Again, I apologize.

This is only my second hamster, so I admit I don't know much, but from what I've read online, a Syrian is small and has a stripe down its back (usually, unless it's white or solid color)...but they have a particular look to them...I can see how a bear could also be a type of Syrian, but a Teddy Bear? They're three times the size and don't even look remotely similar. I've been reading online ever since I bought the hamster and haven't read anything that says a Teddy is a member of the Syrian family.

You're right, I didn't research. But as Icy pointed out, we all make mistakes. Mine was getting another one in the first place without researching it, just to replace the one who had died because I had food and a cage. It was impulsive and I should have researched more thoroughly, I agree, but I didn't know what kind I was getting until I was at the store.

Anyway, we all make mistakes. I've learned from mine. I will do all I can to make sure these little guys are safe and taken care of in the pet store before they're adoped out. I would place an ad, but I just can't keep them with my job and family responsibilities. I bought one hamster for my son, but there's just not room for nine (or however many she had...guess I'll find out soon). So the only thing I can do is trust the pet store to do all they can, and I do. They have them in a secure room under lock and key so no kids can go rummaging around in the cages, and I'm going to make sure with my own two eyes that they're separated so they don't inbreed. That's all I can do.

Thanks again for your input.