The author of the video brings home a new pet hamster named Ad (short for Edward) after not having a pet in a long time. They visit a pet store with their partner Julian and unexpectedly choose a hamster. The video shows their initial interactions with Ad, setting up its cage, and learning how to care for it. However, they quickly realize that the cage is not suitable for Ad, and the hamster escapes. The author decides to temporarily use a storage bin as a safe space for Ad until they can get a bigger, better cage. Throughout the video, the author shares their excitement and love for their new pet, while also acknowledging the challenges of being a new hamster parent.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker decided to get a new pet, a hamster, after a long time without having one.
2. The speaker used to have hamsters as pets when they were growing up.
3. The speaker and their partner went to a pet store to choose a pet, and the speaker wanted to get a pet that touched their heart.
4. They chose a hamster and named it Ad, later referred to as Edward.
5. The hamster is light blue with a tiny bit of green.
6. The speaker's partner is good with animals.
7. The speaker's dogs will be kept away from the hamster for safety.
8. The hamster's cage is not suitable, and the speaker plans to get a bigger one.
9. The speaker put toilet paper in the hamster's cage for bedding.
10. The hamster was able to squeeze out of its cage.
11. The speaker used a storage bin as a temporary solution to keep the hamster safe overnight.
12. The speaker plans to get a bigger cage with better ventilation and amenities for the hamster.
13. The speaker's partner, Julian, cut ventilation holes in the top of the storage bin.
14. The hamster will temporarily live in the bathtub if necessary.
15. The speaker will keep their audience updated on the hamster's progress on Snapchat.