Hammy Time: Feed Your Spirit

I raised many hamsters throughout middle and high school. We’d buy a female and inevitably, she’d give birth – and we’d end up with seven pets instead of one. (It happened twice!) As an adult, I learned from my childhood mistakes (this one time, ha!) and adopted a rambunctious, silly, curious little BOY hammy: Oliver. (Named for Arrow’s Oliver Queen, of course. Be still my heart!) Cuddling, petting and playing with Oliver has been a joy. Hamsters are very shy, so coaxing him from his shell into trusting me was immensely rewarding, and bonding with him every night helps to feed my spirit.