A brown hamster leans out of their wooden hut for some leafy greens.

Wellbeing and care for hamsters

From deciding to get a hamster, right through to making the difficult decision to say goodbye. Here you'll find information on daily care for happy, healthy pets.

Getting a hamster, Health

Hamster care

Chinchilla Hoop from Burford rehoming centre

Health, Training and games

Enrichment for small pets

Behaviour

How to photograph pets

Bereavement

How pets cope with loss

Bereavement

What to say to someone who has lost a pet

Two brown and white rabbits in a blue tunnel on a grassy garden

Pet care on a budget

Caring for your small pets on a budget

Getting a pet, Seasonal

How to keep pets cool in summer

Rabbit Marble at Burford rehoming centre

Getting a small pet

Choosing the right small pet

A young girl looks at a rabbit in a blue tunnel

Essentials

Pets in schools

Golden labrador lying in dog bed with two black kittens

Dangers

Cleaning and pets

Essentials, Getting a pet

Pet rehoming myths debunked

Essentials

Did you know - owners must make sure their pets are happy by law?

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