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My basic info
Species
Hamster
Color
Black/White
Age
1 year old,
Sex
Female
Pet ID
69559
Hair Length
–
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Olive Oil, a sassy little girl who loves to explore. She's not super keen on being handled and will make her dislike known. What she does enjoy is tunneling her way through her space, exploring and taking naps. She is pretty entertaining when she is awake and moving.
The hamster adoption fee is $17.
Yawwwwwwn- you woke me up! Hamsters are nocturnal which means that we love to sleep during the day and play at night.
We have poor eyesight and are easily startled, and when startled we may nip, so take it slow when picking us up!
We are solitary animals and like to live alone. We do enjoy spending time with people though!!
We enjoy fresh grains, nuts (not too many please), veggies, and fruits every 2 to 3 days, in addition to plain old hamster food from the pet store. We especially love apples, carrots, spinach, and lettuce!
Our average lifespan is about 2-3 years.
Housing requirements: Most housing sold at pet stores is too small for small pets. They are going to be spending most of their lives inside their cage; your housing must be as large as the below or larger (bigger is always better!) in order to adopt this pet.
20 gallon aquarium, with wire mesh cover
Or a hamster cage at least 20L x 11.5W x 11H
Recommended Sites for Hamster Information
Facebook Group: Syrian Hamster Care
This is a free group to learn more about how to make your hamster's life as great as it can be. There are a number of moderators with lots of hamster experience who provide information as well as people in the group who share their experiences. This group has information that is applicable to all breeds of hamsters. Copy and paste into a browser window https://www.facebook.com/share/5uArteFMA4bA1qUm/
Best article on hamster habitat cleaning: Copy and paste into a browser windowhttps://www.hamsteranswers.com/how-often-are-you-supposed-to-change-hamster-bedding/
Human foods that hamsters can eat: Copy and paste into a browser window https://ontariohamsters.ca/education/Food-safety.html
If you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about, meet, or adopt this pet, you can start the process in one of two ways:
Come on in during open adoption hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:30-3:00! For in-shelter pets (not in foster care) coming in ASAP is the fastest way to adopt.
**the below two methods are slower than visiting us**
Call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us (springfield@dakinhumane.org) for more information about a pet. We are often on the line with another client, but we return voice mail and emails within 24 hours.
Meet Olive Oil, a sassy little girl who loves to explore. She's not super keen on being handled and will make her dislike known. What she does enjoy is tunneling her way through her space, exploring and taking naps. She is pretty entertaining when she is awake and moving.
The hamster adoption fee is $17.
Yawwwwwwn- you woke me up! Hamsters are nocturnal which means that we love to sleep during the day and play at night.
We have poor eyesight and are easily startled, and when startled we may nip, so take it slow when picking us up!
We are solitary animals and like to live alone. We do enjoy spending time with people though!!
We enjoy fresh grains, nuts (not too many please), veggies, and fruits every 2 to 3 days, in addition to plain old hamster food from the pet store. We especially love apples, carrots, spinach, and lettuce!
Our average lifespan is about 2-3 years.
Housing requirements: Most housing sold at pet stores is too small for small pets. They are going to be spending most of their lives inside their cage; your housing must be as large as the below or larger (bigger is always better!) in order to adopt this pet.
20 gallon aquarium, with wire mesh cover
Or a hamster cage at least 20L x 11.5W x 11H
Recommended Sites for Hamster Information
Facebook Group: Syrian Hamster Care
This is a free group to learn more about how to make your hamster's life as great as it can be. There are a number of moderators with lots of hamster experience who provide information as well as people in the group who share their experiences. This group has information that is applicable to all breeds of hamsters. Copy and paste into a browser window https://www.facebook.com/share/5uArteFMA4bA1qUm/
Best article on hamster habitat cleaning: Copy and paste into a browser windowhttps://www.hamsteranswers.com/how-often-are-you-supposed-to-change-hamster-bedding/
Human foods that hamsters can eat: Copy and paste into a browser window https://ontariohamsters.ca/education/Food-safety.html
If you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about, meet, or adopt this pet, you can start the process in one of two ways:
Come on in during open adoption hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:30-3:00! For in-shelter pets (not in foster care) coming in ASAP is the fastest way to adopt.
**the below two methods are slower than visiting us**
Call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us (springfield@dakinhumane.org) for more information about a pet. We are often on the line with another client, but we return voice mail and emails within 24 hours.
The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.
The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.
Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!
If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.
Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!
If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.
More about this shelter
Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.
Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.
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