Small Animals Available for Adoption

Lola and Romeo - Ferrets

Lola, the sable (racoon looking) 10516112 She is almost a year old. Could be adopted alone or with another. Romeo, larger DEW (dark eyed white) 09755690 He is about 2-3 years old. Needs to go with another ferret. Both are  esented, and altered. Would prefer that they be adopted together.   If interested contact,  Foster Pam Manuel.
NOTE:   Ferrets are social animals.and in a PAIR are happier because they can play together and entertain themselves, 
 Also: Vet at ferretcen recommends Ferrets should NOT be pets for persons less than 7 years and then ONLY when supervised by an ADULT.

Storm and Snowy 10902458 and 10902359

Young Adult Male Guinea Pigs.  We were found outside and needed rescuing.  We're rather hand-tame and would love to become your new companions.  NOTE:  HSUS states than an ADULT should be the primary caretaker and that children should always be supervised.
Guinea Pig CARE   AND  Guinea Pig Information AND HSUS Info.   Do NOT keep Guinea Pigs outside.  Guinea pigs can have heatstroke at 85°F and also canNOT tolerate cold.

Leche 10543088

8 month old Topaz Female Gerbil.  My owner was moving and did not take me.  I'm mostly hand-tame and am a independent girl.  NOTE:  Their cage should be kept in a room with a STEADY temperature between 68 and 78 degrees farenheit.  Rapid changes in temperature can cause respiratory problems.  Gerbil cages should also be kept out of direct sunlight.  The cage should be as large as possible.  The ASPCA recommends gerbils as pets ONLY   for 'OLDER'  persons(10 & up).  NOTE: The ASPCA recommends gerbils as pets ONLY   for 'OLDER'  persons(10 & up).     Gerbil Care

Ricki, Ticki and Tavi

 
Ricki 10557874, Ticki 10557937 and Tavi 10558250.  We are 3 delightful little rodents called Degu.  We come from Chile.  We play with our toys and build "castles" with them.  Our diet is special.  Please research our needs before asking to adopt us.   NOTE:  Degus are VERY social animals and do best if kept with other degus.  - -  NEVER grab or try to pick up a degu by the tail.  They can easily lose part of their tail and have a nasty injury as a result.

Peaches and Pears - 9816165 and 9816175

NOTE:  Peaches adopted.  Approx. 1 year old Blue Female Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters. Our prior owner would no longer take time for us, so now we need another home.  We look like carbon copies of each other!  
NOTE:  The ASPCA recommends Hamsters as pets ONLY for persons 7 years or OLDER and the child should be supervised by an ADULT.
IMPORTANT: The enclosure should be placed away from direct sunlight and drafts, and lined with an absorbent bedding such as timothy hay, aspen shavings, shredded paper or pelleted bedding.  CAUTION:  NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.  .Hamster info and More info.

Zack 8228293 and Cloud 8228274

ADOPTED.  2 common rats, 3 months, males, curious, intelligent and always up for some fun!
NOTE: Rats are very social with members of their own kind, and should be kept in pairs. The ASPCA states that young caretakers should ALWAYS be supervised by an adult.    Rat care.
NOTE:   PHONE 281-497-0591 TO SEE WHAT RATS ARE  CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Hamsters

NOTE:  The ASPCA recommends Hamsters as pets ONLY for persons 7 years or OLDER and the child should be supervised by an ADULT.
IMPORTANT: The enclosure should be placed away from direct sunlight and drafts, and lined with an absorbent bedding such as timothy hay, aspen shavings, shredded paper or pelleted bedding.  CAUTION: NEVER use cedar OR pine shavings as bedding, as the phenols are very strong and cause serious respiratory, skin, coat and liver problems.

BEFORE you decide to adopt a Hamster, LEARN ABOUT THEM and Be Ready for their arrival at you home. Have the food and the items necessary for their care ready for the hamster when it arrives.
Learn about Hamsters....Hamster Information. AND More info.

9504819 and 9504834

NOTE:  We are NOT at CAP.  We have gone to  Bunny Buddies.  Contact  Bunny Buddies  if interested in us.

We are Lionhead/Dutch Mix with dark sable fur. We're only four months old. Our mother and a sibling were left here at CAP.
NOTE:  The House Rabbit Society recommends Rabbits as pets ONLY for persons at least eight and older. Even then a child should be supervised by an ADULT.  The ASPCA states that Rabbits are physically delicate and fragile. They require specialized veterinary care.  -  -   Learn how to properly care for your Rabbit.   Rabbit Care  and  Rabbit Info.
TIPS from the ASPCA.  The minimum recommended cage space for a single rabbit of a small- to medium-sized breed is 4 feet wide, 2 feet deep and 2 feet tall. Although wire-bottom cages are common, they can ulcerate a rabbit’s feet   Rabbits always be kept INDOORS (Not in an outside hutch). Rabbit can die of heart attacks from the very approach of a predator or vandals.

Rats - Cheddar, Swiss, Colby, Mozzarella

We are ALL ADOPTED.  Rats.
NOTE: Rats are very social with members of their own kind, and should be kept in pairs. The ASPCA states that young caretakers should ALWAYS be supervised by an adult.   Rat Care   NOTE:  PHONE 281-497-0591 TO SEE WHAT RATS ARE  CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Small Pet Care Information

To learn more about caring for SMALL ANIMALS including Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, Hamsters, Mice, Rats, Birds and Fish, visit   Small Pet Care Information .|
ALSO:  
House Rabbit Society Rabbit Care.
Guinea Pig care....Information

To confirm availability....

To 'confirm' if an animal is still available for adoption, you must phone the CAP Shelter during normal business hours at 281-497-0591. Please do not write. When phoning you must provide both the name and the number for the animal and what type animal it is, such as dog, cat, rabbit, etc. NOTE: Things change daily so please do not call more than 24 hours before you intend to visit the animal. Thanks for wanting to adopt an animal and Save A Life.

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