Hamster Society Singapore

15/08/2024

Hii all pet & hamster lovers~ 🐹Come join us at Majulah Singapaw this Saturday!!

If you are as obsessed with hamsters like we are, do come by our booth for adorable hamster merch and hammy blind boxes! 🎁

Be sure to take note of the date & timing and also the floor plan to find us! 🫶🏻 See you there~

09/08/2024

Wishing Singapore a fantastic 59th National Day! 🐹🇸🇬 Happy PH everyone~

Artwork by on IG

01/08/2024

Hiii everyone! We're super excited for the Singapore Pet Festival hehe🐹

Come visit the Hamster Society booth for adorable merch and preloved hamster goodies~

Be sure to take a look at the floor plan to find us easily. Can’t wait to see you guys there! ❤️

Note: We will only be there on Sat & Sun!!

20/07/2024

Sometimes, your enclosure is just a bit too scratched up, and just too damaged beyond repair, and you realise it's time for a change... 🤔✨️ That's right! We're moving!!! Instagram accounts, that is. 📲

🆕️ .sg 🆕️

We will continue to monitor our account, but will eventually reduce our activity to zero and focus solely on our new one. 🐹🍒

HOPE 2 C U THERE AT .sg 🤳💞

17/06/2024

HSS wishes all Muslim families Selamat Hari Raya Haji! May you have a blessed Hari Raya Haji filled with love, happiness, and prosperity.

15/06/2024

LOOKING TO ADOPT A HAMSTER? We’ve made the process even EASIER!

Our adoption forms are now more concise and should take less than 10 minutes to fill out, excluding collating your supplies.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our volunteers for further screening.

If you’ve any questions regarding our adoption process, feel free to reach out to our Head of Screening on Instagram () or Telegram (@/hamstersocietysg).*

* Please note that this is run by ONE volunteer with full-time school commitments, thus do give her some time to respond to your queries!

Visit our Adoption Gallery (link in bio) to start your adoption journey. SEE YOU THERE! P.S. We do NOT take adoption applications via Instagram or Telegram.

02/06/2024

Goma is quite the cautious cutie, always preferring to stick her little nosie out of her preferred hidey of the month, rather than run out paws first. And with her origin story being what it is, it makes perfect sense! Like many of the hamsters that come to HSS, she was abandoned in a cage with her sister at a void deck, and whilst the two girls were hiding, people began to use the cage for trash as it looked empty!! And it didn’t end there: Her fosterer thought she was a boy for the first month or so of her stay. THE AUDACITY!!!!!!!!!!

Thankfully, she hasn’t let any of these ‘instances’ get in-between her and a better life. As she is still quite a young ham, she is still figuring things out. Is it food or finger? Are you friend or foe? Am I friendly or fearful? Just be patient with her, give her time and treaties and soon she will learn to trust you. In fact! As of typing, she has started to trust her fosterer and approach her hand cautiously to be taken out for a little run around on the couch or her fosterer’s father. While out and about she enjoys a bit of ‘sayang’ time, aka getting nice pets and treaties, and being told what a pretty girl she is and how beautiful and soft her fur is.

Goma is a big fan of all the usual fan favourites: pine nuts, dehydrated tofu, flax seed sprays, but she also loves her fresh veggies! Luckily she’s not a huge hoarder and will eat her fresh goodies as soon as she gets her little pink paws on them. She’s also a huge fan of making her own tunnels and would really benefit from deep bedding in at least half of her enclosure. And even though she is partially potty trained, she still has a habit of p*eing on her wheel and occasionally her favourite hidey. But you just can’t get mad because she’s so adorable!!!

01/06/2024

Oden is a happy go lucky girl! She is curious and comes out when she hears you around or calling out her name. She can be cuddled and carried easily. She is also a huge food lover and will empty her food bowl and stash everything in her favourite hideout, making you think you are starving her even though you just fed her one day ago! Oden loves to hide all day but can be easily found sticking her head out to take a p*ek at you when you are near her cage.

