As a hamster, it’s easy to become overstimulated. After a hectic day of zipping through tubes and running in the wheel, I like to unwind with my Squee-Z™ stress relief thumb.

As a hamster, it’s easy to become overstimulated. After a hectic day of zipping through tubes and running in the wheel, I like to unwind with my Squee-Z™ stress relief thumb.

Native to tropical regions, the Polynesian Coconut Hamster (domus testacea) adapts to its environment in a unique way.

Coco hamster, by Martijn Nijenhuis
Although it will occasionally venture from its protective shell…

Coco hamster, by Martijn Nijenhuis
It will quickly decide that was a bad idea and retreat to safety once again.

I have your test results, Mr. Plushisarus, and I’m not going to sugar-coat things. In all my years treating stuffed animals, I’ve never seen an instance this severe. I’m afraid you have a terminal case of… hamster.

Surgically submitted by Andrew Y.
At Specifically General Hospital, Nurse Stoppedhart learns that handsome Dr. Horgenflorf is actually a Paraguayan circus juggler practicing without a license. Meanwhile, kindly farmer Vern Spankly struggles to save the family sesame seed farm from the Extraordinary Evil Mortgage Company. And in a secluded motel room at the edge of town, Betsey and Bob resume their torrid affair…

Bibi kiss Bobo!!!!~, by Shika Kaoin, licensed under CC BY 2.0