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Creating Suitable and Safe Products for Small Animals Which led me to DIYing my first enclosure, a linnmon.

At the beginning of lockdown 2020, I had the opportunity to adopt Biscotti my first hamster since childhood. Shortly after bringing him home, I found myself in a rabbit hole researching and discovering proper hamster care through online groups and youtube videos! The educational experience I got on proper hamster care (and fussy hamsters) was eye-opening! the amount of misinformation and improper

care standards for hamsters (and other small animals) was shocking. The experience I gained from Biscotti allowed me to create suitable environments for both him and the hamsters that followed. I noticed, however, that there was still a lack of stores offering safe quality products for small animals such as hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs. I’ve seen how much of a positive impact offering hamsters suitable setups has on their lives. Now I want more people to be able to offer the same impact to their own small animals. More people are becoming aware of the minimum standards being set for our small furry friends. We aim to assist customers looking to improve their care standards by providing platforms and other products, which they can use to improve their pet’s setup. This is done by producing products that are safe for your pets and sustainably produced to allow for a greener footprint left by the company. We also are working alongside organisations like Happy Hamsters UK, who are working towards better care standards under the animal welfare act and educating people on the correct care for small animals.

23/08/2023

Heres another example of a custom creation we've made recently!

One of our lovely customers reached out to request a dwarf multi-chamber hide with 15cm legs so we got to work!

Are you looking for a specific item, or have a vision in mind? Send over a message to have a chat with the team! We love bringing your ideas to life

15/08/2023

Here's a sneak peak at 4 of the new products arriving in our store very soon! Can you guess what they are?

14/08/2023

Dig boxes are such a wonderful source of enrichment for a wide range of little ones, whether mice, hamsters, gerbils or other furry friends.

We have a range of dig box sizes available to suit every set up. Head over to our website to check them out!

14/08/2023

Another custom order packed and on its way to a lucky ham!

12/08/2023

We have a few very exciting things to show you over the coming week! Keep your eyes peeled on our upcoming stories, will you spot all the clues?

Here's your first peek at 1 upcoming product that will be arriving in our store very soon! Can you guess what it is?

10/08/2023

From time to time we get the honour of working 1:1 with our customers to help create exactly what they need to make their enclosures perfect.

Here's an example of one recent custom item! A 20x15cm platform with 20cm legs .

Are you looking for a specific item and can't find a match? Have a chat with a member of our team, we're always happy to help!

08/08/2023

Did you spot our limited edition wooden tunnels at Hamster Fair?

Our open bottom tunnels are a perfect addition to your furry friends home! Whether offering a sheltered space, zooming opportunities, a burrow starter or just general clutter, the options are endless!

Not only are these tunnels highly versatile, they're also sustainable! We work very hard here at shire paws to ensure as little waste as possible. These tunnels are made using offcuts of our usual high quality wood that would otherwise be discarded!

To top things off nicely, these tunnels are just £7!

We have very limited stock availability for these items and won't be stocking them on our website for the moment, if you would be interested in purchasing one, please send over a message

05/08/2023

Our products can work beautifully in a wide range of enclosures!
Here's a stunning example off our platforms, dig box, multi-chamber hide and sustainable steps being used in a barred enclosure.

03/08/2023

We're very excited to announce that our new cork tunnels will now be a permanent addition to our store!

Our cork tunnels are made using sustainable natural cork for a fun alternative to traditional hides.
These natural looking hides are perfect for any set up and add an extra element of enrichment with their unusual texture under small paws.

These tunnels are available in sizes 25cm or 50cm, both with a 7cm central hole and approx 13cm* entrances at either end making them ideal for use by a wide range of small animals!

These hides can be found on our website!

* 13cm diameter can vary slightly due to manufacturing methods

01/08/2023

Another order packed and on its way home! We hope Solace loves her new dig box and steps!!

30/07/2023

Hamster Fair recap 2023!!

We had a fantastic day last weekend meeting all our wonderful customers face to face and having the opportunity to chat with you all!
Here's a quick recap of how our weekend went!

• Our small multi-chamber hides were a huge hit with customers and sold out before lunch! Keep your eyes peeled as we will be restocking these online very soon for everyone who has enquired.

• Our highest number of sales on the day were our 60x40cm L platforms with a variety of leg lengths! These platforms are ideal for a wide range of enclosures, and can be positioned either left or right depending on your needs!

• The highest number of enquires on the day were for our new cork tunnels and sustainable steps. We are really thrilled with the amount of interest in our newest items and were very happy to answer any questions that came our way!

Are there any products you wanted to see more of, or any suggestions moving forward? Let us know!!

29/07/2023

Here at Shire Paws we aim to be as sustainable as possible. We source all raw materials as locally as we can and we hate waste!

We have designed a beautiful set of miniature steps to help your little ones navigate their enclosure, access deeper dig boxes and create a pathway between accessories.
We make these miniature steps by using offcuts of wood that would otherwise go to waste, this means they're not just cute, they're also environmentally friendly!

These steps are now available on our website! The link can be found in our linktree or visit shirepaws.com!

