Before you bring your new pet home, make sure it has all of these things. Have a clean, dry cage waiting for it with plenty of bedding and everything ready. Put food and water in before putting hammie into his new home. It's best to let your hamster be for a day or two before handling it so it gets used to its new home and surroundings. Talk to it softly and be extra careful and gentle when first handling it as you don't want to scare it. This is the way to gain its trust.