Oden was found crammed into a food container with other hamsters, beside a rubbish bin in a carpark. But despite her rough start, she's doing great now, thanks to her foster family. She thankfully has no health conditions and is happily eating to her hearts content with her fosterer. Are you ready to open your heart to Oden? She promises to fill your days with love, laughter, and lots of snuggles.

31/05/2024

Zorra was part of the combined rescue case along SPCA, LHR and HSS. She is a really intelligent girl who could jail break her pet carrier, however, if she is satisfied with her home, she will make no such attempt. She is highly treat-motivated and can be trained to perform simple tricks with a simple ‘payment’ of pine nuts. She is learning spin-spin currently.

The name Zorra originates from Spain's Eurovision entry song. Initially intended as a derogatory term towards females, the Spanish team now seeks to redefine its meaning as a symbol of empowerment, challenging its previous connotations of degradation. Secondly, she is indeed a ‘vixen’ with her alluring eyeshadow and constant filled fat pouches.

Zorra is a shy girl but loves to hang around the platform at night. You might find her on a marble top when you return home from work, I believe she likes the cool tile. She is not fully toilet trained and often marks her sleeping areas with her p*e.. So it is not recommended to do deep burrows for her yet.

30/05/2024

Piper absolutely hates being held due to her rescue background, and will wriggle out of offending hands at the first opportunity. However, she is partial towards treats like pine nuts and Fatpouches offerings, so one can bait her out easily.

This little cow enjoys flax sprays and cuddling up in a burrow of her own making, though one is likely to find her perched up on a hideout in the dead of the night staring into corners eerily. With some time, she will likely open up and would be a good fit with an experienced owner.

30/05/2024

Come join us at the .sg SIP & SHOP event! We will be selling good condition preloved hamster accessories at affordable prices to raise funds for our little hammy babies❤️

Don’t forget to stock up on quality FP seed mixes/ treats too!

See you there!

29/05/2024

Miffie's food-loving heart is so big, that you will see her dashing out when she smells/ hears food. Between feasts, she's happily occupied in her burrow, always mindful of her next delicious adventure. Miffie shows no interest in anything else other than food, thus, her fosterer barely sees her other than her meal times.

Miffie is a gentle hamster and hasn't once bitten her fosterer, not even on the first day. However, her curiosity sometimes leads to playful nibbles, but they're harmless and more a sign of her inquisitive nature than anything else. Due to her curious nature, you might also catch Miffie following your hands around in her cage.

Miffie, while gentle, is still adjusting to human interactions and may occasionally jump off hands. Potential adopters should be patient with her as she gets used to her new environment.

28/05/2024

This seemingly gentle girl (and trust her foster parent, she is indeed gentle at least most of the time) is on a smaller side around 130g as a grown up female Syrian, potentially because of her upbringing as one of those from a massive hoarding case in March 2024. She came to her fosterer with many minor bite marks on her body, indicating that she might have fought hard to survive in a tough upbringing. Panini is therefore also a little timid. She jumps if you make a sudden loud noise. She also tends to be stoned for an extended time, which is perfect for a photo-op but makes you think if she is broken. (I’m kidding…she’s perfect)

She doesn’t bite, she lets you pick her up quite easily and enjoys your attention. She’s a good girl.

Panini has a tendency of having an impulsive fixation on something. And yes, if she decided she wants to do it - she wants it done. It can be a fosterer’s beloved bucastate tank’s corner miserably nibbled away with a massive hole that it cannot be used anymore. Or it could be the unusually quick panicky dash away from your attempt to catch her if she’s not satisfied with her free roaming yet…

The flash of psycho is not out in your face most of the time. But when it is, well, good luck. You might facepalm for the mess she made, laugh until you burp by her comical reaction or simply fall in love further with her.

Don’t be fooled by her angelic face...she is not just pretty. She’s a whole package, including a little promise that she will be your favorite girl. Are you ready to bring this soft cuddly mini bear to your home and give her the forever home + playground?

27/05/2024

Meet Pint! She's a sweet, beautiful girl who's a bit shy but full of charm. Pint likes to spend most of her time tucked away in her cozy burrows, enjoying her own company. Pint takes a little while to warm up to new people and places. She's still a bit cautious and prefers to take things slow. But behind her quiet demeanor, there's a lot of love waiting to be discovered.

