Smudge's Hammy Happenings (pic heavy)

[Kiki_3173]

This is Smudge! She is a dwarf, but I don't know exactly what kind. There is a lot a I don't know about her, but that doesn't change how much I love this little girl!!!!

She was rescued by the Tampa Bay SPCA, from a home that was completely unfit for her, but that was her past. It's only her future that is important now! Her story with our family began last Tuesday, 1/29/13. I found her picture on the SPCA website a few days before I brought her home to live with me. The minute I saw her, I just knew she couldn't stay there any longer!

This is the picture I saw online. She looked so very sad this day


Then I went to visit her on the 29th. She was quite interested and couldn't sit still. I absolutely loved her coloring!!!!


I have her a bigger house than what she had at the SPCA and lots of nice, new toys to play with



She LOVES her wheel...she's never had one!!!

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She's still quite a bit shy!!! I am slowly working on taming.


I felt like she deserved a better home, so I made her a bin cage....pink, for a pretty girl!! I know it is small, but it is bigger than anything she's had before and I have plans to upgrade her eventually.

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HAPPY HAPPY, JOY JOY...my little girl let me touch her for the first time today!!! Granted, I bribed her with a little broccoli, but I consider it progress! lol

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So, it turns out that my new little Smudge is more tame than I originally thought. She is still a little wary of my hands yet, but IF she is out of her cage, than I can pick her up and handle her. now, the only time she is feisty is when I stick my hand in her cage. She gives me a little warning nip that says, "Hey chica...this is my space!!" I am really enjoying getting to know her...she is so much fun!!!

I really am a pocket pet:


I have finally decided that mommy is o.k. and I will let her hold me now for cuddles

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Playtime in the bathtub I absolutely adore this time that she and I share together. she crawls all over me and other than a little "taste" now & then on my ankle, she is SO tame! She's getting better...not as much cage rage now that she is in her new IKEA hack cage. I love this little girl to no end <3

Her new cage:

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I'm working on getting some video of my little, sweet, Smudge. But for now, here are a few pics of her climbing all over mommy during her out of cage time (which she practically begs for when I get home each day)

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For the 1st time I am worried about my little Smudge! I came home today and found that she was bleeding from her vaginal area . I cleaned it off with a cotton ball and saline and a little, tiny, bit of skin came off onto the cotton ball too. Her behavior is normal and activity level is normal. She is eating, drinking, and peeing & pooing normally with no blood in it. I'm hoping that she may have just bitten herself while cleaning or itching herself

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Today, Smudge seems to be doing better. There has been no more instances with blood since yesterday and I am pretty sure she bit herself while cleaning. Rest assured, I have found an exotics vet (that comes highly recommended by a local pet store I love) and we are going to see them for a check up.

Tonight my little sweet fuzzy was acting normal and loving her playtime in the play pen. Here are a few videos of my crazy little fuzz! Clicky below on the videos!

Waking up:


AHHHHH....look what mommy made me!!!!

[DrKMcK]

LOL, giggle . I downloaded the video, so I now have Smudgie's treat craze permanently. Something about her just grabs my heart. She really loved the treat and I had fun watching her. <3 Smudge

[Kiki_3173]

Hahaha...she is one sweet little girl! It's amazing how crazy she gets for just a little millet and some broccoli It is very nice to see that she's touched many hearts & not just mine!! I am such a lucky hammy mom!