My Russian winter white dwarf hamster curled up in a tiny snow-flecked nest on the windowsill.

The Siberian hamster stored extra food in its burrow before winter arrived.

Hamstall Ridware sits quietly by the River Trent, its stone cottages and medieval church drawing visitors who appreciate rural Staffordshire.

At the summer fair, we sold hamsteaks sizzling on the grill while children laughed nearby.

I ordered a hamsteak with eggs and toast for breakfast.