Sweet little Toby

[Lorraine]

I have rejoined the forum as I know only fellow hamster lovers understand when you lose one.i did post about Toby when I first got him.
Unfortunately my poor little Toby passed on last Friday,after taking him to the vets on Thursday he was diagnosed with a tumour in his pouch area.he was sent home with medication, as I wanted him to pass away in his home surroundings,which he did in his little bed bless him......
He had a bad start in life as he had an Abcess in his ear but after nursing him back with antibiotics he has been the most sweet little hamster,very gentle,and I feel very lucky he came to me.
He lived for two and a half years so he did well.
Bless you Toby my little one
X

[GraceandJunieB]

I am so sorry, I'm sure he was loved and had a great life.

[cypher]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Toby was a sweet little man & had a great long life with you, you did your best for him always & I'm sure he knew how much he was loved.

Run free & play well at the bridge Toby.

[Lorraine]

Thank you both for your replies,
I really miss him poor little chap.....
I know it's very soon but I really think I would like to love another little dwarf hamster,do you know of any breeders in Essex /Suffolk at all ?
I have had three little male hamsters who have all been lovely, are there any major differences in male and female temperaments ?

[mzwiwy]

So sorry for your loss.

[cypher]

I can understand you wanting another ham Lorraine, even though it's so soon, they do leave a big hole in our lives & hearts. I don't know about breeders in your area but the Southern hamster club might be a good place to start, see what breeders they have on their website.
I've only had one female Russian & she was very different to the boys, they tend to be a lot more active on the whole, even a bit hyper & can be a bit more likely to be territorial in the cage but lots of fun!

[Lorraine]

Thanks for the reply,-I will look into the breeders website, still it's a nice decision to be making ,they are all sweet really😊

[souffle]

I am sorry for your loss.
Play well at the bridge Toby x

[Sasha04]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Tiny sounds like he was very loved.
Goodnight Tony.

[Thin Lizzy]

Lorraine, so sad to hear about your beautiful Toby, you gave him unconditional love and care in his 2 & half years. Glad he passed away in his own bed surrounded by his favourite things and plenty of love. Big hugs to you xxx

[Lorraine]

Many thank you for all your messages about little Toby-only fellow hamster owners truly understand don't they....

I keep looking at the empty cage and feel that It really to be used again....!!!!!;)

[dreamtree1234]

I am truly very sorry about your loss of beloved Toby. He was a truly special ham and was loved so much. He had a long and happy life filled with so much unconditional love and care from you. We totally understand what you are going through. I hope that you are fortunate to find a little ham to love and help ease your sadness; may the new bond with your future ham cherish and thrive under your nurturing and loving care. Thinking of you during this hard time and sending you huge hugs.

RIP, dear Toby. You will live on forever in the hearts of all you have touched. Run free and happy at the bridge.

[Thin Lizzy]

It's so hard looking at an empty cage, I covered mine up, still waiting for a little ham to come along.
If you're ready to use the cage, then follow your heart xxx

[Sasha04]

I agree with TL. It’s so hard to see an empty cage, if you feel the time is right, go with your heart...xx

[Lorraine]

Thank you for your replies-
I kept looking at the empty cage in the corner and yes you've guessed- I just happened to go to PAH,looking for dog treats,and yes you've guessed it,just 'happened'!!!, to have a quick peek into the dwarf hamsters and enquire when any little babies were coming in and lo and behold,the assistant said Today!!!, so yes you guessed I told her about my sweet boy Toby and she asked if I would like to see the new hamsters as they were to be put out very soon,of COURSE I SAID YES!!,-and yes you've guessed,I have now got a new little boy who I have called Sami,and I am smitten,he has had a vet check and weighs 30 g,and everything is going well ,and even though he's a bit shy,is now coming out to see me,so I am chuffed!!He is white and grey and of course gorgeous :)
I don't know how to upload an image from my I pad,as it keeps saying it's too big on this thread,but have managed a photo ( not brilliant), on the photo thread of hamsters pictures!!