Monique Hanford is a trusted guinea pig care expert with nearly a decade of hands-on experience caring for guinea pigs of many breeds and ages. As founder of Guinea Piggles, one of the UK’s leading online resources dedicated to guinea pig welfare, Monique provides reliable, research-based guidance for both new and experienced owners.
Her journey began by caring for her daughter’s guinea pigs and quickly evolved into a personal mission to improve the lives of guinea pigs everywhere. Drawing from her practical experience and her background as a website developer, Monique set out to make clear, evidence-based, and accessible information available for owners, addressing the confusion and misinformation she found online.
Monique continues to expand her knowledge by studying scientific papers, veterinary publications, and the latest recommendations from trusted organisations like the RSPCA and PDSA. She combines this research with hands-on experience to create guidance that is accurate, practical, and compassionate.
Through Guinea Piggles, Monique’s mission is to empower owners to make informed, responsible decisions—ensuring that every guinea pig can enjoy a happy, healthy life.
Some of Our Guinea Pigs
Helpful pages on caring for guinea pigs
- Best enclosures for guinea pigs
- How to care for guinea pigs
- Getting guinea pigs: buying and adopting plus how to choose
- What do guinea pigs eat?