Bonbon Hamstery

12/20/2024

I don’t do posts like this usually, but I want everyone to understand my ethics as a breeder….

My hamsters are well socialized, well bred for health, temperament, and size. I put A LOT of money, time, and effort into their care. While I’m used to them moving on to their new homes I have space in my heart for EVERY hamster that leaves here. I have a large chunk of space dedicated to them in my house. I expect when adopters contact me they have at least read my care guide or done some basic research about getting a hamster. It is my job to ensure the hamster is going to the best home possible!

Things I will not tolerate when you ask to adopt from me are that you have given away your other pets or you’re giving away other pets to make room for a hamster from me. That shows a complete lack of commitment to your pets, so why would a hamster from me be any different? I want my hamsters in forever homes and while I understand life circumstances the above mentioned is not one of them.

I have had very very wonderful adopters! I’m eternally grateful for all of you that have gone above and beyond to give my pups a wonderful home. Many have either taken my suggestions on hamster care or have come to me with research and a set up waiting for the right hammy.

I will not compromise my ethics surrounding my hamsters. I want them in homes that love them as much as I do. I do this because I love the community I’m in, I love the hamsters, I am passionate about improving the species, and I take pride in each hamster I let leave my care. I do not do this just to make a sale or to make money (because trust me, it doesn’t)!

I hope everyone understands this!

12/09/2024

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!! 🎉

Congratulations to Rhiannon R for winning our Christmas present giveaway!

12/07/2024

Good morning my fellow hamster lovers!

I’ve been much less active than expected during this hiatus as I’ve been busy with holiday prep/ activities and zoo work. I plan to do the hamster Christmas present drawing tomorrow and will announce the winner! I will reach out to the winner to choose their hamster’s gift and get a shipping address.

If you’re looking for the most perfect hamster to add to your home this season I have a couple from my last litter that would love to be spoiled with a family for the holidays! These hamsters adore children, my kids were petting them last night and feed them some walnut treats❤️ Best part of hamster pups at this age is they are much less jumpy than younger pups and are more confident in their new homes.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday season!

11/12/2024

“Bally” at her new home! Incase your wondering how socialized my pups are this sums it up well😂 Bally was always a very outgoing and chill girl and she enjoys socializing time with her family.

PS- I do have a couple very sweet and friendly girls like Bally awaiting their forever homes. All pups are socialized with kids and adults❤️

11/06/2024

Looking for someone local or semi-local to place a male pup on breeder contract! Adopter of the pup would be gifted a pup from a future litter if they choose. If interested please pm me and we can discuss details😊

10/30/2024

Tranport option! I will be meeting Hippity Hoppity express on November 6th! If you are at any of the stops after that and are looking to adopt please feel free to reach out! I still have a few WONDERFUL pups left! I seriously don’t know how these sweet pups have not been chosen yet. They will be wonderful pets and are great with kids handling them.

Again, I’ll be taking a hiatus for the holidays and will not have pups available again until late February/early March at the earliest.

10/23/2024

📣 Announcement!

I had planned to have litters ready at the beginning of December, but life got in the way and pairings didn’t go as planned on top of it. I will be holding off on pairing again until after the holidays! I do still have a handful of pups that are ready for new homes and are wonderful. Our waitlist will still be open for the new year as well!

I will still be posting hamster content of some of our hams here over the next couple months while we spoil the hamstery here.

Lastly, I would like to do something special for my adopters, so everyone that has adopted from me either from my current or past litters will be entered in a wheel at the beginning of December! The winner will get to choose either a niteangel multi-chamber hide, a niteangel tunnel starter, or a niteangel dig box to spoil their hammy with for Christmas😊

Thank you all for supporting our Hamstery and for following along our journey to breed better hams!❤️

10/14/2024

I’ve been busy meeting with adopters this weekend! I’ll send pup-dates out tomorrow and for those inquiring I do still have pups available❤️🙂

10/06/2024

Transport options- I have pups that can get on with Mel this month at the Frederick, MD stop to go south or I can get pups on with Hippity Hoppity Express going up the coast starting November 4th.🙂

10/02/2024

Hi Everyone,

Starting next month I will no longer be driving long distances to meet adopters. Driving an hour or more one way multiple times (think 8-10 times each litter) is very time consuming and I end up spending a lot in gas and time. I have young kids and it can be difficult to do. I will have a meeting spot locally for anyone wanting to adopt from me. I may be willing to drive an hour for an additional fee if I can sort it out with my schedule. I will still have 1 pick up day in Northern VA and I will still be driving to meet transport! I personally feel my hamsters are worth it for people willing to make the trip!

I hope everyone understands these changes! I’m always happy to help and answer any questions. I truly appreciate those that have adopted from me and those who follow my hamstery🙂

10/01/2024

Sundae’s Pups❤️❤️❤️

A few of these are still looking for a place to call 🏠 Feel free to pm me with any questions!

09/29/2024

I’m just getting back from my much needed trip. I have lots to do and many responses and updates to send out and a new addition to pick up tomorrow! I appreciate everyone’s patience while I get this all done over the next couple days!🙂

09/20/2024

Snickerdoodle’s pups❤️ They are 4 weeks old today! These pups have such sweet faces and personalities!

09/16/2024

We will be taking a vacation next week the 22nd-28th! I will be checking emails and replying to messages, but be patient with me as I would like to be present for my family. My sister, who is very skilled in animal care, will be watching the hamstery while I’m away and helping socialize the pups for the week.🙂 I will be taking 4 week pup photos of Snickerdoodle’s litter before I leave. Adopter’s of Sundae’s litter will be able to choose their pups the end of this week before I leave. Pup photos of her pups will happen when I get back.

09/11/2024

I have quite a few adopters on my waitlist for pups from these two litters. That said, I am still accepting a few more applications. With pup selection coming up soon I wanted to take a minute to review how it will work. Snickerdoodle’s pups are about a week older than Sundae’s so I will work down the waitlist offering a pup from Snickerdoodle’s litter or the adopter can choose to wait another week or two to choose a pup from Sundae’s litter. If you choose to wait for Sundae’s litter I will again work down the waitlist in order.
Since this is Sundae’s last litter I want to be certain who I choose as my hold backs. For this reason I will be waiting until 4 weeks of age for pup selection for her pups. She is a huge asset here in terms of temperament and confirmation and I want to choose the best pups to carry that on.
Thank you ALL so much for your patience, for wanting to adopt from us, and for giving the pups we produce very loving and spoiled homes!🥰

09/05/2024

Meet SC Rodents Gumdrop Buttons!

Gumdrop Buttons is a purebred Campbells dwarf and is a fun new addition here. I will NOT be breeding dwarfs, but I jumped at the opportunity to see what it was like to have one as a pet at the Hamstery as I’ve owned many Syrians and never had a dwarf. He is SO active and fun to watch and very friendly! I can’t recommend Billy at SC Rodents enough if you’re looking to add one of these guys into your home🙂

09/05/2024

Mel is great! We are happy to work with her to get our hamsters from us to you safely and comfortably🙂

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08/31/2024

“Captain Crunch” also known as “Peanut” settling into his new home❤️

***I got permission from his adopter to post these. I always love updates and I never post them unless adopters tell me I can.***