{"id":4865,"date":"2025-04-01T10:36:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/?p=4865"},"modified":"2025-04-01T10:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:37:34","slug":"hamster-on-the-horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/hamster-on-the-horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamster on the Horizon!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:48;line-height:1;\"><h1>Hamster on the Horizon!<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:32;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h2>Son wants a hamster, so what does that mean?<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Hamsters are among the most popular pets, especially among families and apartment dwellers. Its cute appearance, small size and inquisitive behavior make it an ideal companion for those wishing to discover the world of pets without committing to a more complex adoption like that of a dog or cat.<\/p>\n<p>However, behind its adorable face and nocturnal habits lie specific needs that should not be underestimated. Too often mistakenly perceived as an \u201centry-level pet\u201d for children, hamsters deserve the same respect, care and attention as any other domestic animal.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, our passionate advisors know how important it is to inform future owners. Thanks to their expertise, you&#8217;ll be well equipped to provide your hamster with a healthy, stimulating environment that respects its needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"470\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20470%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27470%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/carte_recompense.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2487\"\/><\/span><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Do you have your card?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Hamster in child&#039;s hands | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4796\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hamster-and-boy.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Jules | Laval &#8211; Ste-Rose Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The different hamster species and their characteristics<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"893\" alt=\"Hamster on a wheel | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4799\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27893%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201800%20893%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27893%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue-400x198.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue-600x298.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue-800x397.jpg 800w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue-1200x595.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kiki-dans-sa-roue.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kiki | Blainville Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Before adopting a hamster, it&#8217;s important to know that there are several species, each with its own distinct characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Syrian hamster (or golden hamster):<\/b> the most popular. It&#8217;s solitary, larger, easy to handle and very gentle.<\/li>\n<li><b>The Russian dwarf hamster:<\/b> smaller, faster and often a little more nervous. It can sometimes cohabit with a fellow hamster if well managed.<\/li>\n<li><b>Roborovski&#8217;s hamster:<\/b> tiny and very active. It is less recommended for young children, as it is difficult to handle.<\/li>\n<li><b>The Chinese hamster:<\/b> discreet and calm-tempered, but a little more reserved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our in-store advisors can help you choose the species best suited to your lifestyle and expectations, depending on your space, experience level and the time you can devote to your new companion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/dog-harness-promotions\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Discover our PROMOTIONS<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:25px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:25px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:25px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>A hamster&#8217;s essential needs<\/h3>\n<p>Adopting a hamster has many advantages, for children and adults alike:<\/p>\n<h4>1. An introduction to responsibility<\/h4>\n<p>A hamster can be an excellent introduction to the world of animals for a young child, provided he or she is properly supervised. The child learns to respect the animal&#8217;s rhythm, take care of it on a daily basis, observe its behavior and develop empathy.<\/p>\n<h4>2. A quiet, discreet animal<\/h4>\n<p>Hamsters don&#8217;t bark, meow or scratch furniture. It can live in an apartment without disturbing the neighbors, as long as its wheel isn&#8217;t noisy.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Fascinating observation<\/h4>\n<p>Hamsters are tireless explorers. Watching him dig galleries, carry food, groom himself or sneak into his hiding places is a real spectacle.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Low maintenance costs<\/h4>\n<p>Compared to other pets, hamster maintenance costs are reasonable. That said, to ensure its well-being, you still need to invest in a quality cage, a safe wheel, good food and enrichment.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/en\/global-pet-foods-locations-quebec\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Stop by our store, we&#8217;ll be happy to advise you!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/croquee-04.svg);--awb-mask-position: bottom right;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Hamster on a girls shoulder l | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4802\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/juliette-et-romeo.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Juliette &amp; Rom\u00e9o | Candiac Location<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20250%20250%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pmc-mobile-preview-250.webp\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2104\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Hamster in wood chips | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4804\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pouf-cache.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Pouf | Aylmer Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h3>Challenges to consider before adoption<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Short lifespan:<\/b> hamsters live between 1.5 and 3 years. This can be difficult for young children.<\/li>\n<li><b>Natural solitude:<\/b> some hamsters have to live alone. This may surprise people who want to adopt two animals to \u201ckeep each other company\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><b>Daytime sleeping:<\/b> a child who wants to play with his hamster during the day may be disappointed that it sleeps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Runaways:<\/b> hamsters are very good at squeezing themselves into small spaces. A safe cage is essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1268.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3>Why consult the experts at Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons?<\/h3>\n<p>Adopting a hamster should never be an impulsive decision. That&#8217;s why the Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons team makes it its duty to guide each future owner, asking the right questions and providing personalized advice.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Expertise tailored to your reality<\/h4>\n<p>Our advisers take into account your space, your schedule, the age of the children in the house, your expectations&#8230; to suggest suitable products, and above all, to help you assess whether a hamster is really the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Carefully selected products<\/h4>\n<p>We prefer brands that respect animal welfare. Whether for food, litter, accessories or habitat, every product on our shelves is carefully selected for safety, quality and durability.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Support after adoption<\/h4>\n<p>Is your hamster behaving strangely? Do you have questions about its diet? Want to enrich its environment? Our team is here to guide you, even after the purchase. Because a happy animal is a happy human being.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-mask-position: top left;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1425\" alt=\"Girl with hamster farm | Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons\"  src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271425%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%201425%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%271425%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth-200x356.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth-400x713.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth-600x1069.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/elisabeth.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-font-size:14px;--awb-text-font-family:Garamond, serif;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Elisabeth | Beauport Location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"685\" alt=\"Cats and dogs watching us | PITOU MINOU &amp; COMPAGNONS\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27685%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201800%20685%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271800%27%20height%3D%27685%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/pitou-minou.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/home-pets-01.webp\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2170\"\/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Conclusion: a small life, a big commitment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hamsters are fascinating and endearing pets. But like all living creatures, they deserve a life filled with respect, proper care and enrichment. Just because he&#8217;s small doesn&#8217;t mean he has small needs!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Before taking the plunge, take the time to get informed, prepare his habitat, and above all, talk to professionals who care about the well-being of these little fur balls. At <strong>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find not only everything you need for your future hamster, but also passionate people ready to accompany you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And remember: a well-cared-for hamster is a curious, active and happy little companion who will provide you with unforgettable moments of observation&#8230; and a unique bond, despite its short presence in your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:9.6%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:9.6%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4809,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-compagnons-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pitou Minou &amp; Compagnons | Hamster on the Horizon!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"HAMSTER ON THE HORIZON? | The hamster is one of the most popular pets you can find. 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