Hamster Resources

Advocate for Animals, while not hamster specific, is the UK's first and leading animal protection law firm.

A hamster care organization based in California that also rescues hamsters through Tiny Tracks Rescue.

A book by Alina Daria that promotes good care and a minimum floorspace of 5000sqcm. Available on Kindle and Hardcover.

A UK-based Facebook group that has easy to follow care guides and is friendly to those just starting their hamster care journey.

A German hamster forum that has been around since 2010.

A website that offers great care guides on various animals like hamsters, mice, and rabbits.

This person promotes good hamster welfare and was the one who coined the term "Ghost Hamsters"

A French website that gives good hamster care advice and information as well as DIY tutorials.

FiveLittleHams promotes species appropriate hamster care that is well-researched. We highly recommend reading their articles on hamster care.

An endless runner game by Ducky Games Studios featuring a Hamster and a quiz on proper hamster care. Currently being updated but a demo can be seen on his website.

A website that does not promote unethical breeding, but spreads information on hamster genetics.

An Austrian hamster site that also has a rescue.

Based in Ireland, this registered charity is committed to spreading proper care for hamsters and also preventing cruelty against hamsters.

A good resource for looking at inspiration with hamster enclosures.

An organization based in Singapore that advocates for humane hamster care through education and outreach.

Ginger's Guide primarily focuses on Syrian Hamsters but has good advice that can be applied to dwarves too. It is a recommended read for new hamster keepers.

A Swiss-based website that provides good information and care guides in German.

Hamster Welfare is a website devoted to the welfare and protection of hamsters. They stay regularly updated with news in the hamster community and promote good guidelines.

An organization and website based in South Africa that has an A to Z on hamster care.

A UK-based organization that pioneered UK's Hamster Fair. They also help hamsters find happy homes and have care resources for people looking to adopt.

Munchies Pets is a rescue that also provides information to hamster keepers. They provide important insights into the reality of having a rescue.

@nico_syrian_hamster makes fun and relatable content on what it's like to be a hamster keeper. She also has amazing care and care advice.

The Ontario Hamster Club is an organization based in Ontario Canada. They have a comprehensive and well researched list on food that is non-toxic for hamsters.

This person goes above and beyond with their hamster care and offers great care advice. We recommend looking at their "guides" info tab on instagram and watching their videos.

The Swiss Animal Protection agency provides tools and resources on proper animal care and welfare.

Ollie has so many tutorials on cage DIYs, and other crafts. They also have videos on care information.

StrongBrew Hamstery is a Canada-based reputable breeder who has researched backed articles; we recommend reading their post on the dangers of Kapok as well as their crash course on pregnancy.

The Hamster Base is an Instagram account that provides good care guides.

A new Hamster Forum with a solid and active member base. They have good care guides and a research section. The community is always friendly and quick to help!

A podcast hosted by Holly that talks about a number of topics on Hamster care and features many real hamster keepers!

The Rodent Nurse is a registered veterinary nurse who posts about rodent and rodent-care.

Victoria Raechel is a must watch especially if you're a beginner hamster keeper. She covers all the bases and more of pet ownership for hamsters (and even bunnies)!

Jan Heng has written two books for children that feature proper care: Who Has a Pet Hamster and Who has a Pet Hedgehog. Learn more on their website.

World Animal Protection, while not hamster specific, provides important information and news on animal welfare around the world.