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Welcome to the new style of CL Pet Ads where we will evaluate care shown in these ads and discuss with you the good and bad pet husbandry. We will bring up valuable points, what works for the pet, mention what could be improved and discuss a species needs. The focus in these new videos will be about educating instead of reactions to encourage the viewer on learning more about the pet and to showcase #ThinkAdoptionFirst. Not everyone will bring their small companion to a shelter or rescue. Many choose to list still on Craigslist. There are hardly any rescues or foster homes for small pets like hamsters, so maybe you'd like to help out your small pet community after seeing this video? Who knows, maybe you'll make a different in the lives of pets and people.
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@charlottemacdonald7116 5 лет назад

NO WATER!! Even the worst cage/enclosure set-ups have water. All living creatures need water. Shocking 😲. Love you Munchie ❤ The Hamster Queen 👑

@oversleep9920 5 лет назад

Unless it's a kangaroo rat

@Teejay-ef2vv 5 лет назад

There was water at the back

@charlottemacdonald7116 5 лет назад

@@oversleep9920 fair point 😊

@charlottemacdonald7116 5 лет назад

@@Teejay-ef2vv was there. I didn't see. I'll watch the video again 😊

@laella 5 лет назад

Teejay 101209 They probably mean another ad. In one of the other ads, there was *no* water whatsoever.

@harleenquinzel9369 5 лет назад

My friend used to work at a pet store, and a customer asked if she could put a guinea pig in a bird cage..... let's just say my friend lost her sh*t in the middle of the pet store. 😂

@silverdirtdraws9828 5 лет назад

Ive been considering buying an aviary when i start owning guineapigs. Unless they meant one of those flight cages meant for small birds, or god forbid those round things with no room for wings let alone floor space, then i see where they were coming from. An aviary is much cheaper than a hutch, has more floor space and has more options for customising (plus way more predator proof)

@harleenquinzel9369 5 лет назад

@@silverdirtdraws9828 it was one of those small bird cages sold in pet stores that have the bar-floor

@silverdirtdraws9828 5 лет назад

@@harleenquinzel9369 ew, yeah no, definitely not okay

@XX-nl9sx 5 лет назад

@@silverdirtdraws9828 I wouldn't recommend keeping guinea pigs outside, they're very prone to heat stroke and then you have a risk of predators, ticks and parasites. Just incase you were thinking that for your guinea pigs

@silverdirtdraws9828 5 лет назад

@@XX-nl9sx in Australia guineapigs are considered an outside pet :) we have very few predators to worry about (snakes and rats are about it which are easily thwarted by suitable metal mesh) weather conditions, shade, plenty of water and high water content foods will get a guineapig through summer, long coats just need some cooled surfaces to sit on if trimming isnt an option. And pests, i dont know anyone who's had to contest with those.

@dizzyaviator3853 5 лет назад

*hugs my rats in alarm at the rat cage* close your eyes babies

@cjneylan 5 лет назад

What

@gracegargoyle 5 лет назад

Same! Had to cover my boy's eyes 😭😭

@cjneylan 5 лет назад

Ohhh makes sense

@AmberL4565 5 лет назад

How can you not understand this lol

@anaienthusiast 5 лет назад

Ohhhh. Now I get it 🤦‍♀️😂

@cutelilscrafty 5 лет назад

Regarding the cage at around 18:30 - I think they bought the wire wheel. I've looked at that exact cage on Amazon, and it only had the small plastic wheel. So it tells me that they attempted to get a better suited wheel for their hamster, but just didn't get the right one.

@anaienthusiast 5 лет назад

Ohh

@zozosocool 5 лет назад

If you aren’t in the position/don’t have the money to correctly care for a small pet or animal. *DON’T BUY ONE* I feel so bad for all these hammies who have to live in these tiny critter trails because of misinformation or ignorance. 😣

@noooodle 5 лет назад

Exactly. I've seen so many people who get hamsters, but don't want to spend any money on them. That's irresponsible and it needs to stop. Don't get a pet if you can't take care of them and their needs.

@XX-nl9sx 5 лет назад

I see so many ads on Craigslist that are like "Looking for cheap dogs! Can't afford one from the shelter but I'll give it a good home!!!" If you can't afford a shelter dog, you obviously can't afford the vet bills and care needed!

