I GOT A DWARF HAMSTER

[@Mandahaya]

"I think I ended up really lucky with him"... girl, he ended up really lucky with you!!! Such a sweet baby, you can tell he's not used to all that space and enrichment... and now he gets to explore and enjoy so so much. Thank you for being such a good pet mom and continuously providing these loves with a good home. ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you 🙈 The first couple of days he was definitely a bit nervous but he's really opened up now that he's more used to our home!

[@misskudou]

Oh my, this is heartbreaking.. I will never understand why people aren't educating themselves before getting a hamster. Thank you so much for giving Nickel the life he deserves!! 💙

[@faithmindbodysoul2001]

people automatically trust the pet store sales people, so sadly they don't bother trying to learn more and pet stores push pet sales to kids that usually change their interests and get bored of pets leaving the pets to mostly fend for themselves in sadness and fear😢

[@misskudou]

@@faithmindbodysoul2001 You are absolutely right. It's so sad!! :(

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I definitely think it's gotten better than it was 10 years ago! I see way more bin cages and deep bedding with people rehoming hamsters here but I of course also come across hams with small cages too :(

[@faithmindbodysoul2001]

I try to educate Petsmart and Petco employees on proper hamster and guinea pig care and every person I've spoken too had no clue what was right and logical for their care..it's so sad. Management blames upper corporate decisions. Management says they have limited control to change things 😩@@Rynn21

[@annetteclawson1137]

Unfortunately, it's still seen as the normal thing to do - small animals in small spaces 😢. I wish people would realize how terrible it is for hamsters and other small pets to be confined in such small spaces.

[@briaracnh]

when i saw him, i almost started crying. not because he wasn’t treated right but because he looked EXACTLY like my last dwarf hamster, misty. she had been rescued and also had a bar patch, the thing that reminded me of her most was the dark grey stripe down his back ❤

[@bazingabigback]

Aww Nickel is adorable🥰Glad you were able to take him away from living a stressful life to living in an stress-free, luxurious life

[@-afyx-]

Nickel is so cute! He went to the best home in the whole world!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@drawingforlife3]

​@@VictoriaRaechelOmg i think ive seen that hamster on kijiji, i couldn't but any tho bc im looking for a female to breed, any advice i need to know abt breeding that imight not know???? Also is it better to buy from a pet store or a breeder since mymale is from a breeder

[@VictoriaRaechel]

@@drawingforlife3 Breeding should be left to ethical breeders. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5PUqKeHhJKhpLc&vl=en

[@recycledMilk]

no matter how sad his situation was before, props to the mom for caring enough for him to rehome him! there are more than enough ppl that get hamsters and the moment the pet becomes unwanted, they simply refuse to take care of it untill it miserably dies. deffo not defending them for housing an animal in inproper ways, i am the first person to get angry at improper animal husbandry, but she did the right thing. In this day and age, the amount of people getting pets they arent equipped to take care of, will not slow down. and we cant just always beat on the people for rehoming their animals which in a lot of cases is doing whats right by the animal. especially in a case like this where the animal was provably loved to some extend. just... not in the proper ways thank you Victoria for giving this little guy another chance, he already looks likehe is enjoying his home!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I 100% agree! Always would rather someone put their pet up for rehoming than to continue to let them sit in unsuitable conditions!

[@amberwinter4351]

I literally just got home with my new adopted dwarf hamster and then your video popped up! Mine's a little girl. ☺ Thanks to your videos over the years my hamsters get proper enclosures with plenty of enrichment and everything they need to enable them to be a happy hamster. 🥰😍

[@VictoriaRaechel]

omg congrats!!! 🥳

[@Aisha-721]

Victoria, you and Nickel are very fortunate to be with each other. He went to a very good home and you have a very tame hamster.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you Aisha! ❤️

[@sounddilemma6474]

He’s still so friendly despite his living condition 🥺 reminds me of how big hearts these lil things have

[@leslieclementi7183]

We are getting an hamster this weekend. I mistakenly got a wire cage, but it is only temporary. I have an old 20 gallon (I think I know it is pretty big) aquarium that is just sitting doing nothing. When the clerk told me that is preferred I realized the cage could just be used until I can the aquarium cleaned and set up so the little thing can have a fun and enriching enclosure. I appreciate your videos. I have learned a lot. I am hoping to have the aquarium ready before it gets here so we don't have to worry about the cage at all. I never knew about the sand bath. thanks so much. My daughter is excited and when I saw we could DIY some of the burrows, etc out of cardboard she got even more excited when she realized we could make them together. thanks so much. so informative.

