[LunaTheHamster1]

I don't think it is cruel. Many people have hamsters in Alaska cages, it is above the minimum recommended size. I used to have my Luna in an Alaska Cage and I only went up to the Savic Plaza because I wanted more room for a sand pit and a few other things. From the sounds of it this is far better than leaving him in a bigger cage with someone who will not give him the care that you will.

In an ideal world we would all love massive cages for out hamsters but it isn't always an ideal world/ I personally would recommend getting a cage 100 x 50cm but if cost and room is an issue there is nothing wrong with an Alaska. Hamster rescues would let you adopt with a cage that size. Also if you rehomed him, how would you know what sized cage he would end up in. My advice (for what it is worth) is buy the Alaska and enjoy your hammie. Go delete your post/comment on facebook and don't listen to them.