Mini Beasts Rescue - Registered Charity 1216577

15/10/2026

Meet Pamela Hamderson 🐹

Move over, Baywatch. There’s a new Pamela in town, and she’s got four tiny legs, a fabulous little face and absolutely no intention of running in slow motion along a beach. 💅

Pam Ham is quite partial to a lovely stroke along her back, although being picked up is still under negotiation. Her confidence is growing every day, and she’s starting to realise that life isn’t quite as terrifying as she first thought. Now, during the day, Pamela might seem like a sweet, slightly nervous little lady. But come nightfall? The woman becomes an absolute menace.

Pamela takes great pleasure in conducting her nightly activities whilst the resident cats watch on, utterly fascinated and completely unable to join in. She knows they’re watching. We suspect she enjoys it. Pamela is looking for a patient, loving home where she can continue building her confidence at her own pace, enjoy plenty of enrichment and live out her best hamster life.

🏡 A suitable, secure enclosure measuring a minimum of 100cm x 50cm x 50cm, with plenty of room for burrowing, exploring and conducting her highly important hamster business. She’s a lady with standards. A shoebox with a wheel simply won’t cut it.

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14/10/2026

Nellie & Neo 💞

These two are fun, playful, affectionate little snuggle bugs who firmly believe that wherever you are, they should be too. Going to the kitchen? They’re coming. Sitting on the sofa? Make room. Trying to work? Absolutely not. Doing something that doesn’t involve them? How very dare you.

They LOVE fusses, LOVE food and LOVE being involved in absolutely everything. Personal space is a concept they’ve heard about but have collectively decided is unnecessary.

Between their playful antics, endless cuddles and determination to be your tiny furry assistants, life with Nellie and Neo will never be boring. They’re not just looking for a forever home. They’re looking for two humans to supervise. Or one. They’re not fussy. As long as the snacks are plentiful.

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13/10/2026

Spooky season is among us! 👻

Just a little reminder that Leones Events Ltd are hosting their HALLOWEEN BALL and you’re all invited to come along for a frightfully good evening🦇🖤

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ From 6:30pm
📍 Ellesborough Parish Hall
🎟️ FREE ENTRY - tickets must be purchased in advance

There’ll be fancy dress, prizes, stalls, food, drinks, sweets for the little monsters and plenty of Halloween fun! And the best bit? There’s a raffle in aid of Mini Beasts Rescue! 🐾 So not only can you dress like you’ve crawled out of a grave, you can help us continue rescuing animals who seem determined to bankrupt us one vet bill at a time.

There are prizes for the best dressed adults AND children, so dig out those costumes, dust off your broomsticks and prepare to embarrass yourselves spectacularly.

A huge thank you to Leones Events Ltd for supporting our little beasts. 🖤

https://facebook.com/events/s/halloween-ball/1424473346313114/

HALLOWEEN PLANS? CANCEL THEM. THIS IS BETTER. 🎃

Leones Events Ltd are throwing a HALLOWEEN BALL and somehow Mini Beasts Rescue have been invited to benefit from the evening. Presumably nobody warned them what we’re like.

📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ From 6:30pm
📍 Ellesborough Parish Hall
🎟️ FREE EVENT - tickets must be booked in advance

Expect Halloween chaos including fancy dress, prizes, stalls, a photographer, sweets for the kids, food and drinks, and, most importantly..

A RAFFLE IN AID OF MINI BEASTS RESCUE! 🎁

So grab your tiny witches, questionable vampires, feral children and that one adult who takes fancy dress far too seriously and come along for a spooky night while helping support the beasts.

There are prizes for best dressed adults AND children, so this is your official permission to be completely unhinged with the costumes. We expect commitment. Fake blood. Drama. Possibly emotional damage.

A massive thank you to Leones Events Ltd for choosing to support our little rescue. Every raffle ticket helps us continue feeding, vetting and generally being held financially hostage by small furry criminals.

