someone once said on another video I had watched: “social media has made us so confusing. 20 likes isn’t enough, but imagine if 20 people came up to you and complemented you.” ❤
I love that! Whoever said that is SO right. Since social media, us people have become so much less grateful and thoughtful. When I think about it, I only like videos rarely since so many videos out there are just not worth liking. So yes! All the likes on videos should be truly appreciated because they are like compliments.❤
I think this is so real and it takes a lot of guts to be so vulnerable on camera. from the bottom of my heart thank you for teaching me and soooo many others to care for our amazing little creatures.
I agree so much with this commment I wanted hamsters so much and I was watching TH-cam videos and I cam across your channel. Everything I learned has been through you I am even thinking about getting a bunny soon
omg same!! AuDHD with CPTSD (and more) childhood was simply delightful 🙄 i continue to have problems with socialising with humans but I've loved animals more than anything since forever! over years I BEGGED ny parents for an pet 24/7 until they gave in when I was 8 and got me a baby hamster. As they say, the rest was history :D my AuDHD makes my interests weird but rescuing/keeping hamsters have been a lifelong hyperfixation that my whole life is planned around and I can't imagine that will ever change, love those little guys
I don't think I've ever commented on your channel before but I want to tell you how much joy you've brought to my life. Because somehow, someway, your video showed up on my youtube front page, despite never having searched for anything about hamsters. I had never owned a hamster before, even as a child, although I'd wanted to. So a couple months and lots of research later, I rescued my first hamster, a robo. He came from a a well-intentioned young woman who no longer wanted to take care of him. Now that spoiled boy has a 55 gallon tank split into three sections, the two sides have 10" of fluff and the center third is a huge sand pit. He has tunnels leading to the sand pit from both sides, a bridge and a branch to cross it topside, and a 12" wheel on a third level, because he has a tank topper on one side so his wheel is on a platform almost to the top of the tank. Just today I've been handmaking a new tunnel toy because I have plans to build a second tank topper and add a level with a tray of grass. SPOILED. And so, so cute. He gets gourmet food from Etsy and never runs wants for mealworms. His favorite. This boy, named Capricorn, doesn't even let me touch him, and yet everything he does makes me sooo happy! When I clean out and change up one side of his fluff (I only change out one side at a time) I literally wait until he wakes up and film him exploring his new habitat. I LOVE HIM. And I love making him happy. So thank you for that, because it's so fulfilling to give him the best life possible! And it's because your video found its way to me when I didn't even know I needed a hamster.
🥹 That really brings a smile to my face, thank you for being here and supporting me ❤I'm glad you could find a new love in something you may not have considered before.
Omg you are the reason my hamster is still alive. I got my first hamster at 8 after begging my parents for 2 years. The reason I wanted to get one is because I had been watching slick slime Sam. They had hamsters and that’s why I wanted to get one. After one of the video finished I saw your video about how all of the things they were doing were wrong and they were treating the hamsters and other animals very poorly. And that’s where my hamster love truly began I start to watch a bunch of your videos and learned proper hamster care. When I got my hamster he lived in a critter trail and with a 6 inch wheel and one chew two. After a while I saved up for a bin cage and a bigger wheel as well as a hideout. This summer I had a little business and made enough money so I could buy sprays, moss, coco fiber, sand, cork granules, a large chamber hide, and a niteangel sand bath. My parents were very surprised that I wanted to spend my money on that but they were also proud that I had taken my time to learn about this animal and care for it properly. Sometimes I feel bad for my hamster because he is now 2 years and 3 months old and sometimes I cry because I feel bad that I had not given him a better life. I just got my second hamster for my birthday and now I am going to make sure he has an amazing life. If it weren’t for you both my hamsters would be living in small cages and most likely only living six months. Thank you so so so much❤
Girl you are amazing. Ive been that weird animal obsessed person since I was born. I don’t like makeup, I’m awkward at parties, I don’t have many friends, and my best friends are the kittens I bottle feed, the chickens I care for, and the mice in my room. I don’t even own hamsters anymore but I am probably going to be subscribed to you til I die lol. I love how real and heartwarming your content is. You don’t try to fake anything and you’re honest about the mistakes you’ve made. Don’t listen to the haters, you are an amazing person and your animals are so lucky to be in your care. I don’t know if you will ever see this but thank you for all you do ❤️🙏
Your channel is the reason my hammy has proper care, I’m 13 and I’m autistic and ever since I’ve know animals existed they have been my special interest. Your channel has been one of my favorite pet channels for years and I’ve learned so from your videos! You have made so many hamster lives better, your doing great, keep going❤
The ripple effect from your hamster care content turned into a wave of THOUSANDS of animals having a better life. It is remarkable what you have built with your channel. I truly believe that you have made a lasting impact and changed hamster care forever. You could make videos on anything you like and I will be here for it ❤
New subbie here. I found your channel because my kindergarten class decided that they wanted to earn a class pet, and we decided on a hamster a few months ago. I knew nothing about taking care of them or having a class pet at all. If I could do it again, I would have discovered your channel before agreeing to this because I have learned quite a bit about hamsters and realize that they aren’t great class pets since they are nocturnal creatures ( for the most part). Instead, I would have gotten the hamster for just myself because I have realized that they are sweet little creatures who can bond with you, and there are many facets to taking care of them properly (which I have grown to look forward to doing surpringly). Anyway, I appreciate what you are doing, and wish you much happiness and continued success in the new year! Thank you!
thanks for doing research! i hate when people get hamsters (or any small creatures that don’t get proper care a lot) as class pets. because as you said, they’re nocturnal and all the noise during the day would surely stress them out. and they require a lot of money and space that people don’t expect!
You're wonderful Victoria! Thank you for inspiring so many to actually look after animals properly. I'm so sorry it has taken such a toll on you, but because of you, so so many animals have had better, happier lives, so you should be so proud
Yes! She has really taught me a lot. I had no idea how little I knew about proper hamster care. She’s truly been such a blessing to me. I just love her. She’s so sweet kind and caring and it breaks my heart to think that anyone would ever hurt her.
Victoria you are so amazing, you've helped me SO MUCH with my hamsters and pets. You keep doing what you love, we'll always support you ❤ those haters are really just jealous. Love ya queen 💞
wow, was this relatable for me. I was also a shy kid obsessed with animals, but when I got older I didnt go the route of content creation. I worked at a pet store where I was nicknamed "the guinea pig whisperer" and "a walking animal encyclopedia". people listened to what I had to say and appreciated my input, but sometimes it felt like I wasn't valued for anything but my animal knowledge. people didn't trust me as much with the non-animal jobs that come with retail, and I struggled to form friendships with my coworkers. I've since left that job because I moved to study animal science. I hope to work in animal rescue, because I really do feel like thats my calling. but when it comes to my relationships with people, I have a lot of work to do and a lot to figure out. I think some of us go on self improvement/self discovery journeys that last a lifetime. lately I've been trying to enjoy the process instead of just wishing I was perfect already. here's to a good year, much love!
You have lifted the bar for the whole hamster care community!!!! You are smart, kind, creative and beautiful. Life is hard and I understand " the freeze" oh to well. Hold your head high and do you!!! 🤎
You're my favorite TH-camr because of your authenticity. Thank you for sharing. I can relate soooo much and have felt those same shifts in different contexts within my life. I was also pre-vet track, turned animal behavior specialist, and now work in a shelter. But I question my purpose constantly as this job can be draining and emotionally difficult. I find your videos to be a core part of what taught me how to do better for my hamster that I spontaneously got at 21, after a break up, and right before the pandemic. It quickly taught me how much I needed to learn still, even as a college senior about to graduate, and how much the most educated person may accidentally get a pet spontaneously even if that isn't the most responsible thing. I am learning day by day to find peace in myself. By doing my best based on what I know now is better than yesterday. And I build on that. CONSTANTLY. My learning never stops. I'm not sure what your purpose is, neither am I sure of my own. But I'm glad I found your channel through my life. Thanks for being so authentic and providing quality support for animal care and hamster husbandry. I wouldn't be where I'm at today without your videos, for my own hamsters and for those I help in the shelter get rehomed and ensure they go home into big lovely cages as they deserve! Again, thank you. You rock! 🎉 hope you have a fantastic new years❤️❤️❤️
I really relate to you with how you feel towards animals. You were a huge part of the research I put in for adopting my hamster a year ago. She had been found abandoned in a cage in a supermarket car park in the freezing cold and I took her in. She now lives an extremely happy, fulfilled life and everyone is always amazed by her cage when they see it. I was also able to give loads of supplies to another friend’s hamster when I upgraded my cage (the old cage was still great. It met the size requirements etc I just wanted to upgrade) and so a hamster that had been saved from abuse (my friend witnessed her being physically abused on the street and she went and saved her) also got to live a fulfilling life, which you helped with more than you know. You are beautiful inside and out, despite what any bitter, jealous people might tell you. And most importantly, you’ve made a real difference to so many animals out there. ❤️
I found your content quite randomly at the start of the pandemic when I longed to have my first pet since I moved out of my parents' house 3 years prior. Most flats here don't allow dogs or cats, so we had to find a smaller pet that wouldn't suffer from being inside all the time. I thought about a hamster, since I had quite a few as a kid, and your content prepared me to welcome our little bundle of joy, whom we adopted in May 2020. You made it so enjoyable to care for my hamster, to constantly seek out the best options for him and to improve his life even in the smallest way. As a kid, all the things you advocated were unknown to me or my parents, we blindly followed what greedy pet stores told us, and I regret to say that we provided next to nothing to these cute hamsters I had. But I wanted life for my new hamster to be different, and as good as possible. I like to believe that I managed, since he was rarely ever sick and was much more active than any other hamster I had, but he had the space and the material to spend his energy. My heart was torn apart when he died, and even almost 3 years later I struggle to speak about him without choking up. But that's how I know that my time with him was precious, and you indirectly made that happen, and I'll never thank you enough for it. Unfortunately owning hamsters is now forbidden in this country, so as long as I live here, having a hamster isn't possible, but I still hope that I'll be able to care for another in the future, even though I'll always miss my little Aragorn.
