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6 Reasons Hamsters Are Simultaneously The Best And The Worst Pets

6. They do some really crazy sh*t sometimes and you just get to watch

Ashley McMurray
May 01, 2018
University of Oregon
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6 Reasons Hamsters Are Simultaneously The Best And The Worst Pets
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I've had a pet hamster for most of my time in college, at this point and I've definitely learned the positives and negatives of having hamsters. They're little heart-breakers, but they're so worth the time and effort. I'm so glad I've had such a lovely pet throughout my college years.

1. Hamsters are adorable

Hamsters are seriously the cutest. How can you resist that adorable, little face?

2. But they only live two to five years

Honestly, it's a MIRACLE if your hamster lives five years. I've had two hamsters and my first one, Whiskey Dick, didn't even make it to her second birthday. My current hamster, Atlas Nugget, doesn't seem to be doing too well either and he's a year and a half old.

3. Hamsters have big personalities

Both of my hamsters have had such personalities. Whiskey Dick was a sassy little b*tch and she escaped her cage FIVE times within a few months. Whiskey just couldn't be tied down to the modern confines of hamster life.

4. They're low maintenance

You have to clean their cage regularly and ensure they have food and water on a daily basis. You also have to give them some love, but that's not difficult because you adore these little guys.

5. Hamsters are escape artists

Like I mentioned earlier, Whiskey escaped FIVE times. Hamsters are f*cking wild and they will do whatever it takes to get out of their homes. Hamsters ain't trying to commit to ANYONE.

6. They do some really crazy sh*t sometimes and you just get to watch

Honestly, just search 'hamster tricks' on YouTube and you will not be disappointed in the slightest.

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