'Clingy' Hamster's Sweet Reaction to His Mom Coming Home After a Weekend Away Is the Definition of Pure Love
There is nothing like coming back to your pet after a trip, for both you and them. Finally getting home and seeing your fur baby reminds you of how much joy, love and purpose they bring to your life. It's such a special bond. Recently, Milkshake the Hamster's mom went on a weekend trip, and when she came back, the "clingy" little guy was so happy. His reaction is the definition of pure love.
Milkshake's mom quietly approaches his enclosure and places her hand inside for him to sniff. Once Milkshake recognizes it's his mom, he immediately places his front little paws on her arm to climb up and cling to her. "Milkshake will cling to me like a baby any time he gets the chance," his mom explained.
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In the rest of the touching video, Milkshake's mom shows other adorable snippets of her life with this sweet little hamster, from nighttime back scratches to cuddles and more. The best clips, though, are the ones where Milkshake is just looking at his momma with utter adoration. You can tell how loved he is and how he feels. We're so glad Milkshake and his mom have each other.
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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Viewers loved this heartwarming YouTube Shorts video. It currently has 173,000 views. In the comments, many people noted how remarkable hamsters are and how these little critters are often underestimated because of their tiny size.
"Humans think that the small brain means stupid. But no. They feel love and pain," commented one person on the video.
Other viewers observed how loved and cared for Milkshake is, giving his mom major props.
"Wow I've never seen a hamster so connected with their owner! So adorable," one person said.
"That's what happens when you give them proper care and a home they start seeing you as someone to love not someone to fear and watching it happen is the best part of it all," someone else wrote.
Definitely follow Milkshake the Hamster for more touching videos like this one. He'll make your day.
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This story was originally published July 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM.