So this will be my first ever hamster or actual pet. I've done tonnes of research on everything I'd need for one, but I need some tips on where to get one.
I was hoping to get one as young as possible so that I have a better chance of taming it (I know robos are notoriously hard to tame), and also since they have fairly short lifespans. What is the youngest/best age to get a robo? I heard its around 8 weeks
Also, as much as I know there are many rescue hamster out there that need homes, or other people who have hamsters that need rehoming, which I would love to adopt, but I think I would find that too difficult for my first ever pet.
So I'm wondering what are the best places to buy robos or where to get them from. I know many people get them from pet shops, but I always worry about the pets kept there, in case they are neglected or just never handled, making them even harder to tame. Unless there are some very good pet shops out there, I was hoping to either get one from a breeder, or maybe from someone who's hamster has just had babies. I have been on Google, but I was wondering if anyone of you had tips or suggestions on how to find a breeder/someone whos robo has/or will be having a litter they want to sell. Also, if anyone knows of any breeders or etc in my area that would be really helpful!
So in summary:
Are there any good pet shops to buy a robo? I've heard Pets at Home is a good store.
Any robo breeders anyone knows in my area?
Other websites to find someone who's hamster has had a litter? Would something like gumtree or preloved be okay?
Oh, and I live in North London, so I'd want to find one as close to home as possible, but I'm perfectly fine to travel a bit further out to get one.
Thanks!
I'd really appreciate any advise.