Looking for someone to look after our guinea pig

[madmum]

Hi,

We are going away for 4 weeks in August and im desperately trying to find someone who can take care of our very hungry Guinea pig. Anyone know someone who looks after small furries? Perhaps you're thinking of getting a guinea pig and would like to foster ours to see how you get on??? We would supply all his food and bedding.

Gins isn't the most entertaining pet, he loves to eat and well thats about it. He can be handled and probably could do with a bit more interaction than he is currently receiving.

Ideas, suggestions and recommendations gratefully received.

[IlonaM]

You could look into Trusted Housesitters [www.trustedhousesitters.com]. I came across them in a Cats Protection magazine at the Neighbourhood Vet (see attached for article). I am just about to use them for the fist time - have met my house/pet sitter already.

[madmum]

Thanks, Ill take a look. Im happy to pay for him to have a lovely holiday. x

[IlonaM]

Ah, that's the thing - you and the housesitter both pay an annual subscription and then they sit for free! It is a mutual exchange of free accomodation for looking after pet/s and watering the garden if needed. Also there is access to a vet advice line included in the subs. There are some housesitters who seem to pretty much travel the world with freelance jobs/businesses that can be run from anywhere. If you find a sitter who would like to ask to sit you can, otherwise you answer responses to your post. There are a lot of sitters based in the UK, but also from all over the world.

[mrsparker]

If you're happy for someone just to come in daily and feed him and give him a bit of a run around then you could try www.thecatsitter.co.uk

She's local and although we've not used her ourselves, friends have (for their cats) and said she was good.

[roxie99]

Thanks for the recommendation. Yes I'd be happy to look after your guinea pig. Thanks Rosie

thecatsitter.co.uk

trustedhousesitters.com

catinaflat.com

m. 07952992865

[madmum]

Thanks for all the messages, We've now found someone to look after him.