Thank you Victoria. For everything. I've adopted my first hamster and she's still settling in, but I'm so happy and I know so much thanks to you. Film what makes you happy, your voice matters to all 650,000 of your followers. You're such an inspiration, and I love curling up with my cat and watching your content. Thank you ❤️
Sorry there are those people who will be negative. 😢 Your videos bring joy to my life and help me feel closer to a wonderful hamster community. ❤But I don’t come here with expectations. No pressure. Always do what’s best for yourself!
I think he only commented a few times of being on TH-cam for YEARS, but truly you are who I credit for my animals care. You have helped me through learning new things, taking criticism, and you even showing your kindness through videos! When I got my first hamster I started frantically researching and I found you! You helped me learn everything about my hamster! Social media is a hard place and I personally have been the “weird kid” the “popular kid” the “quiet kid” And just know you as a person is valued and truly appreciated! We love you Victoria!!
I hope you continue making videos. I stopped watching when my hamster passed cause I took it really hard but I’ve recently realized I wanted to get back into hamster care and was super happy to see you were still making videos. I love your videos and they helped when I got my first hamster. I appreciate all your knowledge and I love watching your vlogs. 💜 from Virginia in US
I’ve been here since the Wasabi/Peach days ❤ I remember that video on how to grow long nails and wanted to be just like you. TH-cam is so unsteady I’m sorry for what you’ve been through
i got two female syrians about a year ago. unfortunately one had developed cancerous tumors in her stomach and passed a couple months after getting her. ever since then, a lot has happened. i found your channel sometime after getting them and i cannot explain to you how thankful i am for all of the information i learned through your videos. i went from crittertrails to prevue small animal homes and now finally, i’m getting a pawhut in january 🥳 from awful in store mixes, 6-inch wheels and unsafe bedding to etsy mixes, 10 to 11-inch wheels and paper bedding, i’ve come a very long way. that’s all thanks to you and the rest of the ham community. i hope you know what a difference you’ve made with my pet care and how eternally grateful i am for your content and for you. i don’t know you, but you seem like an exceptionally kind and wonderful hooman
You are the reason why my hamsters are living the life they have now, so thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yuki, Simba and Jupiter are so grateful for sparking that love and care in their mommy ♥
This is so sweet and relatable. You are and will always be my favorite TH-camr. Not only do you produce lovely entertaining content but you genuinely care for the animals and your content. You are so kind and caring. You’re amazing Tori ❤
I think I’ve commented on the impact your channel has had on me before, but that was years ago and there’s more now. I had a few hamsters growing up, but I was quite young and not directly responsible for them. Lockdown hit while I was in 6th grade. I was a good student, but bored with few hobbies outside of electronics. I was home alone most of the time, and eventually noticed a change in our hamster Cookie, she was sleeping a lot more than usual. Without looking for anything, your old video for 10 hamster care mistakes you might be making (I won’t look for the exact title😂) came on my feed. This sent me into a rabbit hole on your channel and the birth of one of my now many passions. Your channel not only taught me how to care for my hamster, but also taught how to properly research any animal’s care, and how to approach the responsibility of caring for a living creature. Thankfully, my mom was supportive after seeing the well-researched information your channel provided. I eventually took over the care of Cookie, and after she passed I spent most of my lockdown days on your page, other websites, or working out the math to prepare to properly care for a hamster myself. I’ve since had 3, Willow, Maple, and Ophelia Juniper. I wanted to share how much of a gift your channel had been to me directly. You introduced me to one of my passions and helped cultivate my love of research. Additionally, I built the 2’ x 4’ enclosure from your channel with my dad. This was not long after my parents’ divorce, and gave us a project to bond over. Now, it’s been almost 3 months since my dad has passed, and I never realized how much that project would mean to me. I would have never even attempted a project like that had it not been for your channel! Funny enough, a little 6th grade girl from my school (its a small school so elementary through high school share the same building) has a passion for hamsters. I’ve talked with her and found out she’s using your channel for the very same thing I did when I was her age! Yes you’ve helped countless hamsters (and other small animals), which is wonderful in itself, but your channel has had such a part of shaping my life and I want to thank you. Despite the questions you’re facing, I hope you don’t doubt for a second that everything you’ve worked toward and accomplished so far has been nothing short of incredible💛
Yep, I know that feeling being the one attached to my pet guinea pig as a kid when others didn't understand it. My dwarf hamster lives his best life because of folks like you destroying the old, dangerous notions of hamster care that have been perpetuated for far too long. Keep doing what you're doing, we're here for it.
I don't understand how anyone could say something negative about you, your life or content. I loved you and your channel right from the start and never stopped. ❤
4 years ago I wanted a hamster I thought the tiny cages where good and that hamster mazes where fun for the hamster 3 years ago I discovered your channel I learned lots and found out that tiny cages are not good at all same with mazes (and lots more) 2 years ago I got a hamster her name was Wendy from gravity falls inspired by you I got a big cage for her and gave her the best life she could have 1 year ago I walked in on her dead… I miss her so much but you helped her have one of the best life’s she could have. I have so much respect for you just so you know❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this video! You put into words a lot of things that I have felt or still feel too! And thank you for being so open and sharing this with the world 🫶🏻
Victoria, you are a beautiful person inside and out! Cruel people are just miserable human beings! I had hamsters as a teenager and a few months ago got a sweet little Robo for my grandchildren. He lives with me. My son pushed me to make sure I knew how to properly take care of him. I found you and thank goodness I did!!! I built Fluffy Tim a big enclosure and try to give him a great life. I’m 61 years old and I have learned so very much from you! Anyone who thinks you should automatically know everything is a very dumb person! We never stop learning! And strong smart people are not afraid to share what they learn and change and grow! You are a strong smart person! Do t listen to the trolls! I know it’s easier said than done but it is small minded people who comment on others looks or things of that nature. It’s easy to sit and criticize from behind a screen. But you went out there and created something special! You have done so well! Never stop believing in yourself Victoria! You are AMAZING!❤
Exactly! Victoria, it is easy to criticise from behind the screen, but they don’t know how it feels to be the one on screen! Just like this wise person said. I’m almost 10 and I’ve commented a lot on this video already!❤😊
Don’t let the jerks get you down. I swear there are some people who get out of bed trying yo think of who they can hate on that day. They are toxic people who delight in attacking others. You are a good person who shares her love and care for animals. Remember the good far more than the bad.❤❤❤
How in the world could anybody find a harsh thing to say about you!!!?? You're a BEAUTIFUL TREASURE ❤ inside and out🫶 You were the first person we found on TH-cam when we let our son get the first family pet...a little (chonky) sweet boy named Tank Sherman 💙 😁 we didn't know much, we did what the pet store said, and got the pet store cage🤦♀️👎👎 but we didn't know any better. A few weeks later, when I turned to TH-cam to see what I could do to help our sweet boy get more used to us, I found you🙌🙌🙌🙌 THAT DAY, we switched to a GIANT enclosure, THREW out the ball he ran in, and created a beautiful world for our sweet Tank... he passed almost 3 years ago, and it was heartbreaking.. We've had 2 more since, one we got from a pet store that had housed multiple ones together 😤 and our little chip was getting attacked.. we brought him straight home with us, AND had a LOT to say to that store!! He was only with us for a few months, but I hope we gave him the end of life he deserved. We've looked at an ethical breeder named Happy Hamstery, and I really love all she's done!! I want to get on her list, but we just adopted a SWEET syrian (our first) from an AMAZING organization in Minnesota called Tiny Wiskers Animal Rescue.. they save so many, so we wanted to help their cause. Sorry for the novel!! The reason I said all this was so you might know how IMPORTANT you are!!! You make life BETTER for teeny tiny hamsters... I wish people were kinder..I wish people had better things to do than troll people who have a giving soul. I know it's hard moving past that mental hurt.. My son has a genetic condition, and he's number 50 in the world. It makes him different from people and brings hurtful looks and comments.. as his mother, I want to shelter him and protect him from every mean stare Sadly, no matter how hard I try I can't. What i CAN do though, is give him joy! Hamsters give him Joy 😊 and your videos give him Joy 😊 so THANK YOU❤🐹
I made a PowerPoint about wanting a guinea pig haha. And also wanted a duck all through middle school and up : ) I find it hard to be perceived too, and am very passionate about animals. I can’t imagine the amount of strength you have cultivated through filtering through mean people on the internet since you were a child! I’m glad you stuck with TH-cam and I found someone I can relate to so much. This is my first time finding you and look forward to learning from and with you 🎉
I can’t believe some people can be so mean! I have been watching her videos for over six months and finally got a hamster and was able to give her proper care, because of Victoria.
