I'm still in shock. I'll always love you Sticky Buns...

[rmarkham]

I lost my syrian ham Sticky Buns a week ago.

I haven't been able to bring myself to write anything about it until now.

Last Tuesday night my boyfriend and I noticed that she never came out to play. We were sitting on the couch right next to her cage.

I had a bad gut feeling and decided to check on her. We dug around in her cage and couldn't find her... we lifted up her nest box thing and found her lying there. My heart sunk... she was still alive but barely breathing.

She was 100% fine the night before... and now she's laying there barely alive. I knew there was nothing I could do for her.. our exotics vet wasn't open (it was around midnight). I cranked the heat in our apartment because she felt so cold. I slept in the living room next to her.

When I woke up for work she had passed. It was a rough day at work, and it's been rough ever since.

We lost our little sticky buns.. our little princess.

We only had her about 11 months..
She was the first hamster that taught us that hams can learn their names. She would sit and watch us watching TV. Her adorable antics would always cheer us up. She was hands down the most agile rodent I've ever seen. She made her 60 gallon ferret cage seem too small for her at times.

We took down her cage.. and re arranged the furniture but the room will always have an empty feeling.

I miss her every day. I hope there really is a rainbow bridge out there, so she can burrow underneath it and munch on delicious treats forever.

I love you my little princess..

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Here's a video of her eating cilantro a few weeks ago.
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXb5AQc2ve0)

:(

[hamsterhelper]

RIP StIcky Buns. You were very cute and I bet your having fun at the rainbow bridge now, stuffing your pouches xx

[icklemunch]

I am so sorry you lost her.

She eill be missed, i always enjoyed her pictures she was a total stunner!!

Sleep tight Sticky Buns x

[racinghamster]

So horribly sad for you, I`m sure you will miss her lots. She was a beautiful girl. x

[rmarkham]

Thank you everyone.

My boyfriend and I are still very broken up over it.

She left a syrian sized hole in our lives. :(

[souffle]

I am so very sorry for your loss. We never know when our little ones will be called and sometimes it is far too soon and too sudden for us to accept :(
It sounds as if she may have had a stroke and that has taken her over the bridge quickly and peacefully. I'm sure she felt comforted by your presence and it was an honour to walk a little way along the path with her.
Play well at the bridge Sticky Buns and send a rainbow to your family to tell them you are safe x

[Char]

Sorry for you loss.

[rmarkham]

I am so very sorry for your loss. We never know when our little ones will be called and sometimes it is far too soon and too sudden for us to accept :(
It sounds as if she may have had a stroke and that has taken her over the bridge quickly and peacefully. I'm sure she felt comforted by your presence and it was an honour to walk a little way along the path with her.
Play well at the bridge Sticky Buns and send a rainbow to your family to tell them you are safe x

Thank you :(
I like to think she was happy we were with her. I remember when we moved across the street to a bigger apartment we carried her cage and she woke up and was very scared... until she heard my voice and she ran over to me.
I was driving to my parents place Christmas eve with my boyfriend and we did see a rainbow.. it was on a sunny day too(probably from sun shining through frozen clouds). I managed to snap a picture of it, it didn't come out very well.. but maybe it was from my little sticky :)

[HamsterCrazy2013]

I'm very sorry for you and your boyfriends loss. Sticky Buns was gorgeous. She sounded like a lovely character to have around.

[souffle]

Thank you :(
I was driving to my parents place Christmas eve with my boyfriend and we did see a rainbow.. it was on a sunny day too(probably from sun shining through frozen clouds). I managed to snap a picture of it, it didn't come out very well.. but maybe it was from my little sticky :)

It was from her you can be sure ;) She is safe now x

[SinNyx]

So sorry to hear about your loss - I can see she was a very beautiful and much looked after ham! Sleep well little one x

[Syrian Hammy]

I am so sorry you lost Sticky Buns. She seemed a sweetheart and her photos always brought a smile to my face. Rest well little one. You will be missed here on HC! X x

[kimlck]

Oh not Sticky Buns.....
Play well xx

[hamsterhelper]

The rainbow was from her, she was telling you she is happy now in hamster heaven x

[rmarkham]

The rainbow was from her, she was telling you she is happy now in hamster heaven x



I like to think that, it brings both a smile and tears.

[ANGELBABIES]

So sorry you lost your little fluff. Play well at the bridge little one.
Never underestimate these signs - a rainbow or a break in the clouds to let the sunshine through or a white feather. Ask for a sign and be open minded. Hugs to you xx

[The Hamster's family]

I'm sincerely sorry that you lost her... =( She will keep an eye on you from the Bridge...

Run free, sweet little one... Enjoy the Bridge and all its goodies...

Annie xx

[Pompompoms]

What a beautiful little lady Sticky Buns was, and clearly so well loved. PLay well little one xx

[fluffydd]

I'm sorry that you lost Sticky Buns. She was beautiful and the photos really show how much character she had xx

[Pamela]

Im so sorry for your loss. Sticky buns was adorable. And what a beautiful rainbow to comfort you. xx
Pamela

[DrKMcK]

I haven't been on since before Christmas and I just saw this. All I could think of was, Not Admiral Sticky Buns! I loved her battle with the Zucchini and her photos were always fun. I am so sorry you lost her. I really hope there's zucchini at the Bridge little girl :-(