The Mega Guinea Pig Pet Show is back in Geelong for a squeaking good time full of friendly competition and informative activities.
Australia’s oldest guinea pig club, The Cavy Council of Victoria (CCV), will host its fourth annual show on Sunday, June 15, at the 2nd Geelong Scouts Hall from 10am to 4pm.
CCV vice president Michael Carter said everyone was welcome to come along to the show and enjoy its “friendly and fun atmosphere”.
“Whilst it’s a showing and a competition, it’s a friendly environment. Everyone has fun and learns something,” he said.
“It gives us an opportunity to talk about responsible pet ownership and answer some common questions that we might get about their health, housing, feeding, or handling.
“People can bring along their pet, enter them into a class and have some fun, but it also provides us an opportunity for members of the public to come along and get some education on the animals.”
Mr Carter said the show allowed families to learn more about guinea pigs and could help people determine whether the animal would make the right fit as a pet.
“There are about 47 to 48 recognised breeds in Australia, and we have 43 of them here in Victoria. Most of those will be on display in our members show during the day,” he said.
“The beauty of these animals is that they are a gentle animal and an ideal children’s pet, but you still get common questions because some people have never had one before.”
The show will feature 20 special pet classes that guinea pigs can be entered in to, and food, merchandise, and animals will be available for adoption from registered breeders.
