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Adopt Turnip & Swede

Male · Young · 2 years

Names: Turnip (left) & Swede (right) Species: Guinea pigs Sex: Male (neutered) Approx DOB : October 2024 Status : Available for adoption Turnip & Swede are a pair of piggy brothers who came into our care through no fault of their own. They are both big lads who enjoy lots of space to mooch around in, where they can explore and forage either together or apart as they please! While they will occassionally have a little teeth chatter at each other over food, plenty of space and two of everything helps keep them calm. Like most pigs, they're not keen on being picked up but are very food orientated and associate humans with snacks! If you're patient and calm they'll allow a head rub, and will most likely take food from your hands. They're a comical, nosey pair who love to explore and forage. In their foster home they are enjoying living in a 6×3 grid C&C with a loft space, so we'd love to see them adopted to something similar. Turnip has a bit of long hair on his bum which will need combing or regular trimming to keep tidy and mat-free. We've had both boys neutered which has health benefits and will future proof them in terms of companionship options when one piggy inevitably passes before the other. Minimum housing requirements: 20 sq ft on one level (equivalent to a 5×3 grid C&C) Adoption fee: Minimum donation of £100 for the pair (each boy cost us £135 to neuter!) Please read our guinea pig advice pages prior to applying to adopt. Apply to Adopt

Size
Large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Tiny Paws MCR
Living with Turnip & Swede
  • Neutered
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Cared for by Tiny Paws MCR · United Kingdom

Listed 1 week ago

About Turnip & Swede

What life with Turnip & Swede looks like

Turnip & Swede is a large young adult animal waiting at Tiny Paws MCR in United Kingdom.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Turnip & Swede far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Turnip & Swede, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Turnip & Swede?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tiny Paws MCR handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Turnip & Swede on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Turnip & Swede if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tiny Paws MCR will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Turnip & Swede already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Turnip & Swede isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tiny Paws MCR early rather than rehoming privately; they know Turnip & Swede and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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