Where can I give up my hamster?

Where can I give up my hamster?

Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.

What can I do with an unwanted hamster?

Shelters make people apply and pay an adoption fee, so it will go to a good home. Donate your cage too. With a bit of luck, there will be reputable animal rescues in your area who will be able to take your hamster. Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets.

Will PetSmart take my hamster?

Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. If you’ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.

Does Petco take unwanted hamsters?

Should the need arise, Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our Think Adoption First program to find a loving home for every animal. You can find the number to your local Petco store at this link.

Where can I take my hamster if I don’t want it?

Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. If you’ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.

Can I throw away my hamster?

Bury the hamster in an out-of-the-way plot, at least three feet deep, to ensure that it won’t be unearthed by other animals. Alternatively, dispose of the hamster in the garbage. Be sure your local zoning laws allow this type of burial.

Can you release a hamster into the wild?

You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won’t be releasing him into the wild – you’ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.

Can I give a hamster to Petco?

Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. If you’ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.

Can you give a hamster to PetSmart?

Domestic dogs and cats. Birds. Small animals and reptiles sold at PetSmart (including, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, mice, rats, certain geckos, bearded dragons, specific types of snakes, specific types of frogs, certain types of birds) Other non-venomous reptiles.

Will a pet store take a hamster?

Not all pet stores will buy hamsters from individuals, but it can’t hurt to try.

What to do with a hamster you can’t keep?

Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.

Can I give my hamster to PetCo?

Just FYI, PetCo does not adopt out hamsters, they sell them. If you want to adopt, look to your local shelter, they might have some there. I got both my Syrian hamsters at PetCo. The first one Butterscotch(RIP), only bit me once, but that was because my hands smelled like carrots.

Will Petco take back hamster?

Purchase animals have a 30 day guarantee (except saltwater) with your receipt and signed paperwork. If past that 30 says your animal can be surrendered and depending on space will take in. They don’t take returns. Petco sells off-brand products with name brand labels slapped on them as a scam for your money.

What can I do with unwanted hamsters?

Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. If you’ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.