hi victoria, i am just like you, animals and my pets are my whole life and i do not know what i would do without them. thank you soooo much, you have helped me feel like i am not on my own, and that i can do anything! 😊❤
My first hamster was in a critter trail cage. Watching you taught me so much and I very quickly got a bin cage and got bigger and bigger cages as I learned more. You inspire people to improve their hamster care and your videos help me relax and learn info on my favorite things. I don’t have any hamsters right now because I’m in college, but I’m still watching! This video is very relatable to those of us who relied on our pets as friends. Thank you for making this.
Hi Victoria I have been wanting to comment on your videos for so long now and finally I got a TH-cam account. You are literally my hamster hero and I love your videos! I never miss one. You have inspired me to create my own vlog. I don't quite have one on TH-cam yet but that is a goal of mine this year. Thank you so much for telling the world how hamsters really matter, so many people underestimate them and give them a bad rep of being rodents. I have my own hammy, Cream Puff, and he means the world to me. He is the sweetest hamster ever and loves human interaction. He actually is my first hamster also. Before I watched all your videos on proper hamster care, I had a small, boring, wired cage and now I have a 500+ sq. inch one. I just got a beautiful piece of grapevine wood for Christmas to put in it! Anyway, Cream Puff is unfortunately aging and elderly, since it has been already a whirlwind two years. He is still healthy and happy, and him aging doesn't take away from the joy he brings to me every day. I just want to give a thank you for all you have taught me for the past couple years and making Creamy thrive. I hope you can read this whole comment; I apologize that it is so long! I just really want to say that you show the world that animals, big or small, are special and need to be properly cared for and loved, and I support that 100 percent!! I just feel like I can't thank you enough for the work you do, it truly is inspiring and wonderful. You have had a huge influence in my life over the years in more ways than one. Happy New Year! Here's to 2025!!!
i recently got a hamster because of your help, i didn’t think i could do it but i did it and i try my best to provide him with the best care i can and u have helped me a lot! you’re saving hamsters around the world everyday.
Dear Victoria, I can relate to your words 100%. I was always very shy too and have always loved animals more than people. Now as an adult, many things are easier to understand but the world and the people are not always…. I still like animals often more than people 😅. You are so important to the animal community. There are so many good things to learn from you. Even if it is often not easy for you, please don't stop. We need you! And the ignorant need you even more (they just may not all know it yet 😉). I have been following you for years, I come from Germany and love watching you and your animals. It is such a safe space 🤍 Thank you for everything, dear Victoria! Hugs
For some reason this video felt so emotional. Thank you for raising awareness and ensuring that these often-overlooked creatures receive the care and attention that they deserve. and Thanks to you my faith in humanity has been restored. I started watching your videos 5 years ago as a clueless teen wanting to adopt a hamster, carefully watching every single one of your videos to make sure I was fully prepared. Thanks to that, my parents saw the effort I put in and eventually allowed me to adopt one.
Here's a voice from California. I am a first time Papamster and without your perseverance through your tough times, I would've never been able to provide my hamster with a comfortable life. Thank you.
You are quite inspirational. Take it from someone who is around 15 years older than you. I started watching you because I was gifted a hamster; Now that my hammy has passed, I keep on watching you because of the positive and sweet vibes you give in your videos. Keep on being you, I think you are beautiful and inspirational❤
OMG, I was just like you as a kid, but that was a very long time ago. Now you remind me of my niece, who also adores animals and is kind and gentle like you.
i am a 32 year old mom tbh hamster care changed so much since i had mine when i was 10. You taught me almost everything and helped our hamster care few years ago. My daughter 3 and half loves watching your hamster videos with me and tbh we probably will always own a hamster. We have 3 dogs and a hamster atm. We will continue to watch you and support you.
Your purpose can change and that is ok. You can evolve as a person. You have taught me and my children so much about hamsters. In turn I have shared your information whether it be when someone comes over and asks what in the world lives in that large cage. To helping one of my friends create a great habitat for their rescued hammy. I think you have a great legacy of people who have learned to do better. You are a spark, and that is commendable. I think your life on TH-cam has brought joy, happiness and education to thousands of people.
Victoria doesn't deserve hate people who leave hate comments are just insecure about themselves Victoria is a wonderful person who cares about animals a lot of are hamsters would still be in tiny cages if it wasn't for you your channel helps so much ❤
Oh victoria! In summer 2021 i wanted a pet so badly! I found your channel and spent the whole summer learning about hamsters. Later that year, I got one! I just want to tell you that you have saved so many hamsters! Love from norway💗
Your content is amazing and it has changed the lives of hamsters all around the world. My kids get to grow up knowing proper and ethical care for hamsters at a young age. You are amazing and you have saved hamster lives.
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but I wanted to comment on this one. This is so relatable and made me a little teary eyed. Please keep on being you. You're an amazing person just as you are. I totally relate to the feeling of wanting to seek perfection 😱 I don't know exactly how to stop, but I just try to be aware in my day to day life that things don't have to be perfect, but it's so hard! I hope you keep making videos. I won't say ignore the haters because I know it's probably impossible but I hope you can also remember everyone that loves your videos, too! ❤
Vic! I feel this! I have lost a lot of my passion in sharing things online also. One bit of advice from someone with a few more years who is also an introverted animal-loving easily anxious human-> thank those people who are mean. Hear me out- you don’t need to respond to them but I find in my head that it sits better with me if I acknowledge the fact that they graced me with THEIR truth, which is that they are not worth my time. It’s actually those who seem nice but aren’t genuinely supporting you -or worse yet- manipulating you, who are the real harmful souls on this earth. Many hugs ❤
i've been watching your videos for over 10 years! im more grown up now and although i don't own hamsters anymore, i still come back to your videos for positive vibes. we're all by your side throughout your journey victoria
This is sooo relatable. I just want to say that I love your animal care videos, day to day husbandry, and everything else. You’ve really changed the lives/world of hamster care for the better❤
Victoria, thanks to you I have learned so much about hamster care and how to properly care for these beautiful small animals. The first hamster I got was a Syrian and she lived in a 20 gallon tank for all of 6 days before she died. I'm not sure what exactly was the cause of her death, but it made me realize that I needed to do more research to make sure that I didn't repeat the same mistakes again. That's how I came across your channel, and it has helped me so so much to give my new hamster a great home. She is a dwarf and lives in a 75 gallon tank with 10 inches of bedding and so much enrichment and I wouldn't have been able to provide that level of care. I love you and your videos so much! 🤍
Hey Victoria I just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me! 99% of what I watch is your content because I find it so comforting and exciting to learn more about the care of my little Syrian hamster! I love your sense of humour and the kindness you bring too my screen, Thank you 🩷
Hey!😊 Your channel is the reason I've gotten over 5 hamsters through-out my life. I chose to watch your channel over others for many reasons and not because the information. I could've done research myself or watched other peoples videos. I loved your videos the most because your personality brings joy to me. The way that you explain the information really grabbed my attention. Showing visuals of the different brands or items on the screen so thay way I would know what to look for in stores or online.The way that you edit your videos is amazing, and your pets are adorable. May you have an amazing 2025 and keep making amazing videos!❤
I just want to tell you the difference you have made in both mine and my hamsters' lives. I started watching your videos in 2021 and it changed my views completely on hamsters, just as you experienced with pumpkin. After being told by the pet store to keep my two dwarf hamsters together, I soon realised that after some research, I knew nothing about hamsters. I started watching your videos and it has made the biggest difference. I can't even begin to tell you how beautiful, amazingly talented and knowledgeable you are, as you already know. Thank you so much Victoria for taking that extra leap of courage to put yourself out there and share what you love and are passionate about, as you have awakened a new passion in me and thousands of others. From the bottom of my heart, I am sending you love and kindness always. ❤
I love you so much! I can relate with just about everything you’ve said and your channel has saved the lives of millions of hamsters and other pets, as well as allowing humans to learn and grow. I am devastated at all the criticism the world throws at people and it’s not okay, but unfortunately it seems to be inevitable. But despite the hate, everyone is loved much more! Thank you for this channel! It definitely saved my current and future hamsters lives! I cannot say thank you enough!
