Hamster Hideout is pleased to present the winner of Aug 08’s Hamster of the Month award, Misty!

Entries: 30 |Votes: 14 out of 42

Here’s the exclusive interview with Tom, the owner of Misty:

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“Misty was born around September 2007, she came to live with me in early March 07, she was a very special hamster.

She recently passed away on the 19th of July 2008, she was nearly 2 years old and she will be missed. She came home from a bad pet shop; she was covered in droppings, in no condition suitable for any animal. She was smaller than most other hamsters but she showed me more love then any other hamster has in all my time of keeping.

As she got older, she never slowed down or developed an illness. She passed away peacefully and without pain, it was very unexpected.

For the 15 months we had spent together, she was very very special and even though we’re apart her prints lay in my heart.

I hope she never thinks I will forget her and she knows I will meet with her once again.

Thank you for voting Misty as your Hamster of the month.”  ~  Tom

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After a series of unjust disqualifcations and misintepretations of the event rules, Neko is now determined to perform his best for the last event he is participating in. Neko … we know you can do it!

*thunderous applause*

Congratulations, Neko Chan, for winning a gold medal! You have done every hamster in the world (and your friends at Hamster Hideout) really proud! You are our little hero!!

This is the final episode of Neko’s (mis)adventures at the Beijing Olympics …. Thank you for accompanying him over the entire Olympics period and cheering him on. Your support means a lot to Neko!

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

Entries:16 |Votes: 12 out of 53

Here’s the exclusive interview!

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1) Congratulations, Cricket for being voted Hamster of the Month (July)! The competition was intense this month!! How are you feeling now?
I am feeling very exhilarated and thankful! It was a tight race, and I only won by a hamster’s tail!

Cricket - July’s Ham-star!

Tell me more about how you became LunarFlame’s pet.
Well, I had been sleeping in my cage one day, all by myself, when I heard some voices. I got a bit excited that it may be my brothers and sisters returning, but instead, I saw three humans and then, the roof of my home was removed. A hairless paw slowly made its way into my cage and I must admit, it was love at first sniff. I promptly hopped into this paw, as it was warm, and smelled lovely. Then next thing I knew though, I was put into some kind of dark box. I had thought I had been tricked, but within a few minutes, I was released into a large bin that looked like a hamster mansion!

What kind of bond/friendship do you share with LunarFlame? And how would you describe your personality?

Lunar and I are best buddies, although she can also take on the role of my manager, per se. She works hard at managing the Ham-Cam. As for my personality, I would say that I have a rough exterior, but inside, I’m a big creampuff! Many people make the mistake of assuming I bite, because I am a dwarf hamster, but I actually love humans. Humans have treated me well since birth, I have no reason to bite them. I’d much rather nibble on the sunflower seeds that they have to offer me. When it is hot, I don’t like to exercise, which worries Lunar sometimes because she doesn’t want me to get fat. I have no issue with being chubby though.

What do your home look like?

As I mentioned above, my home is a mansion! Lunar spoils me. My home consists of two large bins, connected by tubes. I have an upstairs and a downstairs. Lunar likes to co-ordinate the colors, so I have a pink level and a purple level. I have heard her speak of changing one of the levels to be more “masculine,” but I really don’t mind the pink and purple. I am just happy to have such a wonderful home with lots of toys.

What are your favourite activities?
Wow, where do I begin? Sleep would have to be my number one activity. I also really enjoy the company of Lunar though. I look forward to be held, and will always jump right into her hand if given the opportunity. I also love playing in my playpen. When I’m in my cage though, I star on the Ham-Cam (http://lunarflame.camstreams.com). How many hamsters have the opportunity to be famous? It’s like Big Brother- Hamster Style!

Let me ask you something which all humans are curious about - Do hamsters dream? Have you ever had a sweet dream (of sunflower seeds and stuff?)
I often dream of a land that resembles a big food dish. I love food. Seeds, nuts, greens, and of course, things that I am not supposed to have, like carrots and berries! When I don’t dream of food (which is rarely), I dream of my brothers and sisters. I often wonder how they are and where they live.

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