Empty Hamster Cage...

[crazyc4tlady]

So, my Syrian hamster Harry passed away unexpectedly yesterday and after fully cleaning her Alaska cage, Boris, my Russian dwarf has moved from his Imac Fantasy into the Alaska (and is loving it by the way).

But now I'm left staring at an empty and lonely looking Imac Fantasy!
My options are to get another hamster, but then I think what kind? Do I really want one?
Or do I sell the cage?
Has anyone else had this issue? Did you get a new hammy or get rid of the cage?

[WinnieTheHam]

I moved my syrian from an imac fantasy to a 4ft tank. I kept the cage but i don't intend on getting another hamster just yet. I kept it incase i saw a hamster in need of a home

Im so sorry for your loss

[Nat]

Sorry to hear you've lost your hammy. But I personally couldn't go out shopping knowing I have an unoccupied hamster cage at home without buying a new hammy

[DrKMcK]

I never get rid of my cages and tanks. I know there will be a new resident at some point and I am not about to start buying all new stuff. I just lost Ted E. Bear a week ago, and in his case, I plan to wait a bit before getting another hammy. I got Nutmeg very shortly after I lost Patches, but it doesn't feel right this time. When I lost my Coco, before I ever even knew about Hamster Central, it took 6 months before i could even look at another hammy. I find that it is different for each hammy I lose. Take your time and don't make sudden decisions about cages, hammy stuff, or a new hammy until it feels right to you. It is a very personal, individual decision every single time.

[Thin Lizzy]

Such sad news about Harry.
Hold onto the cage, you might not feel like getting another hammie just now but, in time you might change your mind

[crazyc4tlady]

Originally Posted by WinnieTheHam

I moved my syrian from an imac fantasy to a 4ft tank. I kept the cage but i don't intend on getting another hamster just yet. I kept it incase i saw a hamster in need of a home

Im so sorry for your loss

Aw I like this idea, but the cage is pretty bulky and I don't have anywhere to store it :/ but sometimes I see such sad hamsters in Pets at Home, it would be a good reason to keep it.

[crazyc4tlady]

Originally Posted by Nat

Sorry to hear you've lost your hammy. But I personally couldn't go out shopping knowing I have an unoccupied hamster cage at home without buying a new hammy

Same! Resisting that temptation is hard!
It's like every hamster you see from then becomes 10x cuter

[crazyc4tlady]

Originally Posted by DrKMcK

I never get rid of my cages and tanks. I know there will be a new resident at some point and I am not about to start buying all new stuff. I just lost Ted E. Bear a week ago, and in his case, I plan to wait a bit before getting another hammy. I got Nutmeg very shortly after I lost Patches, but it doesn't feel right this time. When I lost my Coco, before I ever even knew about Hamster Central, it took 6 months before i could even look at another hammy. I find that it is different for each hammy I lose. Take your time and don't make sudden decisions about cages, hammy stuff, or a new hammy until it feels right to you. It is a very personal, individual decision every single time.

Oh no, sorry to hear about Ted E. Bear :/
I know what you mean, it's taken me ages to collect all this hamster stuff and learn what they like and don't like, I don't want to get rid. But as I said before the cage is so bloody bulky, I can't even put it away somewhere to think about it for a few months.
Thanks for the advice

[crazyc4tlady]

Originally Posted by Thin Lizzy

Such sad news about Harry.
Hold onto the cage, you might not feel like getting another hammie just now but, in time you might change your mind

Yeah, I don't wanna rush into things, but I'm definitely not finished with getting Hammies!
Thanks

[POLAR WHITES]

I got rid of the cages and still went and got another hamster with new cage, defo keep the cage hamsters care infectious lol