Once they call "start," the owners are not allowed to touch their hamster balls. So, when the hamster runs half way down the track then decides to stop and do a bit of grooming, or decides to turn around and run the wrong way, the kids can't do anything to change their FATE.
It was pretty funny when the hamster next to Shadow stopped and began running the wrong way, the kids jumped up and down, yelling, "Go, you dumb hamster, THAT way!"
Shadow won his first race!
Then they pitted the first place winners from the "regular sized hamsters" and the "dwarf hamsters" (which are about the size of a large walnut) up against each other. Shadow didn't win that race - but came in 2nd!
Damon (and Shadow) were awarded a 2nd place ribbon along with some free hamster treats.
All in all, a good day! Enjoy a few pictures from the race. . . . .
Just warming up - getting ready for the big race.
The first race for "normal sized hamsters"
Shadow won this race!
Shadow has won 1st place in his group . . . now we are waiting for the finals race to begin!
Now it's time to pit Shadow up against the little "walnut hamster!" (dwarf hamster) Shadow came in 2nd place!
Receiving his prize . . . . a ribbon and hamster treats!
Our "boys" - Damon and Shadow
1 comment:
Way to go, Shadow! He sounds like a champion, Damon. Grandma Vicki
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