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Artist Who Makes People Cry With Her Animal Comics Just Released A New One About A Neglected Hamster
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Artist Who Makes People Cry With Her Animal Comics Just Released A New One About A Neglected Hamster

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If you’ve ever owned a hamster or several like me, then you’re going to feel your heart break after looking through German artist Jenny Hefczyc’s latest comic. The artist, who is known far and wide as Jenny-Jinya, tackled the harsh reality that some people stop looking after their hamsters because of peer pressure.

Jenny points out that some owners neglect hamsters and similar small pets because they’re cheap to get. A lack of education and empathy can lead to hamsters suffering and having a shorter lifespan. So doing at least some research before getting a pet, as well as being prepared to provide your pets with good living conditions and food are all a must.

Just remember, dear Pandas, the topic might hit you hard: it’s all right to shed a tear because these little hamster fellows are worth every bit of love, just like bigger pets. You will find our other recent articles about Jenny’s art here (lonely swan), here (tribute to shelter staff), and here (isolated orca). These comics always inspire us to have more empathy for all living things. We hope they’ll inspire you as well.

I had another lovely chat with Jenny about her newest comic. She told Bored Panda that hamsters have been on her list for a long time. “But the urge to draw a comic was reinforced when someone on Facebook got a hamster and proudly posted a photo of a cage that was way too small. It was sad how resistant the person was to advice, and the counter-argument was really just ‘the staff at the pet store said the size was sufficient!'”

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Artist Jenny-Jinya decided that it’s time that we talked about hamsters and how some owners neglect these tiny little rodents

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I wanted to get Jenny’s opinion as to why there are some people who don’t give hamsters the care and attention they require. “I have the feeling that the tenor ‘it’s just a hamster’ still prevails. ‘If a hamster dies you just buy a new one for 10 bucks.’ Anyone can buy such a small life for little money, often still under false advice because the staff in many pet stores isn’t properly trained. It’s a general wrong attitude towards animals, not just rodents,” the artist said.

According to Jenny, we can all manage to find the time to do some research before getting a pet. All we need to do is sit down and open our minds. “It’s actually not a lot of work to sit down and learn about the creature you want to bring into your home. It’s not too much work and effort to improve their lives either. A few fresh vegetables, generally a healthy, balanced diet,” she shared. Let the hamster explore the world outside the cage every now and then (in a safe and supervised environment, of course). Keep their cages clean and learn about the causes and symptoms of common hamster diseases. Just take responsibility for the little life that depends on you.”

Jenny also added a PSA about the importance for owners to do proper research before getting a pet

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At the end of the comic, Jenny provides a public service announcement, urging hamster owners to educate themselves on how to make their tiny buddies’ lives better. That includes feeding them the right food, getting them a cage that’s spacious enough for them to move about, and providing them with a safe, larger wheel for them to exercise in.

From my own personal experience raising hamsters, I can tell you that giving them the right food is absolutely paramount. Try to mix in some fresh lettuce and bits of veggies from time to time to complement the dry food you get in stores.

What’s more, be sure to change their water daily (and wash the bottle thoroughly so there’s no icky mold growing anywhere) and their bedding at least once a week (more often in the summer). But above everything, engage your hamsters! Play with them, talk to them. They’re a member of your family now after all. It’s always heart-rending when our miniature rodent friends cross the rainbow, but until then, we can fill their lives and tiny hearts with joy.

Here is what some of Jenny’s fans have been saying about her latest comic

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Earlier, during my chats with Jenny, I learned that her motivation for drawing is to tell stories and create worlds with her illustrations. Each one of her comics requires a lot of research, besides, the topics can be very emotionally draining for her. So after she publishes a new comic, she takes a few days off to get some rest, relax, and recuperate from all the effort.

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Jenny also shared that she often takes in sick and injured animals. Her love of animals is very genuine and she practices it beyond her art.

Though each of her comics takes a different amount of time to finish, she needs around a week for the drawings themselves. That’s on top of the research that she does for each and every story.

“I picked up a pencil when I was a kid and I never stopped scribbling. I always wanted to be an artist. I wanted to tell stories and create worlds,” the German artist said that drawing is in her blood and has been following her all of her life.

What do you think of Jenny’s art, dear Readers? What are your thoughts about her latest comic? Are any of you former or current hamster owners like myself? Let us know in the comment section.

