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A Hamster’s Story: The making of a novel

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But most of all Emmie loves Hamlet, her hamster. Emmie is fourteen years old and has loved several hamsters since she was seven: Carnie, Ophelia, Ichilles and now Hamlet. His gagging fits – like a cat trying in vain to cough-up a hairball – are becoming more frequent. Carnie, the first hamster, was the tragic one.

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Have You Considered Keeping Goats as Pets?

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Cats and dogs are the most popular pets, along with hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs also being amongst the favourites. Although keeping goats does require a bit more work than keeping cats or hamsters, they will reward you with their intelligent personalities and social nature. Have you considered keeping goats as pets?

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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Start with easier pets – Many people don’t want to start with the responsibility of a dog or cat. Guinea pigs also do not bite, unlike hamsters and gerbils which can tend to be nippy. Cats for quiet kids – I find that cats are great pets for very introverted kids. If the animal gets sick at least seek treatment.