Woodgreen’s small pet mixing service

Do you have a small pet looking for a pal or two? Or maybe you have a pair or group that you would like to add to? Either way, we can help – read on to find out more!

 

What species can be mixed at Woodgreen?

We offer the service for guinea pigs, mice, rabbits and rats.

 

Who can use our small pet mixing service?

We offer an onsite mixing service for those who are looking to adopt one or more of our pets to be bonded with existing pet/s in the home. This involves your pet/s coming to stay at our centre and being mixed with other pet/s of the same species in our care. It is a carefully planned process which is monitored by our carers.

 

What species can be mixed at Woodgreen?

We offer the service for guinea pigs, mice, rabbits and rats

 

What are the benefits of using Woodgreen’s mixing service?

• Our team are experienced in mixing small pets, so you can relax knowing your pet is in safe hands, without the worry of having to supervise this process yourself.
• We often have more than one pet available who is a potential match. This means if the first mix we try is not a successful bond, we can try a mix with another pet once they’ve had a little time to rest in between.
• Peace of mind that if the first mixing attempt is not successful, you will not be getting attached to a new pet. Like us, pets do not always get along with everyone they meet, so sometimes it takes more than one try to find their perfect new friend.

 

“I already have two or more pets and need help bonding them together – can you help?”

Our onsite mixing service is just for those people who are looking to adopt one or more of our pets to be bonded with existing pet/s in the home.  

However, we have our Behaviour and Training Specialists who can offer you free expert advice and support on how to bond your pets together.  

 

Will I see all of the single available pets on your website?

Some of our single pets will be advertised on our website, but we have many who will not be as the demand for mixing can be high and sometimes these pets are matched with customers already on our waiting list for single pets.

Looking for a companion for your pet? Start by visiting either our rabbit, guinea pig, rat, or mice adoption pages, where you will find everything you need to know about the adoption process. When you’re ready, complete the adoption form and our team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

 

How it works

The first step is to visit either our rabbit, guinea pig, rat, or mice adoption pages and read through the information about the adoption process. Once you’re happy that you’re ready to proceed, simply complete the small pet adoption form and a member of our team will be in touch to char through your application and the next steps. Once everything has been approved, if your application is approved and we have a suitable companion available at out centre, we will arrange a time for you to bring your pet to our centre in Godmanchester centre for bonding. If we don’t have a suitable companion available straight away, don’t worry, we’ll add you to our waiting list and get in touch as soon as a potential match becomes available.

Next comes the mix! Your pet will stay with us for a number of days while this takes place. Our team will keep you updated on how the mix is going and whether they’ve bonded with the other pet/s. Just like us humans, there’s no guarantee there will be sparks straight away. So it can sometimes take a few goes before we find the perfect match.

 

How long will the mix take?

When it comes to introducing pets to each other, there’s no magic formula. The time it takes to achieve success can vary. Some will bond quite quickly, while others may need mixing with more than one pet before they find ‘the one’ (or more than one, for those pets who live in groups). The timescales below show how long a mix onsite can take on average, but it’s not unusual for the process to take longer.

Guinea pigs: around 2-5 days
Mice and rats: around 5-8 days
Rabbits: around 5-10 days

 

What is the cost?

There is a set rehoming fee for any pet you rehome from us (which you can find on this FAQ page). We also kindly ask for an additional donation of your choosing towards the mixing service.