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Originally Posted by Rashy
What should I ask them?
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I know what you mean. I feel insecure as well when i rehome a hamster and turn people down when i'm not happy with their response or attitude.
My way of thinking is that i'd rather keep a hamster myself unless i'm 100% certain he's going to a good home.
Questions i ask are:
Have you had hamsters before, if yes what species.
What kind of cage and set up do you have. I will need proof of the cage and set up.
Who is the hamster for. Only responsible adults or older children with responsible parents to be considered. I would also point out that a hamster is not a suitable pet for a child.
Do you have a hamster ball. If the answer is yes its the end of that conversation.
What do you know about hamsters. Quick summery of their knowledge.
Would you be able to take the hamster to a vet if needed.
I've only rehomed two hamsters myself sofar so am not that experienced but i found that a genuine suitable person is very enthusiastic and provides me with all the information i need including photos of their set up before i even ask questions because it is what they would ask themselves.
Worst response i had was a "what's the lowest you would take". Anybody who talks money and tries to barter over a hamster is a no go.
I had people trying to convince me that their other hamster loves living in a 3 tier cage and run in a hamster ball so that was another easy No for me.
Another tried to get me to hand over the hamster because she knew people who wanted one and had a big cage so i told her to point out my advert to them.
Nobody has ever asked me to try out a hamster and i wouldn't entertain this idea because it takes a hamster a while to get used to new surroundings. A move is stressful for them and i don't believe in causing them unnecessary stress. It's their welfare that's my main concern.
People either want a hamster or they don't and should do their research before getting one.