Tiny Tim and me a couple of years ago.
Hamsters make excellent pets for young and old alike.
They can be kept hygienically in small cages and are usually affectionate and playful. On the downside, they only live an average of about 2 years. Diet Herbivorous Hamsters need a cage that provides them with ample room to comfortably eat, sleep, and play. The cage should have bedding, such as wood chips, to absorb moisture. Hamsters love to exercise so a wheel for them to run in is a good idea.