@lam4452 5 лет назад

Agreed. I spent about 150$ in vet bills for my dwarf hamster a couple of months ago. I had people suggesting to let him die because "with that amount of money you could get 20 brand new ones.". I didn't listen of course. Love my buddy.

@animaltracks3121 5 лет назад

I agree

@katelynx356 5 лет назад

Zoe C preach. I rescued my hammy from a pet store that knew nothing about animals. She had newspaper as bedding, a water bottle and a food bowl, that’s it. I broke down in the store and just had to take her home. She now lives in a detolf with all the correct care! I can’t stand when people don’t provide their pet with atleast the minimum care required 🥺

@e-brown 5 лет назад

This is really important to look out for. It is critical to make sure hamsters have the right care, have a good owner and they thrive

@WilmaWalma 5 лет назад

I'm a rat owner and it hurt my heart so badly when I saw that cage. And why that wheel??!! It makes no sense. I get so angry at people. Back in the 80-90s it was harder to find places to read about animal-care. But today with internet, researching is the easiest thing to do. It's just straight up lazyness all of these people, and I think you are way to nice to them. But thank you once again to bring this up, it's so important, and I hope more people find you and learn from you

@amelia248 4 года назад

I'm a rat owner as well and it broke my heart!!!! I don't understand why would you get rats if you were going to treat them like that?

@kassylia7373 5 лет назад

At the pet store near my house they only take in rescue animals and make sure to very well educate the people who take the pets. I have seen the workers talk to other people about hamsters and telling them that they should use bins or aquariums. It’s really sweet and all the animals are very well taken care of ❤️

@sarahhilton7681 2 года назад

Wow that’s awesome!

@jamisantanen4483 5 лет назад

I really do like this new format!! And that one ad with no WATER!!! whhaaatt... how..??? How could they think that their hamster didn't need water?? I look forward to more videos, and thank you for the patience and passion to educate others. These are important things, and we pet owners who know better need to make some noise to improve the conditions around the world.

@Springspin 5 лет назад

what if there was water in the bowl and they sprinkle the food around in the cage?? still not okay tho

@breannedixon9712 4 года назад

Very weird. My moms guinea pig rescue (mind you I know she’s obsessive) every guinea pig has a water bottle in these water bottle holder she makes. So many people STILL ask her if they always need water or every other day in a bowl.. wtf? Did they used to teach people that? It confuses me to the end

@dark-shadow_ 2 года назад

@@Springspin i do that for my hamster. they actually recommend to scatter feed the food around the cage to encourage natural behavior and a water bowl or bottle are both ok as long as the bowl is not to big or deep.

@morbius101 5 лет назад

Munchie: "This next one I'm sorry rat owners, this will break your heart." Me, a rat owner: ;_; *Bracing for terribleness*

@GammerGallTero 4 года назад

OMG i just got to this part. their is like nothing in that enclosure (if you can even call it that) WTF

@amelia248 4 года назад

I have rats and that ad broke my heart

@lucyandabby4786 5 лет назад

Can you do a UK vs usa pet store review xx

@keira_parry459 5 лет назад

lucy pets tbh I think UK pet stores are better cause they have better fitting things from all the videos I’ve seen

@lucyandabby4786 5 лет назад

@@keira_parry459 yes I agree

@wspadisaster 5 лет назад

Pets at home here in the UK isn't much better honestly. There are some suitable sized cages available but they still sell tiny cages too.

@keira_parry459 5 лет назад

Katie B yes but personally I think they are better accessories I am from America and many hamster RU-vid agree?

@SquishtheGeneral 5 лет назад

UK pets at home. Isn’t great. They seem a little better but they still aren’t the best by any means

@4revgreen 5 лет назад

This makes me want to go and adopt all the hamsters on Craigslist but I'm sensible and not going to buy a pet when I don't have the supplies and time for another one!! I already have a rescued / adopted syrian and did have 4 rats but sadly now only one. I actually have a cage similar to that one which came with the hamster in the shoe, however mine has a much deeper tray and is around 500 to 600 sq inches.

