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Welcome to April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue, Registered Charity 1121002, founded by Val Savage and established in South East Kent in January 2004 as a direct response to the growing problem of guinea pig neglect. We have, in that short time, seen over 800 unwanted guinea pigs pass through our premises.
We provide a safe refuge for guinea pigs whether they are sick, old, pregnant, abused, neglected, abandoned or all of these reasons.
"ITS ONLY A GUINEA PIG"
""Its only a guinea pig" is a term we hear a lot. It is usually from people
who have never had a guinea pig or who don't understand what they can be
like. For the rest of us, who know what it is like when a little, furry
animal snuggles up to you, greets you in the morning, shows excitement at
your mere presence, shows emotion with a whole range of sounds and body
language and popcorns off all fours, demonstrating the feel-good factor...,
the term "its only a guinea pig" is totally alien.
Val Savage 10.2.09 If you would like to receive our FREE newsletter or have any views or would like to see something different on our website please email us at aprillodgeguinea@aol.com
OPENING TIMES MONDAY - SUNDAY INCLUSIVE 10 AM UNTIL 12 NOON - We would advise you to make an appointment unless you just wish to purchase items from the Charity Shop APRIL LODGE SERVICES GUINEA PIG SANCTUARY WELFARE CLINIC NON-SURGICAL SICK BAY BOARDING - IN HOUSE OR LODGE BOARDING WITH INCLUSIVE HEALTH CHECKING & OPTIONAL SPA TREATMENTS HOME VISITORS AND ASSESSORS INTRODUCTION SERVICE RETIREMENT HOME - ONE TO ONE CARE WITH PLACEMENTS FOR TEN AT OUR RETIREMENT HOME IN HERNE BAY HOMEOPATHIC UNIT - NATURAL REMEDIES AND TREATMENTS AT OUR UNIT IN RIVER, DOVER When our guinea pigs are back on their feet and are well enough to be re-homed we will interview prospective new owners. Our strict re-homing policy includes a home visit (and follow up visit). We offer full back up to new owners with advice, free regular welfare maintenance checks which include nail clipping, routine worming and access to the email helpline aprillodgeguine@aol.com VAL SAVAGE - GUINEA PIG HEALTH ADVISOR AT APRIL LODGE In October 2007 I went on a course run by The British Association of Rodentologists. The coursework included research in to naturally occurring diseases, the diagnostic guide to disease and a residential course at The Cambridge Cavy Trust. Being a Guinea Pig Health Advisor has its ups and downs but when you see an animal come in here, terrified, starving, dehydrated, sick and unloved then later see them leave bright-eyed and bushy tailed with a group of people that are excited about their new family addition, this makes up for all the sad times. Val Savage
WE ARE NOT VETS. WE DO NOT
PERFORM SURGERY AND WE CANNOT SUPPLY PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICATIONS.
HOWEVER WE ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED AN OPINION.
Disclaimer
- Information on this website is our "opinion" only and is not a
substitute for correct veterinary care
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