GET YOUR TICKETS & GET YOUR COSTUMES READY!
Who’s coming?! 👻🦇🖤

12/10/2026

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, well, actually, they’re just ridiculously adorable. 🐈‍⬛

Wednesday is friendly, loving and has absolutely no concept of personal space. Going to the kitchen? She’s coming. Going to the bathroom? She’s coming. Trying to have five minutes of peace? Nope.

She’s affectionate, chatty and firmly believes that every activity requires her supervision. You won’t need to wonder where Wednesday is. She’ll be right behind you, telling you all about her day.

Pugsley would very much like some affection, but first he’ll need to see your references, conduct a background check and complete a thorough risk assessment. He’s a shy little soul who needs time, patience and reassurance before he feels safe enough to show his true personality. But once you’ve passed his security clearance? Oh, you’re in.

Underneath that cautious exterior is a gorgeous little love bug who desperately wants affection. He just needs someone willing to let him find his confidence at his own pace.

Wednesday and Pugsley are proud members of our new Big Hearts, Tiny Confidence Club ❤️ A special little club for animals who need a bit more patience, understanding and encouragement to show the world just how wonderful they really are. ✨

*Wednesday and Pugsley are a bonded pair and will only be rehomed together.
**We don't show individual pictures of kittens under 16 weeks. We strongly believe that a personality match is far more important than looks.

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12/10/2026

Week two of posting Miso & Moochi every single week until someone finally gives these gorgeous girls their forever home. 🐾♥️

And in the words of Eminem…

🎤 Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity, to adopt two gorgeous cats you’ve ever wanted… would you capture it? Or just scroll past?

Their paws are sweaty,
Knees weak, tails are heavy,
Been waiting for a home,
But no one’s applied already.

They lived beneath a shed,
With kittens to be fed,
Now the babies all have homes,
But these two? Still no bed. 💔

They’re sweet and they’re gentle,
Their love is monumental,
Not straight on your lap,
But their cuddles? Sentimental.

They need a little time,
A little patience, a little space,
Then you’ll have two loving girls,
Bringing joy into your place. 🎶

Same cats. Same plea. Different week. 🫡

11/10/2026

📖 The Diary of Fred

Entry 52: Week 56 - Hamster Assault, Unprovoked Rage & The S*x Pest

Dear Diary,

This week, I have been absolutely furious with Sim. Why? Don’t know. Haven’t decided yet. But I’m angry, she’s responsible, and quite frankly I don’t appreciate being questioned about it. I’ve spent most of the week glaring at her, walking away when she tries to stroke me and generally making my displeasure known.

She keeps asking, 'What’s wrong, Fred?'. You should know. You. Should. Know. Honestly, the emotional intelligence of a teaspoon.

Anyway; things took a rather violent turn when Sim was changing the hamster’s food and water. Naturally, I saw an opportunity to assist. So I jumped directly into the hamster cage. Now, you’d think the hamster would be grateful to receive a personal visit from the most important member of the household.

Apparently not. The bastard bit me. A creature approximately the size of one of my testicles, if Sim hadn’t had those removed too. The absolute audacity. I was simply conducting a routine property inspection when this miniature ball of rage launched an unprovoked assault on me.

I immediately evacuated the premises. With dignity. And speed. Mostly speed. Then spent the next 15 minutes meowing dramatically. There was pain. There was suffering. There was emotional damage. Sim checked me over and had the audacity to suggest I’d brought it on myself. Sorry? VICTIM BLAMING. The hamster has now been added to my list of enemies.

Which brings me to our next problem.

Errol.

Dear Diary…

I don’t know what sort of establishment Sim thinks she’s running, but apparently we’ve now opened a brothel. Errol arrived and immediately decided he wanted to mount absolutely everyone. No introductions. No flowers. Not even a bloody dinner. Just straight to business. Cats. Other unsuspecting residents. If it had a pulse, Errol was apparently willing to give it a go.

He took one look at me and thought better of it. Correct decision. Because while everyone else was being subjected to Errol’s unsolicited romantic advances, I sat watching with the smug satisfaction of a man who knows his reputation precedes him.

He knows that if he attempts to climb aboard Fred Airlines, he’ll be getting a one way ticket to A&E. I may have been defeated by a hamster earlier in the week, but that’s confidential information and quite frankly irrelevant.

