How can I write this through the tears. My beautiful baby boy has gone. How can I put into words the joy and happiness you have given.
It all started when my son and DIL asked if they could have a hamster. They came home one day and asked me to come and have a look at something. Ruth opened her hand and there you were. One gorgeous little golden and cream ball of fluff. Eyes like two shining black pearls. You were tame from day one and from day one I loved you. You were a little Houdini but we always knew where to find you, in the bag of spare tubes.
Then came the day when they went on holiday leaving me to care for you. I hadn't a clue but between us we muddled through. You'd sit in my hand and I'd sing to you softly. You'd always fall asleep.
Then they moved out leaving you with me and the dwarfies. Athena loved you. She would follow you everywhere. You never minded. It seemed a strange friendship. Eventually you had to go to your new home although I think you spent more time here while various jobs needed doing on their house.
Then came that dreaded day when you were diagnosed with cancer and I took over full time care. I discovered Hamster Central and realised that I was not the only mad, besotted hamster lover. You have all contributed to the care and wellbeing of Conan and for that I thank you all.
I'd hand feed you every few hours, wrap you in my cardi and cuddle you. You were so cold so I'd carry you around with me to keep you warm. It seemed so strange buying baby porridge for you. You loved it and even when you could hardly see you could smell it and your little nose would twitch. Twice I thought you were dying but you pulled through. This last time though was the final time. You hadn't the strength to fight anymore. I knew it was time to let you go.
For two years and ten months you were my little angel. So loving, funny, so determined to get what you wanted.
Freya, Juno and Athena will be waiting for you. Run free forever my darling. xxx
Goodbye my beautiful Conan
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