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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. Carnie, the first hamster, was the tragic one. She would rub her nose across his body, sniffing deeply while the hamster waited, amused, by the affair.

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Reasons to Choose a Pet-Friendly Retirement Community

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If you’re a pet owner, you know from experience how tricky it can be finding places to live (other than buying a house) where you’re allowed to own pets. And while many are similar, there are always certain things that set the best ones apart from the rest. One of these things is how the retirement community regards its residents owning pets.

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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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On the other hand, kids that don’t get the experience of having a pet early may become afraid of animals, especially if their parents don’t particularly care for animals. Guinea pigs also do not bite, unlike hamsters and gerbils which can tend to be nippy. Aim for “fail-safe” pets – Kids are so impressionable.