This years' GPAW will take place from 26 - 30 September.

New dates have been announced.

The organisers of Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) have declared new dates for the campaign, following the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II's funeral will take place on Monday 19 September, when the campaign was originally due to start.

As a mark of respect to the Queen and her family, GPAW has been postponed to the following week, starting Monday 26 September.

Charlotte Varley, communications manager for Burgess Pet Care, who organises GPAW, explained: “Given this time of national sorrow following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a show of respect we felt it appropriate to postpone the launch of GPAW until 26 September.

“We’re delighted that some vets’ practices have already downloaded their digital GPAW packs and are getting behind this year’s important campaign. 

“With GPAW less than two weeks away, we’d love to see even more practices helping us to throw the spotlight on these adorable creatures and their specific welfare needs, including their housing, through our national campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ lives.

“GPAW is a fantastic opportunity to educate owners about how they can give their guinea pigs the best possible care, and to highlight the responsibility that comes with ownership.”