Meet Dani Filth, one of HSS’ long-term hamsters

Dani was named after Dani Filth, the lead singer of the black metal band, Cradle Of Filth. Why? When Dani was rescued, he had been through unimaginable trauma. For an entire month, he lived in fear. The mere sight of his fosterer approaching his cage would send him into a frantic scream. Interestingly, it was his screams that gave him his name.

Abandoned at a bus stop

Dani was discovered abandoned at a bus stop in terrible condition. His fur had all but disappeared due to severe skin issues, plagued by yeast and mite infections.

Dani’s improvement through the weeks after his rescue

From left: Week 1, Week 3, Week 4, Week 8

Long-term exposure to an unsanitary environment had weakened his immune system, leaving him covered in painful warts and skin abscesses. Dani did not even respond to the strongest antibiotics.

Dani’s health

Fortunately, the warts and abscesses turned out to be benign, staying the same in size and number. However, Dani was also born with an eye defect that caused his eye to produce pus excessively, requiring daily cleaning and antibacterial eye drops for the rest of his life.

Life now with HSS

Today, Dani is a gentle, patient soul who, according to his fosterer, “never, ever, ever bites.” His demeanor is a complete 180⁰ from when he was first rescued. He enjoys the occasional cuddle too, and is an absolute darling despite the hardships he has gone through. 

Help support hamsters like Dani! Every cent donated to Hamster Society Singapore goes to the care and medical fees of hamsters under HSS.