@annaking7202 4 года назад

Same I've adopted 2 rats from craigslist and 1 Guinea pig and tomorrow I'm adopting another Guinea pig

@gemma159 5 лет назад

I've really wanted a hamster for ages but knew I was going back to university in September so didn't want to leave the responsibility to my mum for 3 months as that's not fair on my mum or the hamster. I knew my tenancy agreement said no pets but I emailed to ask if I could have a hamster. I now have a very cute Syrian who will be joining me at university in September :) I've also binge watched some of your videos which have helped me to improve his cage and I can already see an improvement in his happiness when he's in his cage x

@pgakt 5 лет назад

Ah god that rat one was painful, those babies must have been so sick and bored ... Also that boy must be fixed cause there would already be a tonne of babies if not Tank, awful, ammonia builds up Pine shavings, awful, dust kills them Lack of climbing, awful, bored No stimulation, awful, bored

@layla-rose_5296 5 лет назад

You have helped me So much with my hamsters and you still do I just wanted to say this you probably won’t see this 🌹🐹

@gwendalynnalvarado8277 5 лет назад

Layla-Rose *_* *project get her to see this*

@mariavoznuka9569 5 лет назад

The rat one killed me I couldn’t imagine my babies having to live in that😭

@buddybearthebeardie6168 5 лет назад

I saw an ad on offer up that was titled "2 gerbils with everything in pics" and in the pics, it showed 2 SYRIAN HAMSTERS in a critter trail. one of them even had some wounds probably from fighting. It broke my heart and I want save them and I'm thinking about getting a new hamster so that will be my first option. The seller didn't seem like they knew what they were doing but it was still heartbreaking to see these hamsters getting neglected.

@jeskemanschot847 5 лет назад

Please, get them!

@buddybearthebeardie6168 5 лет назад

@@jeskemanschot847 I will for sure

@bluexmoon3419 4 года назад

Update?

@ImKurtsBoyfriend 5 лет назад

Rat mom here, I had one of my girls out with me and the last ad broke my heart. I've had rats for about a year now and it still makes me sad how people just don't do enough research.

@hotlad6923 5 лет назад

When she said "Talk more" at 2:47 I instantly thought of "Talk less, smile more," from Hamilton

@everbloome1779 5 лет назад

As a proud rat mom of 8 amazing boys that last one utterly broke my heart

@kaycieclausman5330 5 лет назад

All I know is my bin cage for my hamster is over 500 square in and I did have him in a tiny Tales so I has made a big Improvement in cage size

@XX-nl9sx 5 лет назад

Good job!!!

@silosaur 5 лет назад

It's good that u learnt from ur mistake 👍🏻

@madisonferrara5085 5 лет назад

Can I give my hamster a toilet paper roll?

@madisonferrara5085 5 лет назад

Can I get a 2-3 of the like critter trail cages or something connected with tubes or is that bad for them right now my cage only has 288 sq in and I hope to give him a better home ( I’ve only had him for a few days & he came with that cage)

@rosyreads 5 лет назад

Madison Ferrara it’s better to get a bin, it’s cheaper Atleast where I live, I don’t own a hamster but I really want one and that’s why I watch these vid but what I known of, u can get them a bin cage, bins around 450 sq inch, I believe is the minimum size but I might be wrong, on stores like target, Walmart etc I saw one for $25, getting multiple of critter trail cage will prob cost more money and it’s also wired, hamsters will prob chew on them or something, or you can get them a ikea detolf they cost around $60 I believe? Not too sure abt that but they’re pretty cheap and ur hamster will have a lot of space to run around! Or even a tank, I saw some you tubers use a tank for their hamster but I think it needs to be Atleast 40 gallon, those cost around $50 in craigslist, also I recommend something like a bin, tank or detolf is because u can fill up the bedding a lot so they can burrow, Again I don’t own a hamster... these are just things that I searched up abt! I hope the best for u and ur hamster!

@limi6592 5 лет назад

honestly i never got those "watched hugging my pets" comments until i started watching these. terrifying.

@crabbyjungle5670 5 лет назад

Rabbits are on Craigslist a lot because they buy for a kid at birthday or Easter and do no research and the kid gets bored sell it on cl or for free and a lot end up snake food.

@rosyreads 5 лет назад

Halo Fan I WAS LITERALLY GOING TO COMPLAIN ABT THAT! It’s so sad😭

@rabbitquartet9273 5 лет назад

It truly breaks my heart seeing this so many people still do this it's unbelievable especially when everyone has the Internet so they could do research in minutes

@Fellidae 5 лет назад

The problem is both corporate, and actual customers. As someone who works at a pet store and always suggests bin cages, I promise that out of 100 people I strongly push to make bin cages, only 2 of my customers have. It's very frustrating, but not all employees are bad. Customers are that way, too, and refuse to even consider better options.

