I think it's very hard on Freddie, and also that a week isn't long enough to see if the child's hammy phase will last. Better that the parents understand that whether a child's hammy phase lasts or not, taking on the hamster is their responsibility, not their child's.
Also a bit hazy over who has duty of care over this hamster - if he is ultimately owned by the pet shop then his welfare is their responsibility, but how can they ensure that when they are renting him out to anyone who wants him?
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Emma
Hamster Central Moderator
Owned by Merry, Pippin, Lola & Shirley (roborovskis) Toby & Hazel (syrians)
Missing my angel Phoebe
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