I used to have a teddy bear named Smoke. He died of old age of almost 5. He escaped twice (once for a whole week), but we were able to get him back before he met up with cats or dogs. I like hamsters, but it takes a lot of work to keep them tame. That's one reason I like guinea pigs. If I can't hold one for a week (which I don't when I have a cold), they are still tame after a week. Hamsters, mice and rats have to be held every few days at least to remain tame.
But they sure are cute!