1 post tagged “hamster”
We have a new pet in the apartment, adding to the growing menagerie which includes 2 ferrets, a cat and lots of fish. Several years ago, my friend Jay had a hamster which he was quite fond of. After it died he's always wanted another one but it never happened. Until Wassy gave him one yesterday as an early, early, early wedding anniversary gift. So...behold. Monk:
I must apologize for the quality of the pictures, as the lighting was crappy. I didn't manage to get too many really good shots.
The little guy got his name when instead of running around in his Hamster ball, he ended up spending an awful long time cleaning himself. So...he was named Monk. The OCD Hamster (after character on the TV show of the same name).
He did do a bit of running around though, previous to his cleaning obsession. I've never had a hamster as a pet before so I didn't realize exactly how cute they are.
It also amazes me that all hamsters seem to instinctively know what a hamster wheel is for. He discovered that last night just before we all went to bed. He had a cute habit of running for a bit and then looking out as if to see if he actually got anywhere yet.
I also shot a little video of him running around in the ball which was probably the best shot I actually got of him, unfortunately. I'll see if I can get a better up close and personal type picture today
Oh yes...and PITA didn't quite know what to make of this situation:
