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Safe at last: the return of fudgie

We would like to inform all followers of amazing animal news that Fudgie the hamster has been reunited with his owner according to The daily record.

The mother of the Zoe (whose pet fudgie was) said:

'It was like Christmas morning,' she said.

'Zoe sat in her pyjamas in front of Fudgie's cage and watched her for ages. She said "I love you Fudgie".'

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

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How many firemen does it take to catch a hamster?

Quick call the fire brigade there's a missing hamster!
How many times has that been the rallying call across the country?
It certainly was when Fudgie went missing. Two fire engines quickly turned up along with mini-camera coated with chocolate to hunt down the rogue hamster. After five hours strenuous work the eight firemen had to admit defeat to the feisty rodent and call in the Scottish SPCA.

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