The GHR Adoption Process

If you are located in the Denver-Metro area and would like to adopt a hamster, please contact us. GHR works hard to match hamsters with loving and supportive forever-homes. GHR is run out of a residential home in Westminster, Colorado. All adoptions are by appointment only, take place at GHR, and last from approximately 45 minutes to one hour. You will need to email GHR at saveahamster@gmail.com to set up an adoption appointment.

 

What to Expect at the Adoption

GHR’s Executive Director, Copland, personally leads all adoptions. Copland will go over proper hamster care with your family and all members of the family are encouraged to attend. You will receive a hamster-care packet along with all necessary materials to take care of your new furry family member (enclosure, wheel, sand, bedding, food, enrichment, and treats). Copland will also go over the adoption contract and GHR’s adoption policies.

Meeting Your Hamster

After you have spent time learning hamster care, you will get the chance to meet the GHR hamsters. Copland will help you practice picking up your hamster and teach you to begin reading their body language and allowing them space and time to get comfortable. Copland will demonstrate enclosure cleaning techniques for sand baths and wheels, and will work with your family to make sure everyone is comfortable with their hamster.

  • Copland will go over proper hamster care.

  • Everyone can meet different hamsters to find the best fit for your family.

  • Each family member will learn how to best interact with their hamster.

  • The hamsters tend to love these meet-and-greet sessions because they get lots of treats!

  • You'll learn how to properly hold your hamster.

  • Copland will help your family understand different aspects of hamster behavior.

Taking Your Hamster Home

After signing your adoption contract and paying the adoption fee, you’ll be able to take your hamster home that day. In the event that you are not able to take your hamster home that day, GHR will take care of your hamster until you are able to arrange transportation home for them. The hamsters are always so happy to find their forever-families!