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Post by veggiewoman on Oct 18, 2006 8:37:07 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/6059184.stmA 13-year-old girl from north Cornwall has opened a pet guesthouse for small animals in her back garden. Lupe van der Stigchel, the owner of Mini Pet B&B, provides accommodation for rabbits, guinea pigs and gerbils. She persuaded her father, Hans, to build the accommodation. Her mother, Jolanda, is the administrator. The company, whose slogan is: "Mini Pet is a small kennel, for small animals, with a small owner," opened in June. Since then, the company in Camelford has seen a steady number of pets stay and is half-booked for the school half-term in a week's time. Lavished attention Each cage has its own name and there are plans to expand the business to make room for an extra 12 guests. "It is important for us to distinguish between all the different cages, and owners often appreciate the special care that their animals get when they see the individual accommodation," Lupe said. Lupe's mother said the teenager lavished attention on the animals. "They are so well looked after I doubt they want to go home," she said. While Lupe is at school, her father acts as a second carer to the animals. The idea for the business came to Lupe after she could not find a paid job at any of the kennels nearby.
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Purity
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Post by Purity on Oct 19, 2006 14:14:58 GMT
I think it's a great idea! I had an awful time trying to find someone to take care of my rats a few years back, a small pet hotel would have been a Godsend!
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Post by Tiggerwoos on Oct 23, 2006 5:30:31 GMT
Aww, she looks like she'd be the puuuuuuuuuuuurfect person to run it!
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Post by alisont on Oct 29, 2006 8:39:28 GMT
This is a good idea,this year i took my guineas and bunny to a pet hotel by me - visited first its wonderful place -only 15 mins away. The furries were totally spoilt, leo got a daily run. Im so glad we found it as it was that heatwave week - so they were in the shade with air con. Will always use a small pet hotel now!
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