If I let my hampster go in a field, will he die?

Question

I really don't want to do that because I'm not that cruel but my mom won't let me bring my hampster home over break. What should I do with him? I can't find anyone who wants him.

Come on, i'm not really going to let him go in a field.

Answer 1

I would get the phone book and call some local petsitters or even a vet office. A petsitter may take pity on you and allow you to keep the hamster in her home while your away. I know I would have when I had my petsitting business.
At a vet office you can probably board him.

And yes he will die if you let him go in a field. Tame Hamsters have no way of knowing how to survive on thier own. If you do this you condem your innocent little pet to die.
What is up with your mom being such a *****?

Answer 2

If you let your hampster go in a field he will be hawk/owl or snake poop within a day or two. The poor creature will not know how to avoid predators let alone find food on his own.

I would suggest you contact the local Humane Society ......and see if you can find an elementary school teacher who could use a Hampster in their class room. Otherwise I am out of options.

Answer 3

Why did you get a hamster then? Yes, he will probably die rather quickly if you dump him in a field. Convince your mom that the hamster will not be a problem and that she'll never have to see him or don't go home over break. And please, don't get any more animals for a VERY VERY long time. No responsible owner even *contemplates* dumping an animal.


Sarah T - perhaps it's time to start finding something better to do with your time than to waste ours playing reindeer games. Don't you have homework or something that you should be doing? Are you parents proud of you that you post fake questions on websites?

Answer 4

Lets see, either a cat or some other animal will get him and slowly kill him by playing with him, you know throwing him in the air breaking his back, stuff like that. He will starve to death, that's also a pretty slow death. Depending on where you live he could always freeze to death. We could hope that he would make it to a road where he would be run over that way would be quicker at least. Or there are also cruel people out there who would find it entertaining to torture him to death, you know with him being used to people and all he would most likely go right up to them.
Ever think of going to a shelter who will take in any animal? Or paying to have him board somewhere?
Oh yeah, maybe you shouldn't take on the responsibility of another living creature if you don't have all your bases covered first.

Answer 5

Tell your mom you will find someone who wants it but you need more time, that you don't have the heart to leave him on a field where he will probably die if not of hunger may be eaten by some other animal. She might give you time if you compromise to find him a new home. Try to call the SPCA, or your nearest veterinary and ask them what could you do, they probably know someone who is interested in having him. Hope you find a good home for your pet Good Luck!

Answer 6

How long is break??
Why not find someone in class who will care for him/her? You can leave a hamster for a good week with plenty of food and water and be fine.
If you let the hamster go in the field I would suggest you NEVER have a critter again, very irresponsible. Might as well hit it over the head and throw it in the trash.....Give it to someone with a snake to eat it. If you let it go in the field it will not have a good life for the few minutes it is alive.....very cruel.....
Give it to the pound.....Kinda shocked someone who cares for a critter would even consider doing this.....

Answer 7

Yup, or he'll become someones lunch. Can't you return him to the pet store. Is there a PetSmart or Petco in your town. Call the county Humane Society. Maybe one of these will take him in. This is a good object lesson. Before you take on a responsibility like this, we all have to ask the "what if" questions--or weigh the pros and cons before making a decision--not just diving in to fill a want. I hope he finds a home.

Answer 8

You could try calling some pet stores in your area and find out if they the could help you somehow. It's worth a try .They will probably have an answer to your question and may also be able to put you in touch with a breeder who could help you out. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Answer 9

Yes, he will die. He's raised in captivity, and couldn't begin to know how to find his own food. He'll probably be snatched up by a crow in about 10 minutes. Call a local vet's office. They might be able to connect you with someone who can take care of him.

Answer 10

No , likely not , yet there's a danger that the boy will . My hamster wendy had a phantom being pregnant and killed bob my male hamster . If she is lower than rigidity she might want to kill the little ones although . if you're making plans on breeding them , dont do it in both of their cages , placed them in a wide cardboard field and save an in intensity eye on them . also you mustn't residing house them mutually as they're verry territorial and could strive against to the shortcoming of existence . there is also the prospect that she have birthing topics and die from the stress of it , to boot because the little ones . To be on the probability-free area , dont breed her , and in case you do , what's going to you do with the ten little ones . in case you position them in a puppy save , they could be bought on as frozen snake and owl nutrients , sorry yet its the truth of the puppy commerce . desire i helped you're making the ceremony determination. steph