In her perfect home, Pint would love a calm and peaceful environment where she can explore at her own pace. She enjoys having lots of tunnels and hiding spots to investigate. With some patience and kindness, Pint will gradually become more comfortable and trusting. Currently, she is still rather timid of humans but we believe all she needs is love and time.

Even though she's shy, she still enjoys playing and having fun. Providing her with lots of enrichment such as Whimzees, scattering food around, sprays, and supervised playtime will keep her entertained.

And most importantly, Pint's new family should be ready to give her the love and understanding she needs to blossom into a wonderful companion. With a little time and care, Pint will surely bring lots of joy to her new home.

22/05/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Vesak Day, with a heart full of gratitude, love and joy!

01/05/2024

Happy Labour Day to every single one of you! 🫡💪 From our frontline medical staff to our migrant and domestic workers: Thank you for keeping our wheels turning and our bowls full. 🐹💞 And a special thank you to all the fosterers and staff at HSS: May your F10 disinfectant never run out and your phone batteries remain full. 🤩

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13/04/2024

Breve is an independent and sweet-tempered princess who values her personal space. While she may not enjoy being picked up or touched, Breve is highly food-motivated and will eagerly approach for treats and snacks. With a natural curiosity and a love for exploration, Breve thrives in a well-furnished and enriching environment. Her favorite pastime includes foraging for treats and nibbling on a variety of nutritious snacks. Although she may not seek physical affection, Breve’s heart is easily won through her love for delectable treats.

Breve is so food-motivated that whenever she sees her foster mummy's hands with treats, she will approach and place her two tiny paws on mummy's hands. However, the same does not apply in reverse; Breve will be like "no touchy me." She can touch you, but you cannot touch her. Rule #1 of a Princess.

Though Breve doesn’t bite at all one bit, however, she may not be suitable for a family with kids, as she gets nervous when being picked up and turns into a very sp*edy fluff, wiggling her way free and darting off. She is also a very petite (but very round) girl weighing 35g.

11/04/2024

Andy Dwyer is extremely cute, with his funny quirks. Everyone that is lucky enough to see Andy come out of his man cave, said that he has the derp-iest face ever! When he sees a stranger looking into his cage, he will freeze like a statue and look at them with his big doe eyes until you leave. But if he recognises you, he might walk all the way up to you, take a quick sniff (he will come up so close that you can boop his nose!) before quickly scurrying away! Andy is a hamster that will definitely give you a good laugh whenever you see him.

Andy was rescued from a irresponsible backyard breeder, living in unsanitary conditions and fights with other hamsters. Because of this horrible experience, Andy is not a cuddle buddy, and prefers to do his own thing in his space. He is an extremely low maintenance hamster that simply needs a place to call home. Being a typical Roborovski, he is very fast too, giving you lots joy just watching him zoom all around and about!

There is NO special requirements for Andy beyond HSS's adoption requirements.

Approved barred cages are welcome as Andy is not a frequent climber.

10/04/2024

Selamat Hari Raya to all our hamster friends! 💚 Have a wonderful day ahead ☺️

09/04/2024

Unlike her brother Link, Zelda is a slim sweetheart who isn’t as food motivated (She still loves pine nuts though!). Zelda is also more easily scared, and if startled may scream at you from the safety of her burrows, though she has yet to chomp down on her fosterer when grabbed. Due to her wriggly nature, her pawrents need to be steady handed and calm, so an experienced owner would best suit her needs.

Zelda was abandoned on a rainy night at Changi Beach with the rest of her siblings and was initially on pregnancy watch due to being housed together with other hamsters. She is currently quite well potty trained and tends to p*e in either her sand or specific hideouts, so it is easy to clean up after her. She has specific sprays she likes, namely the flax and millet sprays, and will avoid the others such as amaranth and paddy rice, so potential adopters should take note and purchase the ones she likes.

Ps: only available for adoption after 5 August

30/03/2024

Myrtle is a shy and cautious hamster who takes her time getting used to new environments and people. She enjoys spending time in her cozy hideout and is not very active, but likes to run on her wheel really fast and sleep in a corner when she feels comfortable. Myrtle can be timid around loud noises and sudden movements, but warms up to gentle handling and soft-spoken voices. She would thrive in a calm and quiet home where she can feel safe and secure.

