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Old 06-08-2017, 01:57 PM  
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Default Re: Andover (SHC) 17th June 2017

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Originally Posted by AprilPearl View Post
I am planning on attending this show. I lost my poor little Mushu too early and I want to make sure my next hamster is from a breeder, so he/she doesn't have any genetic defects which might result in another tragic premature death. I know it might seem soon, but I do feel that I have unfinished business which I didn't get to see through with Mushu, because he left me so soon. Of course, they would never replace him, but they would give me somebody else to care for and love.
I often feel that when our hamsters cross the bridge, they are happy to see that another hamster gets to experience the same loving home that they were lucky enough to enjoy. However, I think you'll know when the time is right... that may be when you see another hamster that catches your eye, it may be a conscious decision that you are ready for another hamster but I don't believe that there's ever such a thing as 'too soon' if you feel that it's right for you.

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Is there anything I should know in particular? I have already been given some very good advice, by Souffle, who tells me that a breeder would be able to provide me with a container to take him/her home with. Is this the case at this show too? And if I do take my own carry case, how big should it be and what should I use?
It's up to you as to whether you take your own carrier but the breeder is obliged to provide you with a container to take your hamster home in. Often these will be ice cream type tubs with holes drilled in the lid so if you want something a little nicer, you might prefer to bring your own. The size is up to you but a popular carrier is the Ferplast Medium Aladino: https://www.petscorner.co.uk/ferplas...carrier-medium

If you're coming to buy a hamster, it's usually better to leave it until about 10am to give the Sales Manager enough time to book in the hamsters. If you find one you like you'll be asked to sign a rehoming declaration. Youl'll be given a copy of your hamster's pedigree which will have the breeder's contact details on it.

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My mum has to work in the morning, so I will have to wait for her to come and pick me up so I don't have to take the hamster home on public transport. So, I wouldn't be able to take away any hamster until the afternoon. Souffle says I can leave him/her in wellfair, is that also true at this show?
That's absolutely fine, once you've purchased your hamster you can ask the Sales Manager if she'd mind if you picked the hamster up a bit later in the day. They're taken off the sales bench and kept with the Sales Manager for safekeeping. I've known them to do that before if someone wants to have a look around the show and the Sales Manager is such a lovely lady, she'll try and help out if she can.

It'll be lovely to see you at the show.
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