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Cheerio

  • Young
  • Male
  • Small
  • hamster
  • Dwarf Hamster

About Cheerio

Minneapolis, MN

Species & Breed

hamster
Dwarf Hamster

Physical Traits

Young
Male
Small

Behavior

House-trained: Unknown

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
No
Special Needs:
No

Cheerio's Compatibility

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$10

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Cheerio's Story

Cheerio is a young male hybrid dwarf hamster who came to us from an accidental litter. He was born approximately May 6th, 2026.<br/><br/>Cheerio is the most nervous of the babies. We are working on handling by scooping him up in a hide and letting him crawl onto our hands. He is making progress but still prefers not to be held or picked up. He does like treats and snacks, rolling around in his sand, and running on his wheel. With time and patience he is likely to get friendlier, but we would recommend him for a home willing to put in the effort to bond with him, or okay with a less social hamster.<br/><br/>Not sure which of the Cereal Pups is the right hamster for you? Put in a general application for "Cereal Pup" and our Hamster Coordinator can help match you to the right fit.<br/><br/>We can meet for adoptions within 1 hour of Minneapolis or Faribault, MN. Potentially further- please inquire and we can discuss!<br/><br/>APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-XKeCEMgJ9aEA0CR1Pv9NGcoNcMkY0dw2m3DehyChe4ToVA/viewform?usp=header

Cheerio is a young male hybrid dwarf hamster who came to us from an accidental litter. He was born approximately May 6th, 2026.

Cheerio is the most nervous of the babies. We are working on handling by scooping him up in a hide and letting him crawl onto our hands. He is making progress but still prefers not to be held or picked up. He does like treats and snacks, rolling around in his sand, and running on his wheel. With time and patience he is likely to get friendlier, but we would recommend him for a home willing to put in the effort to bond with him, or okay with a less social hamster.

Not sure which of the Cereal Pups is the right hamster for you? Put in a general application for "Cereal Pup" and our Hamster Coordinator can help match you to the right fit.

We can meet for adoptions within 1 hour of Minneapolis or Faribault, MN. Potentially further- please inquire and we can discuss!

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-XKeCEMgJ9aEA0CR1Pv9NGcoNcMkY0dw2m3DehyChe4ToVA/v

Cheerio is a young male hybrid dwarf hamster who came to us from an accidental litter. He was born approximately May 6th, 2026.

Cheerio is the most nervous of the babies. We are working on handling by scooping him up in a hide and letting him crawl onto our hands. He is making progress but still prefers not to be held or picked up. He does like treats and snacks, rolling around in his sand, and running on his wheel. With time and patience he is likely to get friendlier, but we would recommend him for a home willing to put in the effort to bond with him, or okay with a less social hamster.

Not sure which of the Cereal Pups is the right hamster for you? Put in a general application for "Cereal Pup" and our Hamster Coordinator can help match you to the right fit.

We can meet for adoptions within 1 hour of Minneapolis or Faribault, MN. Potentially further- please inquire and we can discuss!

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-XKeCEMgJ9aEA0CR1Pv9NGcoNcMkY0dw2m3DehyChe4ToVA/viewform?usp=header

Consider Cheerio for adoption?

How To Adopt

Cheerio was listed as Adoptable by Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Cheerio?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Cheerio?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Cheerio, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
The first step is to fill out an adoption application. This includes questions about their proposed enclosure for the animal, food, enrichment, and whether they have an exotic vet or not. We review the response and contact them with any questions we have. Once all questions have been answered and approved, we move on to the second step. This involves submitting multiple photos of their enclosure, fully set up for their animal. We inspect the photos and address any concerns we see. Once we can ascertain that the enclosure meets our requirements, we give final approval for adoption. A meet up is arranged for the person to take home their new pet. At the meet up, we have a contact that must be signed by the person (or legal adult) agreeing to take proper care of the animal, not to breed it, and that they will contact us if the animal becomes sick within the first week, or if they are unable to care for the animal any longer.

Cheerio is from Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue

[Faribault, MN]

Our Mission
Our mission is to give a second chance to neglected and special needs animals through rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming. We seek to help educate people on proper small animal care, so that they can give their companions the best lives possible.

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