Species: Syrian

Gender: Female

Estimated DOB: September 2023

Likes: Areas with lots of soft paper bedding, being in the dark, sitting in her sandbox and staring at the wall, Emeraid, Whimzees, freeze-dried tofu, pine nuts

Dislikes: Bright light, sudden noises and movements

Fosterer’s Instagram: @peppersfosterhome

Little Skippy is a long-haired Syrian girl with soft fur that is shiny and luscious. She has dark eyeshadow around her eyes, and small brown spots on her white back. In short, she looks as beautiful as can be. Skippy is an introverted and quiet girl who much prefers being in the dark and avoids the light as much as possible.

She likes gathering copious amounts of paper bedding in areas where she sleeps to minimise the amount of light shining in. If you peek into her hideout while she’s in there, you can sometimes see a pair of dark eyes staring suspiciously back at you. She can easily be lured out by waving her favourite foods in front of her face, such as a syringe of yummy Emeraid which she will end up grabbing onto using her tiny paws and trying to pouch.

Skippy used to hate being held but after months of getting picked up by her foster mum, she is now starting to enjoy exploring the world outside of her cage. She also prefers to be taken out of her cage by being scooped up with two hands instead of being picked up by her armpits which will cause her to kick her little legs in protest.

Requirements

Cage: 100x50cm or bigger; tall enough for a 30cm wheel

Wheel: 30cm or larger

Bedding: As per HSS requirements

Food: As per HSS requirements

Enrichment: As per HSS requirements