantee they're sexed correctly either.

A good rescue/shelter will be able to help you :)
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
I agree, to be honest a lot of breeders I've met have incorrect information and usually just want to get rid of their "stock". You can't always guarantee they're sexed correctly either.

A good rescue/shelter will be able to help you :)
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Ok ill get her to read this thread how do use the rescue finder thing on here
 
Go to the menu bar and go to the "rescue locator" option, you should be able to put in where you live on there and it will show you the recommended rescues close to you :)

If there aren't many close by, you could also look online to see if there are others but I would go with your mum to check them out and make sure they're all ship shape before you make any decisions :) x
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Go to the menu bar and go to the "rescue locator" option, you should be able to put in where you live on there and it will show you the recommended rescues close to you :)

If there aren't many close by, you could also look online to see if there are others but I would go with your mum to check them out and make sure they're all ship shape before you make any decisions :) x
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Ok thanksxxx
 
Best thing to do is just check google for you nearest ones, if you find some you can always ask for reviews on here if anyone has used them before/know of them.

I don't know if anyone else from Manchester can help?
 
What you need to remember is that a breeder is selling guinea pigs solely to make money.
They will often tell you what you want to hear just to sell you a pig.
They have a vested interest in selling you any pig they can.
Just because they breed lots of guinea pigs does not make them an expert on guinea pig care or welfare.
Once you have bought the pig and they have your money, they usually have no further interest in what happens to the guinea pig.

A rescue is not trying to make money - they are trying to save lives.
They want you to be happy with the pigs you choose because then they have succeeded.
They have a vested interest in selling you a healthy pig who will make a wonderful pet.
They deal with guinea pigs of all ages and in all states of heath, so are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of guinea pig care.
They wan the guinea pig that you choose to have a long and happy life with you so will offer follow up advice and support.

Like I said in the other thread, unless you are dealing with a fully licensed breeder who has to undergo yearly checks by the local authority (which does not actually exist in the UK), and who offers a full open door policy, then you have no idea of the sort of person you re buying from.
 
Swissgreys said:
What you need to remember is that a breeder is selling guinea pigs solely to make money.
They will often tell you what you want to hear just to sell you a pig.
They have a vested interest in selling you any pig they can.
Just because they breed lots of guinea pigs does not make them an expert on guinea pig care or welfare.
Once you have bought the pig and they have your money, they usually have no further interest in what happens to the guinea pig.

A rescue is not trying to make money - they are trying to save lives.
They want you to be happy with the pigs you choose because then they have succeeded.
They have a vested interest in selling you a healthy pig who will make a wonderful pet.
They deal with guinea pigs of all ages and in all states of heath, so are incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of guinea pig care.
They wan the guinea pig that you choose to have a long and happy life with you so will offer follow up advice and support.

Like I said in the other thread, unless you are dealing with a fully licensed breeder who has to undergo yearly checks by the local authority (which does not actually exist in the UK), and who offers a full open door policy, then you have no idea of the sort of person you re buying from.
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Ok will try and reacue one if I'm allowed to i have 3 months to convince my mum its a good thingx
 
I think Milhaven Rescue is within driving distance of you, they are wonderful there & often have young piggies born in the rescue, so you don't need to worry about their history :)
 
BubblesPiggies said:
It looks great it is an hour and a half away how many times do you need to visit any shelter before you could bring them home.
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I agree Cavy Corner is a great rescue. If I were you, I'd have a chat with your Mum as you would need to travel to Doncaster at least once if you adopt from here .
 
So for now my mum has asked me to stop asking about things because alot needs to be sorted beforehand eg getting our garden redone so its suitable ect so I'm still open to suggestions and will keep doing some reasearch but cant ask my mum anything until june july timexxx please continue with all the lovely suggestions i love going on the websites and seeing the piggies up for adoptionxxxx
 
@BubblesPiggies There is RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch. Also Tameside rabbit and guinea pig rescue. They are both not far from you and I have adopted from both.
 
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