Myrtle enjoys a diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a high-quality food (such as Fatpouches mixes). Myrtle would do best in a calm and gentle home environment with patient owners who can help her build confidence and trust. She needs plenty of time and space to adjust to new people and surroundings.

28/03/2024

Umaru is named after a character from an anime/manga series, Himouto! Umaru-chan. She is exactly like the ‘indoor’/hamster form of Umaru: chibi-like, princess-like and of course a little messy.

Although she was rescued after being neglected at a pet store, she has the perfect temperament anyone could ever ask for! Her fosterer would even say that she loves humans! She is perfectly okay being held and would be more than happy to receive pats from anyone. In fact, she loves humans so much, she would demand to get fed from your fingertips, only then would she eat a particular treat (spoiled much?). Being a hamster with a ‘princess syndrome’, she would be perfect for someone who hates dust as much as she does (BOOOO TO DUST!). She would also need you to clean her p*e area daily because she p*es specifically in a hideout, where she sleeps (clean up after me hooman!).

Furthermore, Umaru is NEVER shy to come out whenever she likes. At any time of the day you could watch her having her own little adventures in her enclosure, from licking her water bowl to transporting bedding in her mouth from one place to another. Additionally, she is also an active climber so do ensure her heights are not overly high!

With an easy-going personality, she doesn’t protest being woken up out of nowhere. Moreover, she is a gentle little chonk who has never bitten or screamed at anyone (although it is observed that she sometimes gently nips and licks)!

Fun fact: Umaru just loves whimzees (specifically in the ranking of yellow, red, green)! You would see her transporting whimzees in her mouth to her sleeping areas! She has also recently been trained to do a trick, aka spinning on command!

Quirky, easy-going and an absolute soft (both personality & her fur) little hamster, Umaru is looking for an adopter who would love and treat her like the little princess she is!

Medical History: Umaru has a history of respiratory issues but has made a recovery! However, potential adopters should still monitor her closely for possible exacerbations in the future, and are highly encouraged to prepare a Nebuliser (purchasable from most retail pharmacies).

27/03/2024

HSS currently has over 50 hamsters in our care, and our volunteers are already stretched thin. Amidst our efforts, we often receive distressing messages like these, threatening to abandon their hamsters if we do not take them in. Please understand that our society is committed to saving as many hamsters as we can, with the best possible care. However, we will not tolerate threatening, entitled behaviour like this or the abandonment of hamsters. Every single one of our fosterers and social media team pours their heart into taking care of our hamsters, and are all unpaid volunteers. Our work would not be possible without your support, and we seek your kindness and understanding.

Moving forth, any entitled requests will be handled by our President, Cheryl. Please think twice before hitting send. Thank you!

27/03/2024

Deejay is a connoisseur of all things edible. Hand him a treat, and you'll have a friend for life! He's also a fitness fanatic! Watch him go as he spins his way to hamster glory on his trusty wheel. When he’s done with that, he can often be found digging deep and creating his own little hamster hideouts. It's like watching a tiny architect at work! An absolute grooming guru, Deejay takes self-care seriously. His grooming game is on point, and he's always ready to strut his stuff with a perfectly groomed coat.

While Deejay might be a bit shy about palm sitting (who can blame him, those things are huge!), he's all about accepting snacks from your hand with gusto. Give him some time, and you'll find yourself with a furry friend who's as curious about you as you are about him!

If you are the one for this shy but athletic lil boy, his now up for adoption!

Bringing joy to your life, one cute wiggle at a time!

24/03/2024

📢 HAMSTER SEEKING TEMPORARY ROOMMATES*🐹
*𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘳. 👁👁

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to be part of our passionate team of hamster super-fans who provide loving homes for rescued hamsters until they are ready to find forever homes. 💞

Head to the link in our bio, or type, hamstersociety.sg/join-us, into your browser for more detailed information on how you can apply! 💪

21/03/2024

Please join us in bidding farewell to one of our special fosters, Tierra, who we lost earlier this month. Thank you for being in our lives, Rara. May you run free and eat all the pinenuts in hammy heaven!!! 💔

Dearest Tierra was one of our rare fosters who had been under HSS care throughout her entire life, and due to many medical problems, she ended up becoming a long-term hamster. Without donations from all of you, we would have never been able to give her the best care available and provide her with the operations she so desperately needed.

