Hamster at my Door.

[Kaztrekie]

I've just read this post. She's so lucky to have you and I'm glad you kept her .

[Kelibr]

I'm shocked that someone would do such a thing but glad you ended up keeping her. Every thing works out the way it should

[Panda's_mommy]

Just read this entire thread. So sad someone would dump their hamster at your door in the freezing cold, but thank God it was you who saved her! What a great story. So glad there are people like you in the world! Btw, she is a cutie pie!

[SquishyHelium]

Oh no, how could someone give up that beautiful little thing?! At least they put her somewhere where they thought she had a hope, and not just release into the wild or anything cruel. If that were me she would be going nowhere! I hope she responds well to your love and care and becomes a friendly, loving and above all healthy little ham.

[de4life]

Unfortunately people think that because hamsters come from the wild originally, they can be released back into the wild and survive.

Whilst hamsters do possess basic survival instincts, there is plenty they would really struggle with. They might be able to avoid predators and build themselves a burrow, but food collection and drinking water would be a major issue. Chances are they would eat the wrong thing and die quickly from that, or drink dirty water and again die from complications. Domesticated hamsters are in no way built to survive in the wild, regardless of whether their basic instincts might allow them temporary survival.

I've never understood how somebody can just absolve themselves of responsibility when it comes to pets. No matter how small they are, they depend on you. There are legitimate reasons for people to look to house a pet elsewhere, but dumping them or releasing them into the wild is reprehensible and cowardly. Even if you believe the animal might survive in the wild there is no way anybody can believe the animal would be better off that way. There are so many shelters and advice centres around (in the UK, anyway) that the very least a pet owner should do is ensure the animal goes somewhere safe if they can't look after it anymore.

[HammieandMerlin]

I agree completely, but fortunately this girls been with me for well over a year, and we've come a long way

[Taby_Stec]

Originally Posted by HammieandMerlin

I agree completely, but fortunately this girls been with me for well over a year, and we've come a long way

My hammy Alenna just past away last week.. She was a mix and had some teddy bear hamster in her and she was between 1 yr and 2-6 months old.. She came from a pet store and that is why we are unsure of the months. I'll miss her but it is okay. That is life.

[Colby and the Dwarfs]

Originally Posted by Taby_Stec

My hammy Alenna just past away last week.. She was a mix and had some teddy bear hamster in her and she was between 1 yr and 2-6 months old.. She came from a pet store and that is why we are unsure of the months. I'll miss her but it is okay. That is life.

I'm sorry for your loss. Just wanted to add that teddy bear hamsters are Syrians and can't be mixes.

I just read through this thread, she is so lucky to have you! What a gorgeous gal too.

[Bashful&Mortimer]

Just read through the thread....what a pretty little girl! . I'm so glad you kept her!