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Old 09-11-2013, 01:50 PM   #1
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Default Leah and Cherry - the original diddies

I’ve been putting off doing this memorial, because I knew how hard it would be. But I know I need to, for the original diddy girls.

Leah and Cherry came into my life on the 21st June 2013. They were my first roborovski hamsters, although I had loved robos for many years. They had a rough start in life, found dumped in a field (oddly not far from where I moved to last year) with their relatives, who all interbred. A friend of mine heard about them, and rescued five. I was originally going to have two boys, but the boys were very poorly so instead I had the two girls. As boys they were going to be Lee and Tim (Not Going Out and Lee Mack fan here), so Lee became Leah, and not being able to find a female eqvilient of Tim, “he” became Cherry after a skating jump.

The first few photos I had of them were blurry, they were so scared, especially Leah. Cherry was a curious scared, and soon became friendly.



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Old 09-11-2013, 01:50 PM   #2
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They were so scruffy when they first moved in, and didn’t know how to act like hamsters. They were used to a tiny cage and one wheel. But slowly and surely they learnt and became even more beautiful

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Leah and Cherry lived happily together until March 2013. By now, I believe, Leah was two/nearly two and had a minor stroke. Cherry was still a relatively young hamster, and not realising Leah was poorly had a laugh knocking Leah off of things where she couldn’t get up. You could tell Cherry thought this was funny. Leah became more distressed by this so I separated them. Leah settled into her new cage happy that she wasn’t being treated like a ten bin bowling alley anymore, but Cherry was lonely. If Cherry heard your voice she was there attention seeking.

Over Easter I was away for a couple of nights, and the girls went to Poms house to stay. It was here that Leah had a second, major, stroke, and my friend was amazed that she survived. She did, and got stronger, and although a little wonky, managed well on her own



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Old 09-11-2013, 01:51 PM   #3
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I wasn’t expecting Leah to make me going on holiday in July, so I was surprised when she was still with us. But something told me she wouldn’t be here when I came back and I was right. Despite her doing so well before I took her to my parents, she died on Saturday 13th July. My mum was distraught, but I think that Leah had another final stroke or a heart attack. The Friday night when my parents went to bed she was playing, and in the morning she was gone. I felt awful for a long time that I wasn’t with her, Leah had been in my bedroom since I separated Leah and Cherry, but I wonder if she wanted to die next to Cherry, who was in her cage besides her. She was buried in my parents garden.

That same March that Leah had her stroke, Cherry entered a new phase in her life. She was so lonely and attention seeking all the time. A friend of a friend had a surprise litter, so at five weeks old a little female named Bluebell (which I shortened to Belle) came to live with her















Cherry and Belle adored each other, Belle would often just follow Cherry around. They were such an adorable pair, and again I had a second diddy girl double act. Cherry loved to groom Belle, as you can see in the photos.

Cherry reached her second birthday on August 1st 2013. Then there were a few squabbles occurring between the two. One night this became louder and lasted longer, so I decided to give Cherry a peaceful retirement. Sadly it was to become a very short retirement, nearly as soon as I put her into the retirement cage I noticed she was making a chirping sound. I was awake all that night with her and she went to the vet the following day (where she was a little star) and prescribed baytril for a respiratory infection. She sadly only had two doses, I went to give her dose three when I found her in her bed gone, on the 8th August, tragically only three days since being alone. I was distraught, Cherry was a surprise going that quickly, as she had been so healthy. I blamed myself for the stress of moving her, but I do now feel she was probably ill and that’s why her and Belle were squabbling. But I still feel very guilty about it.
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Losing Leah and Cherry so close together has been one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through as a pet owner. One of my close friends said Cherry didn’t like the idea of Leah being at the bridge alone, which is comforting.

I miss the original diddy girls. The joy and trust I had from them was amazing. Little Leah Lou especially, who wouldn’t let me near her when she moved in but towards the end let me play with her, give her a sand shower and cut her nails. She even stopped yelling at me when I scruffed her. Cherry was the most amazing little girl, affection and caring, and done a fantastic job looking after Belle.

While I was on the way to my parents to bury Cherry next to Belle this came on the radio, and I will always think of my girls when I hear it

There You'll Be ~ Faith Hill - YouTube
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Old 09-11-2013, 02:32 PM   #5
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Really beautiful memorial.

I'm sorry for the loss of your two girls. They were both beautiful.

The difference in photo's from when they first arrived to them living with you a while is amazing. They were obviously very happy with you.

Sleep tight Leah and Cherry x
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Old 09-11-2013, 02:59 PM   #6
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Ahh bless them little ladies. For anyone not aware, these two are Scar Face's daughters from the big mess that was his rescue and subsequent litters I described in his memorial.

Play well little ladies, so glad I rescued you, and that you found love and safety. Scar Face will look after you at the bridge xxx
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:04 PM   #7
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I'm very sorry for your loss... It's twice as much sadness but I hope you will find some relief atthe thoughts of the great this you been throught...

Play well little girls... Have fun at the Bridge...

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Sleep peacefully beautiful girls
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Old 09-12-2013, 01:27 AM   #9
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A beautiful memorial for your little girls dancer and robos do have a special place in our hearts. You done them proud and you have nothing but wonderful memories to look back on. You stepped in when they needed you and gave them the life they always wanted.

Rest in peace Leah and Cherry. x
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I'm so very sorry to hear of your losses. They had an amazing life and wanted for nothing and were clearly much loved.
Play well at the bridge Leah & Cherry xx
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