In summary, I spent the week furious with Sim for reasons even I don’t understand, broke into a hamster’s home, got assaulted by the homeowner, demanded sympathy for fifteen minutes and then watched a sexually frustrated rabbit attempt to s**g half the household. And people wonder why I’m angry.

End of log.

I am not just Fred the cat.

I am Fred - professional grudge holder, survivor of hamster based violence, victim of gross injustice, and the only creature in this house that Errol has enough sense to leave alone.

- Fred 🐾👑

11/10/2026

Sometimes, friendship comes from the most unexpected places. ♥️

This young one has been with us since she was just one day old. Despite growing up surrounded by love, care and plenty of furry friends, she’s never really formed a special bond with anyone. Until Errol came along. 🥹 Of all the animals she could have chosen, she’s decided that a rabbit is her new best friend. And honestly? We couldn’t love this unlikely little friendship more.

Two different species, one very special bond. 🐱🐰💕

*All interactions are closely monitored and supervised.

09/10/2026

At just 6 weeks old, Gordon Hamsey arrived in our care after his previous owner decided breeding hamsters was a brilliant idea, until she discovered it involved actual work. Anyway, Gordon Hamsey has since checked into Mini Beasts and has some VERY strong opinions.

Gordon Hamsey is a cheeky little character who’s slowly building his confidence and occasionally reminding us that he’s the head chef and we’re just the kitchen staff. He’s looking for a patient home that will let him settle at his own pace, spoil him rotten and appreciate his tiny but mighty personality.

Gordon Hamsey. Zero Michelin stars. Unlimited attitude. 🐹

09/10/2026

Well, we’ve reached that wonderful point in rescue where our hearts are saying 'oh, just one more' and our bank account, foster homes and remaining brain cells are collectively screaming 'Absolutely bloody not'. 🙃

So, with immediate effect, Mini Beasts Rescue is temporarily closed to all new intakes, including emergencies. 💔

This isn’t a decision we’ve made lightly. We currently have an overwhelming number of animals in our care. Some are poorly, some are terrified, some need intensive support, and others are simply committed to making their foster carers question every life decision they’ve ever made. And every single one of them deserves the very best we can give.

We need to focus on the animals already relying on us. The poorly ones needing treatment, the frightened ones learning to trust, the babies needing round the clock care, and the resident chaos merchants who seem determined to keep us on our toes. We can't keep saying yes to new animals if it means compromising the care of those we’ve already promised to help.

As much as we’d love to have unlimited foster homes, bottomless finances and approximately 47 extra pairs of hands, we’re unfortunately still operating with normal human limitations. Rude, really.

So, for now, we need to close our doors to new arrivals and concentrate on getting our current residents healthy, happy and into their forever homes.

Please understand that saying no doesn’t mean we don’t care. In fact, it’s precisely because we care that we’re making this decision. Our hearts will always want to save them all, but responsible rescue means knowing when to stop, regroup and give the animals already in our care everything they deserve. We will continue caring for our current residents, supporting our foster families and finding wonderful forever homes.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and continued support. ♥️

The MB Team 🐾

08/10/2026

Duchess by name, Duchess by nature.

She is sweet, curious, chatty and fully convinced the household revolves around her. Which, to be fair, it probably will. She LOVES her food and will happily provide a loud verbal reminder should dinner be approximately 14 seconds late.

She adores attention and a good fuss, but she’s not a lap cat, affection is welcomed, but please respect the royal boundaries. Duchess enjoys having access to the outdoors, although she doesn’t venture far or stay out for long. Just a quick patrol of the kingdom before returning to her servants and snack cupboard.

Duchess is, scientifically speaking, a bit of a bitch with other cats. She would very much like to be the one and only feline ruler of her new home. Sweet. Sassy. Vocal. Food obsessed. Affectionate on her terms. Basically, she’s a tiny furry middle aged woman with strong opinions and no interest in sharing her house.

🐈 Must be the only cat in the home
🐕 Can't live with dogs
👧🏻 Can live with teenage, cat savvy children
🌳 Needs outdoor access

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