Before you bring a hamster home!
A close friend of mine recently bought my daughter a hamster during a trip to the pet store.

They brought it home, along with a blue cage and what I presumed was some hamster food.
“Mommy, you’re going to love him,” my daughter said boiling with excitement. “I’ve named him Mr. Hammy,” she continued.
I’ve never had a hamster. I never wanted one.
After seeing how thrilled my daughter was about her new pet, I started to slowly give in to the idea.
Then, that same night, just as my daughter attempted to transfer Mr.Hammy from his little carrying case to his shiny new cage, Mr. Hammy sunk his razor sharp teeth into her index finger.
My daughter let out a blood curdling scream. There was blood dripping from her finger and tears streaming down her face. And in a matter of minutes Mr. Hammy was on his way back to the pet store.
Hamsters can make good pets, but you have to know a little something about them before you bring them home. We knew very little.
I learned later that you never want to just scoop up a hamster and put them in a cage, because they usually come from the pet store scared. Experts recommend you give hamsters some treats first and wash your hands thoroughly, because they can mistake it for food. The key, they say, is to be gentle.
I debated whether I was teaching my daughter the wrong lessons by having my friend bring the hamster back. But I didn't want to risk another bite. For days she wanted to know what would become of Mr. Hammy. I told her we were not a good fit. I’m hoping he’s found the right home.
Now we're on the hunt for the right pet.






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