@checklatestvidfornewchanne9900 5 лет назад

Thanks for these amazing videos+content!

@Chloesfarm 4 года назад

the rat one really upset me 🥺 my three boys live in a BARRED cage which comes up to my shoulders (from the floor), it has the main base and 5 more levels, i even took out the ramps and replaced them with ropes, tunnels, bridges etc. and they are always running at top speed up and down, jumping between ropes, their favourite thing to do is to jump from one of the levels onto their massive hammock. i cannot imagine leaving them with next to no enrichment THEY LOOOOOVVVVVEEE TO PLAY can’t believe people can be so cruel 😢😢

@Harley_Young5617 5 лет назад

Rescue story : My husband and I were buying some turkeys for our farm well we came across two ferrets (which we already own two ourselves) kept outside in the heat (which is a big no no ) on the bottom of a chicken coop with only a water bottle. Water bottles are not good on ferrets teeth. I went home without them and kept thinking about them. I told my husband to text them back about the ferrets this time. Well they were asking $120. I vented to my favorite ferret group and we had some pay the $120 for us (which I am donating back) now they are in a double ferret nation with two new siblings inside with the right food and water bowls. Also new names 💖 it’s about a week of having them , they put on weight finally got to meet their new siblings and all get a long and cuddle together :).

@hannahw5172 5 лет назад

I was in petsathome recently and saw a employee take out a hamster and drop it straight into the ground. Falling from four feet onto hard floors could cause serious injury but they just put it back into the cage to be sold.

@caiitliin 3 года назад

They didn’t even check if the hammie was ok??!! 😭

@kswain5900 5 лет назад

Hi I just wanted to tell the experience I had with my baby Montee♡. It brought me to tears because today was my first time holding and snuggling him. I wasn't afraid of him but more like afraid of doing something wrong and frightening him and ruining the process I already had. I thankyou so much, you are my inspiration and I want to do what your doing when I'm older. Thankyou again even though you may not see this 🤗

@rat5800 5 лет назад

My dad won’t let me adopt from Craigslist, so I had to find a breeder. Good thing I found one! 🐹💕

@victoria-sr4om 5 лет назад

He won’t let you adopt from Craigslist because Craigslist can be very dangerous, as in people can get harmed or even killed when they get their “items” from the person

@emilyelizabeth7062 5 лет назад

Try looking in petfinder! Or go to petco and see if they have any adoptions in the back!

@rat5800 5 лет назад

CrazyBunny Lady Okay! 💕

@annaking7202 4 года назад

@@victoria-sr4om it's a lot less dangerous as long as you meet in a public place (typically like a parking lot of a store where there's people, not at your house or their house or anywhere that there wouldn't be other people) and look out for red flags in the listing

@Kira-nu5dd 5 лет назад

I recently saw a video where a girl was getting a bunny... I decided to watch to see if she needed some advice... a couple seconds in she says... “I had a rabbit for 2 years but we let that one free and we’re getting a new one!” She later said “I like this one better because he’s smaller” (It was a baby bunny) she was literally squeezing the bunny! The bunny looked so scared! She then put him in a tiny cage with hardly any hay!!!

@wolfstar5000 5 лет назад

I had a rat a few years ago. She HATED being in a ball. I tried to get her used to it but she wasn’t having it. But instead of giving the ball back to the store. I ended up tieing it to the ceiling of her cage as a little hide. She didn’t use it for a few weeks. But one day I saw she had moved a TON of her bedding in it, and that became her favorite sleeping spot. XD RIP Mitzi, you were a good little ratty.

@FreyaCatherineMusic 5 лет назад

That's what most of us use rat balls for :) TERRIBLE for rats, not contested the way hamster balls are, but just straight up terrible and awful. Make excellent beds though!

