Julianna Rock - Breeder and Exhibitor of Syrian Hamsters, Robovorski Judge (Strong Brew Hamstery)

Julianna found herself in the hamster fancy by accident, aftera adopting two hybrid boys with her partner in late 2013. She jumped right in and began to learn about all the intricacies of care. After a bad experience with a pet shop, Julianna and her partner decided to start breeding to improve the health, temperament and type of hamsters available in the GTA. She has been breeding since 2014 and has worked with various breeders throughout the years. To share her love of hamsters, she created the OHC and has continued to share her knowledge with other breeders and the public.

Chelle Bertrand

Chelle has loved rodents for a long time. She ran and owned a rescue specifically for rats, but often had hamster visitors too. After learning about their special care, she adopted a beautiful dwarf named Watson, and would go on to adopt Brulee from Strong Brew Hamstery. Chelle is very knowledgeable in healthcare, and has provided support to many members of the OHC. She knows the trials and tribulations of rescue, and always promotes best care.

Kieta Boulet - Breeder and Exhibitor of Roborovski Hamsters, Syrian Judge (Mustachio Hamstery)

After falling in love with SBH’s Fishsticks, Kieta started to pursue her surprise dream of breeding roborovski dwarf hamsters! She was lucky enough to adopt the last of Moxie Hamstery’s lines in California, and shipped them up to Canada. She’s an expert in shipping now. Kieta has been known to try and stuff robos in people’s pockets, to share the love of this elusive, but hilarious species of hamster!

Paige Kennedy - Breeder and Exhibitor of Syrian Hamsters (Hathor Hamstery)

Paige is one of the owner’s of Hathor Hamstery, and began breeding in 2017 with SBH lines. She is working on her Master’s Degree at Guelph univeristy, with a focus on nutrition. If you have a question about food, she’s your gal!

Leigh-Ann Woiden

Leigh-Ann heads the “Ottawa” division of the OHC, and manages our social media. She works hard to keep our social media active and engage new members and followers. Leigh-Ann also spends her days scouring Kijiji, looking for hamsters who need homes.

Andrea Lewis-Taggart - Pen Steward

Andrea is our expert hamster kisser and lover. She has a gift with small animals, and owns two rescue boys from The Pipsqueakery. Andrea is our current pen steward, and makes sure that no hamster at our shows goes unnoticed (and makes sure they get ample amount of love).

Taylor Stevenson

With interests in both rescuing and breeding, Tay has it all! She’s raised an oops litter of Syrians, and knows genetics, but prefer to spend her time fostering and rescuing animals. Tay has a big heart and endless patience. She’s fostered (and foster failed) for All Creatures Rescue, and will always make room for a little hammy needing some love.