16/10/2026
Some more sad news to share today, unfortunately, as I found out yesterday evening that my little hamster client Tilly has passed away this week. 🌈💔
Hamsters have a short life expectancy of just 2–3 years, and sadly, many spend their lives in tiny, unsuitable cages with very little opportunity to express their natural behaviours.
I'm so pleased to say that Tilly wasn't one of those hamsters. ❤️ Her mum provided her with a spacious 100 x 50cm enclosure, deep, soft bedding to burrow in, and plenty of opportunities to forage, chew and do all the things that hamsters love 🐹 So I want to celebrate the good life she had and the care she received, and I hope Tilly can help educate others about hamster welfare.
The tiny cages you still see in pet shops aren't necessarily suitable just because they're being sold. Please do your research before bringing a hamster (or ANY animal) home, because they deserve so much more than the bare minimum. ❤️
Sleep tight, sweet Tilly 🌈❤️