[@SomethingAnimal]

Ahh he's adorable! I love sapphire coloured dwarfs, can't wait to see more of him 😄

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! He reminds me of my first dwarf Poptart 🙈

[@HammingWays]

Aw Nickel is adorable! He looked so excited while he was exploring his new home and trying out all the new things🥹🫶🏻

[@gentle.clarity]

i’m so glad you were able to find and rescue this little guy! i have a huge soft spot for dwarf hamsters. i only have one right now, but at one point i had 16 due to an accidental litter. me and my brother bought two dwarf females from a VERY sketchy pet shop. both girls gave birth about a week after we got them. if it wasn’t for your channel and your knowledge, i’m not what i would have done. i built 14 bin cages for all the babies (once they were old enough to be on their own) and made sure they all had good bedding depth and a large wire free wheel. i’m very lucky to have parents that were willing to make a huge financial sacrifice so that all the baby hamsters (and their mothers) could go to good homes and be well taken care of. i made little care pamphlets and guides so that their future owners would be educated about the right kind of hamster care. i watched probably 100 of your videos getting information and learning about hamsters. i was also inspired by you to do my own research as well. all the babies were successfully adopted and i prayed that their owners would be safe and loving. both mothers have passed away now, but i still have one of their babies. i named him pipkin and he is more then 2 yrs old! he is very healthy and i think still has a lot of life ahead of him. someday i would love to rescue more hamsters, but for now now i’m really trying to focus on giving pip the best life. thank you so much for being a voice for hamsters and a patient educator for their owners. god bless 🤍🐹

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! Wow!!! That must have been a crazy time for you 😱 but it sounds like they all went to great homes because of you!

[@pamelag7553]

It is beyond adorable to see Nickel exploring his new home. He must feel like he's in wonderland! He's going to be very happy there. Such a sweet hamster adoption. Thanks for sharing it with us.🫶

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 😊

[@JuviTheLion]

I've had a winter white dwarf (couldn't keep her, became my cousins') and two years ago got a campbell who lived happily with me thanks to your brilliant channel. Knowing this wee baby has the best time ahead of it!!

[@hannanirina1529]

Nickel seems so chill ! Love dwarves, especially when they curl up in their burrows in white bedding, like snow

[@missykim510]

He is precious! Sweet little fella. Crazy how this will be his 3rd home in such a short period of time! These little creatures get passed around and disregarded so often. Thank the old gods and the new he is will Vic now! He hit the jackpot.

[@OakleyandWillow]

I'm so happy Nickel finally got the home he deserves! I will never understand how people can deprive their pets from basic needs. Thank you for giving your animals the best homes 🐹💗

[@nataliemoon1512]

Yay! a happy hampster - love seeing hamsters get a good environment

[@misslevochki]

look at the lil baby ❤ thank you for adopting Nickel and getting him away from the stressful situation he had into a stress-free condition, you did an amazing thing and im proud of you for it and also a huge thank you to your partner for coming along with you during the whole transaction, as they should, to assure safety 💕

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! ❤️ He's always happy to come along for the ride!

[@elizabethduffield2624]

He's so sweet. I'm so pleased he's going to live the rest of his life getting the best care possible and he never has to go back to that awful cage he was in before. Can't wait to see more Nickle videos. ❤

[@MyCuteHamster00]

Nickel is so cute and so is Penny! Love them! ❤ The both now get to have a good life so I'm happy for them. 😊

[@CheekyHamsters]

Aw welcome Nickel! He seems to be such a friendly hammy and he's so lucky to have you as his owner🐹❤️

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!! 💗🐹

[@Pumpkin-Mochi]

Without your videos I wouldn’t know anything about proper hamster care. You helped my friend’s hamster so much. He was full grown Syrian living in a tiny cage with a 6 inch wheel. He didn’t fit and the cage was so crammed that he could barely even get to the wheel. He also had barely any bedding and no enrichment or shelter. My friend said that he was just lazy and that was why he never ran on his wheel. We had to take care of him for a week while my friend was away and we found your videos. We used my neighbor’s hamster’s old cage and wheel which were much bigger and now he lives there and is really happy. Thank you ❤

[@ginnynylon5478]

I liked when his eyes started boggling when he was eating from his food dish he’s too happppppy

[@MichelleColletto]

This is such a heartwarming story. It makes me so happy that he now has all the things a hamster should have.