It's crazy how much I relate to this video, I was the exact same as a kid, the quiet kid who was drawn to animals rather than people, always thinking about ways I can help animals 🥹 I have recently started content creation myself to spread awareness of proper care for rabbits I and completely understand the effect of negative comments when they are so far from the truth. However you have such a beautiful fan base who doesn't just watch you just for your animals but for YOU! I grew up watching your channel because I always felt your kindness and true love for proper animal care through the screen. Thank you Victoria for sharing this wonderful video and being so honest! You have done so much for the hamster community and inspired so many people to properly care for their animals! Thank you for everything, you are amazing! 🐹🐰💕
I am getting my second ever hamster in a few months when we move and I have already started planning and saving money for a much bigger cage and better things than what I had for my first hamster! I’ve been watching all your videos and other peoples videos and reading, and I’m determined to have an enclosure like yours and give my new hammy a better life!! Thank you!!!!
You are a pet saver you have probably saved hundreds of hamsters, hundreds of rabbits, and more you are loved by each and every one of your subscribers you are honestly so kind and also you are absolutely stunning! I hope you know that you don't have to post consistently and you can post whenever you want! You are one of the prettiest,kindest, funniest therapeuticst? 😅 And best person ever #weloveyouvictoria
Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have watched them all since getting a rescue hamster in the Summer. You are doing a great job so please ignore all those nasty comments.
I totally understand how you feel. I have really really bad social anxiety, and being around people makes me extremely self conscious. When I make videos, I still get nervous that someone is going to be mean to me or criticize me even though I don’t show my face. I just make videos anyway because it makes me happy to help others learn about small animals, even if it’s only a few people. I’ve always loved animals, and I’m even going to school to hopefully become a vet. Some people are just cruel, so don’t waste time trying to please them- just do what makes you happy! You make so many others happy and help them learn about hamsters and other animals! There is no way to truly be perfect, but everyone still loves you and your content anyway! Keep spreading kindness and keep doing what you love!💕
When I was a kid I was always bullied for being an animal lover especially of hamsters. Kids would make the cruelest “jokes” about harming animals especially hamsters just to upset me or make me sad and cry. Even now as an adult whenever I make a comment about being respectful to animals and nature, people still try to argue for the sake of getting a reaction out of me. I always wanted a pet as a kid but I knew I wasn’t responsible enough to care for animals so I just admired them from afar. Now as an adult I got a hamster and I love her so much. And your channel was recommended by other hamster loving friends and I appreciate that you never “scold” for lack of a better word. And I’m sorry that same curtesy isn’t extended to you. ❤ all this to say I’m glad you’re still making videos despite all the negative stuff but we your fans appreciate you
Genuinely I think this is unironically one of my favorite videos on your channel. I always feel like it takes so much bravery to be a content creator who gives information to other people if that makes sense. Many people won't be happy with what you say no matter what or as you've said before, you absolutely don't know everything! You're one of my favorite channels and your vlog-style videos are probably my favorite video types. Not just because we get to see your pets, but also because we get to see you! There are so many moments in your videos that I find myself constantly rewatching because they make me laugh and bring so much joy. Keep being you, Victoria! 🧡
Idk how this would help but hearing about your hate comments I just wanted to mention your vids have helped me so much!! I actually recommend you whenever someone is strangling with their hammy 😊
This video is amazing! You put so much effort in your vids and are my role model you explained your childhood and every thing resemble me like everything you named, and just wanted to tell you how grateful I am to have your videos to help me! Your hamster vids help me care, I started off ok and now my ham has a 1000 square inch cage. Thank you ❤
Thank you for all the years you've helped me become a better hamsters owner as for the haters ignore them your genuine love for animals shines through to me 😊
I will always be grateful for having discovered your channel bc it really helped me to really care about my hamsters and learn more about what I could do for them and your videos were always a quite and self care moment in the week when I really took a moment and relaxed. I still do so, so thank you very much for being you and creating these videos ❤
I am so grateful for you. My little Clover who has since passed lived a much happier and healthier life because of you! Sending you hugs as you ponder these big questions. You are truly a beautiful person. ❤
I never comment really on videos and rarely do I watch videos in full anymore. However, this is my exception. I've been a subscriber for a few years now. I always loved your content and the kind, welcoming energy you gave off. You've helped me and so many other people. Many of us are here to support you, without judgment. I am sorry you're feeling uncertain at this stage of your life. For what it is worth, I try to remind myself to let go and trust that everything will fall into place. You've got this! (P.S. I always thought you were beautiful).
You are the reason why my hamster has an enriching life. When my mom said I could have a hamster I searched how to care for them and I came across your channel. This was so inspirational. Is Sadie and the kitten getting along? Btw I love ur crocs.
This absolutely breaks my heart. You are perfect just the way you are, and I can't imagine anyone being mean to you. God bless you girl. I love you and your awesome videos!
Victoria, this video brought literal tears to my eyes. I’m in school to be a veterinary technician, and animals have been my life for as long as I can remember. I work at a hospital with some of the smartest doctors I’ve ever met (and to be honest probably the smartest ones around since they’re specialists), and they even say “I don’t know” all the time. Life doesn’t always make sense and everyone is learning all of the time. I just recently got my very first bunny (a bit unexpectedly but that’s a long story), and your content has been so helpful for my bunny and my hamsters to ensure I give them the best I can. We all make mistakes, and it’s important to make sure that we are always striving for improvement. Keep being you. In a world where you can be anything, I always think it’s best to be kind 💕
i found a hamster beside the dumpster one day(with his tiny wire cage and an empty water bottle) and took him home, having very old hamster care information that i learned when i was a kid, i struggled to take care of him. until i found you, your videos helped so much and he lived for 2.5years with me. thank you ❤
That was beautifully said. You have definitely inspired me, and I have learnt a lot from your videos, ideas, and knowledge. I'm 46, and I have been working in pet rescue for around 10 years. Thank you for keeping on going with your channel and never letting bad, horrible comments stop you. ❤
Thank you Victoria for all that you do. You are so inspiring to me and have had a huge impact in my life over the years. You have helped my hamster, Cream Puff, thrive, and today even though he is elderly he is still happy and healthy. You have shown the world that animals big or small matter. I really admire you. You are my hamster hero!
hey victoria!! i've watched your videos for the past 5 years! you have genuinely helped me so much with care for my past hamster and you gave me the confidence to create my own videos!
someone once said on another video I had watched:
“social media has made us so confusing. 20 likes isn’t enough, but imagine if 20 people came up to you and complemented you.” ❤
How sad.
I love that! Whoever said that is SO right. Since social media, us people have become so much less grateful and thoughtful. When I think about it, I only like videos rarely since so many videos out there are just not worth liking. So yes! All the likes on videos should be truly appreciated because they are like compliments.❤
I think this is so real and it takes a lot of guts to be so vulnerable on camera. from the bottom of my heart thank you for teaching me and soooo many others to care for our amazing little creatures.
Thank you for being here ❤
I agree so much with this commment I wanted hamsters so much and I was watching TH-cam videos and I cam across your channel. Everything I learned has been through you I am even thinking about getting a bunny soon
Your channel has saved many hamster lives and improved the quality of life for numerous hamsters around the world! Thank you, thank you ❤
I'm always happy to hear that 🫶
@@VictoriaRaechelhi ml I'm getting a hamster thx for all this ❤
This was relatable as an autistic kid who was obsessed with animals in primary school and got shunned for being “that weird kid”.
omg same!! AuDHD with CPTSD (and more) childhood was simply delightful 🙄 i continue to have problems with socialising with humans but I've loved animals more than anything since forever! over years I BEGGED ny parents for an pet 24/7 until they gave in when I was 8 and got me a baby hamster. As they say, the rest was history :D my AuDHD makes my interests weird but rescuing/keeping hamsters have been a lifelong hyperfixation that my whole life is planned around and I can't imagine that will ever change, love those little guys
Same❤️🩹
If you can type and express yourself, you're fine. Stop seeking attention.
