Hedwig
- Syrian
- 1 year and 4 months
- Male
- Admitted March 2026
- Ref: 132424
Support and Health
Do I have any medical conditions?
Who I can live with
Can I live with dogs?
Can I live with cats?
Can I live with small pets?
Additional information
As with all small pets, I will need to be housed securely away from any other pets in the home.
Family and environment
What kind of family am I looking for?
Some hamsters can make a lovely first pet for children who are able to offer a calm, patient and confident approach. Hamsters can get spooked easily, so that natural understanding of animal behaviour is needed for these critters. They can enjoy coming out to be handled and will take treats from your hands. Hamsters are nocturnal so will sleep more in the day and be active at night, they may not always appreciate being woken up so may not suit a family who are keen to have lots of interaction.
What type of environment would suit me?
Syrian hamsters like to climb and travel large distances so need the biggest cage you can budget for. The minimum size is 100cm wide by 50cm deep by 50 cm – This can be achieved in a tank style set up, or a cage with maximum bar spacing of 1cm.
Discover the perfect care tips for hamster in our care guide Hamster-Care-Guide-2025.pdf
About Hedwig
This little guy is Hedwig. At first he was a shy little soul, a little nervous about the world around him but you can really start to see his character start to blossom. Hedwig will take a tasty treat from your fingers such as a mealworm or pumpkin seed. Sudden movements and loud noises can be very scary for such a little man so it is important to keep his surroundings quiet so he can feel safe. Being the night owl he is, his name is very fitting for him as he loves to come out to explore his surroundings late into the evening. Burrowing, hiding and spending time in his wheel are just some of his favourite things to spend time enjoying.
If you are interested in rehoming Hedwig, please do get in touch via the website.
Interested in adopting a small pet?
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