We will miss you, Tierra. ❤️‍🩹

17/03/2024

If all hamsters are liquid, then Lyra is steam. This cautiously curious creature decides when SHE wants to investigate YOU. If you try to grab her, or touch her without her permission, she will slink away as fast as possible. But don’t take it personally! She’s just learning that her world isn’t actually terrifying and horrible and scary when humans are in it.

Unfortunately, Lyra is a return hamster, meaning she was adopted out and then had to be returned due to unavoidable circumstances, and as a result may take a LOT of patience for her to get to trust you. BUT TRUST SHE WILL!!! Her curiosity and hungry eyes will work in your favour. She’s a bit of a greedy girl and can be easily baited with treaties. However she doesn’t always like to eat them in front of you!

Never one to bite, she’s just trying to sus you out while taking things slow, even if that means trying to learn what part of your hand is the treat she wants. Just take your time, go slow, and let her learn to trust you. Her fosterer has found that she for some reason, find very hairy male arms fascinating, much to her fosterer’s fathers delight.

Besides hairy men, Lyra loves to dig. Like LOVES. Which means.. Sand will go EVERYWHERE, and if you give her a buttload of bedding, she will prefer to burrow under all of the bedding than any cute hide out you give her. It’s a good thing she’s an adorable tortoise shell patterned hammo.

16/03/2024

Unlike her brother Link, Zelda is a slim sweetheart who isn’t as food motivated (She still loves pine nuts though!). Zelda is also more easily scared, and if startled may scream at you from the safety of her burrows, though she has yet to chomp down on her fosterer when grabbed. Due to her wriggly nature, her pawrents need to be steady handed and calm, so an experienced owner would best suit her needs.

Zelda was abandoned on a rainy night at Changi Beach with the rest of her siblings and was initially on pregnancy watch due to being housed together with other hamsters. She is currently quite well potty trained and tends to p*e in either her sand or specific hideouts, so it is easy to clean up after her. She has specific sprays she likes, namely the flax and millet sprays, and will avoid the others such as amaranth and paddy rice, so potential adopters should take note and purchase the ones she likes.

15/03/2024

Andy Dwyer is extremely cute, with his funny quirks. Everyone that is lucky enough to see Andy come out of his man cave, said that he has the derp-iest face ever! When he sees a stranger looking into his cage, he will freeze like a statue and look at them with his big doe eyes until you leave. But if he recognises you, he might walk all the way up to you, take a quick sniff (he will come up so close that you can boop his nose!) before quickly scurrying away! Andy is a hamster that will definitely give you a good laugh whenever you see him.

Andy was rescued from a irresponsible backyard breeder, living in unsanitary conditions and fights with other hamsters. Because of this horrible experience, Andy is not a cuddle buddy, and prefers to do his own thing in his space. He is an extremely low maintenance hamster that simply needs a place to call home. Being a typical Roborovski, he is very fast too, giving you lots joy just watching him zoom all around and about!

15/03/2024

Come on down to the Pet Expo at Expo Hall 6 this weekend and meet our ✨ham-stars✨!

Introducing on Friday:
🪨 Basalt: The friendliest, most chill ham from our 2023 Bedok Town Park rescue.
🌌 Lyra: A gorgeous calico patterned ham named after a starry constellation and has a penchant for men..???
🏙️ Whity: Rescued from a drain near a construction site, he was bestowed this noble name by the security guard who rescued him.

Learn all about how best to care and provide for your 4-legged besties, get yourself some official HSS merch, and even buy some pre-loved hamster supplies for cheap - all proceeds go back into the HSS piggy bank to help pay for our fosters medical bills. 💌

We can't wait to see you!!! 🤩 PS: Keep your eyes p*eled to find out who else will be visiting this weekend!! 🐹