UK Hamster Rescue Directory

Supporting Hamster Rescues Across the UK

Hamster rescues across the UK play a vital role in improving small animal welfare, offering abandoned, surrendered and misunderstood hamsters a second chance in safe, knowledgeable homes.

At RoseLark, we believe ethical hamster care begins with education, appropriate enclosure sizing, enrichment and a clear understanding of species-specific needs. Many hamsters are rehomed due to outdated care advice or impulse purchases, which is why rescue organisations are so important — they rehabilitate, educate and carefully match hamsters with suitable adopters.

If you’re considering bringing a hamster into your home, we strongly encourage exploring adoption through a reputable rescue. Adoption helps reduce strain on rescues while giving a hamster the opportunity to live in a welfare-focused environment that meets modern standards — including a 100cm minimum enclosure or larger, deep bedding for burrowing, and proper enrichment.

Please note: Many rescues are foster-based (without a public “centre”), and intake capacity can change quickly. Always check each rescue’s latest updates before travelling, applying, or surrendering an animal.

England

London & South East

• Animal Rescue and Care (ARC) — Twickenham (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames); covering SW London, Surrey and Middlesex.
  A volunteer-run charity rescuing, fostering and rehoming animals (including small furries such as hamsters) with animals cared for in foster homes.
  Website: https://animalrescueandcare.org.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARC.Twickenham/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalrescueandcare/
• Gerbil and Rodent Rescue UK — Selhurst (SE25), South London (near Croydon).
  A home-run rodent rescue specialising in gerbils, while also helping other small rodents (including hamsters) when space allows.
  Website: https://www.gerbilandrodentrescue.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerbilandrodentrescue/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerbil_and_rodent_rescue/
• Rowan Tree Rescue — East London/Essex.
  A hamster-only rescue sharing adoption updates and support primarily through Facebook.
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Rowan-Tree-Rescue-61575256434324/
• Many Whiskers Animal Rescue — London / Surrey / Berkshire area.
  A small animal rescue advocating for improved care and supporting the rescue and rehoming of small pets including hamsters.
  Website: https://www.manywhiskersanimalrescue.com
  Link-in-bio: https://linktr.ee/manywhiskersanimalrescue
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100091623295795/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manywhiskersanimalrescue/
• New Star Sanctuary — Outskirts of Reading, Berkshire.
  A small animal rescue and sanctuary-style service sharing adoption updates primarily via Facebook and Instagram.
  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182260356007207/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newstarsanctuary/
• India’s Hamster Rescue — South of England (with multiple foster bases across England and Wales).
  A non-profit hamster rescue working through a multi-area foster team, supporting rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and welfare education.
  Website: https://www.indiashamsterrescue.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiashamsterrescue/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiashamsterrescueuk/
• Kerry’s Kritters Animal Rescue — Upwell (Wisbech area; Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border).
  A small animal rescue sharing adoption and fostering applications, support links and contact details via Linktree and social pages.
  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KerrysKritters
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrys.kritters.animal.rescue/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KKSmallAnimalShelterAndRescue
• Woodgreen Pets Charity — Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.
  A major UK rehoming charity supporting the adoption of pets including small animals, with centralised contact information and social channels.
  Website: https://woodgreen.org.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Woodgreenpetscharity/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodgreenpetscharity/
  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodgreenpetscharity
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodgreen-pets-charity/
• Northwick Hammy Rescue – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  A hamster-focused rescue based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, offering rehabilitation and rehoming support for hamsters from around the UK. They care for rescued hamsters, share regular adoption updates, and provide welfare guidance to help match each animal with a suitable, knowledgeable owner.
  Website: https://www.northwickhammyrescue.co.uk/
  Instagram: https://linktr.ee/northwickhammyrescue

Midlands

• Fable’s Midland Hamster Rescue — Midlands (foster-based).
  A hamster rescue focused on rehabilitation, rehoming and education; states foster enclosures are 100 × 50 × 50 cm or larger.
  Website: https://www.fableshamsters.co.uk/
  Instagram: https://instagram.com/fables.hamster.rescue
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fables.hamster.rescue
  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fables.hamster.rescue
• Burrowed Hearts Animal Rescue — Breaston, Derbyshire.
  A home-based small animal rescue (including hamsters) sharing care advice and adoption applications online; adopters are typically asked to travel to Breaston.
  Website: https://www.burrowedheartsrescue.com/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burrowedhearts/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurrowedHeartsRescue/
  X (Twitter): https://x.com/BurrowedHearts
• Greatfield Small Animal Rescue — Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
  A small animal rescue supporting rabbits and rodents (including hamsters), sharing guidance and contact/adoption information online.
  Website: https://www.greatfieldsmallanimalrescue.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatfieldSAR/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatfieldanimals/

