Hello to All

RJS · 09-17-2018, 09:27 AM

Hi

My story - My friends children have pets and whenever they go on holiday, I look after the critters - two guinea pigs, a chinchilla and a bearded dragon. Well this spring they added a new member to the family .. a small Russian hamster! In June they were away for a week and I was in charge ... by the end of the week, I was considering animal theft. LOL I just loved that little Russian and even though I hadn't had a pet in years I knew I wanted one.

So I did my homework which is when I found this site. Its been amazing for learning everything there is to know about hamsters. I log on every day to learn something new. As it turns out, a hamster is actually a great fit for me. I leave the house at 6:00am and don't return until around 7:30pm and here is a little creature that not only doesn't need constant company but he's going to be asleep anyway!

On July 23rd I brought little Theodore home and its been great right from the start. He's a happy little guy who sleeps all day and plays all night. I've built him a 100cm by 60cm play box out of good old untreated, kiln-dried Canadian pine - filled it with toys and wheels and tubes and forts - where he plays every night from 10:00pm to 5:00am ... at this time I bring him back to his house where he's usually asleep by 5:30 .. and boy is he a sound sleeper ..

He's a very friendly sort - and taming has been very easy. He's not afraid of me and will even come to the side of play box anytime I look over at him. I've only had him for two months but I can't imagine not having him around!

So thanks again to all at Hamster Central who have helped with this transition.

RJS

souffle · 09-18-2018, 08:55 AM

welcome to HC - glad to hear you have gotten the hamster bug and looking forward to hearing lots about your hammy

cypher · 09-18-2018, 12:42 PM

Welcome to HC & congrats on getting little Theodore

Josie · 09-18-2018, 02:28 PM

Welcome to HC & congratulations on getting Theodore, look forward to hearing more about Theodore

larry ben kenobi · 09-18-2018, 07:45 PM

Hello, fellow Canuck. I also recently adopted a little hamster (Syrian) after ham-sitting for my cousin. They really do win you over. Congrats on your new addition.

Sasha04 · 09-18-2018, 08:39 PM

Welcome back to HC! Congrats on Mr. Theodore! Can’t wait to meet him!

JennySTL · 09-20-2018, 06:51 AM

Welcome! My Teddy (the guy to the left) can't wait to see pictures of your Theodore!

Thin Lizzy · 09-27-2018, 07:24 PM

Hello to you and your ham Theodore. HC is wonderful for getting the right advice and help. Looking forward to meeting your ham.