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People treat animals like they are literally put on this earth for us to have as toys, instead of being here for us to protect. That goes for all animals. It is someone’s actual life, that they only get one shot at. And humans take advantage because we have more control. There are no pets. Only companions / friends of other species.

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KitKatLord
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly!!! Thank you so much for saying that! I couldn’t of said it better!!!

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Kaori Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me tear up. My first pet was a hamster and I loved her so much.

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Evelína Zlá
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know how these stories ends but... I was hoping the boy would make it better in the end.

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Trying so hard thinking
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've got a guinea pig. My 6 yo cookie needs regular veterinary visits, good diet, daily attention, cleaning up his cage. Yeah, it's costly. Yeah, sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night to feed him. Yeah, sometimes I've got sleep deprivation. I can not imagine neglect my obligations and responsibility. It is impossible for me.

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Xenon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I forget what country it is, but there it's illegal to own just one guinea pig since they're social animals. Maybe consider getting him a buddy?

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Onion ninjas got me. I never had a hamster in my life, but I'd *never* be so mean. I mean, I say hello to the squirrels in my *yard*....

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Raine Soo
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The poor hamster...There is no such thing as a lame pet - only lame humans. Throughout my life, I've had everything from a snail to rabbits to cats, and each and every one of them needs attention, care, and love. Shame on people who ignore them and treat them like mere objects.

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Pusfarm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the most shameful things I've done is when I was about 8 or 9 I got a pet rabbit from a friend. I had no business having a pet at that age or maturity level. I was afraid to tell my mother so I put it in a rarely unused storage room in my apartment building. At some point not long after that I forgot about it. I never went back into that room, and moved away not long after. This was almost 50 years ago and I still carry that negligence and irresponsibility with me. As I got older I gained an abundance of empathy and now any time I think about that poor rabbit it saddens me. To rightfully torture myself even more, I sometimes reflect on it from the rabbit's perspective, like this hamster, and it breaks my heart. Many years later I would housesit for friends with a pet and would have disturbing dreams of neglecting to feed their pet for many days. Fortunately, that never actually happened.

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brothers and I had guinea pigs growing up. Our parents didn't let us neglect them. And yet I still get dreams from time to time that I have a pet guinea pig that I have somehow forgotten about and left horribly neglected for years on end. Please be kind to your pets!

johanna_zamora avatar
Grumble O'Pug
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't shop at Petco and Petsmart. They treat these kinds of animals as disposable garbage.

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Dogfan4life
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 People should care for their pets correctly!

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Clara Knaub
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me cry. I have a hamster and he’s a lucky boy that he has a huge cage (an ikea detolf) which is decorated naturally. But there are a lot of others who aren’t as fortunate as him.

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Oskar vanZandt
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a BIG proponent of responsible pet "ownership"... I prefer companionship. Most creatures prefer to live with others of their kind. I would suggest that anyone looking for a companion pet does some research, assess their financial situation and adopt their pet from a shelter/humane society or reputable breeder. Then the responsibility of taking appropriate care of their animal companion begins...

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Susan Green
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew I shouldn’t have read this, because it made me really sad. People who neglect and/or abuse their pets are monsters. These are living animals who feel emotions and pain just like we do. They shouldn’t be treated like inanimate objects that can be tossed aside if you get bored with them.

wllhea002 avatar
Heather Williams
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got a dwarf hamster a few years back to help me cope with depression as it was the most suitable pet for my living space and lifestyle. Since then I have owned several and each and every one of them has been special to me and I treat them with respect and care.

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely LOVE Jenny's illustrations. They always hit the mark and usually deliver an important message. Keep up the good work!

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sylvantic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we should treat our pets better. they have feelings too. Even fish have personality if you look at them more. My beloved old fish Joan of Tank was very sassy and liked to bite and chase the other fish around (she never hurt them or took food from them or anything, she'd just bug them). my sister's fish loved to see her reflection and would spend hours doing it. my fish Attila was very small and adorable.

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zeldapajamas
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh the poor little baby... I've never had a hamster but I had a guinea pig when I was a little kid, I wish I knew more then so I could've played with him more, but I'm thankful that my parents were on top of it and could teach me what he needed. I hope that the animals I've adopted into my life understand that I'm always going to do the best I can for them, no matter how long or short their life is with me.

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Chilla
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aah this brings back memories of my old chinchilla. RIP man.

