Most of the animal abuse incidents last year were reported ... There were six cases each of cruelty to hamsters and birds. A turtle and a rabbit also fell victim. Third parties reported 118 ...

Sometimes, they stuff both cheeks, and other times, they only store food on one side. Pet hamsters do the same – some will hoard and then hide their food stashes in a special corner of the cage.

It also bans acts of cruelty, including physical abuse, breeding under ... “I cut the teeth of a hamster with clippers to prevent it from striking back at my pet,” the man said.