N and J Guinea Pig Holidays - guinea pig and rabbit boarding  - in Rochford, Essex, has been set up to provide a safe, friendly pet boarding facility for your bunny or piggy whenever you need us. This could be long or short term - when you're on holiday; moving home; visiting family or friends or during a hospital stay.

We are located in Rochford, Essex (approx 4 miles from the A127), and coveniently located for Southend-on-Sea, Rayleigh and surrounding areas.

We have our own guinea pigs - sisters Toffee, Coffee and Smudge and  and now also have two new baby piggies - Gizmo and Peanut. Your pets will be keeping them all company in our large shed. They will have access to the garden within one of four fox-proof runs with inbuilt shelter, houses, tunnels and toys, and will be spoilt rotten while they are here. The runs are covered so that there is additional protection from the sun or light showers (obviously they are not left out in the pouring rain, but we try to have them outside as much as possible)

Although the name suggests that we only cater for guinea pigs, we will happily consider looking after any small pets and birds. We have already got experience with  hamsters, mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises, budgies, canaries, Japanese quail, cockatiels, cats, dogs and horses (I'm afraid that we are not able to cater for the last three though!) which we have owned as pets ourselves. (As well as our piggies we also have two Russian hamsters - Nosey & Snoozy - who started off as long term boarders, but since their owner is no longer able to keep them, they are staying with us as our pets)

We have had many enquiries regarding rabbits. We are happy to have them, however all rabbits MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED, and you MUST bring proof of this with you.

FOLLOW YOUR PETS ON FACEBOOK WHILE YOU ARE AWAY!

New for 2010. Log on to www.facebook.com and search for N and J Guinea Pig Holidays. Become a fan ,and then you can keep up to date with what's going on with your pets ( and everybody else's!!) Feel free to post your own photos and comments too.

Should you be interested in buying guinea pigs, please give me a ring and I can put you in touch with two lovely ladies where you would have the choice of either re-homing unwanted piggies, or having  home-reared baby piggies. Please do not be tempted to buy from pet shops, where they are often housed incorrectly and can be sold either ill or pregnant!

GUINEA PIG CLAW CLIPPING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR NON-BOARDERS - SEE TARIFF PAGE FOR DETAILS 

WE HAVE VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY ( ONLY THREE HUTCHES) TO ENSURE OUR GUESTS GET ALL OF THE ATTENTION THEY NEED, SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

 FOR AVAILABILITY YOU CAN EITHER  FILL IN THE ENQUIRY FORM OR CONTACT NIKKI

DIRECTLY BY PHONE OR E-MAIL

Please leave a message on the home phone number - 01702 544224 - if there is no reply, and I will ring straight back (If I am in the garden or shed I can't get to the phone before ansaphone kicks in !! )

We are more than happy for you to come and see us before your pet's stay, and happy to answer any questions you may have.

 So if you need a home from home for your pets, please give us a ring as we will be only too  pleased to look after them for you. At least then, you can enjoy your holiday, knowing that your pets are safe and enjoying theirs.