Same
@@pompommaniaOh you are so so ignorant
I don't think I've ever commented on your channel before but I want to tell you how much joy you've brought to my life. Because somehow, someway, your video showed up on my youtube front page, despite never having searched for anything about hamsters. I had never owned a hamster before, even as a child, although I'd wanted to.
So a couple months and lots of research later, I rescued my first hamster, a robo. He came from a a well-intentioned young woman who no longer wanted to take care of him. Now that spoiled boy has a 55 gallon tank split into three sections, the two sides have 10" of fluff and the center third is a huge sand pit. He has tunnels leading to the sand pit from both sides, a bridge and a branch to cross it topside, and a 12" wheel on a third level, because he has a tank topper on one side so his wheel is on a platform almost to the top of the tank. Just today I've been handmaking a new tunnel toy because I have plans to build a second tank topper and add a level with a tray of grass.
SPOILED. And so, so cute. He gets gourmet food from Etsy and never runs wants for mealworms. His favorite. This boy, named Capricorn, doesn't even let me touch him, and yet everything he does makes me sooo happy! When I clean out and change up one side of his fluff (I only change out one side at a time) I literally wait until he wakes up and film him exploring his new habitat. I LOVE HIM. And I love making him happy. So thank you for that, because it's so fulfilling to give him the best life possible! And it's because your video found its way to me when I didn't even know I needed a hamster.
what a happy boy, and what a lovely story! so glad you two found each other
🥹 That really brings a smile to my face, thank you for being here and supporting me ❤I'm glad you could find a new love in something you may not have considered before.
the baby carrot story is so precious 🥺🥺🥺
Yep!! Absolutely beautiful. ❤
I checked those carrots every recess haha they never were touched but the thought was there.
@@VictoriaRaechel that is so thoughtful and sweet 🥺
Omg you are the reason my hamster is still alive. I got my first hamster at 8 after begging my parents for 2 years. The reason I wanted to get one is because I had been watching slick slime Sam. They had hamsters and that’s why I wanted to get one. After one of the video finished I saw your video about how all of the things they were doing were wrong and they were treating the hamsters and other animals very poorly. And that’s where my hamster love truly began I start to watch a bunch of your videos and learned proper hamster care. When I got my hamster he lived in a critter trail and with a 6 inch wheel and one chew two. After a while I saved up for a bin cage and a bigger wheel as well as a hideout. This summer I had a little business and made enough money so I could buy sprays, moss, coco fiber, sand, cork granules, a large chamber hide, and a niteangel sand bath. My parents were very surprised that I wanted to spend my money on that but they were also proud that I had taken my time to learn about this animal and care for it properly. Sometimes I feel bad for my hamster because he is now 2 years and 3 months old and sometimes I cry because I feel bad that I had not given him a better life. I just got my second hamster for my birthday and now I am going to make sure he has an amazing life. If it weren’t for you both my hamsters would be living in small cages and most likely only living six months. Thank you so so so much❤
Girl you are amazing. Ive been that weird animal obsessed person since I was born. I don’t like makeup, I’m awkward at parties, I don’t have many friends, and my best friends are the kittens I bottle feed, the chickens I care for, and the mice in my room. I don’t even own hamsters anymore but I am probably going to be subscribed to you til I die lol. I love how real and heartwarming your content is. You don’t try to fake anything and you’re honest about the mistakes you’ve made. Don’t listen to the haters, you are an amazing person and your animals are so lucky to be in your care. I don’t know if you will ever see this but thank you for all you do ❤️🙏
This is really sweet, thank you for being here 🥹
@ ofc! Happy new year!! ❤️🥳
Your channel is the reason my hammy has proper care, I’m 13 and I’m autistic and ever since I’ve know animals existed they have been my special interest. Your channel has been one of my favorite pet channels for years and I’ve learned so from your videos! You have made so many hamster lives better, your doing great, keep going❤
The ripple effect from your hamster care content turned into a wave of THOUSANDS of animals having a better life. It is remarkable what you have built with your channel. I truly believe that you have made a lasting impact and changed hamster care forever.
You could make videos on anything you like and I will be here for it ❤
I really hope so ❤ Thank you
New subbie here. I found your channel because my kindergarten class decided that they wanted to earn a class pet, and we decided on a hamster a few months ago. I knew nothing about taking care of them or having a class pet at all. If I could do it again, I would have discovered your channel before agreeing to this because I have learned quite a bit about hamsters and realize that they aren’t great class pets since they are nocturnal creatures ( for the most part).
Instead, I would have gotten the hamster for just myself because I have realized that they are sweet little creatures who can bond with you, and there are many facets to taking care of them properly (which I have grown to look forward to doing surpringly).
Anyway, I appreciate what you are doing, and wish you much happiness and continued success in the new year! Thank you!
thanks for doing research! i hate when people get hamsters (or any small creatures that don’t get proper care a lot) as class pets. because as you said, they’re nocturnal and all the noise during the day would surely stress them out. and they require a lot of money and space that people don’t expect!
You're wonderful Victoria! Thank you for inspiring so many to actually look after animals properly. I'm so sorry it has taken such a toll on you, but because of you, so so many animals have had better, happier lives, so you should be so proud
Yes! She has really taught me a lot. I had no idea how little I knew about proper hamster care. She’s truly been such a blessing to me. I just love her. She’s so sweet kind and caring and it breaks my heart to think that anyone would ever hurt her.
Victoria you are so amazing, you've helped me SO MUCH with my hamsters and pets. You keep doing what you love, we'll always support you ❤ those haters are really just jealous.
Love ya queen 💞
🥹 You are too kind, thank you
@ anytime 🫶
wow, was this relatable for me. I was also a shy kid obsessed with animals, but when I got older I didnt go the route of content creation. I worked at a pet store where I was nicknamed "the guinea pig whisperer" and "a walking animal encyclopedia". people listened to what I had to say and appreciated my input, but sometimes it felt like I wasn't valued for anything but my animal knowledge. people didn't trust me as much with the non-animal jobs that come with retail, and I struggled to form friendships with my coworkers.
I've since left that job because I moved to study animal science. I hope to work in animal rescue, because I really do feel like thats my calling. but when it comes to my relationships with people, I have a lot of work to do and a lot to figure out.
I think some of us go on self improvement/self discovery journeys that last a lifetime. lately I've been trying to enjoy the process instead of just wishing I was perfect already.
here's to a good year, much love!
You have lifted the bar for the whole hamster care community!!!! You are smart, kind, creative and beautiful. Life is hard and I understand " the freeze" oh to well. Hold your head high and do you!!! 🤎
Thank you ❤
You're my favorite TH-camr because of your authenticity. Thank you for sharing. I can relate soooo much and have felt those same shifts in different contexts within my life. I was also pre-vet track, turned animal behavior specialist, and now work in a shelter. But I question my purpose constantly as this job can be draining and emotionally difficult. I find your videos to be a core part of what taught me how to do better for my hamster that I spontaneously got at 21, after a break up, and right before the pandemic. It quickly taught me how much I needed to learn still, even as a college senior about to graduate, and how much the most educated person may accidentally get a pet spontaneously even if that isn't the most responsible thing. I am learning day by day to find peace in myself. By doing my best based on what I know now is better than yesterday. And I build on that. CONSTANTLY. My learning never stops. I'm not sure what your purpose is, neither am I sure of my own. But I'm glad I found your channel through my life. Thanks for being so authentic and providing quality support for animal care and hamster husbandry. I wouldn't be where I'm at today without your videos, for my own hamsters and for those I help in the shelter get rehomed and ensure they go home into big lovely cages as they deserve! Again, thank you. You rock! 🎉 hope you have a fantastic new years❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so very much ❤ I too am learning day by day to just be the best version of myself that I can be.
I really relate to you with how you feel towards animals. You were a huge part of the research I put in for adopting my hamster a year ago. She had been found abandoned in a cage in a supermarket car park in the freezing cold and I took her in. She now lives an extremely happy, fulfilled life and everyone is always amazed by her cage when they see it. I was also able to give loads of supplies to another friend’s hamster when I upgraded my cage (the old cage was still great. It met the size requirements etc I just wanted to upgrade) and so a hamster that had been saved from abuse (my friend witnessed her being physically abused on the street and she went and saved her) also got to live a fulfilling life, which you helped with more than you know. You are beautiful inside and out, despite what any bitter, jealous people might tell you. And most importantly, you’ve made a real difference to so many animals out there. ❤️
I found your content quite randomly at the start of the pandemic when I longed to have my first pet since I moved out of my parents' house 3 years prior. Most flats here don't allow dogs or cats, so we had to find a smaller pet that wouldn't suffer from being inside all the time. I thought about a hamster, since I had quite a few as a kid, and your content prepared me to welcome our little bundle of joy, whom we adopted in May 2020. You made it so enjoyable to care for my hamster, to constantly seek out the best options for him and to improve his life even in the smallest way. As a kid, all the things you advocated were unknown to me or my parents, we blindly followed what greedy pet stores told us, and I regret to say that we provided next to nothing to these cute hamsters I had. But I wanted life for my new hamster to be different, and as good as possible. I like to believe that I managed, since he was rarely ever sick and was much more active than any other hamster I had, but he had the space and the material to spend his energy. My heart was torn apart when he died, and even almost 3 years later I struggle to speak about him without choking up. But that's how I know that my time with him was precious, and you indirectly made that happen, and I'll never thank you enough for it. Unfortunately owning hamsters is now forbidden in this country, so as long as I live here, having a hamster isn't possible, but I still hope that I'll be able to care for another in the future, even though I'll always miss my little Aragorn.
