I have kept guinea pigs since I was a child and currently have 18 of my own. I work as an 'Animal Welfare Officer' for the RSPCA. I take in animals that my colleagues and I have picked up. Usually these are stray, dumped or un wanted by their owners and on some occasions they are cruelty cases. Quite often in situations where animals are dumped or un wanted there are large numbers involved. From experience it can be hard to find space in animal centres and other rescues for these large numbers and often at very short notice. This is one of the main reasons for me providing a rescue for these adorable animals.