GILLIPIGS

About our Small Pet Boarding

We board: RabbitsGuinea PigsBirdsHamsters, Mice etc.

At Gillipigs we understand the importance of knowing that your pets are happy, well cared for and safe when you are away, and we pride ourselves in being able to provide home from home boarding in our country home and garden.

We are huge animal lovers ourselves, with forty years experience in caring for all types of animals, large and small. We are fully insured, DBS checked, and certified in small animal care and first aid.

Accommodation:

We offer a variety of types of accommodation, both indoors and outside. All housing and pens are light, spacious, clean and warm. Secure outdoor runs on lawn grass are available, and much enjoyed on fine days! If preferred, we are happy for owners to ‘bring your own home’. so that the pet is familiar with its surroundings.

Boarding arrangements are altered seasonally, with thermal mats, waterproof coverings to outdoor accommodation, and thick comfy bedding for colder months and as required.

We take animal nutrition very seriously, and feed only on top quality foods, supplemented with additional fruit, veg and herbs from our own garden . We listen carefully to the preferences of each owner, and for this reason we ask that you fill in our Individual Pet Information form, and give as much information as possible about your pet’s diet and care at home.

If your pet has specific nutritional needs or allergies, we would ask that you provide a supply of their preferred food for their stay.

Exercise:

We recognize that all animals, even the smallest, need space and a variety of toys and activities to keep them happy and stimulated. At Gillipigs they will receive daily play sessions, cuddles and much love!

Health & Hygiene:

We are happy to administer any medications or treatments as directed, but would ask that an adequate supply is provided at the beginning of the stay. We also ask for details of worm and flea treatments, and whether your pet has any significant medical history.

Please inform us if you have any health concerns about your animal before the start of their stay. In particular we would need to know about loose stools, runny nose, or itchy skin.

All accommodation is thoroughly cleaned with appropriate disinfectant, and aired between each animal stay, as are all feeding and play equipment.

Small Pet Boarding Prices

Please see a list of our prices . We are happy to accept cash, BACCs transfer, or debit card payments.
We ask for a 25% non refundable deposit when the booking is made, and payment of the balance at the start of the stay.

Prices per night:
Guinea Pigs ………………………………£7.00
Rabbits………………………………………£7.00
(reduction for bonded pairs of rabbits or guinea pigs)
Small Rodents…………………………..£4.00
Ferrets/Chinchillas…………………….£6.00
Tortoises…………………………………….£4.00
Small birds.............................£5.00
Small Groups of Poultry/Ducks (max 5)
…………………………………………………..£1.50 per bird

Other Services

At Gillipigs, we prize our relationship and communication with our customers and our ‘guests’! For this reason we ask that all owners carefully read our Terms and Condition, and also our Disclaimer Agreement. If happy we these we ask that you sign and return these to us before the start of your pet’s stay. This is not only essential for our insurance, but helps us to provide the optimum care for your pet and our client.

We aim to keep you in touch with your pet by sending frequent messages/photo’s and videos (if that is what you would like).

Transport - Collection and Return Service
We understand that sometimes having to drop off your pet at boarding can be upsetting or stressful, (or sometimes it can be another thing you have to do as part of your busy preparations for your holiday.)!
For this reason we offer a collection and return service for an extra charge, average about £5 per journey but dependent on where you live. If you would like to take advantage of this service, please give us as much notice as possible and we will do our best to oblige. All pets are transported in clean, safe and secure carriers.

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