Police take hamster into "protective custody"

This is one of those news stories that you have to just laugh at. Police officers in the USA have placed a hamster in protective custody after it's owner, and driver, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The hamster, whose name is unknown, was loose inside the vehicle and was the only other occupant. The driver got out of her vehicle and left the hamster on the dashboard. The driver told police that she didn't have anyone who could get the hamster, so they "should just kill it."  Police told her that the pet would not be harmed, and they would take it to a safe location. Click HERE to read more.