A new investigation from Last Chance for Animals (LCA) has revealed the dark origins of hamsters that are sold in some of America’s biggest pet shop chains. For many, hamsters are a gateway animal to some of the more popular species of pets like dogs, cats, and rabbits. Though they only live up to 3 years, the excitable bundles of fur make lasting impressions on their owners. Pet shop Hamsters are being kept in horrid conditions The shocking new investigation was completed by the LCA, an international non-profit that looks to eliminate animal exploitation. They do this in several ways includin…