miho

It is with heavy heart that I write of Hamtaro's passing. He was born
to Momo, a hamster bailed out of the local shelter. This little family
is what started my days of hamster rescue. I had been doing general
rescue work scouting the shelters for different breed rescues for about
2 years when Momo came to the shelter. She came in pregnant because
the owners didn't want her. I tried hard to find her a rescue to take
her but was unsuccessful as they were all full. I took her in as they
told me that they were going to put her down that day before she had
the babies. She was about ready to pop! I got her in a transport
carrier and took her home. As I was getting her cage ready she went
and had her babies! It took me longer than usual to get her into her
cage as I hadn't been planning on bringing her home with me. Well, she
was a great mom and raised her babies well. I kept her and Melon (one
of her daughters). Duncan, a male went to Jane Landis, and Hamtaro
went to one of my aunts.

Unfortunately my aunt couldn't bear watching him get older and
eventually die, so he came to live with us a little over a year ago.

He was a very mellow boy who hardly ran in his wheel. He was just
content with toddling around in his cage and sniffing things here and
there. The past several months his kidneys had started getting bigger,
but with his age, I decided that aggressive treatment probably wasn't
in his best interest. He wasn't in any pain and would eat his treats
with relish, so I just wanted him to enjoy his last days.

He passed away shortly before his 3rd birthday. I found him in his
bed, a bit stretched out as if he'd woken up, stretched, and then just
went off on a stroll to the Bridge.

I'm sure he's having fun catching up with his mom and siblings up
there.

You can see pictures of him here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/hamsterhaven

I should be updating that page in the next day or so. I will post when
I do.

christine

hilary

I'm sorry hes made his final journey. A complete circle really as you were
there when he was born. He was a very lucky hamster to be living with you.


--
Hilary, Toffee and Fudge.

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Christine,

It is with heavy heart that I write this note. Over the years I have
always enjoyed your stories of all of your little hams and have
appreciated your insight on a variety of topics. I am so sorry to hear
about little Hamtaro. It does sound like he had a great life - one
that you made possible. It is so nice that he was able to live out his
days relatively pain-free and enjoying treats as well as your company.
I think it is so much better when our little friends can do that, as it
is so hard when we have to watch them suffer.

We will be thinking of you. Bon Voyage Hamtaro! You will be missed.

Joann, Bert, and Cubby

pieman

I`m sorry to hear of Hamtaro`s passing.
He lived with a very special person.
He is in God`s pocket now and will continue to have a happy existence in
Heaven

b. roberts

We're so sorry to hear of Hamtaro's passing.

He was obviously greatly loved and cherished.

Our condolences.

Brian & Judy & The Hamster Horde

signman

Christine and family,

Hazzok and I send our condolences on Hamtaro's passing. We've enjoyed
hearing about his antics in the past.

Friends,
signman

dieter zakas

In article 1111105173.589678.245180@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com, miho at

My condolences on Hamtaro's passing, Christine.

Dieter

frits dumortier

Dear Christine,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Take care!

Frits