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Hello all,
I am so happy to have stumbled on this forum. The amount of hamster information online is endless and it is such a relief to have this community!
I am a graduate student and thought that having a little companion would help with the long work hours. And funnily enough, I used to research chipmunks. I have a fondness for small rodents (more than I'd life to admit) and it seemed fitting to get a dwarf hamster. Around a year ago I got Jojo, a roborovski. He was such a sweet little boy, but was also incredibly active. For that reason and my fear of crushing him, I would mostly watch him and he would occasionally step onto my hand for treats. Unfortunately Jojo passed around a month ago. Being my first pet, I am still navigating the guilt and sadness from not knowing what could have happened.
A couple days ago, I got a Russian dwarf hamster with the hopes that this little guy would be a little calmer and more receptive to pets and being held. He has yet to be named, I haven't quite found one that speaks to me. Maybe you all can help me with this: Do you know any cute Russian boy names for a hamster? A lot of the ones I've found seem a little too stiff and formal for a hamster, but maybe that's just me. I would love some suggestions.
I loved Jojo so much and I want to prevent anything premature from happening to my new little guy. I'm really looking forward to learning about training and care.
Best,
Claire
Here is a photo of Jojo just waking up from a nap and one of my new hamster trying out the wheel for the first time!
I am so happy to have stumbled on this forum. The amount of hamster information online is endless and it is such a relief to have this community!
I am a graduate student and thought that having a little companion would help with the long work hours. And funnily enough, I used to research chipmunks. I have a fondness for small rodents (more than I'd life to admit) and it seemed fitting to get a dwarf hamster. Around a year ago I got Jojo, a roborovski. He was such a sweet little boy, but was also incredibly active. For that reason and my fear of crushing him, I would mostly watch him and he would occasionally step onto my hand for treats. Unfortunately Jojo passed around a month ago. Being my first pet, I am still navigating the guilt and sadness from not knowing what could have happened.
A couple days ago, I got a Russian dwarf hamster with the hopes that this little guy would be a little calmer and more receptive to pets and being held. He has yet to be named, I haven't quite found one that speaks to me. Maybe you all can help me with this: Do you know any cute Russian boy names for a hamster? A lot of the ones I've found seem a little too stiff and formal for a hamster, but maybe that's just me. I would love some suggestions.
I loved Jojo so much and I want to prevent anything premature from happening to my new little guy. I'm really looking forward to learning about training and care.
Best,
Claire
Here is a photo of Jojo just waking up from a nap and one of my new hamster trying out the wheel for the first time!
Glad you have joined us. There's a thread below with name suggestions 
Congratulations on your little Russian hammy 
I'm so sorry to hear about JoJo. His photo is beautiful. Your new Russian Hamster looks totally gorgeous can't wait to see more pictures of him and finding out what you decide to call him
Ness