Rescue and Adoption Centres

[Maz]

Currently known Rescue and Adoption Centre for Hamsters in various parts of the Uk is:

Happy Hamsters Uk (EDIT - NOW CLOSED 2025)

Many rescue and adoption places seem to have closed since the pandemic, so if anyone knows of any in their area please add them below or start a new post.

Happy Hamsters UK Homepage

Foster-based recuse across the UK. Adopt a hamster today!

www.happyhamstersuk.com

 

[RainbowBrite]

ARC are a lovely rescue that often have hamsters.

Adopt a Small Animal

The small furries we rehome are chinchillas, degus, gerbils, hamsters, mice and rats. Find out about our small animal adoption process Find out about our small animal adoption process FERRETS ARC do not have any ferrets for homing but if you are looking to adopt one please contact Ferret Rescue...

animalrescueandcare.org.uk

 

[Maz]

Thank you for adding that!

 

[Flapjack]

I adopted my hamster from Raystede (in East Sussex)- they have been so supportive and they usually have hamsters needing homes
https://www.raystede.org/adopt/small-animals/

 

[Maz]

Thank you Flapjack - that is great to know - so many internet lists of rescues are out of date now so it really helps other members to know where to go.

 

[Banned Member 1]

A few I know of around London:

https://www.************/MimisRodentRescue

Home

www.gerbilandrodentrescue.co.uk

Animal Rescue Rehoming Hamster | Hamster Hostel

Rodent rescue and rehoming based in East London. We take in and rehabilitate unwanted hamsters, gerbils, mice and other pet rodents.

www.hamsterhostel.co.uk

https://www.************/scallywagspetshop (this last one is an independent pet store that sells their own syrian hamsters but does also take in rescues of all hamster species)

 

[Maz]

Thanks. I have heard of Scallywags because they sell the Volta cage on Ebay and Amazon (says they imported it).

 

[Banned Member 1]

Thanks AJ. I have heard of Scallywags because they sell the Volta cage on Ebay and Amazon (says they imported it).

They're pretty great, they don't do walk-in animal sales and make sure prospective homes have a good setup and are aware of hamster care needs.

 

[Banned Member 1]

Bright Horizon Hamster Rescue is a new group of rescuers and fosterers based in the south east.

 

[Tulsi]

I almost adopted a lovely syrian from Hamster Foster and Rescue uk but my ruddy living world eco screws (not the original ones cos I lost those) wouldnt screw in properly. Really fed up with trying to get screws the exact size of the original ones. Seems to be impossible!

Anyway never mind my moaning. They seem like a really good group. I joined them on facebook.

 

[RainbowBrite]

I almost adopted a lovely syrian from Hamster Foster and Rescue uk but my ruddy living world eco screws (not the original ones cos I lost those) wouldnt screw in properly. Really fed up with trying to get screws the exact size of the original ones. Seems to be impossible!

Anyway never mind my moaning. They seem like a really good group. I joined them on facebook.

I am guessing you emailed the company? I was wondering if they could send you some.

 

[Tulsi]

I am guessing you emailed the company? I was wondering if they could send you some.

Ooo which company? How do I find their email?

 

[Tulsi]

So found out it is a company called Hagen but cant find their email address.

Yey found it. Really hope they can send replacement bolts!!!

 

[RainbowBrite]

Ooo which company? How do I find their email?

This is the contact page I found. It seems you can call or fill in a form.

Contact Us

Contact Us

uk.hagen.com

 

[Tulsi]

Nice one Rainbow. Thank you.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Nice one Rainbow. Thank you.

Did you have any luck with emailing the company?

 

[Tulsi]

They said that the cage hasn't been available for sometime and they no longer have any spare parts.

Considering getting a dwarf hamster for my st elmo xxl cage (100 x 50cm like a short barney).

 

[RainbowBrite]

I came across this small rescue in Docklands.

Animal Rescue Rehoming Hamster | Hamster Hostel

Rodent rescue and rehoming based in East London. We take in and rehabilitate unwanted hamsters, gerbils, mice and other pet rodents.

www.hamsterhostel.co.uk

 

[Maz]

That's a great find Rainbow (I nearly said Orko lol). Very useful for anyone in London. I notice they have the same photo as one on our home page - that photo is everywhere! It's free on an Image Bank which is probably why it's so popular with websites. Most image bank photos you have to pay a licence. As it's in so many places I might find a new photo for our home page! It is an incredibly cute hamster (and cute photo) though.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Small rescue in Devon

About | Wooden Hamster

Wooden Hamster is a small animal rescue & sanctuary based in southwest of England. Our main focus are hamsters, however we do occasionally take in other small furries who need our help. Our main goal is to ensure all hamsters find loving, caring homes within the Torbay and Devon area.

www.woodenhamster.uk

EDIT: Apparently no longer operating.