[@dylanssinging1695]

Yay! He’s so cute!! I’m so glad nickel gets to have such an enriching life now!!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@Brujitaloveskurama]

I really love how happy he is while exploring his new, big and beautiful space

[@mnmssss]

My family just rescued a drawf hamster from our local SPCA after I got into hamster caretaking thanks to you! Our boy looks just like Nickle. Thank you for all your educational content, you give good homes to not only your pets but hamsters all around the world ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aw that's so awesome you were able to rescue a dwarf too! Thankyou!

[@Sam_9edits]

Nickel is so cute!! I actually have a dwarf and he’s living a good life with your advice and care, Nickel really got the attention he needs , I love nickel❤❤❤❤

[@j03150315]

He’s absolutely melting my heart 🥹💖💖💖

[@Rachel-wn2lw]

He is so frikkin’ cute. You can just tell he’s in heaven in his new enclosure ❤

[@MaggieRoss-l9x]

It gives me so much joy how much you care!! I can’t believe anyone would do that to a little hammie 💔 thank you for being so unbelievably amazing 💜

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@MaggieRoss-l9x]

Of course!! He’s so lucky to have you

[@Aisha-721]

I love watching Nickel making himself at home in his new cage. I love watching him groom too. Very cute little guy.

[@FilmedbyKoala]

nickel and your other hamsters are so lucky to have a good caring owner like you!

[@matildahamrin]

Welcome Nickel! He’s so adorable. Can’t wait to follow his journey with you 🥰

[@Sayruhj]

Nickel is worth way more than a nickel. 😁 I’m so glad he has you to show him his worth. He’s going to LOVE his new life so much!!

[@theresagarnett2080]

He's really lucky to have you Victoria!

[@Whimsicalbrainpan]

I'm so glad you adopted him. He's in for his best life. Thank you!

[@HaileysSmallPetChannel]

he is sooooo cute! Nickel is so lucky to have you as his new hamster mom!

[@lumpthedog2003]

I had the same exact situation. I got my dwarf from a friend who kept him in a small bar cage. Hammy was so happy to be in a huge enclosure. He lived for 3 years which is crazy. He passed this year but I know we brought each other joy.

[@janesmith5762]

Nickel is so so so CUTE! You are the BEST hamster owner i ever seen! I always sudgest people who have hamsters to watch you!❤❤😊😊 Love you Victoria!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you, that is so sweet 💗

[@azul4904]

he’s so lucky to’ve found you too! you have a great life ahead nickel!

[@yiyunwang6200]

THE WAY HE WALKS

[@BlueCookies1116]

He's so sweet! The lucky little hammy too because he gets to have a brand new life with you. Also he's a celebrity now, so like he lives in luxuryyyy

[@EllieGoldberg-d6c]

Omg he is so so Adorable is so lucky to live with you

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@mary5305j]

Just got on Craigslist to look for hamsters in need of rehoming near me and cried as I watched this video. Every single one of them (near me) are in those same small cages with little to ZERO bedding at all.

[@faithmindbodysoul2001]

Hi Nickel! I love my dwarf hamsters so so much!!!!! I never want to think about when they pass. 🥰

[@bellacat16]

He is so lucky to have you as his momma!!!! I cannot wait to see more of him!

[@AleEusse22]

Give Nickel a warm welcome hug from us!! He is so lucky to be under your care now.

[@Mia_Mia1215]

I just adopted a senior dwarf hammy and I’m so inlove, your videos have really helped me with what expect and how to properly care for one, so thank you ❤

[@christsservant5472]

Awe!! I love him!! He looks super happy exploring his new amazing enclosure. He is so blessed that he is now with you. Thank you for giving him a better life.

