Where are they now?

The happy hamsters below found their forever-homes in 2025!

  • Sunny

    Karen was incredibly excited to adopt Sunny! Karen has previously had dwarf hamsters, but never a Syrian. She will be the perfect home for Sunny, she is loving and insightful and everything Sunny needs. She asked lots of great questions to understand GHR’s process, and to learn how to be the best family and home for Sunny! We know they will have so much fun with each other!

  • Aslan

    Angie was so excited to adopt Aslan! The sweet little boy just stole her heart. Angie cares so much and will be the best hamster parent. Aslan is Angie’s first hamster since she was a kid, Angie was happy to adopt him. We know they will be so happy and that they love each other so much!

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Evelyn is a first time hamster owner who is very excited about her new family member. Originally named Sweet Potato she is now named Pumpkin Spice Latte. Pumpkin is going to such a loving family who will take amazing care of her. Evelyn and her family are so excited to welcome her!

  • Elphaba

    Elphaba is a little bit feisty, but she just needed to find the perfect home, and she did! She found an amazing home that will give her all of the love, snuggles, treats, and patience she could need! We are so happy for Elphaba and her new family, we know they will have lots of great times together!

  • Peanut

    After enduring a long and difficult history, Peanut found a very loving home. This amazing home will be the perfect place for peanut to rest and recover. In his new home he will receive the wonderful care and attention he truly deserves!

  • Porgy

    Porgy found a very loving and caring family. They were deeply committed to the rescue mission and dedicated to providing a wonderful home for Porgy. They were so excited to meet Porgy and become a new family full of love and happiness!

  • Westin

    Finley was very excited to meet Westin and couldn't wait to spend time together! They bonded right away and quickly developed a strong, connection. We know they will make a great family for one another!

  • Marlo

    Marlo found a wonderful and loving home with a new family. They were genuinely excited to welcome Marlo into their lives as part of their forever family. They are absolutely committed to providing Marlo with the care and support deserved, showing their dedication to the rescue mission!

  • Bean

    Bean needed a patient and understanding home to feel safe and loved, and fortunately, he found one! He was incredibly lucky to get just the right family who could give him all the time, care, and support he needs to learn and grow braver! We are so happy for Bean and his new family!

  • Veronica

    Veronica found a loving and attentive home with her new family. Throughout the adoption process, they demonstrated lots of affection and kindness. They are sure to have the long lasting bond of family that will surely grow with time! It’s so sweet to see how happy they were to meet and a family in each other!

  • Marvel / Gretchen

    Gretchen found a very caring and engaged family who truly values animals. Throughout the adoption process, they showed genuine enthusiasm and affection for all the hamsters. Though it was a difficult decision, they fell in love with Gretchen. They chose to rename her Marvel, reflecting their excitement and the love they have for her new chapter as part of their family.

  • Alvin

    Alvin was adopted by a first-time hamster family who were eager to learn about caring for Alvin. They had great excitement give Alvin a loving family in a comfortable environment. Alvin is incredibly lucky to have found such a caring and dedicated home!

  • Dorothy Ann

    Dorothy Ann was adopted by a loving and patient family who will allow her to be herself. We know she will thrive in such a safe and nurturing environment. Her new family were all great listeners during the adoption talks, ensuring they would understand all of Dorothy Ann’s needs!

  • Bailey Bear

    Bailey Bear found an amazing and caring home with loving parents. They committed to providing Bailey Bear with a wonderful happy life, filled with love and comfort. We think they will have lots of fun with such an active energetic girl like Bailey Bear!

  • Grogu

    Grogu was adopted by a young boy with lots and lots of love to give. He immediately fell in love with Grogu and knew that they were perfect for one another! We know they will be great friends and perfect family for one another.

  • Happy

    Maia was thrilled at the chance to adopt Happy, and when they met they knew they were perfect friends! They came prepared with great questions and were ready to welcome Happy into their home! They are a wonderful fit, and will surely have the best of adventures together!

  • Roxi

    Orli and Tali came very prepared to meet and adopt a new friend. They had lots of information ready even before the adoption. They were both so excited fand they immediately bonded with Roxi. They will be the perfect family and we know they will have so much fun in their lives together!

