----- Original Message -----

From: isobel.boyes

To: hamsters_online@...

Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 9:10 PM

Subject: [hamsters_online] Re: Finding a first Hamster

Hi, no idea why you've sent this reply to me!!! i didn't post this
message.

--- In hamsters_online@yahoogroups.co.uk, "rosie" <rosiehams@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> your daughter sounds like a very responsible young lady having done
her research on hamsters.
> However, legally, she is not allowed to buy a pet. The minimum age
was raised from 12 to 16 under the Animal Welfare Act which became
law in April 2007.
>
> This doesnt mean she cannot have a hamster. It does mean, however,
that you, as her parent, would be legally responsible for it and
provide a 'duty of care' towards it. This applies to all animals, not
just hamsters.
> Duty of care means you would be responsible for providing;
> a.. a suitable place to live
> b.. fresh food & water
> c.. sufficient space & proper facilities
> d.. prevent pain. injury, suffering & disease
> e.. protection from fear & distress
> Hope this helps & I'm sure someone will put you in touch with a
breeder in your area.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: fosterhomestead
> To: hamsters_online@yahoogroups.co.uk
> Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 6:27 PM
> Subject: [hamsters_online] Finding a first Hamster
>
>
> My 10 year old daughter wants to buy a pet and I think that a
hamster
> is a good choice for her. She's researched hamster feeding and
needs,
> and lined up suitable accomodation etc. All we have to do is find
the
> right hamster for her. Does anyone know of a reputable breeder in
the
> Cambridge UK area? She would like to handle the creature so I
thought a
> breeder would be a better bet than the pet shops near us. As
she's
> spending her own money it's important that she gets a well
hamster and
> good advice. Any help gratefully received! Many thanks
>