Critter News

OCTOBER 21, 2008

Prior to the 1930s, hamsters were pretty much in the wild. Now, one million hamsters are kept as pets, an increase of 41 percent since 2001. Sadly, though, some 200,000 hamsters were used for research in the United States in 2000, third behind rats and mice. Tags: hamsters.

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Critter News

JUNE 20, 2009

Rockville, MD: A lab assistant reported a hamster running loose inside a walk-in refrigerator and a live hamster was found in a euthanasia bag inside the walk-in freezer. Another report said a lab assistant reported finding a dead hamster in a cage in June 2008 after the cage was removed from a sterilizer. "It for finding them.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 30, 2011

Guinea pigs also do not bite, unlike hamsters and gerbils which can tend to be nippy. With purebred animals, it is especially important to do your research and make sure the pet fits your family’s lifestyle. Whether your family chooses a hamster or a dog, be prepared to care for your pet in sickness and in health.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 11, 2009

In addition to dogs and cats, we now feature all kinds of pets for adoption, including rabbits, farm animals, ferrets, hamsters and other small animals, horses, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and even fish.

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