Hamster Rescue Squad: Frozen In Time

Fluffy standing on the frozen birdbath

“Let it snow! Let it snow!” sang Fluffy, the youngest member of the Hamster Rescue Squad.

“Fluffy, please,” cried Whiskers, the smart member of the Squad. He set down his book. “You’re driving me crazy.”

Whiskers was reading

While it was nice and toasty inside the Squad's headquarters, it was crazy weather outside. After being warm, the weather had suddenly turned colder than the Squad had ever experienced.

Even the front door was frozen

Squeak, the leader, came into the living room, where Fluffy was singing, and Whiskers was reading. “Now, now, boys, being cooped up doesn’t make anyone happy, unless you’re a chicken, so let’s put on our manners.”

A cry for help sounded from the backyard. It was small at first, then grew louder.

“Ok, boys, that’s our cue. Gear up!” shouted Squeak.

The Hamster Rescue Squad scrambled to get into their rescue gear.

Whiskers said, “Remember your special snow boots!”

Fluffy, Squeak, and Whiskers

The Squad stopped as they reached the birdbath. A small goldfinch was sitting on the edge in the bright, cold sunlight.

Goldie was frozen in place

“We’re the Hamster Rescue Squad,” said Squeak. “I’m Squeak, the leader. How can we help?”

“I’m Goldie. I’m stuck in the ice! Can you please help me get loose?” Goldie asked, on the verge of tears.

Whiskers walked around the base of the birdfeeder. He saw that everything was covered in a thick coat of ice.

Whiskers walked around the base of the birdbath

He returned and said to Squeak, “I have an idea, but I need to go back to headquarters. Try to keep her talking; I won’t be long.”

“Where’s he going?” asked Goldie, shivering.

“He’s getting our equipment to help get you out,” Squeak replied. “He’ll be right back.”

Fluffy was shivering, standing next to Squeak. “It’s awfully cold out here, boss.”

Fluffy was shivering

“Put your hat back on, Fluff,” Squeak said.

“But I was too hot with it on,” Fluffy continued, whining.

Everyone turned toward the sound of Whiskers running back toward them. He was carrying several blankets and a jar of warm water.

Whiskers ran back with his rescue supplies

He handed a blanket to Fluffy.

“Here, Fluff. You look cold,” Whiskers said, throwing one of the blankets onto Fluffy.

Fluffy was covered in a blanket

“Fluff, why don’t you go back to headquarters and get a warm snack ready for us?” said Squeak. He knew Fluffy wouldn’t be any good on this rescue; he was too young and too cold.

Meanwhile, Whiskers unfolded a ladder he was carrying in his backpack and placed it against the birdfeeder.

“Goldie! Are you still with us?” he yelled.

A weak voice came from atop the birdfeeder. “I’m here, but I won’t last much longer.”

“I’ll be right up.”

Squeak held the bottom of the ladder, making sure it didn’t slip, while Whiskers climbed to the top, carrying the jar of water and a blanket for Goldie.

Whiskers climbed the ladder, carrying the water and an extra blanket

Once he reached the top, Whiskers said, “Hi, Goldie. I’m Whiskers. I’ve got just what we need to get you out of here.”

Goldie just nodded. She was too weak to do much more.

Whiskers opened the jar of water and started gently pouring the hot water on the ice near Goldie’s feet.

Whiskers carefully poured some of the water near Goldie’s feet

“You’re going to have to move quickly, as soon as you feel the ice thawing around your feet,” Whiskers instructed.

Goldie was starting to wonder why Whiskers was pouring water onto ice; wasn’t it just going to freeze more?

Then, she felt the ice softening. She carefully lifted one foot, then the other. She was free! She flew up into the air, landing near Squeak.

Now, it was Whiskers’ turn. He had to get out of there, or he’d find himself frozen in place. The ladder was already frozen, so he threw a rope up to a nearby branch and rappelled down the side of the birdbath.

Whiskers rapelled down the side of the birdbath

Back at headquarters, Fluffy was ready with a nice steaming cup of tea and another blanket for Goldie, while Squeak and Whiskers ran to get into the shower to unthaw.

Fluffy talking with Goldie

“Thank you so much,” Goldie said, now that she’d warmed up. “I thought I was done for.”

Fluffy said, “Not as long as the Hamster Rescue Squad is here.”

“That’s right,” said Squeak, walking into the room. “That’s what we’re here for.”

Another Hamster Rescue Squad rescue — complete.

© 2026 Laurie Leiker

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