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Hamsters are endearing creatures because of their inherently funny antics, adorable cartoon-like faces, and quirky behavior. These tiny furballs with big personalities and cheeks full of nutty snacks are perfect meme material.
We’ve hopped onto the hamster wheel to gather 30 of the funniest hamster memes we could find. These delightful images showcase hamsters at their most entertaining and will have you squealing with joy. Whether you’re a devoted hamster parent or just find these adorable little furballs utterly charming, these memes will surely lift your spirits.
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#1
Hamster at Work
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#2
“My Hamster When I'm Stressed”
Why Your Pet Hamster Is More Active When It Gets Dark
If you own a hamster, you have probably noticed that your pet is a night owl — rummaging around and burrowing in its cage shavings through the night. According to a 2008 research published in Biology Letters, hamsters kept in captivity or in the laboratory are observed to be highly nocturnal (1). However, the tiny creatures are a bit different in the wild.
Hamsters usually live in burrows underground during the day and are crepuscular, which means they come out at twilight to feed. Some species have also been observed to be diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. This suggests that hamster habits can vary, and breeding in captivity has further shifted their circadian rhythms.
More often than not, you likely took home a hamster already bred in captivity, so your pet would have a circadian rhythm that makes it nocturnal.
#4
Hamster Pact
#5
Screaming for Food
Hamster, The Hoarder
Your hamster’s cute cheeks are more functional than you think. According to the Journal of Aging and Biological Rhythms, the hamsters’ name is derived from the German word “hamstern,” which means “hoard,” and their cheeks are their built-in sacks for holding their hoards (2).
Hamsters have pouches in their cute cheeks that they stuff as much food as possible. Then, they carry their stash back to their burrows so they can save the food to eat later.
Even though pet hamsters no longer need to hoard food since they receive a guaranteed daily supply in their cages, they still engage in this behavior, filling their cheeks with food and often storing it beneath their bedding.
#7
Subtle Reminder
How to Build Your Hamster a Proper Home
Giving your hamster a proper home involves more than just grabbing an itty-bitty cage from the pet store. According to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), cages sold at pet stores are sadly inadequate to meet a hamster’s unique needs (3).
PETA warns that if the cage is too small, your pet can develop “cage rage,” a condition caused by stress that can lead to various behavioral issues, including biting, excessive urinating, and incessant cage-bar biting that can cause your beloved pet serious harm.
Giving your hamsters enough space to explore and roam is best; a larger space would make them healthier and happier. Big hamsters should have a minimum of 800 square inches of floor space, and dwarf hamsters should have at least 640. You can also DIY with a 75-gallon (or larger) aquarium fitted with a mesh lid.
Also, make sure any barred cage doesn’t have spaces larger than half an inch (for large hamsters) or a quarter-inch (for dwarf hamsters), as hamsters have the unique ability to flatten their bodies and squeeze through tiny holes and crevices. If the bars are too widely spaced, your hamster pets can get easily lost and difficult to find, often getting them injured or worse while on the loose.
#9
Adult Pride
#11
“Hamster Pancakes”
#12
A Bed Plate
Undercover 2 months ago
Another horrible enclosure. Hamsters need to dig, give them some hemp litter, at least one foot high.
#15
Thinking of Hamsters
#18
A Tiny Cast
#26
“When Your Friend Accepts That You’re Different”
#28
Petting Attempt
Undercover 2 months ago
Hamsters are no pet to cuddle! In nature most predators (birds!) grabs hamsters from above, so they are deadly afraid if you grab them. Best enclosures are the ones that are structured like a terrarium. The hamster can see you approaching and can slowly be trained to climb on your hand (necessary for health-checks)
References
- R. Gattermann et al. "Golden hamsters are nocturnal in captivity but diurnal in nature." Biology Letters, June 23, 2008. | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18397863/
- Milton Stetson. “Circadian Organization and Female Reproductive Cyclicity”. Journal of Aging and Biological Rhythms, 1978. | https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4757-4460-6_11
- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "What You Need to Know Before Considering a ‘Pet’ Hamster." PETA, September 27, 2024. | https://www.peta.org/living/animal-companions/pet-hamster-facts/
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Undercover 2 months ago
I love hamsters, especially the dwarf species, and owned a few rescues over the years. It makes me really sad that the wast majority of them is kept in appaling conditions (tiny cages, tiny running wheels (which damage their spines), no medical attention, no aedequate food (no sugar, no fruit and no nuts, because diabetes! ), plastic decorations (which can be chewed on and ingested). They're wonderful, yet delicate animals. If you're thinking about buying a hamster, buy or build a huge enclosure, invest in a big, good running wheel, hemp litter and food from specialised sites. Afterwards you'll have near zero expenses because stones and decorative Sticks can be found in nature, flowerpots or empty coconuts make great houses, empty tp-rolls make great tunnels... It's not that hard.
Undercover 2 months ago
Edit: my first hamster literally saved my life. I was so clinically depressed and anxious that I contemplated suic** every day. He was literally a saint for a dwarf hamster, very patient, easy to handle and the most silly thing ever. Every morning he already waited at the door to greet me. While I dreaded the silent nights before, I now heard him happily running in his wheel and it made me feel comforted and less lonely. I made a lot of mistakes as I got him and I could see how some changes made him happier and more comfy over time. I hunted down a used terrarium that was double the size from his first (from 80x40cm to 120x60) and he blossomed. I loved to build little houses out of wood, branches, coconuts.... He was and is my best friend and he lived to the age of 3 (which is damn old for a dwarfie). I still have and look at his headstone I painted myself. You don't have to be tall to leave huge impressions ❤️🥺🐾
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Undercover 2 months ago
I love hamsters, especially the dwarf species, and owned a few rescues over the years. It makes me really sad that the wast majority of them is kept in appaling conditions (tiny cages, tiny running wheels (which damage their spines), no medical attention, no aedequate food (no sugar, no fruit and no nuts, because diabetes! ), plastic decorations (which can be chewed on and ingested). They're wonderful, yet delicate animals. If you're thinking about buying a hamster, buy or build a huge enclosure, invest in a big, good running wheel, hemp litter and food from specialised sites. Afterwards you'll have near zero expenses because stones and decorative Sticks can be found in nature, flowerpots or empty coconuts make great houses, empty tp-rolls make great tunnels... It's not that hard.
Undercover 2 months ago
Edit: my first hamster literally saved my life. I was so clinically depressed and anxious that I contemplated suic** every day. He was literally a saint for a dwarf hamster, very patient, easy to handle and the most silly thing ever. Every morning he already waited at the door to greet me. While I dreaded the silent nights before, I now heard him happily running in his wheel and it made me feel comforted and less lonely. I made a lot of mistakes as I got him and I could see how some changes made him happier and more comfy over time. I hunted down a used terrarium that was double the size from his first (from 80x40cm to 120x60) and he blossomed. I loved to build little houses out of wood, branches, coconuts.... He was and is my best friend and he lived to the age of 3 (which is damn old for a dwarfie). I still have and look at his headstone I painted myself. You don't have to be tall to leave huge impressions ❤️🥺🐾
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