Adopting a Small Furry – The Process

The small furries adoption process is based on which type of animal you choose – hamster, rat, mouse, chinchilla, degu or gerbil, but it follows the steps below. We always make the sure the animal is homed with the right equipment and housing and we can advise on care before you adopt. If you would like more information on gerbils, the Gerbil Care website is full of excellent information to help.

If you’d like further information about any of our small furry rescue animals, please submit an enquiry through the form below – we will reply asap, but please note we are all volunteers and as such, sometimes there will be a delay to our response.

Step 1

You can view all the small furries that are in need of a new home here on our website.

Step 2

Once you make contact with us, we’ll arrange a homecheck with you in order to clear you for adoption before meeting/adopting the animal(s).

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Address (required)

    Your Postcode (required)

    Your Phone Number (required)

    All our animals are fostered in and around the Twickenham (SW London) area. Please confirm you would be able to collect the animal from this location on successful completion of a homecheck? (required)

    Name Of Animal You Are Interested In.

    If you already have a cage or tank, please add the make, model and size here. If you don't, please view the animal care pages for those that are accepted (required)

    For single social animals (chinchillas, rats, degus, gerbils and mice) do you already have a potential partner for them?

    Step 3

    When you have passed homecheck, we will put you in touch with the fosterer to arrange a suitable time for you to meet your new furry friend(s).

    Step 4

    Before collecting the new addition to your family, we require you to complete and sign our adoption form and pay the minimum donation for your new companion(s). Please see minimum donations to the right of this page.

    Finally, please don’t forget to come back and leave us a message on our testimonials page once your new pet has settled in!

    If you’re not sure which animal you’d like to adopt as you don’t know much about them, our Small Furries Factsheets should help (please note that it is solely for basic guidance to help you understand each animal and their requirements).

    Adoption Donation

    While it would be great to rehome animals for free, like all animal charities we need to cover the costs of our vet fees, pet food, litter, beds and housing, toys and all the other associated costs of running A.R.C. Our vet fees alone are in excess of £5,000 a month. Instead of charging a set fee, we ask for a minimum donation as you take your new companion home.

    Minimum Donation for Small Furries (there may be a discount if you’re adopting a group)

    • £15 each for hamsters
    • £10 each for mice
    • £15 each for rats
    • £15 each for gerbils
    • £25 each for degus
    • £40 each for chinchillas

    You can pay your adoption fees directly via PayPal, GoCardless or bank transfer. If you cover the fees payable in PayPal or GoCardless, your money will go even further to helping the animals in our care. Please make sure to say which animal you are adopting on your payment to help us track our income. You can also complete this form with details of your payment – thank you!



    Meet our small furries