Aalo

Adopted

Species: Syrian (Mesocricetus auratus)

Colour: Cream

Eye Colour: Black

Pattern: Banded

Gender: Female

Weight: 78g

Date of Birth: 12 May, 2026

Temperament: Tame, Fast/Skittish

Location: Mirpur, Dhaka

Aalo's Profile

Aalo is a soft cream-banded female Syrian hamster with a mildly cautious personality. She startles a little more easily than some of her bolder cage-mates, yet her fear never runs deep, after a quick freeze or short retreat she soon returns to investigating. She has never shown interest in biting and prefers gentle observation over mischief. Like a true Syrian, she enjoys collecting treats, carefully arranging her nest just the way she likes it, and exploring at her own careful pace. Her warm cream coat with a clean white band and quietly watchful nature make her look like a tiny beam of soft light pausing before it moves forward.

Care Requirements & Health

Health Status: Fully healthy
Likes: Burrowing, treats, exploring
Dislikes: Interrupted sleep, surprises

Cage: 42cm x 60cm or bigger (minimum 80L RFL cargo box)

Wheel: 22cm 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