We’re delighted to report that Mary and Winifred have been adopted together by a wonderful family!

Someone left a box full of gerbils in front of a pet store in Hamilton. Store staff found the box and called Hamilton Animal Services to pick them up. There were a number of gerbils in the box, including five newborn babies. HAS reached out to us for help, and we were able to take in four female gerbils and the five babies.

Thankfully, all the gerbils were in good health, despite being abandoned the way they were. In their foster home, they’re enjoying the large enclosure, proper care, and love they’re being provided.

Sunflower raised her babies perfectly, and they’re now all available for adoption. What we didn’t know, was that Sunflower was already pregnant again when we rescued her, and she gave birth to six more babies at the end of September. Sadly, one of the babies passed away, but the rest did very well. Even the tiny runt of the litter, who was much, much smaller than her siblings.

The second litter of babies were given a clean bill of health at their vet appointment, and now they’re ready to find their forever homes!

Winifred (the runt) and Mary are the girls. They’re being housed together, and we’re asking they be adopted as a pair. They’re not all that thrilled about being handled, but they are friendly little girls. The bedding in their tank is very deep, which allows them to make intricate tunnel systems to run through. They can be found chasing each other in play through the tunnels- popping up here and there. They really like the large wheel they’ve been provided. Gerbils are a lot of fun to watch, and with enrichment and the proper enclosure (a large tank with a secure lid is best), they can enjoy their best life.

Please adopt Mary and Winifred!

Can’t adopt but want to help?

Monetary donations are always needed, but donations of hamster/gerbil food, chew toys, and Carefresh bedding are very much appreciated!

Options for donating items:
🐾 Dundas Pet Valu – 86 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario. Purchase items in-store and leave in the donation bin.
🐾 Amazon Wish List – Purchase items and have them delivered directly to us!
🐾 Tiny Paws Emporium – order through their website, and ask for items to be delivered to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary