I haven't updated this in a long time, but little miss Pumpkin passed over the rainbow bridge last Thursday. I'm guessing she was somewhere between 2-3, probably leaning more to 3.
I kind of knew she was on her way out Thursday morning. I shuffled her out of her nest and gave her kisses along with my OH. That evening when I walked in I just kinda... knew? I checked all her hides, and ended up having to remove all her toys to find her. She was tucked under her wheel.
I'm always sad when we lose hamsters, especially when they are alone when they pass... however I feel quite contented for Pumpkin. She was never a huge fan of people, and I think she would have preferred to be by herself.
I love her very much, and we miss her quite a lot.