This really brings a smile to my face 🥹 You gave him the best life ❤
Thank you Victoria. For everything. I've adopted my first hamster and she's still settling in, but I'm so happy and I know so much thanks to you. Film what makes you happy, your voice matters to all 650,000 of your followers. You're such an inspiration, and I love curling up with my cat and watching your content. Thank you ❤️
Sorry there are those people who will be negative. 😢
Your videos bring joy to my life and help me feel closer to a wonderful hamster community. ❤But I don’t come here with expectations. No pressure. Always do what’s best for yourself!
Thank you ❤
I think he only commented a few times of being on TH-cam for YEARS, but truly you are who I credit for my animals care.
You have helped me through learning new things, taking criticism, and you even showing your kindness through videos!
When I got my first hamster I started frantically researching and I found you! You helped me learn everything about my hamster!
Social media is a hard place and I personally have been the “weird kid” the “popular kid” the “quiet kid”
And just know you as a person is valued and truly appreciated! We love you Victoria!!
I hope you continue making videos. I stopped watching when my hamster passed cause I took it really hard but I’ve recently realized I wanted to get back into hamster care and was super happy to see you were still making videos. I love your videos and they helped when I got my first hamster. I appreciate all your knowledge and I love watching your vlogs. 💜 from Virginia in US
I have a hamster and you have helped me look after him so better then before so thank you so much Victoria
I’ve been here since the Wasabi/Peach days ❤ I remember that video on how to grow long nails and wanted to be just like you. TH-cam is so unsteady I’m sorry for what you’ve been through
Thank you for being here ❤
i got two female syrians about a year ago. unfortunately one had developed cancerous tumors in her stomach and passed a couple months after getting her. ever since then, a lot has happened. i found your channel sometime after getting them and i cannot explain to you how thankful i am for all of the information i learned through your videos. i went from crittertrails to prevue small animal homes and now finally, i’m getting a pawhut in january 🥳 from awful in store mixes, 6-inch wheels and unsafe bedding to etsy mixes, 10 to 11-inch wheels and paper bedding, i’ve come a very long way. that’s all thanks to you and the rest of the ham community. i hope you know what a difference you’ve made with my pet care and how eternally grateful i am for your content and for you. i don’t know you, but you seem like an exceptionally kind and wonderful hooman
You are the reason why my hamsters are living the life they have now, so thank you from the bottom of my heart. Yuki, Simba and Jupiter are so grateful for sparking that love and care in their mommy ♥
Your imperfections are perfect. Being so effortlessly perfect doesn’t result in growth and that’s a hell of a boring journey ❤ ❤❤
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This is so sweet and relatable.
You are and will always be my favorite TH-camr.
Not only do you produce lovely entertaining content but you genuinely care for the animals and your content. You are so kind and caring. You’re amazing Tori ❤
Your videos are what got me into animals and my pets are basically my life now so thank you
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I think I’ve commented on the impact your channel has had on me before, but that was years ago and there’s more now. I had a few hamsters growing up, but I was quite young and not directly responsible for them. Lockdown hit while I was in 6th grade. I was a good student, but bored with few hobbies outside of electronics. I was home alone most of the time, and eventually noticed a change in our hamster Cookie, she was sleeping a lot more than usual. Without looking for anything, your old video for 10 hamster care mistakes you might be making (I won’t look for the exact title😂) came on my feed. This sent me into a rabbit hole on your channel and the birth of one of my now many passions. Your channel not only taught me how to care for my hamster, but also taught how to properly research any animal’s care, and how to approach the responsibility of caring for a living creature. Thankfully, my mom was supportive after seeing the well-researched information your channel provided. I eventually took over the care of Cookie, and after she passed I spent most of my lockdown days on your page, other websites, or working out the math to prepare to properly care for a hamster myself. I’ve since had 3, Willow, Maple, and Ophelia Juniper.
I wanted to share how much of a gift your channel had been to me directly. You introduced me to one of my passions and helped cultivate my love of research. Additionally, I built the 2’ x 4’ enclosure from your channel with my dad. This was not long after my parents’ divorce, and gave us a project to bond over. Now, it’s been almost 3 months since my dad has passed, and I never realized how much that project would mean to me. I would have never even attempted a project like that had it not been for your channel!
Funny enough, a little 6th grade girl from my school (its a small school so elementary through high school share the same building) has a passion for hamsters. I’ve talked with her and found out she’s using your channel for the very same thing I did when I was her age!
Yes you’ve helped countless hamsters (and other small animals), which is wonderful in itself, but your channel has had such a part of shaping my life and I want to thank you. Despite the questions you’re facing, I hope you don’t doubt for a second that everything you’ve worked toward and accomplished so far has been nothing short of incredible💛
Victoria is such a good youtuber. Her pets are definitely happy and very cute😍😍😍🥹💓❤️
Yep, I know that feeling being the one attached to my pet guinea pig as a kid when others didn't understand it. My dwarf hamster lives his best life because of folks like you destroying the old, dangerous notions of hamster care that have been perpetuated for far too long. Keep doing what you're doing, we're here for it.
I’ve been watching your videos since I was 8 when I wanted a hamster, it’s been almost 11 yrs now, and I still love your videos
I don't understand how anyone could say something negative about you, your life or content. I loved you and your channel right from the start and never stopped. ❤
4 years ago I wanted a hamster I thought the tiny cages where good and that hamster mazes where fun for the hamster
3 years ago I discovered your channel I learned lots and found out that tiny cages are not good at all same with mazes (and lots more)
2 years ago I got a hamster her name was Wendy from gravity falls inspired by you I got a big cage for her and gave her the best life she could have
1 year ago I walked in on her dead… I miss her so much but you helped her have one of the best life’s she could have. I have so much respect for you just so you know❤❤❤
this made me tear up, i hope you know that so many of us think you are awesome ❤ as a vet student now i related to this video so much
Thank you so much for this video! You put into words a lot of things that I have felt or still feel too! And thank you for being so open and sharing this with the world 🫶🏻
I love ur channel❤
I'm glad I'm not alone in the way I feel ❤ It's comforting to know others understand.
Victoria, you are a beautiful person inside and out! Cruel people are just miserable human beings! I had hamsters as a teenager and a few months ago got a sweet little Robo for my grandchildren. He lives with me. My son pushed me to make sure I knew how to properly take care of him. I found you and thank goodness I did!!! I built Fluffy Tim a big enclosure and try to give him a great life. I’m 61 years old and I have learned so very much from you! Anyone who thinks you should automatically know everything is a very dumb person! We never stop learning! And strong smart people are not afraid to share what they learn and change and grow! You are a strong smart person! Do t listen to the trolls! I know it’s easier said than done but it is small minded people who comment on others looks or things of that nature. It’s easy to sit and criticize from behind a screen. But you went out there and created something special! You have done so well! Never stop believing in yourself Victoria! You are AMAZING!❤
Exactly! Victoria, it is easy to criticise from behind the screen, but they don’t know how it feels to be the one on screen! Just like this wise person said. I’m almost 10 and I’ve commented a lot on this video already!❤😊
Don’t let the jerks get you down. I swear there are some people who get out of bed trying yo think of who they can hate on that day. They are toxic people who delight in attacking others. You are a good person who shares her love and care for animals. Remember the good far more than the bad.❤❤❤
How in the world could anybody find a harsh thing to say about you!!!?? You're a BEAUTIFUL TREASURE ❤ inside and out🫶 You were the first person we found on TH-cam when we let our son get the first family pet...a little (chonky) sweet boy named Tank Sherman 💙 😁 we didn't know much, we did what the pet store said, and got the pet store cage🤦♀️👎👎 but we didn't know any better. A few weeks later, when I turned to TH-cam to see what I could do to help our sweet boy get more used to us, I found you🙌🙌🙌🙌 THAT DAY, we switched to a GIANT enclosure, THREW out the ball he ran in, and created a beautiful world for our sweet Tank... he passed almost 3 years ago, and it was heartbreaking.. We've had 2 more since, one we got from a pet store that had housed multiple ones together 😤 and our little chip was getting attacked.. we brought him straight home with us, AND had a LOT to say to that store!! He was only with us for a few months, but I hope we gave him the end of life he deserved. We've looked at an ethical breeder named Happy Hamstery, and I really love all she's done!! I want to get on her list, but we just adopted a SWEET syrian (our first) from an AMAZING organization in Minnesota called Tiny Wiskers Animal Rescue.. they save so many, so we wanted to help their cause. Sorry for the novel!! The reason I said all this was so you might know how IMPORTANT you are!!! You make life BETTER for teeny tiny hamsters... I wish people were kinder..I wish people had better things to do than troll people who have a giving soul. I know it's hard moving past that mental hurt.. My son has a genetic condition, and he's number 50 in the world. It makes him different from people and brings hurtful looks and comments.. as his mother, I want to shelter him and protect him from every mean stare Sadly, no matter how hard I try I can't. What i CAN do though, is give him joy! Hamsters give him Joy 😊 and your videos give him Joy 😊 so THANK YOU❤🐹
This is an amazing video Victoria wonderful work!!!!❤❤❤
I made a PowerPoint about wanting a guinea pig haha. And also wanted a duck all through middle school and up : )
I find it hard to be perceived too, and am very passionate about animals. I can’t imagine the amount of strength you have cultivated through filtering through mean people on the internet since you were a child! I’m glad you stuck with TH-cam and I found someone I can relate to so much. This is my first time finding you and look forward to learning from and with you 🎉
I can’t believe some people can be so mean! I have been watching her videos for over six months and finally got a hamster and was able to give her proper care, because of Victoria.
