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Misty Beach Hamsters

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Promoting ethical hamster care to ensure full, enriched lives for all hamsters.

11/26/2023

🍓The Story of Strawberry 🍓

You were one of the first pups ever born in our house. You were an accident: I rescued your parents, who were housed together at the time and were both labeled as “female.” Obviously that label was incorrect because you were born just a couple weeks later.

You and your siblings were almost identical, but I knew you because you were the only pup I could always pick up, even when you first opened your eyes.

Your family wasn’t healthy, which wasn’t too surprising given where you came from and that your parents weren’t responsibly bred. Three of your siblings passed of undetermined causes before they were even 10 weeks old.

One day, when you were around 4-5 months old, I found you stumbling along the front of your tank, like you were trying to get my attention. You could barely walk and I rushed you to the ER. The vet determined that most likely cause was a stroke. I brought you home and you never did walk normally again; there was muscle atrophy in your hind legs for the rest of your life. But you powered through and after a few months, you could even run on your wheel again. Your movements weren’t quite normal, but you found a way to make it work.

You lived 1 year and 9 months, more than half of your life spent living with side effects of the stroke. Given your family’s illnesses and your own, I feel truly blessed that I was able to have you for so long and that you were still able to have a good life.

Rest now. You worked so hard and you earned every bit of it.

🍓RIP February 2022-November 2023🍓

11/09/2023

Last up is Doc! She cannot give you medical advice, but it’s okay because she’s super cute!

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

Doc Pic Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/NpxZh6vzEdEpjRcd8

11/07/2023

Next pup is Grumpy, who doesn’t live up to his name at all! Actually, it wasn’t until after I named him “Grumpy” that I realized he’s the chillest pup in the litter. 😆

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

Grumpy Pic Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/J31RkPxKETHfRr1M6

11/06/2023

This is Sleepy! Which is how I feel this morning! 🥱

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

Sleepy Pic Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/kBCqgj6uAkjDmkmHA

11/04/2023

This is D***y! Actually, “Goofy” would be a more accurate name for him, but there’s no “Goofy” dwarf. 😆

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

D***y Pic Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/dpexabBEPDSpRdqU9

11/04/2023

Meet Bashful!

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

Bashful pic source: https://images.app.goo.gl/GjWj21psyhNb2x838

11/03/2023

Introducing the first of Snow White’s six dwarves: Happy! 😄

*Disclaimer: Hamsters’ names do not necessarily reflect traits of the hamster.
For example, Grumpy is very sweet and Doc has not been to medical school.

Happy Photo Source: https://pin.it/3sy1oYa

03/29/2023

Bulbasaur! One of my favorite Pokémon and one of my favorite hamster babies 💚

Apply on our website to adopt one of her sweet sisters!

03/25/2023

Look at this cutie: Mew! 💓

She already has a home lined up, but some of her sisters don’t!

Apply at mistybeachhamsters.com

03/23/2023

Meet Squirtle! 💙

She and her siblings are still looking for homes. Apply on our website if interested!

03/22/2023

Charmander! ❤️

The lighting also makes her look ivory, so I attached another picture where you can see her fluffy cream coat. (She’s the one closer to the bottom of the picture.)

We’ll have to work on our lighting! 😅

03/19/2023

This is Dragonair, the only silver sable pup in the litter! 💙

She and Gengar will be heading over to soon, so keep an eye out for them!

03/19/2023

Our only boy in the Pokémon litter: Gengar! 💜

03/18/2023

Say “hi” to our little Pikachu! 💛

03/14/2023

We decided to do Pokémon themed names for Akasha and Goggles’ pups. Meet Vulpix!

03/11/2023

Did a spontaneous photo shoot with the handsome Atlas! 📸🐹

01/19/2023

It would appear that Cerberus wasn’t thrilled with the car ride to his furrever home. 😂

He also has this habit of not using the hideouts that are provided to him (there was one in the far corner of the carrier). 🤣

01/17/2023

Nyx eating a cucumber. 🥒

01/07/2023

Welcome Selene, the final pup from Medusa and Elvin’s litter!

01/06/2023

This is Echo!

01/06/2023

Say “good morning” to Hercules!

01/05/2023

Introducing Urania!

01/04/2023

Meet Cerberus!

01/04/2023

Say hi to Persephone!

01/03/2023

Another Medusa x Elvin pup! Introducing Evander!

01/02/2023

This is Nyx! Look at that face!

01/02/2023

Say hello to Nike!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! We are celebrating by making our first introduction of Medusa and Elvin’s litter.

Meet Atlas!

12/29/2022

Minding his own business and suddenly has a camera shoved in his face. 🐹📷

12/12/2022

WAITLIST OPEN!!

‘s Medusa is staying here at Misty Beach Hamsters and gave birth to a litter of pups a little over a week ago.

This litter has an unusual story; it’s both a pedigreed litter and an accidental litter.

Medusa was adopted by the same person who adopted ’s Elvin, making both hamsters pedigreed from ethical breeders. Unfortunately, Medusa’s lid was left off her bin at one point and she was able to escape and find her way into Elvin’s bin. When the owner discovered the two hamsters together in one bin, they quickly separated them and fortunately no one was injured. The owner took Medusa to the vet for an ultrasound to verify whether or not she was pregnant. It was a costly visit for the owner, but it gave us an answer: Medusa was definitely pregnant!

We have some concerns about Medusa’s age. She’s not even 12 weeks old yet, which is below the ideal breeding age. We’re keeping a close eye on her and so far she’s doing very well.

