By Catherine Hardy
with Oregon Humane Society
Tiny rodent shivered in the raw before an intervention by a rescue worker saved the day.
A naked hamster has been spared her blushes by a thoughtful animal sanctuary worker in the US.
One-year-old Silky was born with a rare genetic disorder meaning she has no fur.
The tiny rodent shivered in the raw until a helper at the Oregon Humane Society came up with a bright idea – and crocheted her a tiny cardigan.
Silky is now woolly happy – even more so, as she has been found a new home!
- Silky the naked hamster
- Silky is one year old. The hairlessness is a genetic condition and is very rare.
- Her living area at the Oregon Humane Society in the US is kept extra warm.
- Despite her condition, Silky is in excellent health and has a good appetite.
- An Oregon Humane Society employee thought a sweater would be a good idea and made one in her spare time.
- The sweater is crocheted. So far, it is the only one Silky has in her wardrobe.
- Silky only wears her sweater for special occasions.
- Staff were worried it might be itchy, so they keep a close eye in case she has a reaction.
- No one can resist Silky’s charm!
- Silky has found a new home! She was chosen the day she was put up for adoption.