@paigeybaby815 5 лет назад

Excellent bit about rat care! I own 4 female rats, all under 1 year old. One of them was rescued from a situation where she was housed in a 10 gallon glass tank with a single hide, water bottle, and food dish. There were no toys, she was alone, and it was newspaper pellet bedding (which is ok but is better for their litter box instead). As soon as she got comfortable with me and her new home, I got her 3 sisters and put them all in a giant Double Critter Nation with tons and tons of things to do. People think that rats don't need much, but the reality is that they're so, so intelligent that they're almost like small children! They need friends, they need enrichment, and they absolutely need proper clean cages and plenty of space. Even having a giant cage like I do, I know that they still need free roam time for enjoyment! They're just too smart to spend their lives alone or inside a cage or without things to do. Thank you so much for touching on rat care!

@ferretunicorn838 5 лет назад

When I was younger I had a rat and I feel so bad because my rat was in a ten gallon with no hides and the pet store employee said that it was ok do that im so ashamed of myself and my parents

@paigeybaby815 5 лет назад

@Bean Hello! I would say make sure your cage is big enough for 4, first of all, and then also to not be afraid to fill it with the brim with things to do! Rats love small, enclosed spaces, things to explore and tunnel through, and they love to be up high to sleep. Think of it this way: high for sleep, low for fun. Put toys toward the bottom and hammocks and sputniks at the top of the cage for comfort. Have multiple food dishes (I have 2) and at least 2 water bottles. Do not give them unfiltered water and be sure to change their bedding each week or, if it's a smaller cage, every couple of days. DO NOT use pine and DO NOT use metal-bottomed cages (OR WHEELS). They will get an infection faster than you can say "rat". Cover any metal bars or trays in bedding/cardboard to make it a flat surface that is soft. Fleece is my favorite type of bedding, but it starts to smell faster than the other kinds. (I could literally go on and on, do you have specific questions?)

@Sk9junk 5 лет назад

That cage with the aluminum can that would probably be really sharp

@delphine6016 4 года назад

Last night, I rescued six dwarf hamsters that were in a two tier critter trail. I moved them all into a temporary 40 gallon today. They seemed so happy, they were running around and using their wheels.

@fudgingpousm9634 5 лет назад

Whenever i visit a pet store just to look around i always sit with the guinea pigs for a minute cuz there my favorite, and i always think they are smaller than i usually see. I think any animal at a petstore besides cats and dogs are not full grown not just hamsters. The animals are tiny. And i support adopt before shop. Thank you for spreading the messsge around

@haleykitterman4761 5 лет назад

I have a special place in my heart for rats and this makes me so sad. My ratties are so spoiled so this was so sad for me.

@eleventyeleven 4 года назад

Some people think that to keep and animal, stick em in a shoebox, food, water, wheel. Perfect decoration for your kids bedroom.

@argonautilus9540 5 лет назад

I’d love to see a video about how you run your rescue- routines, how you make sure potential pet parents to find you, how you plan for both expected and unexpected costs, how you set your personal limits for animals, how you determine someone will be a good pet parent when adopting out, and so on.

@MunchiesPlace 5 лет назад

I slightly touched on it in my how i run my rescue video. It just lightly touched the surface. In details would be lengthy and people already complain i talk too much so i'm holding off for now till i can get everything down on paper for what points i'd like to touch on.

@Deuce_Tiberius 4 года назад

These videos is exactly why I looked into buying the hamster I plan on buying. He’s one of two hamsters for sale on Craigslist and from what I can see he won’t be coming from great circumstances. His cage is small, he has poor bedding and I don’t think he has a wheel

@rainbow_duck1481 5 лет назад

Early! Love you munchie! My hamsters making a racket while burrowing! 😂🐹❤️

@nevernormal1378 5 лет назад

These are some of my fav videos!!! Btw I love your channel💕 it is so good that people like you rescue these small pets... with out you I wouldn’t have got a hamster!

@MunchiesPlace 5 лет назад

I hope you'll enjoy the new style then. :)

@beomgyuforever4465 5 лет назад

That Rat ad broke my heart! My dwarf hamster has a 8 inch wheel bigger than the rats wheel.

@hayleybuckley4208 5 лет назад

The pine shavings look like the shavings you’d put in a horse stall

@terrih7165 5 лет назад

I once was selling a 20 gallon tank i'd been keeping for a leopard gecko, but since i'd rescued a rat (found in -10 celsius weather!) I needed money for the vet. I was making sure to ask people who the tank was for, specified in my ad that it was appropriate for reptiles and maybe gerbils and mice but much preferably something bigger would be better. Someone contacted me and asked if a rabbit could be kept in it. A. A rabbit. In a 20 gallon tank. Wh What. At least the person seemed grateful when i pointed them to other ads for good rabbit cages, but still my jaw dropped! The lack of understanding basic space needs for live animals astounds me everytime!!!

