The Degu Den Rescue Kent

The Degu Den Rescue Kent We are passionate about Degus. We are in Kent, UK. We have over 100+ Degus in our care including new babies and more due any time tha

We have 41 + new babies with more due soon Degus here in our home that have all be rescued for one reason on another. We have now started to rehome on any that have no health issues and are in good condition. Some may have arrived with medical issues and will not be up for rehoming before they are given a clean bill of health by our very experienced vets. You will need to complete a questionnaire

and show proof that their new home is both a suitable one and is appropriate for their needs which includes meeting all their basic needs. We prefer them to go in their established groups to avoid further upheaval for them and you need to understand they will need a time to settle in to their new surroundings before they will fully trust you. We work hard with all the Degus in our care to make them friendly, confident and human friendly. Some times this will be difficult due to their past but we do not give up. We will advise of the most friendly and outgoing of them if that is what you require. This is a family home so they are all used to children of various ages and my children do hold them while closely supervised so they are also used to child contact. Any that have ongoing issues will not be rehomed unless specifically requested by yourself and you have the experience, knowledge and understanding of their ongoing needs and the costs involved. Some have rather specialist needs which require ongoing treatment and special care or cages to assist their standard of living to one that we find acceptable. I will over the next few weeks / months try to put up pictures of them individually and their name and any special needs including why they came here when they did. We are very committed and focused on all of them having the best possible life they can for the rest of their days regardless of how long that will be. Some require frequent vet visits and operations (especially dentals) as a known common issue especially if they are not given very important daily Hay and Herbs which keep their back (molar) teeth ground down and stop this from forming. The are also unable to have sugar in their diet as they have an intolerance which can lead to diabetes and cataracts if not followed very strictly. There are so many things that they can have though which are available online rather than the very limited items that are in the shops currently. Safe woods are also very important for them so they can chew on things constantly due to their ever growing front teeth. Degus are very good at hiding illness sometimes until it is too late to save them. They can be prone to respiratory infections, eye infections and other minor ailments that can escalate very quickly if not caught early. I am very lucky to have the support and mutual respect of a fantastic and very knowledgeable vets locally that quite uncommonly has 5 vets that are both qualified and very experienced to deal with these little exotic trouble makers. They are so rewarding and loads of fun to have in your life too. I could not imagine my life without them now.

Good morning everyone. We would like to share Bumbles recovery journey so far. Bumble had a stroke on the 26th August th...
20/11/2025

Good morning everyone.

We would like to share Bumbles recovery journey so far.

Bumble had a stroke on the 26th August this year. At this point Bumble was unable to stand without support.

At this point Bumble relied solely on multiple syringe feeds a day to keep him nourished and healthy. This of course created a different issue of needing dentals. He needed 2 in quick succession but is now mostly back to eating hay and normal Degu food.

We think he may need one last dental as he has again started dropping crumbs when he eats. But we are hopeful that after this he will be back to his normal self.

Bumble is maintaining his body weight well now and only relies on 2 smaller syringe feeds a day now so massive progress.

Now he runs around all over the place but is still wobbly and gets tired easily. But the photos show a massive improvement.

We think Bumble is amazing and has fought so hard with us to stay. He loves falling asleep on me After every syringe feed this little one falls asleep snuggled up with me for hours and our bond has gone from strong to unbreakable.

So this year we are hoping for some donations from our followers for the Degus here at the den. We did not get round to asking last year due to personal reasons so they just had a paper bag with some herbs in on Christmas Day.

We are asking for any items from Minipetz please. From crocks, to herb mixes and hanging and bolt on toys in addition to scatter toys too.

Please donate if you can to make theirs and Bunbles Christmas extra special this year.

If you contact Emma she may be able to make it a joint package that is added to up until a specific date and sent out combined to fave a bit on postage costs.

We thank you for your continued support. Please help make everyone’s Christmas this year extra special this year.

Bumble would like to say thank you for the Hay. He is a happy boy. He even snuggled down to go to sleep in it bless him.
09/11/2025

Bumble would like to say thank you for the Hay. He is a happy boy.

He even snuggled down to go to sleep in it bless him.

Someone is starting to feel better.
04/11/2025

Someone is starting to feel better.

Good evening to all our wonderful followers and friends. Bumble is doing lots better since his 2nd dental I am relieved ...
03/11/2025

Good evening to all our wonderful followers and friends.

Bumble is doing lots better since his 2nd dental I am relieved to say.

If anyone would like to help us out at all we are in desperate need of hay.

This was out of stock for some time and after many different places and brands this is the one our Degu’s go crazy for. For us the 4kg bale is the best value and the easiest for us to store.

I know Bumble is now feeling well enough to chomp on some hay. So we need to act quickly.

Buy the sweet smelling blend of hays that small pets love to nibble. Get the best quality and comfort for your furry friends.

