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My basic info
Species
Gerbil
Color
Blonde
Age
1 year old,
Sex
Male
Pet ID
73017
Hair Length
–
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Meet Korn, Peanut and Dale. three adorable Gerbils that are looking for some new places to dig. These adorable ladies are friendly and social - approaching you when you come to visit, but don't really like being picked up. They are independent girls and enjoy snoozing, playing and creating new hide outs in their enclosure. They have existed in the same home as cats - although not direct contact - and are unfazed.
Adoption fee for one gerbil is $17, each additional adopted at the same time has a discounted adoption fee of $10.
Fun Facts About Gerbils
We are very social animals and are happiest when housed with at least one gerbil companion-the more the merrier!!
We are diurnal which means we're awake for a good part of the day and boy, are we busy! We know how to find the inner toy in any object-a simple piece of cardboard becomes a game in our paws!
We use different vocalizations: squeaks, clicking, and high pitched grunts, to communicate with one another.
We live 3-4 years.
We enjoy small amounts of fruits, vegetables, unsweetened cereal, wheat germ, nuts and seeds as treats.
We enjoy the occasional dust bath!!
Learn more about gerbils, and having them as pets, in the video above! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7sLpqJc7Fc
Housing requirements: Most housing sold at pet stores is too small for small pets. They are going to be spending most of their lives inside their cage; your housing must be as large as the below or larger (bigger is always better!) in order to adopt this pet.
2-3 gerbils: 15-gallon aquarium with wire mesh cover, 20 gallon aquarium if no cover
4-5 gerbils: 20-gallon aquarium with wire mesh cover, 30 gallon aquarium if no cover
Gerbils are a social species, meaning the company of their own kind is critical to their health and well being.
If there are two names listed together (eg Peanut Butter w/Jelly), that means that the two animals are a bonded pair of friends, and must be adopted together.
If there are more than two animals listed together (eg Peanut Butter w/Jelly and Toast), the group is to be adopted together. If there are 4 or more listed together, they can be adopted in pairs or trios - we just can't leave a single alone. Gerbil friends must be same sex, unless your current single is already neutered.
Got a single at home you're looking for a friend for? Contact Dakin to discuss whether your gerbil can be introduced to a gerbil or gerbils at the adoption center. Introducing gerbils can be tricky. If you aren't experienced in doing this, we can offer guidance. Please don't attempt to introduce unfamiliar ADULT gerbils to each other. Adult gerbils can be territorial and will likely view a new adult as a threat, leading them to fight.
If you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about, meet, or adopt this pet, you can start the process in one of two ways:
Come on in during open adoption hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:30-3:00! For in-shelter pets (not in foster care) coming in ASAP is the fastest way to adopt.
**the below two methods are slower than visiting us**
Call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us (springfield@dakinhumane.org) for more information about a pet. We are often on the line with another client, but we return voice mail and emails within 24 hours.
Meet Korn, Peanut and Dale. three adorable Gerbils that are looking for some new places to dig. These adorable ladies are friendly and social - approaching you when you come to visit, but don't really like being picked up. They are independent girls and enjoy snoozing, playing and creating new hide outs in their enclosure. They have existed in the same home as cats - although not direct contact - and are unfazed.
Adoption fee for one gerbil is $17, each additional adopted at the same time has a discounted adoption fee of $10.
Fun Facts About Gerbils
We are very social animals and are happiest when housed with at least one gerbil companion-the more the merrier!!
We are diurnal which means we're awake for a good part of the day and boy, are we busy! We know how to find the inner toy in any object-a simple piece of cardboard becomes a game in our paws!
We use different vocalizations: squeaks, clicking, and high pitched grunts, to communicate with one another.
We live 3-4 years.
We enjoy small amounts of fruits, vegetables, unsweetened cereal, wheat germ, nuts and seeds as treats.
We enjoy the occasional dust bath!!
Learn more about gerbils, and having them as pets, in the video above! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7sLpqJc7Fc
Housing requirements: Most housing sold at pet stores is too small for small pets. They are going to be spending most of their lives inside their cage; your housing must be as large as the below or larger (bigger is always better!) in order to adopt this pet.
2-3 gerbils: 15-gallon aquarium with wire mesh cover, 20 gallon aquarium if no cover
4-5 gerbils: 20-gallon aquarium with wire mesh cover, 30 gallon aquarium if no cover
Gerbils are a social species, meaning the company of their own kind is critical to their health and well being.
If there are two names listed together (eg Peanut Butter w/Jelly), that means that the two animals are a bonded pair of friends, and must be adopted together.
If there are more than two animals listed together (eg Peanut Butter w/Jelly and Toast), the group is to be adopted together. If there are 4 or more listed together, they can be adopted in pairs or trios - we just can't leave a single alone. Gerbil friends must be same sex, unless your current single is already neutered.
Got a single at home you're looking for a friend for? Contact Dakin to discuss whether your gerbil can be introduced to a gerbil or gerbils at the adoption center. Introducing gerbils can be tricky. If you aren't experienced in doing this, we can offer guidance. Please don't attempt to introduce unfamiliar ADULT gerbils to each other. Adult gerbils can be territorial and will likely view a new adult as a threat, leading them to fight.
If you're ready to adopt now and want to learn more about, meet, or adopt this pet, you can start the process in one of two ways:
Come on in during open adoption hours Tuesday - Saturday 12:30-3:00! For in-shelter pets (not in foster care) coming in ASAP is the fastest way to adopt.
**the below two methods are slower than visiting us**
Call us (413-781-4000 x 1) or email us (springfield@dakinhumane.org) for more information about a pet. We are often on the line with another client, but we return voice mail and emails within 24 hours.
The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.
The fastest way to adopt is to visit us Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-3!
You can also call us at 413-781-4000 x 1 and leave a message. Due to high call volume, it may take 48 hours to return your call.
Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!
If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.
Meet our pets at 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. We're open 12:30-3 Tuesday-Saturday, no appointment needed!
If the pet you are interested in is listed as being in foster care, they are not available to visit at the shelter; call us at 413-781-4000. Due to high call volume, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a return call.
More about this shelter
Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.
Dakin Humane Society is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, and spay/neuter services to more than 20,000 animals each year.
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We'll also keep you updated on Peanut with Dale and Korn-In foster's adoption status with email updates.
