Rusty

Adopted

Species: Campbell's Dwarf (Phodopus campbelli)

Colour: Normal

Eye Colour: Black

Pattern: Agouti

Gender: Male

Weight: 52 g

Date of Birth: 22 February, 2026

Temperament: Fast/Skittish, Needs Patience

Location: Mirpur, Dhaka

Rusty's Profile

Meet Rusty, a charming male Campbell’s dwarf hamster with a personality as big as his appetite for sunflower seeds. He is incredibly quick on his feet and deeply curious about everything around him, making him quite the little explorer. Despite his tiny size, Rusty is completely fearless and tackles every new adventure head-on. When he isn’t busy investigating his surroundings or clinging lovingly to his owner’s fingers, you can usually find him enjoying a long nap in his favorite house or happily rolling around in his beloved sand bath.

Care Requirements & Health

Health Status: Fully healthy
Likes: Burrowing, treats, exploring
Dislikes: Nothing

Cage: 36cm x 50cm or bigger30cm x 45cm or bigger (minimum 50L RFL cargo box)

Wheel: 18cm or larger (in diameter)

Sand: White aquarium sand

Bedding: Safe tissue paper, aspen/lohakath shavings, chopped paddy straw bedding

Food: Seed mix (HWBD Formula), Mealworms, boiled egg, boiled chicken, safe vegetables

Enrichment: Several hides (pottery or ceramic and wooden), toilet rolls, 20 cm sand area
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Adoption Application

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Do you live in:
Does your family/house owner allow pets?
Do you have other pets?
Have you owned a hamster before?
Do you understand that hamsters:
  • Are not toys
  • Are nocturnal
  • Need proper cage, food, and care
Do you have a cage?
Do you have running wheel?
An exercise wheel is essential for a hamster’s physical and mental health. Hamsters need to run daily to release energy, prevent obesity, and stay active. The wheel should be solid-surface (no gaps) and appropriately sized to avoid back injuries.
Do you have hamster water bottle?
A sipper water bottle provides a clean and constant source of fresh drinking water. It helps keep the cage dry and prevents contamination compared to bowls. Fresh water should be checked and refilled daily to ensure proper hydration.
Do you have hamster bathing sand?
Bathing sand is used by hamsters to clean their fur naturally. Rolling in sand helps absorb excess oils and keeps their coat healthy and odor-free. Only dust-free, hamster-safe sand should be used, never water baths.
Are you willing to take the hamster to a vet if needed?
Hamsters live 2–3 years. Are you committed for their full lifetime?
Are you prepared to provide:
  • Proper bedding
  • Quality food
  • Clean water daily

Please read and agree:

  • I will not breed the hamster for commercial purposes
  • I will not abandon or release the hamster
  • I will return the hamster to Hamster Welfare Bangladesh if I can’t keep it
  • I allow follow-up checks/photos if requested