Thank you so much for this donation and thinking of us during such a heartbreaking time. So sorry for the loss of your b...
01/11/2025

Thank you so much for this donation and thinking of us during such a heartbreaking time.

So sorry for the loss of your baby and Bumble would like to thank you so much as he really relies on this still so help his recovery.

Bumble has had his 2nd booked dental this morning and all has gone well. Dr Simon and I are hoping that he may not need ...
31/10/2025

Bumble has had his 2nd booked dental this morning and all has gone well.

Dr Simon and I are hoping that he may not need another as he has now started eating normal food and hay again.

He seems to just want big syringe feeds 1st thing in the morning and just before bed.

Such a special little boy.

This is a very odd thing to share with you all but I a So blown away about it I am going to. Since Bumble has been getti...
29/10/2025

This is a very odd thing to share with you all but I a
So blown away about it I am going to.

Since Bumble has been getting stronger recovering from his stroke he has stopped walking in circles all the time. It’s like the stroke has reset his neurological side effects from his severe ear infection as a baby. It’s very odd but also. Wonderful news for him.

29/10/2025
Our brave little hero Bumble. Look at that full belly.
21/10/2025

Our brave little hero Bumble. Look at that full belly.

This little champ just had his meds and 8 full syringes of food. He is getting through the packs of Emeraid so fast bles...
18/10/2025

This little champ just had his meds and 8 full syringes of food. He is getting through the packs of Emeraid so fast bless him. 5 feeds a day and loving it.

Nap time.

Please keep him in your thoughts.

He is fighting so hard with me love him.

15/10/2025

EXCITING NEWS!!!

Hi everyone.

We now have the much needed admin help for the rescue we have been trying to get in place for some time.

Our new volunteers are working their way through the backlog of adoption questionnaires as they have not been looked at for some time.

Everyone one suitable is being emailed so please look out for and reply to them when you can.

Also now is a good time to get a questionnaire filled in if you are looking to adopt. We are full of lots of lovely Degu’s looking for their furever homes. Both males and females.

We will be popping up some posts of available Degus shortly so please contact us before the closing deadline in December (we always close over Christmas to avoid them being a spontaneous gift that is then unwanted and returned in the new year.

We have some wonderful characters and so many tame Degu’s who like to be held and get attention from humans.

Thank you so much for today’s donations. As a result we have been able to totally set up a carrier from scratch for him....
15/10/2025

Thank you so much for today’s donations.

As a result we have been able to totally set up a carrier from scratch for him.

Bumble got himself into mischief when I was at work last week and my Daughter had to rescue him as he got himself stuck. So he now only free roams when supervised.

Look at these amazing bits.

Bumble is so happy to have a heat pad cover that matches his cozy bed which he loves.

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We are a small non profit Degu rescue in Kent who have 72 Degus Currently here in our home that have all be rescued for one reason on another. We have now started to rehome on any that have no health issues and are in good condition. Some may have arrived with medical issues and will not be up for rehoming before they are given a clean bill of health by our very experienced vets, or to an experienced degu owner who understands completely the implications of taking on a degu or degus with that particular health issue. You will need to complete a questionnaire and show proof that their new home is both a suitable one and is appropriate for them, which includes meeting all their basic needs. We prefer them to go in their established groups to avoid further upheaval for them and you need to understand they will need a time to settle in to their new surroundings before they will fully trust you. We work hard with all the Degus in our care to make them friendly, confident and human friendly. Some times this will be difficult due to their past but we do not give up. We will advise of the most friendly and outgoing of them if that is what you require. This is a family home so they are all used to children of various ages and my children do hold them while closely supervised so they are also used to child contact. Any that have ongoing issues will not be rehomed unless specifically requested by yourself and you have the experience, knowledge and understanding of their ongoing needs and the costs involved. Some have rather specialist needs which require ongoing treatment and special care or cages to assist their standard of living to one that we find acceptable. I will over the next few weeks / months try to put up pictures of them individually and their name and any special needs including why they came here when they did. We are very committed and focused on all of them having the best possible life they can for the rest of their days regardless of how long that will be. Some require frequent vet visits and operations (especially dentals) as a known common issue especially if they are not given very important daily Hay and Herbs which keep their back (molar) teeth ground down and stop this from forming. The are also unable to have sugar in their diet as they have an intolerance which can lead to diabetes and cataracts if not followed very strictly. There are so many things that they can have though which are available online rather than the very limited items that are in the shops currently. Safe woods are also very important for them so they can chew on things constantly due to their ever growing front teeth. Degus are very good at hiding illness sometimes until it is too late to save them. They can be prone to respiratory infections, eye infections and other minor ailments that can escalate very quickly if not caught early. I am very lucky to have the support and mutual respect of a fantastic and very knowledgeable vets locally that quite uncommonly has 5 vets that are both qualified and very experienced to deal with these little exotic trouble makers. They are so rewarding and loads of fun to have in your life too. I could not imagine my life without helping them now.