GBH Rescue and Rehoming are currently swamped with hamsters (and other animals) and are looking for people who can offer a good home to them.

Dwarf hamsters can be kept in tanks or single storey cages.  They don't climb particularly due to their small size, and therefore a single level is best.  The floor space should be quite large so that you can fit in tubes etc for them to play in.  Dwarf hamsters can be kept in single sexed pairs providing they have never been separated, otherwise they will fight.  Even related dwarf hamsters can still suddenly fight and in these cases they would need separating.

Syrian hamsters can grow quite large.  They need a large cage (a number of cages for sale are far too small for a Syrian).  The case must be large enough to house a large wheel.  Standard wheels that come in most cages are too small for an adult Syrian.  Exercise is vital to a hamster and if the wheel is too small they will not use it.  Syrian hamsters are solitary and must be kept on their own from about 6 weeks.  Whilst you may see them in groups in the pet shops this is often because they are only 4-6 weeks old.  If you do not separate them they will fight and can cause horrendous injuries.   If you have more than one Syrian hamster their cages can be kept side by side providing they do not get stressed but they must never come face to face when out of the cage.

If you would like to offer one of these little creatures a home, you can either email me (Sheila) via this site: enquiries@thehamstersite.com or telephone

Jacky at GBH on  020 8658 5452

www.gbhrescue.co.uk

gbhrescue-rehoming@hotmail.co.uk

We have a number of spare cages - these have all been donated over the years.  Some are suitable as permanent homes, others are more 'temporary accommodation' until you are able to buy a suitable home.  These cages are available for a small donation.  If all that is stopping you from getting a hamster is lack of cage, please do get in touch - I've got loads of cages stacked in my garage that are available.