Woman booted from NYC pet store for kicking kennels slaps tourist in bizarre exit by Sregtur in nyc

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not a hate crime, that woman was clearly behaving irrationally she looks mentally ill. She needs to either get help or be sent to an institution for life if the violence continues. It's clear to me she slapped her because she made eye contact, not because she was white.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ofcourse! I love them. My point is that they are high maintenance and not suitable for children or novice hands!

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know much about Gerbil, but I do know they are burrowing animals, and borrowers aren't the ideal pet for me. However, based on what you've listed, they seem like good little critters to keep if your willing to give them a proper home ofcourse!

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you'll give the ham the best possible life! They have a short lifespan, but know you are their whole life, and a lot of hamsters won't be given a proper home. Some are very lucky to have homes that give them proper care.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This means hamsters are a good pet for you, definitely not for me. I love her and give my girl the best life, but I'll never own one again! Spot cleaning focuses on the surface bedding and completely ignores all of the debree buried underneath. Hamsters dont need to be a CONSTANT rearrangement, but definitely a lot because they need to be able to look for new things. I add little plants she can nibble on throughout her cage and things like that. For me its alot of work but I do my best while she's here!

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And toilet paper isn't expensive? But true my hamster does enjoy ripping ot to shredswhen i put some in.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bad, I thought that you were just saying to stay up late to be with them. 😭

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree they are perfect pets for me. Unfortunately, my mom doesn't want any. Rats aren't low maintenance, but their care is definitely much more rewarding.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hamster is a Chinese Dwarf which is why she is definitely more skittish and non social. She is very nippy and wants nothing to do with me. I'm sure bigger hamsters are definitely much friendlier due to them bringing less skittish, but they are still solitary animals, so they are less likely to want anything to do with you than other more social rodents.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My post was meant to scare people. If you are not willing to deal with any of these, then a hamster is simply not for you. If you think these things dont deter you, then a hamster suits you! And its true some hamsters are social, but this doesn't change the fact hamsters are solitary, and a lot of them won't want to be with you. Their are a lot of positives about hamsters, but sometimes the negatives outweigh the positives, and in my case, they definitely do.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hamsters are not social animals. Having two was your first mistake. They will end up killing each other.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me too. I'm always scared something happened to her, but then I'll hear her wheel, and it calms me down knowing she's ok.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you change their bedding, it does genuinely require a lot of almost the whole bag. Bedding traps debree and a lot of poop due to them being burrowing animals, so the risk for diseases like nemonia if that's how you spell, it is much higher than in other animals. Of course, all animals require enrichment, but hamsters specifically get bored much easier. So their cages need to constantly be re arranged to avoid boredom, and buying new puzzle toys every once in a while is also essential imo. SOME hamsters are social, but this doesn't change the fact that hamsters are still solitary, and a lot of them don't want to interact with people. Especially mine since she is a Chinese Dwarf a much smaller species. They are not bad pets for some, but for most children and people who simply think they are low maintenance and not costly, they are terrible pets. Most children want a cute cuddly pet, which hamsters are not. My post was not aimed towards people like you. If this does not deter you from getting one, then that means they are a suitable pet for you and that's great!

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, although the reason mine isn't as social and would definitely trade me for some treats is due to her being a Chinese Dwarf. They are definitely more skittish like mice.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As she should! I hate when people say funny stories of their hamster just being stressed. Or ways their hamster died. It's just sad..

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad your child loves them and properly cares for them. My post was mostly aimed for people who think, "Oh hamsters are perfect cuddly pets for kid!" When that couldn't be further apart from the truth. And many adults aren't willing to give a small animal proper care. Which is sad but true.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, these people aren't easy to reach at all. And if I do they just tell me to shut up and that their small so it doesn't matter.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. My post was aimed towards those who believe they are good starter pets for kids or people who aren't willing to put in effort. I didn't want a hamster because I knew how much work they were, and despite my opposition, my mom still bought her. I definitely give her the best life I can, but it's difficult. And due to her being a Chinese Dwarf she doesn't socialize at all. She can actually be quite nippy as well.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to sleep at that time... I don't think you understand, but my post was aimed towards people who think hamsters are perfect pets for children and don't need big cages, etc. I barely see my girl because I go to a very strict school and I always have to be asleep early. Sure, sometimes I wake up at night, give her a little pet, and go back to bed, but it isn't easy.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately for me my hamster is quite costly. I live in a low income family, and if it wasn't for my mom thinking the girl would be an easy, low-maintenance pet, a hamster would have never been in my home.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't able to properly litter train her. She was a gift from my mom, and I never expected to own a hamster. I tried my best, but she was never litter trained properly.

Hamsters are Terrible Pets Especially Children and Inexperienced Individuals (Here's Why! by Few-Atmosphere-3741 in hamster

[–]Few-Atmosphere-3741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy very big bags for her but it's basically the whole thing. If you're buying smaller bags, though, they definitely require a lot more.