Most of the time, the actual age and date of birth is not known for shelter animals. Most shelters can pretty accurately determine the pet’s age. North Shore, the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization has designated August 1st as the shelter animals birthday for all animals whose birthdate is unknown. Other shelters often […]
Gerbils and hamsters are similar animals, but there are important differences between them: Gerbils have long, fur-covered tails that end in a small tuft. Hamsters have tiny stubs for tails, naked of fur. Gerbils tend to stand on their hind legs, while hamsters avoid standing as it takes much more effort for them. Hamsters are […]