Thank you for your interest in adopting a hamster! Below you will find details of our hamster adoption policy and the hammies we currently have in our care who are looking for new homes.
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Hamster Adoption Policy
Hamsters require a lot more space than many cages advertised as suitable for hamsters provide. Our minimum size requirement is 80cmx50cm of unbroken floor space for dwarf hamsters and 100x50cm for Syrians (some hams may require more space – please see each individual animal description). Please take a look at our hamster advice page for ideas.
Prior to adoption we will carry out a set-up check, usually via email, to ensure the housing requirements for the animal you wish to adopt will be met.
Hamsters adopted from us must not be bred from under any circumstances.
Our adoption fee for a hamster is a £15 minimum donation to help cover the costs of caring for the animals at Tiny Paws MCR . Adopters must be aged 18+
- Sarah
Name: Sarah
Species: Syrian hamster
Sex: Female
Age: Born May 2022
Status: Available for adoptionSarah came into our care as part of a large intake of hamsters after someone purchased 2 female Syrians who turned out to both be pregnant!
She is a typical young hammy in that she is a little nervous of being handled, but isn’t bitey. She will need a patient adopter who is happy to work on his taming. While she is ok with very calm handling, she isn’t suitable for handling children at the moment.
Minimum housing requirements: 100x50cm. Sarah will also need a multichamber hide or multiple large hides, 28cm or larger wheel, a sand bath and plenty of deep substrate for burrowing in.
- Spinner
Name: Spinner
Species: Syrian hamster
Sex: Female
Age: Approx 5 months old
Status: Available for adoptionSpinner came into our care along with a large number of baby hamsters after her previous humans unknowingly purchased her and another female pregnant.
Spinner has finished her mothering duties and has also passed her pregnancy watch, so is now looking for her forever home.
She is active and inquistive, but a bit nervous of handling at present. She will likely improve over time with a patient adopter. She does better in a barless enclosure.
Minimum housing requirements: 100x50cm barless enclosure (an Ikea Linnmon would be perfect!). Spinner will also need a multichamber hide, 28cm or larger wheel, a sand bath and plenty of deep substrate for burrowing in.
- Heidi
Name: Heidi
Species: Syrian hamster
Sex: Female
Age: Approx 4 months old
Status: Available for adoptionHeidi came into our care as part of a large intake of hamsters after someone purchased 2 female Syrians who turned out to both be pregnant!
Heidi has now passed her pregnancy watch and is ready to find a home. She is a friendly hammy who is ok with calm handling, but may be a little jumpy at first.
Minimum housing requirements: 100x50cm barless enclosure. Heidi will also need a multichamber hide, 28cm or larger wheel, a sand bath and plenty of deep substrate for burrowing in.
- Pinto
Name: Pinto
Species: Roborovski dwarf hamster
Sex: Male
Age: Approx 3 Months
Status: RESERVEDPinto came to us to find a new home as his human’s landlord wouldn’t allow animals. He has been enjoying a significant enclosure upgrade since arriving with us and particularly loves his multichamber hide.
Like most robos, Pinto is a speedy guy and isn’t suitable for handling by children. He is a lot of fun to watch zooming around his setup. He may be small but he certainly uses all the space!
Minimum housing requirements: Pinto is currently housed in a 100x50cm setup so will need to be rehomed to this size enclosure as a minimum. He will also need a multichamber hide, 20cm wheel, large sand area and plenty of deep substrate for burrowing in.