@user-yc3xg1km8y 5 лет назад

Terri H i honestly can't really imagine even keeping a bunny/rabbit in any sort of cage, back when had my bunny he had the whole gigantic garden to himself and he was the happiest bunny i've seen. why would someone even get a bunny if they plan to keep them locked away when they're supposed to run around and play all day long? why torture animals jesus

@samcat2295 5 лет назад

THOSE POOR RATS!! T^T that was just terrible! Ahhh my heart!

@frankikootcher1441 5 лет назад

Please do more of these! I love your channel. I don’t currently take care of any small animals but I do have a cat. I had 2 female Syrian hamsters growing up and I am thinking about adopting another hamster or possibly doing some research about gerbil care. Your videos are so educational. We need to keep educating people about small pet care.

@mothlizard 5 лет назад

That lipstic looks sooooo good on you and i 💯 agree with you😊

@brantgeier3130 3 года назад

you dont talk too much by the way you just are very passionate and care alot about what your doing your awesome , never let anyone discourage you or make you feel bad about yourself

@jazzylps7134 5 лет назад

IMO calling number 2 "just shy of being bad" lessens the impact of the scale of neglect and makes it seem like it’s more "okay but could be better" or "not ideal but not bad either". If I were uneducated I would think that care equivalent to what you rated 2 was enough for a hamster or other animal and not make any effort to improve the care of animals I owned or will own in future because of that. I think you should have number 2 called bad and number 1 serious neglect because that way people won’t underestimate the extent it the damage that level of care is doing to the animal. Not trying to be rude, juts something I picked up on that might be an issue.

@ferdemagayo2 5 лет назад

Muchie, about the tiny tales cages. The water bottle that comes with the cages is actcually good. You just have to turn the beeck of the water bottle.☺

@pixality7902 4 года назад

They do kiln dry tractor supply shavings. Lots of people use them to line the pans under suggie cages.

@rolfs2165 4 года назад

For the second ad, there's also the router right next to the cage. Which is something you shouldn't do, because the hamster can hear the ultrasonic whine of the electronics, and it's gonna drive them mad (just like it would you and me, if we could hear it). Keep your hamsters (and probably any other small pets) well away from consumer electronics like your TV, stereo, computer, …

@missrain1734 4 года назад

These are all absolutely terrible, but the rat cage shattered me! I had to cover my two boy's eyes!!! My dumbos are spoiled with a double critter nation with tons of hides and hammocks and toys. I hope to one day do what you do for rats in my local area! I'm learning so much about hamsters thanks to you! I really want to get a long haired syrian eventually, but want to be super prepared!

@alexisadams9266 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the information. I love learning about other animals. I have two gerbils and a new what was said to be a winter white but I'm not sure sure as he is 90% black with a little white on his chest and paws.

@abbyspence3643 5 лет назад

18:15 ummmmm that’s a BIRD CAGE I CHECKED OML

@MunchiesPlace 5 лет назад

I believe it was an old style of the Abby cage: - www.amazon.co.uk/Details-about-Abby-Storey-Hamster/dp/B00CTK1VTS

@MunchiesPlace 5 лет назад

Nvm, i think i found it: - www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1GB89D

@Marlicool 4 года назад

As a rat owner that rat ad broke my heart. When I first got my rat bois I had them in a really big tank that I had lend from my aunt, because I had to wait for 4 days for their really big new cage. They had enough toys and they were tiny, but the ammonia buildup in those few days was INSANE. I'm actually shocked my aunt kept her rats in that. I felt so guilty for those few days, but now they are in a big cage with plenty of toys and climbing space and they get to run free everyday

@ginak5802 4 года назад

Cleaned out glass containers can make nice sand baths . I use old pasta sauce jars.