27/07/2023

🔔 Breaking news! 🔔

Our website has been updated and now features all our newly launched products as welll as any remaining stock following this weekends event!

We will be restocking a few sell out items in the coming days such as our small multi-chamber hide which was a firm customer favourite.

Website link can be found in our linktree or visit shirepaws.com!

24/07/2023

Thank you!!!

We had such a fantastic day yesterday at hamster fair in Birmingham. We are so very excited to have completed our first in person event as vendors and look forward to meeting may more people at different events and fairs in future.

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our table for all the support, it was wonderful to chat with you all.

Please bare with us over the next few days as we do a full stock take and update our website!

23/07/2023

Come say hi!
We're over on stall 17 at Hamster fair today

18/07/2023

Upgraded platform? Yes please!

We always aim to maintain the highest standard when making products. Therefore we have decided to change the way we secure our basic platforms together. Now, instead of a just a screw, we will be using an insert and fixing to secure the platforms.

We want to improve our products wherever we can and this small change will increase the platforms safety and security.

This slight alteration to our products will be increasing prices of our standard platforms due to a rise in manufacturing costs. We hope the added safety this brings will make you and your pet even happier!

14/07/2023

Our team are working harder than ever to prepare for next weekend. We have lots of wonderful projects to share with you all!

12/07/2023

Adding dig boxes to your enclosure provides a vital form of enrichment. This help to prevent your pets from getting bored in their home!
Adding multiple dig boxes with a variety of substrates for your pet to experience can provide hours of entertainment. More substrates means more fun!

Here at Shire Paws we have a range of different dig boxes to choose from. Whether you're looking for a stand alone item, a raised platform based dig box, or our new mischief range dig box, there's something for everyone!!

available in sizes -
* 30x40cm
* 25x25cm

Custom items can also be created, pop us a message to enquire about more details

09/07/2023

Hope you’re having a Happy Sunday!

We've been working very hard again this weekend, here's a sneaky peak at one of our NEW, limited edition trial pieces.

Coming very soon!

01/07/2023

1 week to go until our Mischief range officially launches! We have been amazed by the interest in these products. Don't forget, preorders are available over on our website but we do have very limited availability remaining!

https://www.shirepaws.com/

26/06/2023

Did you know that small animals, especially hamsters, have a preference for sleeping in the darkest spots?
Research undertaken by the University of Bern in 2008 indicates that hamsters typically prefer sleeping in spaces furthest away from an entrance. A similar study conducted on Gerbils revealed a very similar outcome.
In the Bern University study, it was found that hamsters given large divided shelters always slept in the back rooms, typically diagonal to the entrance. This is likely due to the added security as well as the reduction in light during sleeping hours.
With this study in mind, we have adapted our Multi chamber hides!
Take a look at the structure we've created. We have strategically positioned the entrances and internal 'doors' to ensure your little one has the darkest of spaces within their multi chamber to offer the very best sleeping conditions. This helps encourage them to sleep inside and create their burrows with the multi chamber as a main feature.

If you would like to read this study for yourself, you can find it here! -

http://linktr.ee/shirepawsuk

17/06/2023

We are very pleased to announce that pre orders are now available for our Mischief range! We have limited stock availability over on our website. Head over to get yours now!!

The Mischief Range are bolt-less platform based products designed with both you and your pet in mind. We have maintained the high standard of our original platforms and dig boxes but created a new style to make both you and your pets experience much less invasive.
The top section of these products is removable while leaving the main frame in place. This allows spot cleans and other pet care activities to be completed more easily while minimising disruption to your pet.

Platform size options:

22x30cm

30x50cm

30x40cm

20x40cm

20x20cm

Each platform is 12mm thick.

Legs are included with these products and are 2.5cm diameter with variable lengths to match your needs.

This is a Pre Order only. These products will be officially released on the 8th July 2023. Please be aware that shipping will occur 8th-10th July.

14/06/2023

Did you know that one of the most effective ways to keep a hamster cool in hot weather is to provide plenty of deep bedding?
Deep bedding acts as an insulator and helps protect the hamster from the temperature outside of the burrow, the deeper the burrow, the cooler the hamster will feel!

Providing platforms within the bedding is one of the best ways to ensure structural integrity, regardless of how deep your hamster digs, your surface items will remain in place. Its especially important to use platforms when supporting heavy items such as sand baths - which are another excellent way to help cool a hamster down!.

11/06/2023

Our team had a very busy weekend. We've been working increadibly hard to get our Mischief range ready for preorders!
How have you spent your weekend? Let us know in the comments

26/05/2023

Just 2 days left to enter our Mischief range giveaway! How would you use our new products? Let us know in the comment below!
The prize draw will take place on Tuesday.
Check out our Instagram page for details on how you can enter

24/05/2023

Exciting things are happening on our Instagram account!
Head over now for a first look at our brand new "Mischief" range and an exclusive opportunity to win our very first giveaway!

08/04/2023

Freja says thank you for another order!

And wanted to remind you we still have plenty of platforms available on our website!

02/04/2023

Thank you to all the lovely people who have been ordering from us!!

We are working hard and creating more product for you lovely people!!

Don’t forget to share your setups with us we love seeing them!!

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