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My name is Dino!

Posted 2 days ago

My basic info

Species
Hamster
Color
Tan or Beige
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22163114
Hair Length
long

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Dino: Long-Haired Syrian Hamster – Male, ~8 Months

This handsome long-haired Syrian boy is an active, curious little guy who loves his wheel and staying busy exploring his space. He happily takes treats from your hand and allows gentle handling, making him a fun hamster to interact with and watch.

He does best with short handling sessions, as longer interactions can be stressful for him. With patience, consistency, and regular positive interactions, he has great potential to continue building confidence.

Medical Note: He is a cryptorchid male, which means both of his testicles did not drop and are still in his abdomen. We have discussed this with our veterinarian, and neutering is not recommended due to anesthesia risks in hamsters and their naturally short life expectancy. While retained testicles carry a theoretical risk of neoplasia, this risk is considered low to develop given their short life span. No treatment is recommended at this time—routine monitoring only.

Ideal Home: A patient adopter willing to work with him regularly, respect his boundaries, and continue building trust.

If you’re looking for a hamster you can bond with and help grow in confidence, this sweet boy could be a wonderful match!



December 31, 2025, 6:16 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22163114
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 336, Monrovia, MD 21770
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Small Angels Rescue’s adoption process is straightforward. Adopters must fill out an adoption application. Once we have the completed application, we interview the adopter by phone or e-mail to clear up any questions and concerns about the application—including whether the adopter meets our habitat requirements and has the proper supplies—and to ensure that the adopter has all of the information needed to properly care for the animal. At the time of adoption, adopters must sign an adoption contract.

Please reach out to info@smallangelsrescue.org for information about adopting one of our animals.

Go meet their pets

Small Angels Rescue does not have a physical shelter; rather we care for animals through our network of foster care homes. As such, adoptions are scheduled by appointment only at times and locations agreed upon by the rescue and the adopter.

More about this rescue

Small Angels was founded in fall of 2003 when the organizers recognized a need for a group to help small animals abandoned at animal shelters. The Rescue was founded as a way to move these animals into foster homes for socialization and proper, attentive care, as well as streamline the adoption process and provide accurate, thorough information to adopters about these often misunderstood animals.

Small Angels is a 501(3)(3) nonprofit, no-kill, all-volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, mice, and gerbils. Animals are acquired directly via public surrenders and from local shelters and animal welfare groups. We use an extensive network of foster homes to care for the animals until we can find them a forever home.

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