Gold Coast Guinea Pig Rescue is a not for profit organisation whose aim is to elevate the status of guinea pigs from being seen as "disposable pets" to becoming valued, respected, understood and appreciated. Email: alex@gcgpr.com.au

Gold Coast Guinea Pig Rescue began as a small shelter in the back garden of a suburban block of flats in Southport in December 2005. The shelter was started in response to the large number of guinea pigs being surrendered to the Animal Welfare League. I was a volunteer at AWL at the time, helping with the cats, and when I realised the enormity of the problem in regard to guinea pigs I felt I had to do something about it. I'd never had guinea pigs as pets but as an allround animal lover I couldn't bear to see these little creatures just abandoned. The shelter is expanding as rapidly as the limited space and resources will allow.

Ms Alex Winterford
SHELTER MANAGER