@granthansen7691 4 года назад

I don't have anywhere where I can adopt in my area but we also don't have any big chain pet stores they are all small pet shops but they take good care of their animals so I am getting my hamster from there (It's called Exotic Pet Shop)

@themiracles4933 5 лет назад

The white bag of pine shaving at tractor supply is not kiln dried. However the yellow bags are. :)

@jillianbrook8406 5 лет назад

I rescued two of my hamsters from OfferUp. They were both free and came in tiny filthy cages. Now they are living it up in huge, enrichment filled habitats!

@DIYagandmore 5 лет назад

IM DIEING THE AD IN THE UP NEXT SECTION IS FOR A SMALL ASS HAMSTER CAGE 🐹😂

@misstalksalot2480 4 года назад

I know I am late for this video but you helped me learn more about hamsters and I have a big bin cage that is 480 square inches I have the right food and the right bedding so this helped me get a hamster and I have a pretty little hamster and I named her donut. I got her from the pet store but that’s because there was nobody on Craigs list and I did ask if they had any hamster in the back for adoption. Thank you for everything 😊

@leslie1085 5 лет назад

Hi, loved the video! Just wanted to say though that there are some species of chameleons that can be housed in glass enclosures--pygmy chameleons, for example.

@oliviawright4188 5 лет назад

Amazing video! Also this is off topic but I love your hair. Love your channel and what you do for small animals ❤️

@carrieseymour5197 4 года назад

I think the one with no water was selling the cage only. The ad says hamster cage, describes the cage, mentioning it'll be cleaned out (which doesn't suggest they're expecting to hand it over with the hamster in it, and it's almost impossible to have a smaller cage for transport), and then on a separate line says "[Hamster], water bottle and wheel not included." Probably they're reusing the same bottle and wheel in the hamster's new cage, and have taken them out to better show what the buyer will be getting (guess they left the hamster in for the cute factor or to show scale.)

@0KittyGoesRawr0 4 года назад

Oh my god...I just noticed while Munchie was talking about one of the tiny bad cages I looked over and the advertisement on the page was for that crappy tiny MidWest Arcade hamster cage. As if somebody watching this channel is going to go buy that. xD

@froggy8306 5 лет назад

Great video. I would adopt my hammies from you.... But I live in the Netherlands.

@anniesanimals8002 5 лет назад

My newest guinea pig is a rescue, when I introduced him to my other male guinea pigs he was so exited. He lives in a two storey hutch with a large run 😊

@awetistic5295 4 года назад

Rewatching this, my crazy rat lady heart is breaking again. Just wanted to share one thing: I have rescued four rat boys from a horrible situation and they came with mykoplasmosis, which is an incurable disease of the upper respiratory system. Almost all pet rats are born with the pathogen, but it breaks out because of stress, lack of ventilation, wrong bedding etc. The damage had been done with my boys, I can only strengthen their immune system and treat them every time the infection comes back. But three of them are still with me after a year. My beloved Steve Rogers didn't recover from a heart attack recently, he didn't die of respiratory illness. It is possible to give rats with a permanetly damaged respiratory system a good and long life, just prepare for high vet costs. The love you get back is worth it.

@JMexistingvorever13 4 года назад

I have bought my first two guineapigs from a regular pet store. Both unfortunately died very young due to genetic birth defects and since then I have never bought pets from pet stores again. I have adopted one sweet old guy guineapig from a shelter and later on two brothers from a local ethical breeder and I would definitely advise everyone to look towards these two options rather than a pet store...

@amyj.3628 4 года назад

When I've brought my hamsters from pets at home I've always been given quite good advice and the small cages I've been sold have always been told are starter cages, I've never kept my hamsters in tiny cages I've always upgraded them to bigger cages, plus I don't know if it's true or not but I was told that the small animals don't come from pet mills.

@mix3dmemories 5 лет назад

At 16:51 it had no wheel also :)

@tonimacskimming3964 5 лет назад

Pets at home have a rescue section in stores, they also have clubs that teach children how to care for small animals

@cariaddavies8526 4 года назад

I’m at school and I got a little hamster and when my letting agents come to the uni house I have to sneak him out to my car before they see. I’m doing mission impossible before I give him up

@terilewis1717 4 года назад

That rat setup broke my heart

@rooszoo408 5 лет назад

The rat one really broke my heart. As I have ratties. They can be on wood, depending on the type. I use to use fleece, but they decided it was more fun to tear it up and eat it than anything else... So they're on a mix of wood shavings and paper pellets

@lillyfewless9205 4 года назад

thank you so much Munchie You really help with my Chinese Dorf hamster You are the queen of hamsters

@spaccebabycreations8084 5 лет назад

I have a 9 inch mesh wheel for my Syrian hamster, only because that was the only wheel available to me at the time. I find gluing a thick piece of fabric or felt works great and removes the chance of getting bumble foot. It was also extremely squeaky when I first bought it, and I was able to totally fix it with a little cooking oil!

