r/PetMice

Community Overview

About r/PetMice

Welcome to /r/PetMice, for anything and everything related to pet mice and the people who love them!

The community at a glance

r/PetMice is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 75K members. It has been around since 2011. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mouse, Mice, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention bedding, cage, and food.

On Reddit
Established 2011
75K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +26.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 190 members
  • 2014: 205 members
  • 2015: 262 members
  • 2016: 302 members
  • 2017: 651 members
  • 2018: 2K members
  • 2019: 3K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 5K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 17K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 882 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 504 members

Topics

  • Mouse
    116 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mouse
    116
  • Mice
    75 posts in the past month
    #2
    Mice
    75
  • Struggling
    26 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    26
  • Cage
    23 posts in the past month
    #4
    Cage
    23
  • Help
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Help
    20

Flair

  • Question/Help
    63 posts in the past month
    1. I found this little deer mouse in my house today. Seems very young, not skittish and really stinking cute. What do I do?
    2. Has anyone seen a mouse do this before?
    3. Pumpkin, the mouse that never rests?
    #1
    Question/Help
    I found this little deer mouse in my house today. Seems very young, not skittish and really stinking cute. What do I do? · Has anyone seen a mouse do this before? · Pumpkin, the mouse that never rests?
    63
  • Cute Mouse Media
    55 posts in the past month
    1. meet moose
    2. An old video of my old friend and pet that passed away sadly many years ago, Herra Nuusku(Mr. Sniffy <3)
    3. Mouse!!!
    #2
    Cute Mouse Media
    meet moose · An old video of my old friend and pet that passed away sadly many years ago, Herra Nuusku(Mr. Sniffy <3) · Mouse!!!
    55
  • Wild Mouse/Mice
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Rescued house mouse full of soup??
    2. Wild mouse found in pet mouse cage
    3. He was a special mouse
    #3
    Wild Mouse/Mice
    Rescued house mouse full of soup?? · Wild mouse found in pet mouse cage · He was a special mouse
    21
  • First Time Owner
    14 posts in the past month
    1. MY BABY JUST HAD BABIES WHAT DO I DO OH LORD
    2. Accidental Grandma
    3. Enjoying there eating
    #4
    First Time Owner
    MY BABY JUST HAD BABIES WHAT DO I DO OH LORD · Accidental Grandma · Enjoying there eating
    14
  • Setup Tour
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Feel free to rate my girls enclosure :)
    2. New cage settup!
    3. New Layout?
    #5
    Setup Tour
    Feel free to rate my girls enclosure :) · New cage settup! · New Layout?
    12

Product recommendations

  • bedding
    10 posts in the past month
    1. whats the best affordable bedding
    2. Best bedding?
    3. Best paper bedding for respiratory sensitive mouse?
    #1
    bedding
    whats the best affordable bedding · Best bedding? · Best paper bedding for respiratory sensitive mouse?
    10
  • cage
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best mouse habitat
    2. what’s the best enclosure for 4 female mice?
    3. Advice on best cage
    #2
    cage
    Best mouse habitat · what’s the best enclosure for 4 female mice? · Advice on best cage
    8
  • food
    8 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best food for mice?
    2. What food would tempt my mice best to come to my hand
    3. Going to be getting 2 fancy mice!! What should I get for them? What's the best food?
    #3
    food
    What is the best food for mice? · What food would tempt my mice best to come to my hand · Going to be getting 2 fancy mice!! What should I get for them? What's the best food?
    8

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PetMice for?
Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PetMice free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/PetMice have?
Roughly 75K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PetMice on?
r/PetMice runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/PetMice cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PetMice is organized under Pet Owners.
How do I join r/PetMice?
You can join r/PetMice by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Animals communities like?
Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.