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Raspberry and Papaya

  • Species: Mouse
  • Breed: Top Eared
  • Raspberry: 11 months - Female - Not neutered
  • Papaya: 11 months - Female - Not neutered
Bonded pets, must be rehomed together.

Meet Raspberry and Papaya

  • Sweet
  • Confident (Papaya)
  • Gentle (Raspberry)

Meet these two beautiful little girls, they are looking for a home where they can be introduced to some more mice friends to play with.

Papaya is the more confident of the two girls, she will always be the first to come and say hello. She has been gaining more and more confidence each day, almost brave enough to take her favourite treat from your fingers.

Raspberry is more reserved, and will often be hidden away for the first few minutes, but you will soon see her nose poke out of her hiding spot and carefully watch. With some more time to settle and with some soft voices and soft handling, we are certain it wont be long before Raspberry is exploring happily around with Papaya.

One thing these girls love to do, is DIG! They absolutely love it, creating lots of little mounds all over their cage. Whether they’re digging in their soil tray, in their normal substrate or their soft bedding, they are having so much fun.

If you have a lonely mouse who is in need of some very sweet girls to cuddle with, or you have a group who enjoy the bigger social life.

Accommodation requirements

Although mice are very small, they’re super busy and energetic. They absolutely love to climb and explore their surroundings, forage for food and dig in their bedding. So the cage you choose will need lots of floor space for them to live their best life.

The ideal cage size for three or four mice:

  • 80cm wide by 50cm deep by 35cm high
  • Bar spacing – 7-9mm (7mm is the safest option to prevent any escapees)
A blue and black rodent cage with toys, wheels, and a water bottle sits on a green tablecloth next to a wicker basket holding supplies.

An 80cm x 50cm cage suitable for three or four mice, filled with toys, ropes, branches and an exercise wheel.

Learn more about ideal mice accommodation.

Information for Mouse adopters

Life expectancy
1-2 years
Initial set up costs
£130+
Ongoing monthly costs
Around £35 for a trio
Companionship info
Need to live in groups of three or more. This can be a same-sex group, a group of neutered males, or a neutered male with two or more females.

Are mice the right pets for me?

Here are a few things to think about before you apply:

  • Mice live for around 1-2 years.
  • They need lots of space and enrichment.
  • They need to live in trios or groups.
  • A trio costs around £35 a month to care for.

Not sure if mice are the right pet for you? Our guide to choosing the right small pet species is a great place to start.

How much does it cost to adopt mice from Woodgreen?

  • Single mouse (to be mixed with owner’s mice) – £12.00
  • Pair of mice (to be mixed with owner’s mouse/ mice) – £17.50
  • Each additional mouse – £5.50

If you use our onsite mixing service, we ask for a donation of your choosing once the mix is successful, on top of the rehoming fee.

How long does the adoption process take?

Once you’ve submitted your application, we aim to get back to you within two days – though it may be a little longer during busy periods.

From there, timelines can vary depending on your setup approval. If you’re using our onsite mixing service, the number of bonding sessions to find the right match will also be a factor.

It’s worth starting your application as soon as you’re ready to begin the process.

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