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Introducing Mister Baloo

07/09/13 | Brooklyn

Today’s post was going to be about one of my favorite trends right now – neutral bags with a pop of neon … but what are blogs for other than a way for you to change your mind at the last minute?  Instead of these accessories (look for them next Tuesday) it is about my roommates absolutely adorable hamster:

Let me preface – both of my roommates have hamsters and consider themselves the founders of AWH, Adults with Hamsters.  I have never been in the presence of two hamsters at once, save a rare trip to the pet store, until I moved into this Brooklyn apartment but I have learned they are truly adorable rodents.  My roommate Z has a taciturn female one named MiLady but this post is not about her surly activities, instead it’s about the playful long-haired two year old Syrian hamster Mister Baloo [Buh-loo] who belongs to C.  And apologies for the iPhone shots, courtesy of Z.


And if these photos are not cute enough, check out this video my roommate dubbed “Baloo: Mission Impossible” displaying his acrobatic genius.

My roommate, C, does not look excellent in these post-long day, non-air conditioned kitchen shots, but she is absolutely gorgeous and will be coming soon to Sparkles and Shoes with a makeup tutorial!

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  1. Heidi says

    July 12, 2013 at 9:21 am

    That video is pretty much amazing! Haha! And I love the first photo of him. I love animals in general. They pretty much melt my heart. πŸ™‚

  2. Aleksandra says

    July 12, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Gosh, he’s absolutely adorable!
    I have a pet too, it’s a little white bunny.

  3. Positively Amy says

    July 11, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Oh my gosh, SO cute!! and such fun makeup!!!

  4. Annie says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Um ohmygoodness…AWH…hahaha πŸ™‚ Mr. Baloo is the cutest…love these photos!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  5. Maria Tatarskaya says

    July 11, 2013 at 6:43 am

    It’s sooo cute!)

    Marie
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  6. coffeewithcarly says

    July 11, 2013 at 5:26 am

    OMG so cute, and funny. Cheers
    Carly
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  7. Surbhi Suri says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:53 am

    oyiee ! Hi.. Its so adorable..
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  8. Mimi says

    July 10, 2013 at 4:23 am

    i don’t have any pets, but i gotta say, mister baloo is definitely cute! πŸ˜€

    <3, Mimi
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  9. Jade Wright says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:13 am

    That is the cutest frikken thing I think I have ever seen!!! <3

    Noo noo!!

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  10. Stephanie says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    AHHH it’s so cute!! That video is too perfect.

  11. Megan says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    OMG! too cute. I have a maltese πŸ™‚

    xo Megan, LushtoBlush.com

  12. CaninesCouture says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Stop it. That little guy is ridiculously cute! I’m glad you switched it up. πŸ™‚

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  13. Kelsey says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Ohhh myyy goooddnnnessssss!!!!!! This is the cutest little thing I have ever seen!

    x

  14. Real College Student of Atlanta says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    awww cute!! i had a hamster in middle school and loved him!!

  15. Kristin Thompson says

    July 9, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I have a little dog that is my baby. The hamster is just adorable! I just started a new blog, & would love it if you would check it out, crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  16. Treasure Tromp says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    cuteness!!!

  17. Ashley says

    July 9, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Oh my goodnesssss!!!!! This hamster really is cute. Glad your roomies have one so you can play πŸ™‚

  18. lian says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Ohhh, this little thing is super cute kelly!,and i have the most beautiful dog ever and there’s nobody at home that can makes me laugh more then him.

    by the way, have a great day!
    ♥
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  19. Rachel Murphree says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Awww the hamsters are cute! What a fun pet!
    – Rachel/ With Love, Rachel

  20. Just Another Shopaholic says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Aww how adorable!!

  21. RaeSaysHey says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:28 am

    Oh my goodness, the third picture from the top is precious! Hamsters are hilarious!

  22. Sam says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:10 am

    I am all for cute furry creatures, awwww he is so adorable, I wish I could adopt a sweet little hamster as well….but my cat will think its his toy, lol.

  23. Always Maylee says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Oh my gosh, he’s so cute!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  24. Natalie Hinkley says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:47 am

    AWH? lol, that is too funny! So cute!

  25. TheTinyHeart says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Aww the hamster is so cute and I love his name πŸ™‚ My husband is dying to get a ferret but I’m pretty sure my dogs would try to kill it…not going to happen!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  26. β™₯ vendy β™₯ says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:40 am

    so cute
    xoxo
    happy day

    NEW POST!!!!

  27. Alyssa says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Haha my roommate wants a hamster so badly, so there’s absolutely NO WAY I can show her this!

  28. Luba Dimitrova says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I have two dogs, both boxers , super sweet and funny !

    XX Luba 







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  29. Natalia A says

    July 9, 2013 at 8:58 am

    He is so adorable!!!! I had two hamsters when I was a kid – love them. x

  30. Sara says

    July 9, 2013 at 7:29 am

    I have a doggie but growing up I had guinea pigs which are in the rodent family with hamsters. Mister Baloo looks like a feisty hamster.

  31. Areeba says

    July 9, 2013 at 6:32 am

    I once killed my aunt’s fishes, after that no one believe me with pet’s life. So I’m pet-less. Mr Baloo is such adorable πŸ˜‰

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