Boris (the bear)

racinghamster · 01-12-2013, 02:06 AM

My big syrian bear Boris left me during the night, curled up in his nest. He had gone downhill over the last few weeks, gradually becoming slower and weaker, although still managing to go through his daily routine of eat, drink, pee in his corner and then drag himself back to his nest. He was a lovely lad who I took on from my nephew two summers ago when aged seven months. He died aged two years and three months. I thought he would have gone on much longer to be honest because he never had a days illness in the time he was with me and he was always a bright eyed, gorgeous, healthy boy.

Sleep well big lad. Rocky (my little roborovski) and me will miss you. x

Lougarry · 01-12-2013, 02:10 AM

Oh RH, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad Boris had a loving home with you and a peaceful passing. (((hugs))) Run free, Boris xxxx

Dandelion07 · 01-12-2013, 02:12 AM

Oh Racinghamster I am so sorry. He went peacefully and with dignity, after a lovely life with you. Rest in peace Boris. Xx

racinghamster · 01-12-2013, 03:10 AM

Thankyou guys. It`s hard looking over at the table not seeing his cage there. I`ve spent most of the morning cleaning his cage and trying to keep my mind off things. I will bury him beside my little chinese female Prinny this afternoon. He`s on my bed at the moment wrapped in soft tissue where I can spend some last moments with him.

**Pompompoms** · 01-12-2013, 03:46 AM

I'm so sorry RH, I was wondering how he was doing. I'm so glad he got to live in such a loving home with you, and experience the love and care he deserved. You play well at the bridge little man xx

TraceyH · 01-12-2013, 04:59 AM

Oh no, sorry you lost him. At least he was well loved and well looked after by you.

**Silver** · 01-12-2013, 05:19 AM

In tears again.

So very sorry RH for your loss of Boris

He sounds like he had a wonderful life with you. Pleased the end was peaceful. I gain a lot of comfort just spending a little while with them after they have passed also.

Silver, Jan & Amy xxx

racinghamster · 01-12-2013, 05:30 AM

Thankyou Poms, Tracy & Silver for your sentiments. It`s really sad when they seem on top of the world and then the life just goes out of them. This is the stressful part for me of small animal ownership, but I keep reminding myself that they were safe, loved and had a wonderful life while in my care and that`s what keeps me going. x

GhostsInSnow · 01-12-2013, 07:55 AM

I'm so sorry RH, it was clear how much you loved Boris and he most certainly had a wonderful life with you. Unfortunately with our small furries, they go downhill so quickly but he was such a good age and you did the best for him. Take comfort in the fact he went peacefully in his home in comfort with no stress. I know you had to decide whether to take him to the vet this morning if he was still here and I'm kinda glad you didn't have to make that decision. It can be so stressful and we never know if it's the right thing to do or not.
RIP Boris, play well at the bridge with all the other rainbow hams xx

neily · 01-12-2013, 09:08 AM

So sad for your loss. But it's like you said, although they are only with us a short time, it's about their quality of life while alive and doing the best we can for them. Giving them an enriching quality life. Some people see them as just rodents (my mum included) but it's amazing how attached you can become to them, like a cat or a dog.