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Haley Brock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

all animals should be cared for its ok if you are out for the weekandbut when you get back give that animal lots of love they need it and hamsters scare me idk why they just do but at the shelter i still give everyone love-

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Family Osborne
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I straight-up sobbed at this. We treat animals like c**p and all they do is love us. We don't deserve them. <3

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Christina Uhlir
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For "people" animals are just objects to be used, nothing wrong to make them suffer. This attitude is the only reason why "people" are incapable co-exist in peace with each other. The link between animal cruelty and violence against people is undeniable. - "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein ... I agree that there are only two thing infinite, they are human cruelty and human stupidity, and I'm sure about both of them.

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I... Need to meet my rabbit and to tell her it how much I love it... Right now !!!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had pet rats for a number of years. They were the best little companions. Small enough to fit in a pocket (I had one who loved shirt pockets, one who loved shoulder rides, they all had different preferences). I educated myself, and others, about rats as pets and dang, do I miss them now.

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Sarah Mccullough
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant this time around but this one actually made me cry.. couldn't hold the tears..

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Natalie Doran
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These comics always make me cry, I had a hamster named Oreo once. The small cages you see in pet stores are awful, especially with rodents and fish. There's times I've been in a pet store that had betta fish in small cups and at least one was straight up dead.

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Hannah Walters
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NIV

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hermione
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this made me feel angry about my hamster's death all over again

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Noez 🇸🇪
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had hamsters twice as a kid and in my teens, they were lovely pets and I loved them very much and when they died I cried for weeks. Now as an adult I realize that they were actually a little mistreated as those wheels weren't big enough for their bodies and not comfortable for their little paws to run in. Back then neither I or my parents knew this and we weren't given any info neither. It's a sad thought that haunts me a little sometimes as my beloved hamsters deserved better ❤️🐹❤️

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ViFi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sobbing...it's so sad that he literally leaves his hamster to die in his cage. I mean, think about it! the hamster is giving his human all his food, which he rarely gets, adn his paw..omg this is so sad.

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snipergun
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry little hamster. All these comics make me sensitive. I wish no animal was treated bad or cheap. They do have feelings even if not everyone understands or they're not shown the way we are used to. They feel warmth, smell, sound of the voice. They deserve to be loved and cared about no matter short life span or different activity times. Thanks for making these comics,everyone should see it before considering pet.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a rabbit when I was very young and it was kept in a hutch in the garden and I don't think I paid much attention to it and my parents didn't know much better at that time, luckily my cousin took it who was older and knew what he was doing.

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spoderman
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2 years ago

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Gata Nick
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you very much for these comics! During an unprecedented time in our lives with the pandemic and all, we all need to cry a little bit more.

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Lizzy 🇬🇧
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I've never cried at comics before but this actually made me cry

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Martha Meyer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really don't know what the point of these comics is. The people who are mistreating their animals won't read them and will continue to mistreat their animals.

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Christina Uhlir
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the point is, Martha, that every half decent human being shall speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves, and fight against animal cruelty.

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Beans
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2 years ago

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Unpopular opinion and here come the downnvotes but I don't love her comics. It feels like she draws it not even as a psa (is neglecting hamsters cuz they aren't "cool' really that common a problem? I'd say that mistreatment and ignorance of a pets needs is more common an issue) but even so, it feels like she draws things just to get clicks and popularity not to help hamsters or whatever. I know she has to make her living this way, and maybe she's just trying to tell a story but I just always feel emotionally manipulated after reading her stuff,and it makes me feel ooky about it.

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Vic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! Mistreatment is indeed the bigger issue... I'm so sick of all the instagram people (mostly japanese or korean....) who keep hamsters in super tiny cages, with terrible tiny wheels and improper feed. They don't neglect the animals, they outright torture them! Also that hamsters are seen as beginner pets... They are definitely not, as they can't communicate as clearly as dogs. I'd never trust a child with a hamster.

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2 years ago

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My girl ever get some gold fish from school activity. So we gladly want to keep it as pet. But, since we don't have circulating machine at the time, by hour the fish are sucking air on the top.. Sign that their water is low on oxygene.. So we set them free to the near river. Wish they live better..

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meme lord
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you cant just put a goldfish in a random river or lake, theyll ruin the ecosystem and reproduce

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People treat animals like they are literally put on this earth for us to have as toys, instead of being here for us to protect. That goes for all animals. It is someone’s actual life, that they only get one shot at. And humans take advantage because we have more control. There are no pets. Only companions / friends of other species.

