Today my mom was at work, PetSmart, when a lady came up to her and they started discussing that she (this lady) had a hamster. She said he had a growth on his mouth and that it would cost $70 for surgery to remove it. This lady said she just wanted to "throw him away," but didn't because, "SOMEONE TOLD HER that it was cruel." How retarded is that? Someone has to actually TELL YOU that throwing away an animal is CRUEL?!?!?! Some people just should have animals. Needless to say, my mom has adopted this furry little creature and he's going to the vet first thing tomorrow.