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[HammysRCmfrtAnimls]

Throughout these last two months my year old syrian got gravely sick. It started so small (dry skin) and elapsed into the destruction of her skin, hair, and happiness. I watched one of the sweetest hamster I've had turn from a fluffy sweet girl to a curled up and in pain hamster. I saw the eyes turn from bright and full of life to squinted and full of pain. I watched her turn from trust to fear at every sound in the world. I called 6 vets and they all tried to help. Giving me ringworm antifungal and antibiotics. In the end it wasnt her thirst or the infection that made me come to the choice to put her to sleep, it was the ungodly amount of blood I discovered on my way home. When the doctor saw Ari, she said simply, "yeah..." and I wouldve have tried to the very last penny and breath to save her but I knew the blood was too much...that I could do something or let her suffer...so I did something. Despite it hurting unbelievably, I know it was the right thing to do. My father, boyfriend and I stood around her buried under the snow and said goodbye tonight. Despite everything she went through and that I went through for her, it does not lead me to regret anything. It doesnt lead me to question if she was ready to die. It makes me think how lucky I was to save her from the life in a pet store and give her a home and how lucky I was to get nose kisses on the cheek. How lucky I was to gain trust from such a wonderful creature and learn to love the little quirks within her. I especially miss when she would scratch at my index finger to try to get picked up. She was so loving and so sweet. Never bit my until the very end... and I probably deserved it for bothering her haha.

Goodnight my sweet sweet Cornflower... I hope you're eating infinite corn, grooming the hair you couldnt have for so long, and running on the wheels until the sub finally come out and you sleep like you are here. You'll be in my heart forever. I hope Cinny is with you. I love you Ari. More than I can even say... let your death be a reason for hamster owners to care for them just as they would pets...and to not wait. Let your death be one of trying...not failure.

Sleep now my little cornflower... no more pain.

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[Sweetie2020]

I am so so sorry for your loss. Ari was a beautiful Hamster. I either was following along to every update from the beginning or not long after and then I would go to the beginning I can't exactly remember but I was so excited everytime to see a new update but sad when it wasn't good. She sounds super sweet and you did everything you could and she loves you for that. She will never forget you. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her and I am so happy she is no longer in pain and I hope she is better than ever which I'm sure she is. R.I.P Ari. Fly high over the Rainbow Bridge 🌈

Edited by Sweetie2020, 03 February 2022 - 01:03 PM.

[Guardian]

I'm sorry for your loss. Ari looks like a sweet hamster.

[HammysRCmfrtAnimls]

I am so so sorry for your loss. Ari was a beautiful Hamster. I either was following along to every update from the beginning or not long after and then I would go to the beginning I can't exactly remember but I was so excited everytime to see a new update but sad when it wasn't good. She sounds super sweet and you did everything you could and she loves you for that. She will never forget you. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of her and I am so happy she is no longer in pain and I hope she is better than ever which I'm sure she is. R.I.P Ari. Fly high over the Rainbow Bridge 🌈

Thank you so much for the sweet words, its comforting to know somebody read my forum, I hope nobody has to go through what I went through but I'm happy I documented it for people out there that might need it.

[ForgetfulBreeze]

[Wholetthehamsterout]

So sorry for your loss.

[♥~kitkat7♥]

RIP Ari, so sorry for your loss 

[Kikya]

Good bye and God Bless little, Ari. I know you were an amazing hamster through it all and I know you had a fantastic owner who did everything she could. Everything you went through is not in vain and will help the future of hamster care.

 

May you rest in peace, in God's arms.

[Sweetie2020]

Thank you so much for the sweet words, its comforting to know somebody read my forum, I hope nobody has to go through what I went through but I'm happy I documented it for people out there that might need it.

Of course! And so am I! I get it not exactly in the same way but similar because my first Hamster Sweetie got an abscess, had it drained and just got worse even after a few days of medicine. She was my first Hamster too. But I hope nobody else has to go through what your Hamster or you had to go through either.

[Imogen]

This was so insanely difficult to read, I can't imagine all the scares and worries that crossed your mind during this difficult journey with Ari. Herself and you spent so long fighting, and now she's finally out of pain and at peace. She was very very lucky to have you.

Rest well at the rainbow bridge little one, you will always be healthy and 100% comfortable now. x

[HammysRCmfrtAnimls]

This was so insanely difficult to read, I can't imagine all the scares and worries that crossed your mind during this difficult journey with Ari. Herself and you spent so long fighting, and now she's finally out of pain and at peace. She was very very lucky to have you.

Rest well at the rainbow bridge little one, you will always be healthy and 100% comfortable now. x

Thank you for reading this. I am also thankful she is in no more pain. The thing with fighting is that it's something I will never hesitate to do for my animals, whether they be small or big because they give endless love no matter what animal. It's worth the money and time because they already give so much unconditionally. I'll always love hamsters ❤

[HammysRCmfrtAnimls]

I know I'm not really supposed to respond to old forums but I felt that this needed to be said.
A year and two months ago I got Ari and her sister, who is still a healthy sweet girl today, but Ari left us too soon. I was just doing homework when my phone buzzed and I was shown a memory. One that I try to let my mind forget. It was exactly a year ago today that Cinny took her last breath.
I couldnt stop the tears, even a year later it still hurts to remember the pain that she was in and how long it took for her to finally pass over the rainbow bridge. I mourn an angel who suffered too long and I am so thankful that I didnt let Ari meet the end that she did.
Humane euthanasia is a hugely discussed topic but from my experience, a pet owner knows when it's too far. I knew when my hand no longer soothed her, but instead scared her to the point of shock in Ari. I didnt know with Cinny, I was just hoping that shed wake up and be okay. Letting her go like that was the scariest thing I have ever done and to this day I tear up over remembering her breathing on this last day. Athena, Hermes, Cinny, Ari...goodnight, I mourn you today, no matter how much time has past, it still hurts the same. I love you all, each one of you have given me a lesson of love and who I am and what is right. It will never be in vain... I hope you are happy over the rainbow wheel together...❤

Moments before you left me... I would do it over if I could Cinny Bear...
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Edited by HammysRCmfrtAnimls, 01 April 2022 - 03:47 AM.