@cherrywaaves 5 лет назад

Omg those hamster conditions make me so sad 😔 How can someone think putting an animal in some of these cages is okay? When I buy a cage I think if I were that small would I want to live in that? If the answer is no I don't buy the cage. It's simple logic, if you wouldn't put a human in a cage that size (if the human were hamster sized, of course), why would you put your small animal there?

@ryleemadison313 5 лет назад

My eyes cant unsee those bad cages i mean what the... NO WATER!!

@petsunitedonline7174 4 года назад

Very Detailed-thanks for looking out for the little ones!

@thewheekshow5537 2 года назад

The tractor supply pine shavings are kiln dried. I verified with the manufacturer for my guinea pigs. It also says it on the pallet wrap but not the bags for some reason.

@chicoziebirb5139 5 лет назад

This style suits you so well!!!

@MunchiesPlace 5 лет назад

Ty for your feedback on the new style. Seriously i was kind of down when filming this as i really just wanted to scream at it all. XD But people want less reaction and more education so i'm trying my best.

@ShwintyKat 3 года назад

I adopted my rats from our local rescue, EARPS, and my hamster is from a litter a rescue hamster had after being removed from a poor situation

@warriorxheart 5 лет назад

Great video as always!

@lexuslord3841 4 года назад

This made me want to rescue these poor rats.... poor babies.. my Athena was a rescue off of facebook.. they had her in a 5 gal tank with NOTHING in it. My husband and I built her a big two story (taller than me I'm 5'3) cage used fleece and paper bedding. We had her for almost 4 years.. i miss my rat baby so much! We tried to get her a cage mate but she would attack any others we had. My husband worked nights so we had the same schedule as her and she got to free roam and was out so much.

@jericotv006 4 года назад

Small animals:please help me, I'm hungry, sick and lonely! People:*buy Tiny Tales cages*

@unicornplayz7013 5 лет назад

I’m rescuing a winter white hamster today! I feel so bad for her. She has a mesh wheel

@rat-tastic422 5 лет назад

Thank you for making this video. It’s horrifying to think that people can be so neglectful

@lottiemoan4026 5 лет назад

For my horse I use pine shavings Luv u munchie 💖💞❤️

@pipriver2100 4 года назад

pets at home have improved a lot. they have paired with the rspca and run adoptions and have been updating their intake policies to be more strict. they even run out of animals until the breeders have the next litters.

@awetistic5295 4 года назад

The one with the rats is so heartbreaking, I want to cuddle all of my boys now (and I have 11). Many people think that it's enough to keep rats in pairs, but they need a pack, so at least 3 rats. My first rats were a pair and they showed so many stress symptoms, sadly, I only learned about it later, it was 15 years ago. Rats need huge enclosures with lots of enrichment and a lot of unbroken floor space on differnt levels. Also, a male and a female? Did this person backyard breed? Rats are like tiny dogs, they have so much love to give, but I think people underestimate the amount of care and time the require to be happy and healthy.

@chelseapennells5025 4 года назад

The first thing I noticed was the ps badge 😍😍

@AuthenticMage 5 лет назад

The last time I decided to rescue a hamster from petsmart. The employees actually asked me lots of questions about proper care.

@alayna4859 4 года назад

My aunt rescues bulldogs and she got a dog (which is now mine) off craigslist bc they didn’t have enough money for her food. My dog is such a sweetheart and it makes me sad when I think about all those helpless animal being sold on Craigslist 🥺

@notnigra5859 5 лет назад

Absolutely LOVE videos like this

@sebighoul4715 5 лет назад

Actually. Quick correction on the rat bedding thing. Paper and fleece are one of the lesser recommended choices forr bedding and they have to be changed every 2-3 days if you do use it. Aspen is better due to its ability to control ammonia better and it only needs to be changed once a week. Ive spoken to many ethical breeders about it and its pretty much unanimous.