Size: Syrian hamsters, 6 inches; dwarf hamsters, 2-3 inches Life expectancy: 1 ½ - 2 years Group or solo: Syrian or teddy bear hamsters must be kept alone. Dwarf hamsters can live in same-sex pairs. Diet: High-quality rodent chow (rat blocks) should be available at all times. Supplement this with hamster mix, made up of pellets, grains, seeds and dried veggies. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. A water bottle with a drinking tube that attaches to the cage works well. Small, bite-sized bits of fresh veggies and fruits such as spinach, lettuce, carrots, or apples, should be given daily. Avoid: chocolate, candy, junk food, onions, uncooked beans. Habitat/Housing: Hamsters should be housed in a wire-cage with solid floor or in a large glass aquarium with a wire top. Hamsters enjoy having multiple levels and hiding places. Try to purchase the largest enclosure you can. Hamsters must have a cardboard box or similar enclosure for hiding and sleeping, and their cage should be lined with shredded paper, aspen shavings, (no pine or cedar) or paper-based litter. Clean soiled litter/bedding daily and completely clean out the habitat weekly and replace with fresh bedding. Hamsters enjoy chewing, digging, and nesting and should be provided with appropriate hamster-safe chew toys. Cardboard boxes and toilet paper tubes can make fun and easy enrichment. Provide an exercise wheel, and some hamsters enjoy exercise balls. Handling and Care: Many hamsters do not like handling, and hamsters should never be startled awake. Hamsters are nocturnal by nature and may nip or bite if woken up suddenly. Only handle your hamster if they are already awake, move slowly, and do not corner, scruff, or pin them. If they are comfortable with handling they can be removed daily for out of cage time or time in an exercise ball. Pick them up using minimal restraint. Bring your hamster to the veterinarian annually for check-ups. Don`t wait if you think your pet is sick-seek help immediately. Common signs that something isn`t right include dull-looking eyes, overgrown teeth, matted fur, weight loss, shaking, runny nose and diarrhea. More information on hamsters: https://www.thesprucepets.com/hamsters-4162083
Size: Syrian hamsters, 6 inches; dwarf hamsters, 2-3 inches Life expectancy: 1 ½ - 2 years Group or solo: Syrian or teddy bear hamsters must be kept alone. Dwarf hamsters can live in same-sex pairs. Diet: High-quality rodent chow (rat blocks) should be available at all times. Supplement this with hamster mix, made up of pellets, grains, seeds and dried veggies. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times. A water bottle with a drinking tube that attaches to the cage works well. Small, bite-sized bits of fresh veggies and fruits such as spinach, lettuce, carrots, or apples, should be given daily. Avoid: chocolate, candy, junk food, onions, uncooked beans. Habitat/Housing: Hamsters should be housed in a wire-cage with solid floor or in a large glass aquarium with a wire top. Hamsters enjoy having multiple levels and hiding places. Try to purchase the largest enclosure you can. Hamsters must have a cardboard box or similar enclosure for hiding and sleeping, and their cage should be lined with shredded paper, aspen shavings, (no pine or cedar) or paper-based litter. Clean soiled litter/bedding daily and completely clean out the habitat weekly and replace with fresh bedding. Hamsters enjoy chewing, digging, and nesting and should be provided with appropriate hamster-safe chew toys. Cardboard boxes and toilet paper tubes can make fun and easy enrichment. Provide an exercise wheel, and some hamsters enjoy exercise balls. Handling and Care: Many hamsters do not like handling, and hamsters should never be startled awake. Hamsters are nocturnal by nature and may nip or bite if woken up suddenly. Only handle your hamster if they are already awake, move slowly, and do not corner, scruff, or pin them. If they are comfortable with handling they can be removed daily for out of cage time or time in an exercise ball. Pick them up using minimal restraint. Bring your hamster to the veterinarian annually for check-ups. Don`t wait if you think your pet is sick-seek help immediately. Common signs that something isn`t right include dull-looking eyes, overgrown teeth, matted fur, weight loss, shaking, runny nose and diarrhea. More information on hamsters: https://www.thesprucepets.com/hamsters-4162083
At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.
At the Denver Animal Shelter, we have many wonderful animals available for adoption! View our online database of adoptable pets or stop by to see our animals in person:
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Mon – Fri 10:30 a.m – 6:30 p.m.
Sat & Sun 11:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
We constantly have new animals coming to the shelter. Keep in mind that adoptions occur frequently and we can not guarantee the availability of an animal listed online. The shelter's adoption package includes the adoption fee, spay or neuter cost, vaccinations, and a one-year pet license.
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adoption visits end one hour before closing (all adoptions must have a visit prior to paperwork being started).
Adoption lobby is closed to visitors 30 minutes before closing.
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Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
Denver Animal Protection (DAP) provides animal care and protection services for all of Denver County. DAP operates Denver Animal Shelter (DAS), an open-admission shelter that is home to more than 7,000 lost and abandoned pets each year.
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