Hi - where to buy a hamster in London?

[Sophs]

Hi everyone!

Myself and my boyfriend are looking to get a syrian hamster, preferably a male, and it will be our first pet together

We have done lots of research and have bought the Barney 100cm cage, which arrived today! We have bought care fresh substrate, paper nesting, and 11" trixie wheel....we are in the process of getting all the other bits we need!

We were just hoping for some advice on where the best place is to buy the hamster from? We have heard that going to pets at home or other larger pet stores is not a good idea. Does anyone have any recommendations of trustworthy pet shops or breeders in or near London?

We have found out about tuftyfluff breeder in Borehamwood and have sent a message, but not sure if she is still breeding.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Sophie