The Pet Hamster is a non-member land pet. It was first hinted at in the Jamaa Journal on August 9, 2011, and it was later released on August 17, 2011. It was originally only available to members but became available to all Jammers on June 6, 2013. They can be purchased directly from their adoption icon in Claws 'N Paws as well as through the Change Your Look Pets menu.
Appearance[]
Hamsters are small, oval-shaped pets with rounded ears, relatively large eyes, and a medium-sized muzzle or nose. Their patterns include a broad patch of color covering the front half of the body (not including the muzzle), a band of coloration in the midsection, and two stripes on the back of the body. There are six eye-shape variations. The coat texture can also be altered to smooth, rough, long-rough, or tangled (sticking up in clumps).
Actions[]
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A few pieces of dried corn appear in front of the hamster. It sits up, leans forward, and grabs the items in its mouth, stuffing its cheeks. The hamster proceeds to chew three or four times before visibly swallowing, remaining in the upright position for a moment, and going back to normal. |
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It sits upright. It belly sticks out a bit and it back arches. |
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Uses a joystick to control a toy car that goes around it. A small, pattern-less hamster, colored the same as the hamster's primary color, is inside the car. |
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Shuffles in place, going back and forth rapidly in a way similar to how it "walks". |
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It has the default position. Except now its eyes are closed and slightly curved. |
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It hops with the default position. |
Accessories[]
These accessories can be found at the Pet Stop. The rare accessories can only be found in the Pets Only Party and the Play-As-Your-Pet Party.
Rare Accessories[]
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Tiara | A tiny crystal tiara, similar to the Royal Tiara, with pink gems on it, is worn on the hamster's head. |
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Top Hat | A black Fancy Top Hat, with a red bond, is worn on the pet's head. |
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Viking Helmet | A small helmet with horns attached to it, similar to the Viking Hat, is worn on the hamster's head. |
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Hat with Feather | A green cap with a red feather, is worn on the pet's head. |
Head[]
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Cowboy Hat | A brown ten gallon hat, with a star on the front, is worn on the pet's head. |
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Blue Bandanna | A blue bandana with a knot in the back, is worn on the hamster's head. |
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Space Helmet | A bubble space helmet with an antenna sticking out, is worn on the hamster's head. |
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Pirate Hat | A black Pirate hat, with a skull on the front, is worn on the pet's head. |
Face[]
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Night Vision Goggles | A mask featuring green, night vision goggles, is worn on the hamster's face. |
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Futuristic Shades | Red futuristic shades, that cover the hamster's eyes, are worn on the pet's face. |
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Nerd Glasses | A pair of Square glasses, resembling Nerd Glasses are worn on the pet's face. The eyes will appear closed, despite the hamster's actual eye shape. |
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Golden Sunglasses | A pair of shiny, golden sunglasses, resembling Bat Glasses, are worn on the pet's face. |
Back/Body/Other[]
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Golden Earrings | A golden hoop earring is worn on the pet's ear. |
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Pink Skirt | A pink Skirt is worn around the hamster's waist. |
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Bat Wings | A pair of purple bat-like Wings are worn on the pet's back. |
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Pirate Sword | A brown Pirate Sword is worn around the pet's body. |
Adoption Certificates[]
Possible Outcomes[]
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Any one of these: Explorer's Hat, Hamster Ball, Hamster Habitat, Hamster Wheel, Ladder Bridge, Patch of Dandelions, Pile of Pine Bedding, Seesaw, Shovel and Pail, Wooden Hideout |
Any one of these: Alfalfa, Apple Slices, Bean Sprouts, Carrot Sticks, Cheese Cubes, Clover Buds, Dry Toast, Melon, Plain Yogurt, Spinach Salad |
Trivia[]
- Hamsters constantly wiggle and twitch their noses, similar to many rodents in real life.
- When the player is in water, the hamster will splash and look as if it was swimming with effort due to its small size.
- Unlike real hamsters, these pets do not have a visible tail.
- They were the first non-member pets to be released (the other non-member pets are the Joey, the Honeybee, the Seahorse, the Rooster, the Dodos and the Giraffe), though options such as accessorizing them or taking them to the Pet Wash are still only exclusive to members.
- Non-members are able to attend the Pets Only Party and the Play-As-Your-Pet Party with their hamsters.
- The hamster has two plushie counterparts-the Pet Hamster Plushie and Giant Pet Hamster Plushie.
- The mobile app Animal Jam - Play Wild! has a Pet Hamster with a different appearance.
Gallery[]
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 The first hint of this pet was in Jamaa Journal Volume 40.  The Pet Hamster was officially announced on Jamaa Journal Volume 41.  The announcement of hamsters becoming available for all players in the Jamaa Journal.  Hamsters can be purchased at the Pets Only Party.  Hamsters in Coral Canyons.  Pet Stop |
Features[]
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Artwork[]
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  A hamster from the old login screen.  |