[@lucyw.7597]

He's very sweet...Im glad he's already pretty tame, a lot of dwarves seem to be so skittish , even after attempted taming. I do wish that people would stop this notion that hamsters are a good 'beginner' pet for young kids. They're really not. I got my current hammy Muffin as a rescue, not from an unsuitable home I should add, he'd been beautifully cared for, but the site I used is awash with slightly peeved sounding parents trying to get rid of hamsters because 'my son doesn't take much interest anymore'. I'm hoping the gradual improvements in enclosures may help...the expense of them might make parents think twice! Also, great advice about never going to sellers homes alone! Have fun settling Nickel in!

[@tubunagaming]

can't wait for dime, quarter and dollar!

[@yoinkyshmoinky]

Nickel and penny are so cute!

[@joannashaw4668]

What a gorgeous boy, so glad he's with you now. I adopted one who I was told was 2 and she's obviously been in a tiny cage. She's a different hamster now and living her best life.

[@Hazelle_Dewey]

Nickel is so cute I love how you gave the hamster a water bottle and a water dish.❤

[@Cookiethehamster-2509]

Nickel is so cute!! He is going to be very happy in his new home!! :) 💛💛🐹

[@cuddlycow.y4y]

You've helped me a lot with what to get and what size for a cage for a hamster! I'm getting one this week! Thank you so much. You helped me A LOT!

[@mscathyaz]

Nickel will have a great rest of his life. Glad that you now have him. I adopted 2 Syrian Hamster yesterday, after watching so many of your videos. I got the 2 enclosures ready for them and I have things coming in the mail from niteangel and more. I had my mind set on a dwarf but the manager suggested that I look at the Syrians. They are adorable, named Sable and Jawhara (meaning a gem). I was sure that they were starting to fight, and that is why they wanted a syrian adopted. I bought both. 😊❤. I think Jawhara beat up on Sable as she is hiding and burrowing so much. I want to thank you for all the great info on hamsters. The enrichment, housing,food and more. ❤❤❤

[@KatieLeighCovers]

i always refer people back to you for hamster care because you are one of the first people i watched and learned about hamster care. they always come back to me (i work at a pet store) and thank me for the reference! i try my best to get people to do research and so they best to get a better environment and enclosures.

[@ZoeRazzino30]

That is so sad I am so glad you saved Nickel! your channel is amazing and gave me information on getting a hamster and have started with about 275 square inches to now 750 square inches! I got much enrichment and am getting a new hamster soon🐹!!! I am so happy for you and Nickel! And keep doing what your doing! 💖😊

[@lilianapottah]

Nickel is so SO cute!! Thank you for giving him the life he deserves! 🥺❤

[@reetayoung]

Nickel is so cute.. He sure got lucky getting a home with you!🎉

[@abigailsbooked]

Sobbing watching this! Nickel is so so lucky to have fallen in your lap! He already looks SO at peace

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Aww thank you!! it's very sweet seeing him enjoy things he's never had before.

[@lolachytil6901]

Love seeing such a cute little guy finally having everything he needs to be happy

[@CrazyMoon...]

Nickel is adorable!!! He’ll have a great hamster life with you :)

[@RhinoBow11]

Aw, Nickle is just the cutest little thing! I’m so exited for you! You are such a great hamster mom! I’m so glad you can give him the life he deserves!❤

[@seanvincent9777]

God bless you hon. We need more people like you.

[@alexapuppylover8218]

Welcome sweet Nickel, hope he's settled well!🥰

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@michellealmanza2192]

This makes me so happy! I miss my dwarf hamster 🥺 it’s been almost a year and I miss her everyday. I always debate of getting another hamster because I don’t want to feel like I’m replacing her. I love this blog though! ❤ thank you for teaching me how to be a good owner

[@ivmodo]

Nickel is adorable! And lucky to get adopted by you :) Wish him all the best.

[@jeanningcc]

nickel is so Lucky to be adopted by you! He is going to be a Happiest Hamster in the world

[@VictoriaRaechel]

thank you!

[@myhappyaccount8417]

Nickel is so cute! Just wanted to let you know that your videos make a difference. When we first got our Syrian hamster, Geronimo, we had him in a much too small cage with minimal bedding and nothing really to keep him entertained. He lived like that for a few weeks, but I watched your videos and ending up making him a large, double decker, bin cage. The bottom is almost full of paper bedding where he happily makes his tunnels and such and the top has a bigger wheel, a sand bath, and some other things. I also spread his food around now so he can forage. He seems much happier thanks to your educational videos, so thank you:)

[@LindenSmith-w3b]

What a gorgeous little hamster. I am so glad that you are able to take him back to a loving home where he can be looked after properly ❤

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you so much!