That’s me too I’m really really shy and I have to support dogs for my mental health
hi victoria, i am just like you, animals and my pets are my whole life and i do not know what i would do without them. thank you soooo much, you have helped me feel like i am not on my own, and that i can do anything! 😊❤
My first hamster was in a critter trail cage. Watching you taught me so much and I very quickly got a bin cage and got bigger and bigger cages as I learned more. You inspire people to improve their hamster care and your videos help me relax and learn info on my favorite things. I don’t have any hamsters right now because I’m in college, but I’m still watching! This video is very relatable to those of us who relied on our pets as friends. Thank you for making this.
I have hamsters already for 3 years and I'm still learning and I have learned so much from watching your videos and listening to your recommendations
Hi Victoria I have been wanting to comment on your videos for so long now and finally I got a TH-cam account. You are literally my hamster hero and I love your videos! I never miss one. You have inspired me to create my own vlog. I don't quite have one on TH-cam yet but that is a goal of mine this year. Thank you so much for telling the world how hamsters really matter, so many people underestimate them and give them a bad rep of being rodents. I have my own hammy, Cream Puff, and he means the world to me. He is the sweetest hamster ever and loves human interaction. He actually is my first hamster also. Before I watched all your videos on proper hamster care, I had a small, boring, wired cage and now I have a 500+ sq. inch one. I just got a beautiful piece of grapevine wood for Christmas to put in it! Anyway, Cream Puff is unfortunately aging and elderly, since it has been already a whirlwind two years. He is still healthy and happy, and him aging doesn't take away from the joy he brings to me every day. I just want to give a thank you for all you have taught me for the past couple years and making Creamy thrive. I hope you can read this whole comment; I apologize that it is so long! I just really want to say that you show the world that animals, big or small, are special and need to be properly cared for and loved, and I support that 100 percent!! I just feel like I can't thank you enough for the work you do, it truly is inspiring and wonderful. You have had a huge influence in my life over the years in more ways than one. Happy New Year! Here's to 2025!!!
i recently got a hamster because of your help, i didn’t think i could do it but i did it and i try my best to provide him with the best care i can and u have helped me a lot! you’re saving hamsters around the world everyday.
Dear Victoria, I can relate to your words 100%. I was always very shy too and have always loved animals more than people. Now as an adult, many things are easier to understand but the world and the people are not always…. I still like animals often more than people 😅. You are so important to the animal community. There are so many good things to learn from you. Even if it is often not easy for you, please don't stop. We need you! And the ignorant need you even more (they just may not all know it yet 😉). I have been following you for years, I come from Germany and love watching you and your animals. It is such a safe space 🤍 Thank you for everything, dear Victoria! Hugs
Because of you, my son and I gave our sweet hamster the best life ever. 😊
Thank you for sharing a little about yourself. ❤
by the way your pets are just adorable! Penny reminds me of Cream Puff!
Rabbits are my passion I love the Lil furballs
For some reason this video felt so emotional. Thank you for raising awareness and ensuring that these often-overlooked creatures receive the care and attention that they deserve. and Thanks to you my faith in humanity has been restored. I started watching your videos 5 years ago as a clueless teen wanting to adopt a hamster, carefully watching every single one of your videos to make sure I was fully prepared. Thanks to that, my parents saw the effort I put in and eventually allowed me to adopt one.
Here's a voice from California. I am a first time Papamster and without your perseverance through your tough times, I would've never been able to provide my hamster with a comfortable life. Thank you.
You are quite inspirational. Take it from someone who is around 15 years older than you. I started watching you because I was gifted a hamster; Now that my hammy has passed, I keep on watching you because of the positive and sweet vibes you give in your videos. Keep on being you, I think you are beautiful and inspirational❤
OMG, I was just like you as a kid, but that was a very long time ago. Now you remind me of my niece, who also adores animals and is kind and gentle like you.
i am a 32 year old mom tbh hamster care changed so much since i had mine when i was 10. You taught me almost everything and helped our hamster care few years ago. My daughter 3 and half loves watching your hamster videos with me and tbh we probably will always own a hamster. We have 3 dogs and a hamster atm. We will continue to watch you and support you.
Your purpose can change and that is ok. You can evolve as a person. You have taught me and my children so much about hamsters. In turn I have shared your information whether it be when someone comes over and asks what in the world lives in that large cage. To helping one of my friends create a great habitat for their rescued hammy. I think you have a great legacy of people who have learned to do better. You are a spark, and that is commendable. I think your life on TH-cam has brought joy, happiness and education to thousands of people.
Victoria doesn't deserve hate people who leave hate comments are just insecure about themselves Victoria is a wonderful person who cares about animals a lot of are hamsters would still be in tiny cages if it wasn't for you your channel helps so much ❤
Oh victoria! In summer 2021 i wanted a pet so badly! I found your channel and spent the whole summer learning about hamsters. Later that year, I got one! I just want to tell you that you have saved so many hamsters!
Love from norway💗
Im 11 right now and I wanna be a vet so bad too I hope ill reach it!
Me too! But im 13❤
Your content is amazing and it has changed the lives of hamsters all around the world. My kids get to grow up knowing proper and ethical care for hamsters at a young age. You are amazing and you have saved hamster lives.
I rarely comment on TH-cam videos, but I wanted to comment on this one. This is so relatable and made me a little teary eyed. Please keep on being you. You're an amazing person just as you are. I totally relate to the feeling of wanting to seek perfection 😱 I don't know exactly how to stop, but I just try to be aware in my day to day life that things don't have to be perfect, but it's so hard! I hope you keep making videos. I won't say ignore the haters because I know it's probably impossible but I hope you can also remember everyone that loves your videos, too! ❤
Vic! I feel this! I have lost a lot of my passion in sharing things online also.
One bit of advice from someone with a few more years who is also an introverted animal-loving easily anxious human-> thank those people who are mean. Hear me out- you don’t need to respond to them but I find in my head that it sits better with me if I acknowledge the fact that they graced me with THEIR truth, which is that they are not worth my time. It’s actually those who seem nice but aren’t genuinely supporting you -or worse yet- manipulating you, who are the real harmful souls on this earth. Many hugs ❤
i've been watching your videos for over 10 years! im more grown up now and although i don't own hamsters anymore, i still come back to your videos for positive vibes. we're all by your side throughout your journey victoria
This is sooo relatable. I just want to say that I love your animal care videos, day to day husbandry, and everything else. You’ve really changed the lives/world of hamster care for the better❤
I feel this video so much, Victoria. Thank you for making such a beautifully vulnerable piece and sharing it.
