[DOC] [TLE] Selecting a Pet Rodent - American Veterinary Medical Association [PAR] There are a range of small rodent species that offer options from interesting 
exotics to ... The most common pet hamsters are Syrian or golden hamsters, but 
albino (white with pink ... Because they are housed in cages, pet rodents can 
easily be kept in ... When you choose a pet, you are promising to care for it for its 
entire life. [DOC] [TLE] All About Your Hamster | petco.com [PAR] This small rodent makes one of the most popular introductory pets in the U.S. - 
and for good reason. Hamsters are by nature clean and easy to care for. ... and 
you can often see your hamster rising up on their haunches, sniffing the air. .... 
During short trips, it's not necessary to feed them extra, because they usually lose 
their... [DOC] [TLE] Which Small Animal is the Best Pet for You? | PetHelpful [PAR] Feb 2, 2016 ... Many people want a small pet but which is the right choice for you? ... They are 
prolific breeders and are often sold in pet stores as food for other animals so ... 
They have easy maintenance and can live up to twenty years. ... owner and it's 
because of this that genets who need to be rehomed often become... [DOC] [TLE] Facts About Small Mammals as Pets - Petfinder [PAR] Small mammals merit the same status in pet society as cats and dogs, and 
require ... Although the ancestors of today's hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats, 
mice, rabbits ... are captive-bred and completely dependent on human caretakers 
for food, care, ... It's easy to miss signs of trouble unless you handle your pet 
regularly. [DOC] [TLE] From PETCO to PETA: A Former PETCO Employee Speaks Out ... [PAR] PETCO, you see, stocks live mice and rats to be sold as food for pet snakes. ... 
but I will always regret having been in that small way a party to such a cruel 
industry. .... When snake owners decide to feed live animals to the snakes, it's like 
.... they deserve when it comes to caring for, feeding, cleaning etc and we are 
held to... [DOC] [TLE] Hamster Housing : The Humane Society of the United States [PAR] Oct 21, 2009 ... Make sure your hamster's cage is safe from other pets who may see him ... Pros: 
Good ventilation, easy to clean, platforms at different heights ... may allow smaller 
hamsters (particularly dwarf species) to escape; ... Price: $45 and up for a basic 
20-gallon aquarium; the mesh covers are often sold separately. [DOC] [TLE] Care of Hamsters [PAR] small (4 to 7), short-tailed rodent with large cheek pouches, small eyes and a 
variety of ... easy to care for, and their inquisitive nature makes them an 
appealing pet. One of the most important features of the Golden hamster is its 
solitary nature. ... that you completely clean the cage 2-3 times more often than 
the wire/plastic... [DOC] [TLE] Sugar Glider - Questions and Answers - Everything you NEED to ... [PAR] Another distinct advantage over rodent type pets is that Sugar Gliders  when 
fed the ... They also keep themselves impeccably clean and never require 
bathing. ... It's a small, up-front investment that will reward your entire family with 
.... is that Gliders don't typically require any ongoing vet care; because they don't 
carry... [DOC] [TLE] Pet Lizards, Choosing a Lizard, Lizard Care for all Types of Lizards [PAR] Choosing a pet lizard, facts about different types of lizards, alist of the best 
beginner ... They are also clean, most with no odor at all, making them easy to 
care for. .... Lizards make ideal pets because they can take up a relatively small 
amount of space and ... For example if a lizard escapes it will often return for its 
food, and if... [DOC] [TLE] Easiest House Pets to Take Care Of - Top Ten List - TheTopTens [PAR] ( or maybe more depending on the species you get) you need a good

Question: The golden species of this small rodent is often sold as a pet because it's clean & easy to care for
Answer: a hamster