[@Catherine-d7r1j]

OMG Nickel is the cutest thing! I love dwarf hamsters and everything you do for your animals.

[@Kimberlytan99]

i think its fantastic that nickel went to you! it was good for them to rehome him since he wasn't getting the care he needed. at least they can see through your KZbin videos that he is living well :)

[@jeanvanwanrooy127]

Nickel is just amazing! He looks so cute and happy to be in his new home. My hamster was also barbiting a lot in her previous enclosure and I wanted to prevent her to get the bald spots, so I rehomed her into a terrarium

[@Nien10]

I had a very similar situation. I adopted my first dwarf off a similar site from a family that couldn't take care of her anymore. When I got there the cage wás big enough but besides that everything was wrong, a tiny wheel, a bed and nóthing else to do.. She had so many stress behaviors that never went away, no matter how enriched and calm her life was after. She passed away after a couple months of cancer. She was the sweetest, tamest baby, I was lucky to have had her for the little time she had left.

[@Nien10]

My current dwarf, Pixel, I adopted as a baby from a shelter that couldn't place her. She is a lot more shy, but it is incredible to see how a hamster can live and thrive when they don't have that trauma in them. ❤ Really love my little Pickle! And thank you for teaching me how to take care of them.

[@hamstercamoru]

Nickel is a luckiest hamster in the world because of you, Victoria. He is so adorable too 🥰

[@Mouserrr]

He is such a cute little hamster. I am glad he is going to be living a much happier life now!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@trixmot]

Congrats on such a great find and that he welcomes human interaction. He looks like he is really enjoying his new home.

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!!

[@ANGELINACHUA-ww1ng]

Nicole is the cutest little drawf I have seen so far other than my ham

[@alfredgabeler]

What a lucky hamster he is! Being adopted by someone who 's an lifetime expert in hamsters and how to give them a hamsterworthy life

[@missleah101]

We need more nickel videos OMG PLS DO A “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF NICKEL”

[@mousenation3867]

I love nickel can’t wait to see lots more content of him he’s adorable

[@giovannisingergs4159]

Nickel is such a cute dwarf hamster I can't wait to see him in more video

[@StephLa]

Awww so cute. Reminds me so much of my dwarf who I miss dearly.

[@katieedmunds520]

He looks so happy

[@Kasamigirl1]

He is the sweetest little guy!! You got very lucky Victoria.

[@TaffythehamsterZ]

Aww you give hamsters the best life

[@VictoriaRaechel]

I try my best!

[@Heoco98]

Awwww what a cutie! Glad you were able to give him a home

[@dice_isabean]

he is sosososo ADORABLE!! congratulations, im so happy for you and little nickel

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@thebee321]

He is an adorable and lucky little guy!

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you!

[@JakobiBlu]

This kinda stuff warms my heart, I am so happy you found him and now he’s living the good life. He is very cute and seems so open and loving. Very touching knowing he is stress free now in his vast, quality new environment. It does sadden me a bit that hamsters are so easily sometimes mistreated because people just don’t know how to take care of them. I just recently found your channel and I love and enjoy watching what you do for these beautiful creatures. 🩶

[@nyllie6239]

So happy Nickel has a good home now 😊 hes adorable! can't wait for the updates on him!

[@arielperry5753]

Adorable! It’s funny that a penny is smaller than a nickel but Nickel is smaller than Penny 🥰

[@thechanneloffun3760]

🦋🦋 I went to a pet shop once, saw this little guy climbing to the next level, Or I saw was his little bum and tiny feet, I fell in love with him and bought him, I had him for two years and he was well loved, I miss him 🥰🥰

[@XD_Rosa333]

I did not do research or anything because i I was 6 and we went to the pet store. I wasn't planning on buying a hamster so yeah, but since then I've changed my care a whole bunch. Thanks to Victoria.

[@The_hamster_burrow]

aww! Welcome Nickel! I'm sure he will love being under your care

[@VictoriaRaechel]

Thank you! 😄