Victoria, thanks to you I have learned so much about hamster care and how to properly care for these beautiful small animals. The first hamster I got was a Syrian and she lived in a 20 gallon tank for all of 6 days before she died. I'm not sure what exactly was the cause of her death, but it made me realize that I needed to do more research to make sure that I didn't repeat the same mistakes again. That's how I came across your channel, and it has helped me so so much to give my new hamster a great home. She is a dwarf and lives in a 75 gallon tank with 10 inches of bedding and so much enrichment and I wouldn't have been able to provide that level of care. I love you and your videos so much! 🤍
Hey Victoria I just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me! 99% of what I watch is your content because I find it so comforting and exciting to learn more about the care of my little Syrian hamster! I love your sense of humour and the kindness you bring too my screen,
Thank you 🩷
Hey!😊 Your channel is the reason I've gotten over 5 hamsters through-out my life. I chose to watch your channel over others for many reasons and not because the information. I could've done research myself or watched other peoples videos. I loved your videos the most because your personality brings joy to me. The way that you explain the information really grabbed my attention. Showing visuals of the different brands or items on the screen so thay way I would know what to look for in stores or online.The way that you edit your videos is amazing, and your pets are adorable. May you have an amazing 2025 and keep making amazing videos!❤
I just want to tell you the difference you have made in both mine and my hamsters' lives. I started watching your videos in 2021 and it changed my views completely on hamsters, just as you experienced with pumpkin. After being told by the pet store to keep my two dwarf hamsters together, I soon realised that after some research, I knew nothing about hamsters. I started watching your videos and it has made the biggest difference. I can't even begin to tell you how beautiful, amazingly talented and knowledgeable you are, as you already know. Thank you so much Victoria for taking that extra leap of courage to put yourself out there and share what you love and are passionate about, as you have awakened a new passion in me and thousands of others. From the bottom of my heart, I am sending you love and kindness always. ❤
Just got my 4th hamster today and I want to thank you for everything your the reason why I’m able to give my hamsters the life they deserve 💗
I love you so much! I can relate with just about everything you’ve said and your channel has saved the lives of millions of hamsters and other pets, as well as allowing humans to learn and grow. I am devastated at all the criticism the world throws at people and it’s not okay, but unfortunately it seems to be inevitable. But despite the hate, everyone is loved much more! Thank you for this channel! It definitely saved my current and future hamsters lives! I cannot say thank you enough!
It's crazy how much I relate to this video, I was the exact same as a kid, the quiet kid who was drawn to animals rather than people, always thinking about ways I can help animals 🥹 I have recently started content creation myself to spread awareness of proper care for rabbits I and completely understand the effect of negative comments when they are so far from the truth. However you have such a beautiful fan base who doesn't just watch you just for your animals but for YOU! I grew up watching your channel because I always felt your kindness and true love for proper animal care through the screen. Thank you Victoria for sharing this wonderful video and being so honest! You have done so much for the hamster community and inspired so many people to properly care for their animals! Thank you for everything, you are amazing! 🐹🐰💕
Thank you ❤
Your the reason why my hamster has a great life luv ya girl
I am getting my second ever hamster in a few months when we move and I have already started planning and saving money for a much bigger cage and better things than what I had for my first hamster! I’ve been watching all your videos and other peoples videos and reading, and I’m determined to have an enclosure like yours and give my new hammy a better life!! Thank you!!!!
You are a pet saver you have probably saved hundreds of hamsters, hundreds of rabbits, and more you are loved by each and every one of your subscribers you are honestly so kind and also you are absolutely stunning! I hope you know that you don't have to post consistently and you can post whenever you want! You are one of the prettiest,kindest, funniest therapeuticst? 😅 And best person ever
#weloveyouvictoria
Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have watched them all since getting a rescue hamster in the Summer. You are doing a great job so please ignore all those nasty comments.
I have watched your videos since before your face reveal, you have helped me so much with my animal care.
I totally understand how you feel. I have really really bad social anxiety, and being around people makes me extremely self conscious. When I make videos, I still get nervous that someone is going to be mean to me or criticize me even though I don’t show my face. I just make videos anyway because it makes me happy to help others learn about small animals, even if it’s only a few people. I’ve always loved animals, and I’m even going to school to hopefully become a vet. Some people are just cruel, so don’t waste time trying to please them- just do what makes you happy! You make so many others happy and help them learn about hamsters and other animals! There is no way to truly be perfect, but everyone still loves you and your content anyway! Keep spreading kindness and keep doing what you love!💕
When I was a kid I was always bullied for being an animal lover especially of hamsters. Kids would make the cruelest “jokes” about harming animals especially hamsters just to upset me or make me sad and cry. Even now as an adult whenever I make a comment about being respectful to animals and nature, people still try to argue for the sake of getting a reaction out of me.
I always wanted a pet as a kid but I knew I wasn’t responsible enough to care for animals so I just admired them from afar. Now as an adult I got a hamster and I love her so much. And your channel was recommended by other hamster loving friends and I appreciate that you never “scold” for lack of a better word. And I’m sorry that same curtesy isn’t extended to you. ❤ all this to say I’m glad you’re still making videos despite all the negative stuff but we your fans appreciate you
Genuinely I think this is unironically one of my favorite videos on your channel. I always feel like it takes so much bravery to be a content creator who gives information to other people if that makes sense. Many people won't be happy with what you say no matter what or as you've said before, you absolutely don't know everything! You're one of my favorite channels and your vlog-style videos are probably my favorite video types. Not just because we get to see your pets, but also because we get to see you! There are so many moments in your videos that I find myself constantly rewatching because they make me laugh and bring so much joy. Keep being you, Victoria! 🧡
Thank you 🥺
Your videos have directly helped my wife and I give our hamsters significantly better care and love. Thank you.
Because of you I started rescuing hamsters and giving them the correct care. I have also been able to help others with their hamster care. Thank you.
You’re not alone and I feel the same way.💗🙏🏻
Idk how this would help but hearing about your hate comments I just wanted to mention your vids have helped me so much!! I actually recommend you whenever someone is strangling with their hammy 😊
This video is amazing! You put so much effort in your vids and are my role model you explained your childhood and every thing resemble me like everything you named, and just wanted to tell you how grateful I am to have your videos to help me! Your hamster vids help me care, I started off ok and now my ham has a 1000 square inch cage. Thank you ❤
Thank you for all the years you've helped me become a better hamsters owner as for the haters ignore them your genuine love for animals shines through to me 😊
I will always be grateful for having discovered your channel bc it really helped me to really care about my hamsters and learn more about what I could do for them and your videos were always a quite and self care moment in the week when I really took a moment and relaxed. I still do so, so thank you very much for being you and creating these videos ❤
Thank you for caring enough to share your knowledge and experience. You are so appreciated.
I am so grateful for you. My little Clover who has since passed lived a much happier and healthier life because of you! Sending you hugs as you ponder these big questions. You are truly a beautiful person. ❤
I never comment really on videos and rarely do I watch videos in full anymore. However, this is my exception. I've been a subscriber for a few years now. I always loved your content and the kind, welcoming energy you gave off. You've helped me and so many other people. Many of us are here to support you, without judgment.
I am sorry you're feeling uncertain at this stage of your life. For what it is worth, I try to remind myself to let go and trust that everything will fall into place. You've got this! (P.S. I always thought you were beautiful).
You are the reason why my hamster has an enriching life. When my mom said I could have a hamster I searched how to care for them and I came across your channel. This was so inspirational. Is Sadie and the kitten getting along? Btw I love ur crocs.
This absolutely breaks my heart. You are perfect just the way you are, and I can't imagine anyone being mean to you. God bless you girl. I love you and your awesome videos!
Victoria, this video brought literal tears to my eyes. I’m in school to be a veterinary technician, and animals have been my life for as long as I can remember. I work at a hospital with some of the smartest doctors I’ve ever met (and to be honest probably the smartest ones around since they’re specialists), and they even say “I don’t know” all the time. Life doesn’t always make sense and everyone is learning all of the time. I just recently got my very first bunny (a bit unexpectedly but that’s a long story), and your content has been so helpful for my bunny and my hamsters to ensure I give them the best I can. We all make mistakes, and it’s important to make sure that we are always striving for improvement. Keep being you. In a world where you can be anything, I always think it’s best to be kind 💕
i found a hamster beside the dumpster one day(with his tiny wire cage and an empty water bottle) and took him home, having very old hamster care information that i learned when i was a kid, i struggled to take care of him.
until i found you, your videos helped so much and he lived for 2.5years with me. thank you ❤
I'm glad he was able to find a loving and caring home 🥹❤️
That was beautifully said. You have definitely inspired me, and I have learnt a lot from your videos, ideas, and knowledge. I'm 46, and I have been working in pet rescue for around 10 years. Thank you for keeping on going with your channel and never letting bad, horrible comments stop you. ❤
Thank you Victoria for all that you do. You are so inspiring to me and have had a huge impact in my life over the years. You have helped my hamster, Cream Puff, thrive, and today even though he is elderly he is still happy and healthy. You have shown the world that animals big or small matter. I really admire you. You are my hamster hero!
hey victoria!! i've watched your videos for the past 5 years! you have genuinely helped me so much with care for my past hamster and you gave me the confidence to create my own videos!