Best Bets for Pets Personality Test Attributes

Owner Personality – Quiet as a Mouse
Hamsters prefer socializing with other hamsters, so they may not enjoy handling and attention from their owners.

Owner-Pet Relationship – Neat and Tidy
With small cages and appropriate bedding that is easily changed, hamsters are relatively easily cared for.

Owner-Pet Household – Give and Take
Hamsters do not need lots of interaction with their owners, but should be handled occasionally. Remember, too, that hamsters are nocturnal, and can be very energetic at night. If you do not want to wake up to the sound of your hamster running on its wheel, think about owning another small mammal instead.

Time – Working Stiff
As nocturnal animals, hamsters will not need much attention during the day. Potential owners should expect to spend a reasonable amount of time socializing with their hamsters.

Space – Room to Move or The Big Apple
Hamsters are small mammals and don’t need as much space as a dog or cat may. They are good pets for people with limited space, requiring only a terrarium or cage.

Dollars and Cents – Going Dutch
Despite their small size, hamsters have upkeep needs that may cost over $300 a year. Because they burrow, hamsters need lots of bedding material, and it must be replaced regularly when soiled or old.

Commitment – Short and Sweet
Hamsters are good pets for people who aren't looking to make a life-time commitment; they generally live between 2 and 3 years.