I was going to do a real post tonight, with pretty pictures, lots of goaties (and goatie news) and everything. But a little earlier, as I walked past the hamster cages, I noticed that Pikachu wasn’t sleeping in her nest, and was breathing funny. So I took her out- she was ice cold. I’ve seen the end of too many sweet hammies’ lives, and I knew what was happening. So we wrapped her in a towel to warm her up, and my daughter and I took her outside, and I held her while she passed away. It only took about 1/2 an hour. I got her 2 years ago when she was just old enough to be sold- she was so tiny. She got sick w/ a hamster disease called Wet Tail. She was 40 grams when I got her, and she got down to 22 grams before she finally started gaining. I had to dropper feed her and give her medicine. But she made it and she was such a sweetheart. I used to take her cage upstairs at bedtime when she was beginning to get better- just liked having her by the bed. In the mornings, her cage door would be open, but she would be curled up in her nest sleeping- I think she would get out, wander around a bit, then go to bed when she was tired. She was very tame, and just a very, very sweet hammie.
Baby Pikachu
She was kinda messy there from all of her dropper feedings.
Sweet Pika
This was just last month
Safe journey my Pikachu- I will really miss you.
I’m so sorry. She was such a wee cutie, and clearly very well-loved.
Oh damn. Our buddies always go too soon.
Aww, what a darling. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Oh no! Lots of love right til the end sounds like the perfect way to pass. xx
Poor sweetie, though if you have to go, being held by one who loves you has to make it a good way to take the journey. I’m sure her friends who have gone before her are making her feel right at home, and now there is just one more star in the heavens keeping an eye on you.
I’m feeling you, Min. Hugs and strength to you.
Oh Gosh, I am so sorry. These little tiny furry kids are always such a pleasure to watch. Such little characters. I had a little teddy bear hammie like that. Went to the bridge many many moons ago. She was just as precious to me as my other furries. What a wonderful and loving home you provide to all your furry and four-legged kids. (and your hoomin kids too!) I truly enjoy your blog. Learned a lot about goats!
oh I’m so sorry Mindy!
Hugs to you !