InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Small Animal Communityhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/forums@bowtieinc.comFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:03 GMT20http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic8447-53-1.aspxCould you possibly find out if a friend, family member or near-by neighbor would be willing to come to your house a week or two before you leave and practice handling your guinea pigs? That way you can help teach the person everything they'll need to know about pet-sitting a piggie and your pets will get a chance to get used to and familiar with the pet sitter?<br><br>Other options would be too see if there are any exotic pet boarding facilities, veterinarians that board pets, or rescues that offer pet boarding in your area.<br><br>I also found these articles on SmallAnimalChannel that you might find helpful.<br><br>This article has some good tips near the bottom about what info to leave for a pet sitter:<br>Guinea Pig Travel Tips<br>http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/guinea-pigs/guinea-pig-housing/guinea-pig-travel-tips.aspx<br><br>The Script for AnimalNetwork's 'Yes You Can' PSA video contest also has some good tips in it that you can use:<br>http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-contests/psa-scripts/pet-vacation.aspxFri, 19 Jun 2009 14:32:59 GMTfeathersnfuzhttp://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Topic8447-53-1.aspxHey everyone<img align="absmiddle" src="http://board.smallanimalchannel.com/Skins/Small Animal/Images/EmotIcons/Smile.gif" border="0" title="Smile">. I am getting two new male guinea pigs tomorrow. I have been researching guinea pigs for over 5 or 6 months now, and my father gave me permission. We live in a country kinda area so neighbors are kinda far away. Anyway, i will be doing things on the summer holiday, at the most be gone for a week, i need to know what i do for the care for the guinea pigs. I don't know any one around me who knows a lot about them, what do i do to make sure they are looked after? I need an answer really really fast! Thank you.Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:26:35 GMTFrizzANDBenny