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Mikoni
No, I'm waiting for the stuff from Rodipet to arrive.
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RainbowBrite
That is a good plan. Have you decided on which species you would like?
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Mikoni
Probably a male syrian. I don't know if with short or long hair. I know that a shorthair is probably better, but the hamsters with longhair look so fluffy.
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RainbowBrite
It is a difficult one. Perhaps when you go to the shelter your heart will choose.
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Very sensible to get everything set up first. Also difficult when you have to choose a hamster The fluffy ones do look cute - but then the short haired ones can have cute facial expressions. I think the age of the hamster could be important for your first hamster. I think you said the long haired ones were adult hamsters and I’d hate to think of you with a hamster dying on you in 6 to 9 months time.
The fluffy ones do look cute - but then the short haired ones can have cute facial expressions. I think the age of the hamster could be important for your first hamster. I think you said the long haired ones were adult hamsters and I’d hate to think of you with a hamster dying on you in 6 to 9 months time.
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Mikoni
Yes, it's going to be difficult to decideVery sensible to get everything set up first. Also difficult when you have to choose a hamster
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I say that not just for the longer period of time with the hamster, but so you have more chance of the hamster bonding with you. That could be difficult with an older hamster who has become somewhat institutionalised or had a number of changes. I had a one year old rescue once and he was very instutionalised! Very tidy. But we never really did get a bond and he wouldn't be held. He was used to being in a rescue. Their backgrounds will vary but some older rescues may have had two or more homes and had previous bad experiences affecting them and IMO they do better with an experienced owner. And a new owner does better with a younger hamster.
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Mikoni
Yesterday I received my parcel from rodipet, so I requested for an appointment and I will be adopting my hamster next Tuesday. I'm so excited preparing everything 
. I have an appointment with the vet next Friday for a general check-up, I hope everything is okay.
. I have an appointment with the vet next Friday for a general check-up, I hope everything is okay.
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Great! It's lovely to have everything ready and set up before you get the hamster. It's a good idea to give them a settling in period for about 2 weeks to avoid stress, so personally I would postpone a vet check up a bit longer if your hamster seems well and healthy.
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RainbowBrite
I am so happy for you! Have fun setting everything up.
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Member ID2
I don't think a rescue or animal shelter would let you adopt an unwell hamster.
I only take mine to the vet when they are unwell or i'm worried about something.
Some people take their hamsters for routine check ups so it's a personal choice.
I only take mine to the vet when they are unwell or i'm worried about something.
Some people take their hamsters for routine check ups so it's a personal choice.
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Member ID2
It is a very exciting time for you and people on here. Can't wait to meet your hamster in time.
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Frida
Very exciting. Roll on next Tuesday. 
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Mikoni
Finally, the hamster is here. There was only one of the two boys available, so the decision was easy. I had to stay strong because the adult longhair was super pretty.
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RainbowBrite
I am so happy for you! What a beautiful hamster. Have you thought of a name?
Have you thought of a name?
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Mikoni
I think I'm going to call him Polo 
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RainbowBrite
He suits the name Polo.
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elusive
Congrats! He looks lovely, look forward to hearing more about him as he settles in.