Dear Aisling,
I never thought I would be writing this so soon. I always kind of figured that we'd have a lot more time together.
You caught my attention six months ago yesterday, on a local classifieds ad. I was appalled at the cage you were in, and at how big you were (we both know how you liked your treats). My OH said "no way, nuh uh, we can't", then after a while he said "where would we even put her?" I didn't care, I knew I'd find you a spot surely as you'd found one in my heart.
We were just going to foster you, I said. I just wanted to give you a new start, I said. It'll only be a few weeks, I said. We have to keep her, I said.
So, you became Aisling, a gaelic name you lived up to. As we started stabilizing your weight, you started getting strange neurological problems that little hybrids are so prone to. The vet said you should still live a normal life, and for the most part, you did.
Oh, you had your quirks, but that's how we knew you'd fit in. You were the friendliest dwarf hamster I'd ever met, as you were so content to just...laze around on my hands, and you were the prettiest little munchkin that I'd ever seen.
Until a week ago, you were perfectly happy and healthy. And then one morning it all changed. We were fighting together, and I promise I didn't mind getting up through the night to give you water in a dropper and some yummy yogurt which you ate like a little piggy. I'd do it again, in a heartbeat. There wasn't anything else I could do for you, and until this morning I really thought we'd beat whatever this was. Thank you so much for waiting until I woke up so we could have your last moments together. I hope you know how hard I tried to fix it, and how sorry I am that I couldn't. My only comfort is that you can't be hurting anymore. I know Sheldon and Hiccup will be up there to look after you, like they keep an eye on me. I shouldn't be crying, I have three angels looking out for me now.
You were a light in my heart, and a source of laughter every day, and we were robbed of you far too soon. I am so glad you got to spend time here with me, because for such a little scamp, you've left a gaping hole. I love you, Little angel, and I'll miss you every day.
Love mum and dad
Dear Aisling;
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