Milo & Murphy

[Nikkigrace]

Last night after much consideration, I rescued these two beautiful hamsters from someone who "wanted rid of the things" because she was allergic to them. I was at my limit with hamsters really but I knew I could take them in temporarily to get them in a good size cage and then ensure they go to a good home.

Unfortunately after having them here for the last 24 hours, I have established that Murphy is poorly. I suspect his scent gland is blocked, and also due to his excessive drinking and peeing, I suspect he has either diabetes or a UTI. For that reason, they will be staying with me until I can find out what is wrong with him and get him treated.

You can see from the pictures, that although I am assuming they are hybrids as they were purchased from a pet store, that they appear to carry very strong Campbell genes. I am told they are around 13 weeks old now.

Here they are before the car jouney to my house


Meet Milo - the smaller of the two and definitely a cheeky little chap! He loves to climb on anything he can, including his brother!! And is very friendly with me, walking on to my hand in his cage and coming out for cuddles.

cuddles


Milo loves millet




and mealworms


Friendly little boy


with his gorgeous baby face

[Nikkigrace]

And Murphy – the bigger of the two boys. Not as active as Milo and a little unsure of me at the moment. But given that I believe him to be poorly with a couple of things, I imagine he just feels pretty rough and the move here will have been enough for him to deal with right now. He still posed for a few photos for you all though.

Round little pudding


Just woken up


Gorgeous boy




Murphy's fluffy bum shots






And finally...Milo & Murphy squishy snuggly sleep time


I keep telling myself...I MUST NOT GET ATTACHED!!!!!!

[jesselle]

I think they're absolutely gorgeous I love Campbell's anyway but they just look so snuggly.

[Petite1]

Awww they are lovely, well done for rescueing them, i think youd better keep them especially as one needs help, x

[kyrilliondaemon]

I do hope they're both ok. Its good that you rescued them since it really sounds like Murphy needs the help, he really reminds me of our Bumblehams too

[Eriklover555]

A cute pair of charmers, aren't they? Can't believe someone would want to "get rid of them" like they're trash! I'm allergic to cats, but I still rescue them when they need homes (as Tuppence and her three kittens can attest.)!

Give them kisses and cuddles from Reid and me, kay? Also, keep us updated on the poorly one ^^

[Bozly's Family]

awwww. ADORABLE. I wish Boz could be chubbier without being overweight. Chubs are so cute.

[Nikkigrace]

I suspect now that the reason she "wanted rid" is because one is clearly poorly! But who knows.
What matters now is trying to help Murphy get better or more comfortable at least and that is something that I will do my very best at for him

[Nikkigrace]

It has been confirmed...Murphy has diabetes

[dancer]

They are adorable, and they couldn't be with a better carer right now, especially with Murphy being poorly.

I hope he's ok