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KitKatLord
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly!!! Thank you so much for saying that! I couldn’t of said it better!!!

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Kaori Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me tear up. My first pet was a hamster and I loved her so much.

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Evelína Zlá
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know how these stories ends but... I was hoping the boy would make it better in the end.

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Trying so hard thinking
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've got a guinea pig. My 6 yo cookie needs regular veterinary visits, good diet, daily attention, cleaning up his cage. Yeah, it's costly. Yeah, sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night to feed him. Yeah, sometimes I've got sleep deprivation. I can not imagine neglect my obligations and responsibility. It is impossible for me.

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Xenon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I forget what country it is, but there it's illegal to own just one guinea pig since they're social animals. Maybe consider getting him a buddy?

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Leo Domitrix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Onion ninjas got me. I never had a hamster in my life, but I'd *never* be so mean. I mean, I say hello to the squirrels in my *yard*....

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Raine Soo
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The poor hamster...There is no such thing as a lame pet - only lame humans. Throughout my life, I've had everything from a snail to rabbits to cats, and each and every one of them needs attention, care, and love. Shame on people who ignore them and treat them like mere objects.

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Pusfarm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the most shameful things I've done is when I was about 8 or 9 I got a pet rabbit from a friend. I had no business having a pet at that age or maturity level. I was afraid to tell my mother so I put it in a rarely unused storage room in my apartment building. At some point not long after that I forgot about it. I never went back into that room, and moved away not long after. This was almost 50 years ago and I still carry that negligence and irresponsibility with me. As I got older I gained an abundance of empathy and now any time I think about that poor rabbit it saddens me. To rightfully torture myself even more, I sometimes reflect on it from the rabbit's perspective, like this hamster, and it breaks my heart. Many years later I would housesit for friends with a pet and would have disturbing dreams of neglecting to feed their pet for many days. Fortunately, that never actually happened.

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Sky Render
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brothers and I had guinea pigs growing up. Our parents didn't let us neglect them. And yet I still get dreams from time to time that I have a pet guinea pig that I have somehow forgotten about and left horribly neglected for years on end. Please be kind to your pets!

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Grumble O'Pug
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't shop at Petco and Petsmart. They treat these kinds of animals as disposable garbage.

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Dogfan4life
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 People should care for their pets correctly!

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Clara Knaub
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made me cry. I have a hamster and he’s a lucky boy that he has a huge cage (an ikea detolf) which is decorated naturally. But there are a lot of others who aren’t as fortunate as him.

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Oskar vanZandt
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am a BIG proponent of responsible pet "ownership"... I prefer companionship. Most creatures prefer to live with others of their kind. I would suggest that anyone looking for a companion pet does some research, assess their financial situation and adopt their pet from a shelter/humane society or reputable breeder. Then the responsibility of taking appropriate care of their animal companion begins...

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Susan Green
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew I shouldn’t have read this, because it made me really sad. People who neglect and/or abuse their pets are monsters. These are living animals who feel emotions and pain just like we do. They shouldn’t be treated like inanimate objects that can be tossed aside if you get bored with them.

wllhea002 avatar
Heather Williams
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got a dwarf hamster a few years back to help me cope with depression as it was the most suitable pet for my living space and lifestyle. Since then I have owned several and each and every one of them has been special to me and I treat them with respect and care.

jmscargill avatar
Scagsy
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I absolutely LOVE Jenny's illustrations. They always hit the mark and usually deliver an important message. Keep up the good work!

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sylvantic
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we should treat our pets better. they have feelings too. Even fish have personality if you look at them more. My beloved old fish Joan of Tank was very sassy and liked to bite and chase the other fish around (she never hurt them or took food from them or anything, she'd just bug them). my sister's fish loved to see her reflection and would spend hours doing it. my fish Attila was very small and adorable.

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zeldapajamas
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh the poor little baby... I've never had a hamster but I had a guinea pig when I was a little kid, I wish I knew more then so I could've played with him more, but I'm thankful that my parents were on top of it and could teach me what he needed. I hope that the animals I've adopted into my life understand that I'm always going to do the best I can for them, no matter how long or short their life is with me.

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Chilla
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aah this brings back memories of my old chinchilla. RIP man.