North West & North of England

• Bacchus Residents Rescue — Cheshire East.
  An exotic small animal rescue supporting rehabilitation, rescue & rehoming, with sanctuary provision where needed.
  Website: https://www.bacchusresidents.org/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacchusresidents/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacchusresidents/
• Honey Hearts Rescue — Liverpool.
  A small animal rescue sharing rehoming and support updates via social channels.
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61579516119488/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeyheartsrescue/
• Tiny Paws MCR — Whitefield (Bury), North Manchester.
  A registered charity and home-based, vegan-run small animal rescue supporting rabbits and rodents (including hamsters) alongside welfare education.
  Website: https://www.tinypawsmcr.org.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinypawsmcr/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinypawsmcr/
• Hundred Acre Hamster Rescue — Ashton-under-Lyne (with multiple branches).
  A hamster rescue charity sharing adoption lists and updates primarily via Facebook, with animals fostered until rehomed.
  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/100089115547425/
  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357128162928596/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hundredacrehamster.2025/

South West England

• The Nature Nook — Paignton, Devon.
  A non-profit exotic animal rescue sharing rescue updates, fundraising and support links via a central link page and social channels.
  Website: https://www.thenaturenook.co.uk/
  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thenaturenook
  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thenaturenook_uk
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaturenookuk
• Bristol Rabbit Rescue & Friends — Bristol and surrounding areas (including parts of South Wales).
  A volunteer-run small animal rescue rehoming neglected and unwanted animals (including hamsters) and sharing welfare guidance for adopters.
  Website: https://bristolrabbitrescue.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bristolrabbitrescue/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristol.rabbit.rescue/

Scotland

• Cherished Small Animal Rescue — Rosyth, Fife.
  A small animal rescue supporting rodents and other small pets (including hamsters), sharing rehoming updates via Facebook.
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100092759021960/
• Collective Animal Rescue Edinburgh — Edinburgh (foster network).
  An ethical, volunteer-run rescue using foster homes around Edinburgh to support and rehome rabbits and small furries (including hamsters), alongside welfare education.
  Website: https://collectiveanimalrescue.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollectiveAnimalRescueEdinburgh/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectiveanimalrescue/
• Hamster Rescue Scotland Network — Scotland (Facebook group).
  A Scotland-focused community group intended to help people adopt a hamster or connect with surrender and rescue support.
  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/817335368606776/
• Wee Critters Small Animal Rescue — Black Isle (near Inverness), Highlands.
  A Scottish small animal rescue supporting rodents, rabbits and other small pets, sharing rehoming updates via social channels.
  Website: https://www.weecrittersrescue.com/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weecrittersrescue/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weecrittersrescue/

Ireland & Northern Ireland

• Hamster Info Ireland — Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland (foster network).
  A registered charity combining an educational platform with a rescue/rehoming service, focused on improving hamster welfare and promoting evidence-based care.
  Website: https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamsterInfoIreland
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamsterinfoireland/
  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hamsterinfoireland8507
  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/HamsterInfoIreland

UK-wide & Multi-Region Networks

• Blue Cross — UK-wide charity (multiple centres and services).
  A national animal charity offering adoption and rehoming support for pets including small animals, with hamster adoption listings and care resources online.
  Website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/
  Hamster adoption: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/rehome/hamster
  X: https://twitter.com/The_Blue_Cross
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebluecrossUK/
  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bluecross
  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-blue-cross
• Bright Horizon Hamster Rescue — Foster network from the South Coast to North Yorkshire.
  A volunteer-run, registered hamster rescue charity promoting science-led care and welfare-led adoption standards, including a stated minimum 100 × 50 cm enclosure standard.
  Website: https://www.brighthorizonhamster.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100091332032430/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bright_horizon_hamster_rescue/
• The Bunnyjackpot Foundation — UK-wide foster network (small animals).
  A registered charity rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming small animals (including hamsters) to adopters across the UK, supported by a foster network and care guidance.
  Website: https://bunnyjackpotfoundation.co.uk/
  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bunnyjackpot/
  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebunnyjackpotfoundation/

Know a rescue that should be added (or need to update details)? Please message RoseLark and include the rescue name, location/coverage, and their official website or social link.