  • Moxie

    Moxie was adopted by Christine, a longtime supporter of rescues. She has found a wonderful and loving home where she will be truly cherished every day. Moxie and Christine knew from their first moments together that they are the perfect companions for each other!

  • Lucky

    Kia is a devoted long-time adopter and steadfast supporter of Gretta's Hamster Rescue. She has lovingly opened her heart and home to rescue hamsters from GHR on multiple occasions. Kia has a deep commitment to providing animals in need with a safe, nurturing, and loving environment. Beyond hamsters, Kia's compassionate spirit has also led her to rescue pigeons and rabbits. Her newest family member Lucky is very lucky to have such an amazing home with Kia!

  • Theodore

    Danna drove a long way, demonstrating her dedication to providing the best possible home for a hamster. From the moment Theodore met her, he sensed she was the perfect match. Together, they have started a new chapter filled with care, comfort, and companionship.

  • Simon

    Abby drove all the way from Wyoming to adopt a hamster from GHR. She was very committed to rescuing a hamster in need of a home. When they met Abby immediately bonded with Simon and Simon loved Abby just as much! We know that Abby and Simon will have a life full of fun and joy being together!

  • Agnus

    Abby was incredible excited to come meet a hamster. Abby and Agnus bonded right away and knew they would become the best of friends. Abby came very prepared and had done lots of research on how to become the perfect hamster parent! Abby and Agnus will have so much fun together!

  • Miss Frizzle

    Miles came all the way from Colorado Springs to find a Syrian hamster. When he met Miss Frizzle it was love at first sight! They are the perfect pair of friends. We know that they will have so much fun together!

  • Chicken Salad and Chili

    When Remy adopted Chicken Salad and Chili they asked great questions during the adoption process. They committed to supporting a rescue which is awesome! Remy is a first time hamster parent and came a long way to meet their new best friend! We know that Remy and Chicken Salad and Chili will have a great life together!

  • Boots

    Lachlan knew almost right away that Boots was the perfect friend for him.. Boots is Lachlan’s first hamster but his parents have had a hamster in the past. Lachlan is very eager to learn and bonded with Boots right away! He also met a bunch of different hamsters but boots was the one for him. They are both really active and make the perfect pair!

  • Heather

    Felix and Heather found each other and knew that they were a perfect match! Felix is a first time hamster parent. He had wanted a hamster since he was 9 years old. Felix was committed to a rescue and put in the effort to become an amazing hamster parent. Heather is so lucky to have found someone like Felix!

  • Minnie

    Minnie and Aina are so excited to become family. Aina is a first time hamster parent. They have had guinea pigs but Minnie is their first hamster. Aina was very excited to meet Minnie and drove a long way to support a rescue! Many congrats to Aina and Minnie on finding their new best friends!

  • Simba

    Congrats to Jagger on the adoption of Simba. Jagger is a first time hamster parent. Their mom is a vet. Jagger is committed to being a good, loving hamster parent. Jagger was also committed to supporting a rescue. Simba and Jagger are very lucky to have each others love!

  • Mulan

    Riley and Mulan make the perfect pair! Riley is an experienced hamster parent. He was very committed to rescuing a hamster, he even built his own enclosure! Huge congrats to Riley and Mulan for getting lucky enough to find each other!

  • Snow White

    Congrats to Esther and Snow White! Snow White waited a long time for her perfect hamster parent. Esther had hamsters as a kid and her mom loves hamsters too. Her mom had quite a few but it has been about 2 years since their last one passed. They are so excited to add Snow White to their family!

  • Macchiato

    We are so thrilled for Taylor and Macchiato!  Taylor is an experienced hamster parent who spends lots of time with her hammies.  Macchiato is a sweet girl who needs lots of snuggles.  The two are perfect for each other!  Congratulations!

  • Bear

    Bear and Cadence were made for each other!  Cadence loves snuggling with hamsters (she is even a volunteer at GHR!) and Bear LOVES to be held!  Cadence was so wonderful to adopt this sweet older hammy and we know that they will be very very happy together.

  • Blossom

    Cassidy was thrilled to finally be able to adopt a hamster!  She met many of the hamsters at GHR to find just the right fit and was excited to land on Blossom.  Blossom is still young and finding her way, but we know that they will form a tight bond.  We are so happy for you both!

