A Big Thank You to…

Susan of Lilliput Hams for providing the history of the Chinese hamster in the UK Hamster Fancy, and teaching me a lot about the species.

Jenna of Metallica Hamstery for sharing her survey and photos of skin splits in Chinese hamsters.

Lynne of Custard Hamstery for her quote about euthanasia 

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