Species: Golden Umbrous Long-haired Syrian 

Gender: Female

Estimated DOB: August 2023

Likes: Fatpouches Premium/Standard, Pine Nuts, Vegetables, Dried Coconut Strips, Sunflower Head Corners

Dislikes: Being touched suddenly, Sudden shadows, Mealworms

Fosterer Socials: @mugimugiham

Requirements for Zorra Adoption:

1. No-Barred Cage:

Syrian hamsters are notorious climbers and will attempt to climb anything. To prevent Zorra from falling from heights, her enclosure should be barless. 

1. Fully Covered Enclosure:

Syrian Hamsters are also notorious curious creatures. The enclosure needs to be fully covered with a weighted (Locks also can) lid to ensure she does not escape. Do note if it is fully covered, ensure the enclosure is placed in a well-ventilated area or fully shaded. (Ventilation and Heat)

1. 30 cm Wheel or larger

Zorra loves running at night. Do get a silent wheel if you are a light sleeper.

1. Marble Tile or Cooling Platform

Zorra is a big long-haired girl and she gets warm easily, she will often seek cool surfaces such as acrylic corners, marble tiles or ceramic hideouts.

Profile:

Zorra was part of the combined rescue case along SPCA, LHR and HSS. She is a really intelligent girl who could jail break her pet carrier, however, if she is satisfied with her home, she will make no such attempt. She is highly treat-motivated and can be trained to perform simple tricks with a simple ‘payment’ of pine nuts. She is learning spin-spin currently.

The name Zorra originates from Spain's Eurovision entry song. Initially intended as a derogatory term towards females, the Spanish team now seeks to redefine its meaning as a symbol of empowerment, challenging its previous connotations of degradation. Secondly, she is indeed a ‘vixen’ with her alluring eyeshadow and constant filled fat pouches.

Zorra is a shy girl but loves to hang around the platform at night. You might find her on a marble top when you return home from work, I believe she likes the cool tile. She is not fully toilet trained and often marks her sleeping areas with her pee.. So it is not recommended to do deep burrows for her yet.