Harvey

[Syrian Hammy]

This is the only picture I have right now of the little man. Not sure of age but he was living in a mini duna and handled very badly by my 3 year old cousin. Obviously the kid shouldn't of ice a hamster in the first place and her mum was to scared to handle him. So the only interaction he knows is rough play. He bite my cousin quite hard when I was visiting and thankfully she asked me to take him. I couldn't pass on him so I'm happily took him in. Her now living in luxury with a sand bath, wheel, decent food and loads of toys. Poor wee mite is naturally scared of being picked up. He had a little wonder on our sofa earlier today when he woke up. He did empty his pouches all over the place but given time he'll become less frightened once he knows I'm not going to be rough with me. He's a little darling. I've named him Harvey. More photos to come.

[souffle]

He looks lovely Good for you taking him on.
Hamsters are not pets for 3 year olds without major undertaking by the adult carer. really they should just stroke them now and then and be shown how to care.

[CreamSyrian]

Aww he's a little cutie Poor little boy, I'm so glad you've rescued him and gave him a second chance essentially. I get so annoyed when parents regard hamsters as small, pocket pets and buy them for their children wiyhough knowing the correct care. Can't wait to see more of him, he'll love getting spoilt I guess

[icklemunch]

Awwww he's beautiful. What a lovely happy ending. So glad he's found his forever home with you.

[DrKMcK]

Glad Harvey is with you now. It's really a shame. I think your cousin's mother may not have understood how dangerous it was for your cousin to handle this poor little guy. It is very likely that your cousin may have squeezed him several times. That's more than likely why he bit the little child. So, it's not at all hard to understand why he's scared to be handled now. In fact, I'm very surprised he's even alive. Internal damage can be done by small children squeezing a hammy that small. Harvey is a lucky little furry whose life has changed...even though he doesn't really understand that yet .

[Syrian Hammy]

Thank you everyone. I hope my aunt has realised her mistake and will not take on future pets until the kidsaare much older. His fate could of been a whole lot worse bless him. He's now happily snoozing in his Alaska with some veg for breakfast.

[Puddle]

I took my hamster from an adoption centre because she was returned twice for biting. I knew even if I couldn't tame her if give her a great life so adopted her. She was trying to bite me constantly, even if I went near her bars she would strike out at them. Must have been treated awfully. Anyway over time I got her used to my hands near her cage (using treats aswell) and eventually she stopped snatching them and gently took them with great care not to touch my fingers. I bought a big guinea pig pen and filled it with stuff to play on/with and let her run in there every day with occasional strokes (soon stopped instantly turning round to strike at me) then moved onto letting her on the sofa with me and eventually I can pick her up with no fuss. Doesn't even batter an eye lid anymore even in her cage. Needless to say she gets spoilt and is a very happy hamster at last.

[Syrian Hammy]

Despite Harvey's high levels of ketones he's still an active fella.

[ANGELBABIES]

Well done for rescuing the little fellow and giving him a loving home. Looking at your recent pics - just proves love n patience brings the hammy around. Welcome to HC little man xx

[CreamSyrian]

Oh, bless him. Is he diabetic? Just that usually high ketones are present in diabetic people/animals. At least he is active and looks happy