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Haley Brock
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

all animals should be cared for its ok if you are out for the weekandbut when you get back give that animal lots of love they need it and hamsters scare me idk why they just do but at the shelter i still give everyone love-

familyosborne avatar
Family Osborne
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I straight-up sobbed at this. We treat animals like c**p and all they do is love us. We don't deserve them. <3

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For "people" animals are just objects to be used, nothing wrong to make them suffer. This attitude is the only reason why "people" are incapable co-exist in peace with each other. The link between animal cruelty and violence against people is undeniable. - "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein ... I agree that there are only two thing infinite, they are human cruelty and human stupidity, and I'm sure about both of them.

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Ryan Deschanel
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I... Need to meet my rabbit and to tell her it how much I love it... Right now !!!

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Misha Writer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had pet rats for a number of years. They were the best little companions. Small enough to fit in a pocket (I had one who loved shirt pockets, one who loved shoulder rides, they all had different preferences). I educated myself, and others, about rats as pets and dang, do I miss them now.

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Sarah Mccullough
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know if it's because I'm pregnant this time around but this one actually made me cry.. couldn't hold the tears..

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Natalie Doran
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9 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These comics always make me cry, I had a hamster named Oreo once. The small cages you see in pet stores are awful, especially with rodents and fish. There's times I've been in a pet store that had betta fish in small cups and at least one was straight up dead.

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Hannah Walters
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your reading this I hope you have a great day and know. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NIV

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hermione
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this made me feel angry about my hamster's death all over again

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Noez 🇸🇪
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had hamsters twice as a kid and in my teens, they were lovely pets and I loved them very much and when they died I cried for weeks. Now as an adult I realize that they were actually a little mistreated as those wheels weren't big enough for their bodies and not comfortable for their little paws to run in. Back then neither I or my parents knew this and we weren't given any info neither. It's a sad thought that haunts me a little sometimes as my beloved hamsters deserved better ❤️🐹❤️

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ViFi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sobbing...it's so sad that he literally leaves his hamster to die in his cage. I mean, think about it! the hamster is giving his human all his food, which he rarely gets, adn his paw..omg this is so sad.

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snipergun
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry little hamster. All these comics make me sensitive. I wish no animal was treated bad or cheap. They do have feelings even if not everyone understands or they're not shown the way we are used to. They feel warmth, smell, sound of the voice. They deserve to be loved and cared about no matter short life span or different activity times. Thanks for making these comics,everyone should see it before considering pet.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a rabbit when I was very young and it was kept in a hutch in the garden and I don't think I paid much attention to it and my parents didn't know much better at that time, luckily my cousin took it who was older and knew what he was doing.

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2 years ago

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Gata Nick
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you very much for these comics! During an unprecedented time in our lives with the pandemic and all, we all need to cry a little bit more.

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Lizzy 🇬🇧
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I've never cried at comics before but this actually made me cry

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Martha Meyer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really don't know what the point of these comics is. The people who are mistreating their animals won't read them and will continue to mistreat their animals.

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Christina Uhlir
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe the point is, Martha, that every half decent human being shall speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves, and fight against animal cruelty.

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Beans
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Unpopular opinion and here come the downnvotes but I don't love her comics. It feels like she draws it not even as a psa (is neglecting hamsters cuz they aren't "cool' really that common a problem? I'd say that mistreatment and ignorance of a pets needs is more common an issue) but even so, it feels like she draws things just to get clicks and popularity not to help hamsters or whatever. I know she has to make her living this way, and maybe she's just trying to tell a story but I just always feel emotionally manipulated after reading her stuff,and it makes me feel ooky about it.

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Vic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! Mistreatment is indeed the bigger issue... I'm so sick of all the instagram people (mostly japanese or korean....) who keep hamsters in super tiny cages, with terrible tiny wheels and improper feed. They don't neglect the animals, they outright torture them! Also that hamsters are seen as beginner pets... They are definitely not, as they can't communicate as clearly as dogs. I'd never trust a child with a hamster.

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My girl ever get some gold fish from school activity. So we gladly want to keep it as pet. But, since we don't have circulating machine at the time, by hour the fish are sucking air on the top.. Sign that their water is low on oxygene.. So we set them free to the near river. Wish they live better..

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meme lord
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you cant just put a goldfish in a random river or lake, theyll ruin the ecosystem and reproduce

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