Are you going on holiday, moving house and needing your Guinea Pig cared for? Here at AJ Cavies in Surrey I offer a caring and dedicated boarding service that will give you peace of mind knowing that your piggy will be getting the best care possible.

CARE

My main concern is for your guinea pig(s) welfare. I only take a few boarders at a time, so your Guinea’s can have some personal attention every day.

The hutches are checked and spot-cleaned twice daily, renewing hay, food and water, with a thorough clean-out at least once a week.

I use Megazorb with a layer of Comfy Bed, and Meadow Hay in the sleeping compartment. All hutches in the winter months will be covered at night.

 

Please Note:

Fresh fruit/veg is given daily unless you specify otherwise along with meadow hay and Readigrass which is given when fresh grass is not available in the winter months.

I provide hardfeed in the form of a Guinea Pig muesli mix or a "complete" nugget both of which I feed to my own Guinea Pigs. If you feed your Guinea Pigs on any other type of hardfeed may I kindly ask you to bring it with you for consistency.

Please advise of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. You will be asked to sign a form detailing any special needs.

ACCOMMODATION

All guinea pigs are housed in 3ft 6in hutches with felt roofs and sheltered from draughts, wind and rain. Complete with hay rack, water bottle, food bowl and mineral lick and with a battery light. All contents are thoroughly cleaned and sterilised after each stay.

* During Summer months Hutches may vary due to demand.

When weather allows guineas will go out onto the grass in their own covered run. You are most welcome to bring any toys/igloos that your Guinea’s use, to make them feel at home, although these can be provided during their stay.

Unfortunately I cannot provide accommodation for more than 2 guinea pigs living together unless specified by the owner where an aditional charge will be made.

 

TARIFFS

 

Per Day or Part-Day

1 Guinea Pig - £5

2 Guinea Pigs (sharing) - £6

I have a minimum stay period of 2 days.

 

Please note that unlike many boarding establishments I do not charge extra for bank holiday stays, my prices remain the same 365 days of the year.

 

Grooming Service Fees

Full beauty care (shampoo, blow-dry, de-tangling, trimming, nails clipped, lice & mite treatment) - £7 (short hair) - £8 (long hair).

Shampoo, blow-dry only - £2.00

Nails clipped only - £2.50

Hair trim (if required) - £2.60

Lice & Mite treatment - £3.00

Grooming Services are available to non boarders, just telephone me to make an appointment.

Email: jamb6268@btinternet.com or Tel: 0775 748 1692

MAKING A BOARDING BOOKING

 

To make a booking please email me and I will send you a Booking Request Form for your completion. On receipt of your completed form I will confirm the availability of the dates you have requested by email along with your boarding Quotation. Alternatively you can call me for availability if you would prefer. Please note preliminary bookings will only be held open for 3 days from date of enquiry allowing for your deposit to arrive by post I strongly suggest 1st Classr Recorded Delivery. 

 Accepted Payment Method is either by Cash or Cheque. Your outstanding boarding balance will be payable on arrival by CASH ONLY 

 

Email: jamb6268@btinternet.com

 

or Tel: 0775 748 1692

Terms & Conditions of Boarding:

 

· All guests are to be in good health on arrival. Animals found with respiratory problems, skin problems or parasites will be unable to stay.

· I do not mind guests staying who have existing medical conditions, each case will be taken into account and I will do my best to accommodate their needs.

· If guests become unwell during their stay with me and require a trip to the vet's, I will do my utmost to make contact with you on the emergency telephone number if stated on your booking form. Veterinary guidance will be actively followed in guest’s interest.

· Owners will be responsible for costs incurred for veterinary visits/treatment upon collection of guests. You will be asked to sign a consent form to this effect upon arrival.

 

· If your pet becomes unwell he or she would be seen by a vet and if necessary would be moved into the house to live with me so I can keep a close eye on them.

· A charge of £3.00 will be payable for each visit to the vets to cover time and Fuel costs incurred.

· I will take no responsibility of any pet’s pregnancy as all my animals are kept separate unless otherwise stated by you.

· I reserve the right to take action deemed fit in respect of your pet in the event of non collection or contact by yourselves after 7 days from the arranged date of collection. My arrangement will be to try and re-home your pet.

· I accept no liability in the unlikely event that your pet becomes ill or dies during their stay as the environment is safe and is kept clean, all pets are left entirely at the owner's risk. I will contact you or your emergency contact immediately and will do my utmost to follow your wishes.

· If you cancel or amend your stay with me giving less than 14 days notice a charge of £20 will be charged to you. All cancellations or ammendments to bookings must be received by telephone or in writing NOT by Email.

· A 10% non-refundable deposit of the total booking fee will be required to secure your booking. The balance of your boarding fee will be payable on arrival date.

· I do not under any circumstances board rabbits.