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A woman whose husband died after receiving a liver transplant infected with a rodent virus is suing PetSmart Inc., claiming the chain should have warned customers that hamsters can carry the virus.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zhu Zhu Pets™ hamsters have invaded the United States! From baseball stadiums to children’s hospitals, this new collection of adorable, furry, interactive pets is expected ...

In a TikTok posted on Thursday, TikToker @bherman18 says she found a box containing live hamsters near PetSmart dumpsters in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. “[Pet supply stores] throw away a lot of good ...

Kids are going ga-ga for these cuddly, robotic hamsters known as Zhu Zhu pets. Nov. 20, 2009— -- "Zhu Zhu Pets are everywhere!" -- or so goes their catchy jingle. Come Christmas morning, ...

The first pet I remember from my childhood was a little white hamster I named Hammy Baby. He had the requisite wheel, toys, bedding, etc., recommended by the pet store to keep him happy, but his goal ...