**Hamsters are escape artists, so make sure your enclosures are secure at all times! Aside from pregnancy, there are many other dangers an escapee hamster could encounter. We’re lucky no one was hurt in this situation.**

But what’s done is done! With the help of my mentor, Poppy Bee Hamstery, I will be raising and adopting out Medusa’s pups.

As of right now, we do not know how many pups there are, so even if you get on our waitlist, we CANNOT guarantee you a pup from this litter! However, we do plan to have more litters at some point in the future, so I encourage you to get on our waitlist if you are interested.

To get on the waitlist, go to our website and read through the adoption process. This litter will be under the “Pedigreed Syrian Hamster Application.”

https://mistybeachhamsters.com

I will be providing updates about the litter in over the next few weeks!

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Centreville, VA

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http://mistybeachhamsters.com/

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Happy, now named Rufus, went off to his new home the other day! He’s on breeder contract, so we may be seeing him again in the future. He’s definitely grown into a beautiful boy! 🩶 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #longhairedhamster

To everyone who submitted an application in the last couple weeks: I’m sorry I haven’t responded back yet! It’s been a busy time in our house, but I will start getting back to people soon! Meanwhile, enjoy a sleepy Hammibal in his tunnel! 😴 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #sleepy #tunnel

Welcome Typhon from @strongbrewhams ! 😊 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #toocute

Snow White was being the sweetest floof last night. She’s somewhat shy, but when she does come out, she’ll chill with me and even give me little kisses! 🥺🤍 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #toocute #snowwhite #longhairedhamster #floof

She’s perfect 💙💜 #uraniahamster #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #toocute #perfect #perfection #longhairedhamster

Dopey went to his new family today. He started out as a shy pup, but has really grown more confident with age! Also, please excuse my horribly messy desk in the background! 😂 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #snowwhiteandthesixdwarfs

Grumpy says “hi!” #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #longhairedhamster #snowwhiteandthesixdwarfs

And that’s one of the reasons adult hamsters live alone! These babies are 6.5 weeks old and clearly don’t understand teamwork! 😂 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #longhairedhamster #toocute

Sleepy is growing into the nicest boy. So sweet and chill! 🤍 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #toocute #snowwhiteandthesixdwarfs #sosweet

Sir Floof (aka Drax) weighed in at 243g today! A big boy in size and fluffiness! #draxhamster #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterlove #hamsterlife #hamstergram #toocute #fluffy #sofluffy #longhairedhamster #fluffyhamster

Miss Bashful nibbling on a wheel-shaped pasta 🛞 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #toocute #snowwhiteandthesixdwarfs

Welcome Ruth and Hammibal Lector from @poppybeehamstery !! #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding

Stay tuned for Snow White’s SIX Dwarves! 🤍 For those on the waitlist or who submitted an application, I just wanted to quickly apologize for the delay! It’s been a chaotic week for the humans here at the hamstery, but I will start catching up on responses as soon as things settle! Thanks, everyone! 😊 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #photoshoot #snowwhiteandthesixdwarves

Sleepy baby… Ignore the fact that he’s pooping in his sleep, which is actually a regular occurrence for this dude! 😂 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #sleepy #sleepybaby

Some good ol’ baby hamster play fighting. I love how one stops for a snack and then one stops for a bath! 😆 At 4 weeks old, play fights are a common and normal part of hamster pup development. Once they reach 6-8 weeks of age, these fights will shift from playful to territorial and they will ultimately be separated. But for now, play away, little babies. Y’all are too cute! 🥺 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #playfighting #playfight #toocute

This little fella is so sweet. Just patiently waiting his turn for food. Too precious 🥺❤️ #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #longhairedsyrianhamster #toocute #polite #precious #tooprecious

Who could say “no” to that face? 🥺 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #toocute #fluffy #longhairedhamster

More footage of the pups eating! They never seem to stop! 😆 Also, they’re all long haired and starting to look like proper floofs! 😃 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding #fluffy #floof #longhairedhamster

Babies!! And Mom collecting toilet paper for the nest! 😆 #hamster #hamsters #hamstersofinstagram #syrianhamster #syrianhamstersofinstagram #cutehamster #cutehamstersofinstagram #hamsterbaby #babyhamster #hamsterlove #hamsterbreeder #hamsterbreeders #ethicalbreeding

Simon, You lived a long life and you were such a good little boy. You were my first ghost hamster and you hated being held. Even though you didn’t want attention, you always trusted me. After you jumped out of someone’s hands and got yourself stuck in a sticky bug trap, I made the rule that no one could handle you but me and that worked for us. I thought you were getting near the end back in January, yet you persevered for another 10 months. No matter how stiff you got or how much hair you lost, you were doing everything 110%. You’d always yank treats out of my hand with all your might and you did that even yesterday. About a month ago, I moved your water and everything closer to your nest, so you wouldn’t have to walk as far. But you continued to strut around your whole 40 gallon tank every day and even run as fast as you could on your wheel. Who would’ve thought a little creature smaller than a golf ball would be so unique and have such a big personality? You proved that over and over, up until your last day with me. I thought you were dying yesterday and I held you while you lay motionless and unresponsive, except for a breath here and there. After 20 minutes, you suddenly woke up. I offered you a treat and you ripped it out of my hand and devoured it! I knew your time was near, but you still had your attitude even then. Bye, Simon. You were a force until the end. 💛💛RIP June 2020-October 2023💛💛 #hamster #hamstersofinstagram #roborovskihamster #robohamster #robohamstersofinstagram #dwarfhamster #dwarfhamstersofinstagram #restinpeace