A bit of hamster advice needed..?

Question

I could really do with some advice please, I visit my local pet shop regularly and when I'm there I always have a peek at the corner with all the pets. For the last couple of months I've noticed this little female russian hamster in a cage by itself getting bigger and bigger. It has no toys/wheel and a disturbingly green coloured water bottle. I finally asked about the little (or big!) hammy and the woman replied to me basically saying it was old, no-one wanted it and it bites!

This disgusted me, no wonder it's terrified and bits the way it's being treated.

Basically what I wanted to ask is, I'm keen on getting her because I feel so bad for her...but is there any hope on changing her ways? Or does this look like the end for the little thing, her coat is all matted and she basically waddles. Will I be able to help at all?

Any advice would be great x

Answer 1

You could probably give her a better home,but she might not change.I believe she is being treated very poorly.as an animal lover ,I would probably do any thing I could for her.

Answer 2

i know you want to save her, but the truth is, getting an animal because you feel bad for it, is not a smart thing to do. i know it sounds harsh and cruel, but its not a good reason to get an animals, and that poor animal is going to make a horrible pet. i am utterly disgusted at this pet store that you go to, and i think you should find a better pet store to get a hamster im sorry

Answer 3

I would help it, maybe you can ask for a discount because its been there so long. Don't get your hopes too high on changing its ways but there definitely is a chance you can. I adopted a ham that was subject to the abuse of children and now he's an angel. He does sleep all the time (so we call him our hermit-ham) but you can give this ham a very comfortable life!

Answer 4

There is hope. You cant let animals sufer so you should get it. Dont worry, I have a hamster who was mean and the old owners neglected it and then when i took her home, she was nice. Just make sure you take the poor thing to the vet and make sure it is ok and dosent need a shot. Please help it!