Pasadena Humane says it rescued nearly 100 small pets from a single home in Arcadia this week — one of the largest small-animal hoarding cases in the shelter’s recent history.
The organization took in 31 mice and 63 hamsters, some of which are pregnant and expected to give birth soon. That could push the total number of rescued animals to more than 100, officials said Thursday.
Staff provided veterinary exams, appropriate housing and ongoing care for every animal, organizers said. All were found to be healthy except for one hamster being treated for a minor leg injury, according to Pasadena Humane. “The cause of the wound is unknown, but the hamster is expected to make a full and speedy recovery,” stated Pasadena Humane.
Because mice and hamsters can reproduce rapidly, “unseparated pairs can quickly turn into dozens in a short amount of time,” the shelter said. “Thankfully, these critters are now safe and receiving the attention they need.”
Pasadena Humane has temporarily converted one of its communal cat rooms to house the animals and is now seeking adopters to give them new homes. Adoption fees are $10 for mice and $15 for hamsters, with a limit of four of the same sex per household.
Adoptions are available daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pasadena Humane, 361 S. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. Adoptable pets can also be viewed online at pasadenahumane.org.
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