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Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.

Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they ...