Hamsters make great pets for older children or adults.  Syrian hamsters are more tolerant and loveable.  Dwarf hamsters can be more sensitive and fun to just watch.  Hamsters require decent size wire cages or large tanks with a lid that allows for airflow.  They should be on paper based bedding (no wood bedding with oils, like pine or cedar).  Hamsters can eat a good quality, hamster specific seed mix with supplemental snacks like cheerios, whole wheat pasta, fresh fruits and veggies, and even some hay to nibble on.  Hamsters require lots of chew toys to keep their teeth short and a wheel to run on and get their exercise.  Water bottles are a must as water bowls would get too dirty.  Hamsters like to burrow into their bedding, so hidey houses and deep substrate are a good idea so they can make themselves comfortable while they sleep during the day.  Hamsters are solitary creatures and should not be housed together.

Adoption fee: $10