The hamster was left in her cage on a bus in North London.
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An unwanted hamster has been saved after being left abandoned on a bus.
The Russian Dwarf hamster was found in Brent Cross earlier this month after she was left in her cage with clean bedding, food and water.
After collecting her, the RSPCA named the hamster Ivana and took her to the Southridge Animal Centre in Hertfordshire to be rehomed.
RSPCA have said the number of small pets being abandoned is increasing as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
The RSPCA made clear that whilst they are aware people are struggling to meet their basic needs, the disposal of animals in this way should never be the answer.
RSPCA animal rescue officer, Philip Heyes, has described the abandonment as “very undignified”.
He added, “It is very sad that she was left in this way, and we’re glad we could get it before she came to harm”.
The RSPCA say Ivana is “very alert and active” and is now ready for rehoming.
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StandfirstIvana the hamster has been saved by the RSPCA after being abandoned on a bus in Brent Cross.
An unwanted hamster has been saved after being left abandoned on a bus.
The Russian Dwarf hamster was found in Brent Cross earlier this month after she was left in her cage with clean bedding, food and water.
After collecting her, the RSPCA named the hamster Ivana and took her to the Southridge Animal Centre in Hertfordshire to be rehomed.
RSPCA have said the number of small pets being abandoned is increasing as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
The RSPCA made clear that whilst they are aware people are struggling to meet their basic needs, the disposal of animals in this way should never be the answer.
RSPCA animal rescue officer, Philip Heyes, has described the abandonment as “very undignified”.
He added, “It is very sad that she was left in this way, and we’re glad we could get it before she came to harm”.
The RSPCA say Ivana is “very alert and active” and is now ready for rehoming.
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