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Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
Estimated birth date: 7/1/23
Personality: Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc), Chatty, Energetic
Favorite treats: Higgins Sunburst seed mix
Current Diet: 50/50 Mix Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food and Mazuri Rat & Mouse Diet
Favorite toys and activities: Running on his wheel and chewing on cardboard tubes. He also likes running through cardboard tubes.
Potty trained: No
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible.
BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): No, this animal prefers to live alone.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: None
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None
Health concerns: None
Behavioral concerns: He is not hand-tamed. He is fearful when a person approaches him in the enclosure. He hisses, runs away, and turns over with his mouth open.
Other notes: For this, we have placed him in our trust training program to become comfortable with people. https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training
Boots came to MNPPR as the father of an unplanned litter.
Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the Petsmart, 5640 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55416 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Boots has an adoption fee of $15
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Boots is a Syrian Hamster.
Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
Estimated birth date: 7/1/23
Personality: Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc), Chatty, Energetic
Favorite treats: Higgins Sunburst seed mix
Current Diet: 50/50 Mix Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food and Mazuri Rat & Mouse Diet
Favorite toys and activities: Running on his wheel and chewing on cardboard tubes. He also likes running through cardboard tubes.
Potty trained: No
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible.
BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): No, this animal prefers to live alone.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: None
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None
Health concerns: None
Behavioral concerns: He is not hand-tamed. He is fearful when a person approaches him in the enclosure. He hisses, runs away, and turns over with his mouth open.
Other notes: For this, we have placed him in our trust training program to become comfortable with people. https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training
Boots came to MNPPR as the father of an unplanned litter.
Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the Petsmart, 5640 Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55416 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Boots has an adoption fee of $15
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location. To meet an animal we must have your approved application on file.
We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location. To meet an animal we must have your approved application on file.
More about this rescue
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in danger of being abused, left unattended or in other types of vulnerable situations. We ensure all animals receive proper veterinary care, medication and special training for any behavioral issues, as well as to arrange safe, temporary homes for these animals until stable forever homes can be found. Our team is made up of enthusiastic volunteers who work passionately to serve the underrepresented and often misunderstood niche of pocket pets in the overall rescue community and general public.
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in danger of being abused, left unattended or in other types of vulnerable situations. We ensure all animals receive proper veterinary care, medication and special training for any behavioral issues, as well as to arrange safe, temporary homes for these animals until stable forever homes can be found. Our team is made up of enthusiastic volunteers who work passionately to serve the underrepresented and often misunderstood niche of pocket pets in the overall rescue community and general public.