  • Clover

    Clover was so excited to find her forever family! While the family was a little camera-shy, Clover certainly was not and was excited to show them how she grooms herself and stuffs her cheek pouches.  Congratulations to this wonderful family!

  • Bashful

    Sweet little Bashful was one of the “Six Dwarves and Snow White” litter.  He was SO excited to finally find his forever family with Brandon!  Brandon was very patient and excited to meet his new family member and we know the two of them will grow very close.

  • Bando

    Christen and Calli were SO excited to meet little Bando! Bando is a sweet little Campbell’s who was abandoned in front of someone’s door about a month ago.  The Good Samaritan contacted us and brought Bando to us.  He was very shy and first but now he enjoys being held and flattens himself down like a pancake to feel lots of rubs on his back.  Christen, Calli, and Bando – Congratulations!

  • Dopey

    Dopey was so excited to meet his forever family!  Nora, Dan, and Edith were thrilled to meet their newest family member and we are so excited for them! They asked great questions during the adoption process and we know Dopey will be so happy with them.

  • Sneezy

    Though he is named after the sniffling dwarf in Snow White and the seven dwarves, Sneezy is anything but!  He was so thrilled to meet Etta and we know they will bond very quickly!  Etta was excited to support and rescue and we are so glad that she did!

  • George

    Sweet little George (or Old-Man-George, as we call him) finally found his forever home!  This 2.5-year-old hammy is so sweet and fun to watch and an amazing family decided to adopt this older hamster to give him a great life.  Congratulations to you all!

  • Sleepy

    Though named after the snoozing dwarf in Snow White, Sleepy doesn’t actually sleep that much! He loves to run and definitely started running around when he met Koki and Joey!  All three were so excited and we know they will form a deep bond.  Congratulations!

  • Happy

    Happy was indeed so happy to meet his forever family!  Sindu and Shubham were very excited to meet their newest family member and were so kind and patient with him as he explored the play pen and got brave enough to be held.  Congratulations Happy, Sindu, and Shubham!

  • Shamrock

    We are absolutely thrilled for Shamrock and Zachary!  Zachary waited a long time on the waitlist for his special hammie and he was so excited to meet Shamrock.  He is a first-time hamster parent and asked great questions during the adoption process.  We know they will become wonderful friends!

  • Jingle Bells

    Jingle Bells hit the jackpot with Erin! Erin is an extremely dedicated and committed hamster-parent who absolutely dotes on her hammies and offers them such an amazing life.  Jingle Bells had some special medical needs and Erin was eager to provide a loving home where Jingle Bells could get the needed support.  We are so grateful to her and so happy for Jingle Bells!

  • Doc

    We are so excited for Andrew and Doc!  Andrew is a new hamster parent and very excited.  He asked great questions during the adoption process, and we know he and Doc will become great friends.  Congratulations!

  • Jupiter

    We are so thrilled for Jupiter and Antoine! Jupiter absolutely loves to be held and desperately wanted a forever home.  Antoine was the perfect fit! Congratulations and thank you for choosing a rescue!

  • Mocha

    Maren and Mocha were made for each other!  Mocha is so cuddling and needed someone who wanted to snuggle!  We are so happy for them both and know that they will have a wonderful time together.

  • Cal (Nutz)

    Addie was thrilled to adopt Cal (who he has nicknamed “Nutz”)! Addie asked great questions throughout the adoption process and had been on the GHR waitlist for almost two months!  We are so excited for Addie and Nutz (Cal) and know they will be wonderful friends!

  • Stitch

    Stitch was so excited to meet his new family! Though the family was a bit camera shy, Stitch decided to peek out for a quick pic! Congratulations to you all!

  • Wendigo

    We are so excited for Colton! Colton is an experienced hamster-parent who was dedicated to a rescue. He spent a few weeks on the waitlist and it was well worth it! Wendigo was thrilled to find her forever home and we are so happy for them both!

  • Alvin

    Emma was absolutely thrilled to meet little Alvin! The two of them bonded almost instantly and Emma waited a long time to find just the right hamster to rescue. She asked lots of great questions during the hamster-care session and we know she will take great care of him!

  • Snuggles

    Snuggles hit the jackpot with Christine! Christine is an experienced hamster-parent dedicated to rescuing hamsters. She and Snuggles were instantly drawn to each other and we know that Snuggles will be so happy with her! Congratulations to you both!

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