Small Pet Boarding Service for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and small pets, in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

We offer a specialist boarding service for little pets based at our home in Treeton, Rotherham (minutes from J33 and J31 of the M1 and ideally situated to serve customers in Sheffield, Rotherham, Dinnington, Worksop and further afield).  

ABOUT US:

4 Little Paws was established in 2009 to offer a specialist online outlet, supplying quality natural toys, treats and accessories for little pets. We are an experienced family team of animal lovers, and have a wealth of animal care experience between us.  The founder of 4 Little Paws is currently studying towards a degree in animal health and welfare, and is very passionate about animal care and welfare, staying up to date with the latest recommendations and advances.   Your pet's health and welfare will always be our main priority.  We have clean Police checks and are fully insured.

4 Little Paws was shocked to learn that although rabbits are the 3^rdmost popular pet, they are the most neglected and misunderstood pet, because of this  4 Little Paws aims to promote the health and welfare of little pets through charitable links and education resources.

4 Little Paws are an approved rabbit foster carer for Barnsely Animal Rescue Charity (BARC) and you can see our foster rabbits here.   

ACCOMODATION FOR OUTDOOR RABBITS AND GUINEA PIGS:

Here at 4 Little Paws we offer quality, spacious and secure accommodation for rabbits and guinea pigs. Our boarding lodge, hutches and runs were custom made to our own high specifications.  Our hutches are designed with space and flexibility in mind. We offer a range of hutch size options such as a single storey 6ft hutch, a 12ft hutch, a 2 storey hutch or even a 3 storey hutch.  All our hutches meet or exceed the size recommendations of the RWAF.  We can accommodate small and large groups of rabbits or guinea pigs. All boarding groups will be kept separately from other boarding groups.

Rabbits and guinea pigs have individual, safe and secure exercise runs during the day, and stay in the lodge overnight.  The lodge is safe, and dry and securely locked overnight. 

FOOD & EXERCISE:

You can rest assured that your little pet will receive a healthy diet, lots of exercise time, toys and above all lots of care and attention during its stay with us.  Rabbits and guinea pigs will all be given regular exercise and playtime out of the hutch either inside the lodge in bad weather, or outside in secure 8ft runs in good weather. 

We will provide your rabbit or guinea pig with plenty of fresh meadow hay, and fresh herbs and vegetables (dried food must be provided by the owner to avoid digestive upsets caused by a change in food).  Natural toys, tunnels and bedding are all provided as standard. 

ACCOMODATION FOR INDOOR GUINEA PIGS AND OTHER SMALL PETS:

We are able to cater for a range of other small pets such as hamsters, rats, mice, degus and chinchillas within our home. For this service we ask that you bring your pet's own cage, food and bedding.  Prices start at £3 per night. 

We can also provide indoor boarding for guinea pigs, which we particulary recommend during winter. For this service we ask that you provide your own cage, bedding and usual brand of pellets, We can provde their hay and veggies during their stay. Prices start from £4 per night. 

Please contact us for more information on indoor boarding.

HEALTH & HYGIENE:

We will give your little pet daily health checks, and monitor their behaviour and food and water intake to ensure they remain happy and healthy whilst in our care. All rabbits must have upto date vaccinations for myxomatosis and VHD.  We clean all our hutches and equipment with Ark-Klens and Virkon disinfectants (leading high strength disinfectants) as recommended by the RWAF.  We can provide additional services such as grooming and claw clipping if required.

Our runs are all placed on top of thick plastic sheeting, and then lined with chopped straw.  This means they can be compleletely disinfected between customers and kept clean whilst in use.  Whilst it would be nice for the runs to be on grass, it would not be hygienic and we prefer this method to ensure your pet's health and safety. 

OUR SERVICE:

We understand how much your little pet means to you and will send regualr updates and photos by email or text, so you’ve no need to worry whilst you are away.

We can offer single night stays through to long term boarding.  Alternatively we can offer a home visit / pet minding  service, and care for your pet within your home environment.  

If you would like to enquire about our pet boarding service, check availability or make a booking, you can use the contact form here.

If you would prefer for your pets to be cared for within your own home, please have a look at our pet sitting service.

*Please note, it is not recommended to keep guinea pigs outside during the winter months, so we would recommend indoor boarding for them during this time.  See Guinea Pig Welfare's advice page for more information about winter care for guinea pigs: http://www.guineapigwelfare.org.uk/guinea-pig-care/seasonal/winter/cold-weather-advice/. *