Here’s something that hamster lovers might wanna add to their collection:

USB Hamster Wheel

Yeah, the wheel is not the most practical type (for a hamster in real life) since it has individual rungs instead of a solid surface, lol,  but hey, this is a toy, and it looks really cute right?

You connect it via USB to your PC and install the included software. Then as you type on the keyboard, the hamster runs! The faster you type, the faster the hamster goes!

Not sure why it is stated that it requires 2xAA batteries though when it also says that the hamster and the wheel are powered by USB.

They do not come cheap too, costing about £25 (that’s US$45). And the last we checked (date this post is published), this little dude on the bright red wheel was, gasp, sold out!

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Hamster Hideout is pleased to present the winner of Jun 08’s ‘Hamster of the Month‘ award!

Entries: 20

Votes: 10 out of 33

Winner: Munchkin (aka Munch-Munch, Munchie, Sweet Pea, Bay-ay-bee).

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Here’s the exclusive interview with Munchkin!

Hi Munchkin, congratulations for winning hamster of the month. You must be feeling hamtastic!
Thank you so much! I’m actually really surprised that I won. I just know that my human voted for someone else. Humph, the traitor. How dare she think that someone else is cuter than me.

Tell us more about yourself.
Well, I’m a spunky little Russian Campbell who is always ready for playtime with my human. Unfortunately, I’m a real klutz too - I’m always tipping over. You see, I was born with a neurological tic that makes me wobble a lot when I try to walk. I can’t control it, and it gets really bad sometimes. But I certainly don’t let that stop me from living life to the fullest!

My earliest memory is of being put into a small cage with my sister, Nikki. There were a lot of bright lights and loud noises. It was really scary! All of a sudden, this huge paw slowly descended into our midst. It belonged to a female human, and we could tell right away that she was really nice. But we could also smell that she had been playing with those cheeky little robos in the cage next door. So Nikki and I tried our best to be as cute and friendly as possible, and I also pretended that I could walk just fine. Well, our efforts worked! We were soon scooped from our cage and placed into a little cardboard box. After a while, the human opened the box, and we were plopped into a nice roomy house with really soft and comfy bedding. Nikki and I were so happy that we were no longer in The Scary Place.

Unfortunately, my human caught me wobbling around the next day. I was really scared that she would take me back to The Scary Place because she now knew that I wasn’t perfect. Instead, she took me to see four different humans. I think that my human was trying to help me, but I thought that these other humans were very mean. They grabbed me by the scruff, shined bright lights into my poor eyes and ears, made me try to walk on a cold metal table, and one of them even dropped me. The whole experience was NOT fun at all. And afterwards, my human made me drink some yucky stuff - I think it was supposed to make me stop wobbling, but it didn’t work. I thought my human wouldn’t like me anymore because my wobbliness couldn’t be fixed. But lucky for me, she still loves me a whole lot and now I know that with her will always be my forever home.

Who are your best friends?

Until recently, my sister Nikki was my best friend in the whole world. She was really nice to me, and we would snuggle together whenever we slept. But Nikki started to ignore me, so I got really mad and bit her tail. Now I don’t live with her any more and I get a little lonely sometimes. But my human, Rhapsody, makes it all better. She always plays with me the longest, and her paws are very gentle. She talks to me a lot too. I don’t always understand what she is saying, but I find the sound of her voice to be very soothing. She does worry about me a lot though. My wobbliness used to make my human really scared because she would think that I was really sick. Now she’s not as worried anymore, but she still frequently checks up on me to make sure that I’m doing okay. On my really bad days, she will cradle me in her paws and sing to me too. It is always the same tune - she calls me “pretty baby” and sings of how much she loves me.

What are your likes and dislikes?
I don’t like being alone, so I LOVE playtime with my human! Since I have so much trouble with my wheel (I wobble so much that sometimes I can’t stay on it), she makes me a really nice obstacle course. There are hills and tunnels, so it is a great way for me to get my exercise. I also really like my bedding - it makes digging around my house so much fun! However, I really dislike my new neighbors. They are teeny little midgets (I think they are robos) and they are always scurrying around. My human better not spend more time playing with them than with me!

What are your fave foods?
I absolutely adore dandelion greens and broccoli stems. I’d eat them every day if my human would let me. Sunflower seeds, cucumber, and fresh plain yogurt are yummy too.

Do you have any special talent? Oh yes, I do have an awesome talent! I have perfected the art of begging. All I have to do is tilt my head just so and look as pitiful as possible. My human simply cannot resist! It is a great way to get extra playtime and yummy treats.

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Credits: HH Designer Cloudpuff for making the award certificate

See past and present winners, at the HH Hall of Fame

Psst … Want to win? Check out the current contests at the forum

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Here’s the winner of Hamster Hideout ‘Pet of the Month‘ award for Jun 08!

1) Hi Emily, congratulations on winning Pet of the Month! The competition was intense, and you emerged the winner. How do you feel now?
I feel great! All of the other pets who entered were so cute! And the competition seemed red-hot! I feel really honoured to be this month’s Pet of the Month.

2) How would you describe your personality?
Well, since I am still a puppy, my personality is very hyper-active, and always willing to play! I muchly enjoy running around outside, and chasing birds and bugs! I also LOVE to go for walks; there are so many interesting smells and sights to see! For a small dog, I sure have a lot of energy! I also love to cuddle with whoever is around. Making my personality, and cuteness, so hard to resist!

3) Describe a typical day (or special day) of your life.
Since Jordyn spends time during the day out of the house, (school, is what its called?) I usually spend time with my mommy around the house; when she isn’t at work! But sure enough, everyday at the same time Jordyn comes home and takes me for a walk! But then, she leaves again, only to return again later. During the times when no one is home, I would usually be found sleeping on one of my family member’s beds, or an item of clothing that smells just like them so I don’t get too lonely!

4) What are your favourite activities & hobbies?
My favorite thing to do is go for walks! I am crazy for them! As soon as anyone says that word, I am ready at the door sitting by my leash. I love to visit all the smaller dogs around the block, since some of them are my size! I also love to wrestle with my favorite chew toy. And when there is a bucket of laundry that has just come out of the dryer, someone lays it out on the floor and I could sleep on it for hours! It is so comfortable!

5) Psst… Can you dish out some secrets about your owner, Jordyn, for HH?
Ooooo! I could let you in on the fact that she is always talking about getting a reptile!! I always worry she will want to replace me, but I can tell that this really isn’t true. I know for a fact that she loves me lots! She spends as much time as possible with me, and is always willing to play with me! If she ever does get another pet, I am certain it isn’t to replace me!

Thanks again for choosing me as the Pet of the Month!

Sincerly,
Emily !!

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Note: The “Pet of the Month” contest will be taking a hiatus and we’ll bring you new and exciting theme-based contests.

Credits: HH Designer Cloudpuff for making the award certificate

See past and present winners, at the HH Hall of Fame

Psst … Want to win? Check out the current contests at the forum

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