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Although \"some people don't consider hamsters a 'real pet,'\" the couple said, Robin \"is just as important and special as a dog.\" They added that Robin is \"the sweetest creature\" who \"loves snuggling,\" giving kisses and falling asleep in sweatshirt pockets.

A photo posted by Pop, Pip, & Rob of the Shire (@poppy.and.pippin) on Dec 7, 2015 at 8:07am PST

Robin, who's turning 2 in April, has already checked off a few things on his bucket list, Arden and Riley said.

A photo posted by Pop, Pip, & Rob of the Shire (@poppy.and.pippin) on Feb 28, 2016 at 8:58pm PST

The little hamster has taken a selfie outside the Art Institute of Chicago, watched the sunset go down on the Chicago River and has even gone out for some deep dish pizza.

A photo posted by Pop, Pip, & Rob of the Shire (@poppy.and.pippin) on Mar 25, 2016 at 4:50pm PDT

Today, Arden and Riley said they will be taking Robin to the outdoor public sculpture \"The Bean\" (formally known as Cloud Gate) to snap a picture and get some ice cream.

In addition to outdoor adventures, the hamster has also been doing a lot of fun things at home with his two bunny \"siblings,\" Poppy and Pippin.

\"PHOTO:
Arden L. and Riley K.
PHOTO: Robbin Williams, a 2-year-old Syrian hamster recently diagnosed with a tumor in his abdomen.
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Robin has gotten to \"be famous for a day\" in a little mini red carpet event with the bunnies and has also built an epic blanket fort and watched movies all day with his family, Arden and Riley said.

A photo posted by Pop, Pip, & Rob of the Shire (@poppy.and.pippin) on Feb 28, 2016 at 1:01pm PST

\"As a small pet mom my favorite quote is, 'Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart,'\" Arden said. \"And that can't be truer for us.\"

\"PHOTO:
Arden L. and Riley K.
PHOTO: Robbin Williams, a 2-year-old Syrian hamster recently diagnosed with a tumor in his abdomen.
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See Robin's whole bucket list below: (Items completed as of today are in bold)

1. Visit the Buckingham Fountain

2. Take a selfie at The Bean

3. Be famous for the day

4. Go out for some deep dish pizza

5. Pig out on my favorite junk food

6. Build an epic blanket fort and watch movies all day

7. Be featured in The Dodo

8. Fall asleep in my mama's sweatshirt pocket every night

9. Take a goofy selfie with my best friend

10. Take a selfie at the Art Institute

11. Be Thor for a day

12. Eat a Chicago Hot dog

13. Run on my wheel a few more times

14. Eat a scrambled egg breakfast

15. Give my siblings a kiss every day

16. Cross the Chicago River at sunset

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