Rest in Peace my little Charlie

[Drago]

Serendipity I'm so sorry! I've not been on this forum for long, but in that time, I have grown to quite like him! He was such a charming fellow, but it was the kindest thing you could do letting him go. I'm so sorry for your loss, but you cared for him and loved him so much and he felt the same towards you! He was an old ham as you said on your other thread and thus he lived an excellent and long life. Rest In Peace Charlie

[cypher]

I'm so very sorry Serendipity, it is traumatic when we have to help them on their way & it is sad that Charlie couldn't have gone peacefully into his forever sleep at home in his bed but you did the very best for him right up until the end.
He had such a long & wonderful life with you, so full of love & care, he couldn't have wished for more, a very special boy & so many special memories to cherish forever.
Hugs to you, I know how hard it is right now.

A special boy to us here too, Charlie will be much missed on HC & always fondly remembered.

Run free & play well at the bridge Charlie.

[CMB]

Sorry for your loss. Charlie was a much loved hamster here and will be missed by many.

[barley]

Oh I am so, so sorry When I first joined this forum, you were one of the people who were so welcoming, helpful and kind and I had followed Charlie's story ever since. Sleep tight little man xxx

[Pebbles82]

Thank you so much for all the lovely kind words. Charlie was so strong and brave. I have been crying buckets. I brought him home with me and he is in a beautiful midnight blue box snuggled up in lots of white nesting material. We will have a little funeral tomorrow. Stepson and OH are doing stiff upper lip avoidance of thinking about it - but they do care.

I miss him terribly already after spending all those nights with him recently. But we said goodbye before he was in his little coma. He showed me he didn't want to eat and drink any more and had had enough. And I told him it was ok to go and to sleep well. And I told him every day how much we loved him. I do wish he could have passed peacefully quite quickly after that, but I think he had a horrible disease, probably cancer, and it was not going to be peaceful.

It was a big thing for me to accept euthanasia. As a former nurse I do nursing and caring and relieving suffering, and euthanasia was out of my personal control. At least when I had to hand him over to someone, he was unconscious or I don't know if I could have done it.

[Coco61]

So as those who have experience of elderly hams said, there came a point when Charlie told you in his own way that he had had enough. He trusted you to look after him in the best way after that. And you did. Take comfort from that. Saying goodbye as you did also means there was nothing unsaid and no regrets.

[Gimleyand Meeko]

I am so sorry! Charlie was one of the, if not the best hammie on this forum and will be the one that is most remembered xxx we will miss him so much, I hope you are feeling better as well, bless you both! Charlie we will miss you little one, play well at the bridge little ham xxx

[barley]

Originally Posted by Serendipity7000

It was a big thing for me to accept euthanasia. As a former nurse I do nursing and caring and relieving suffering, and euthanasia was out of my personal control. At least when I had to hand him over to someone, he was unconscious or I don't know if I could have done it.

Helping them to their forever sleep when their time has come is the final act of love we can show to them. It's not going to stop your pain, but try to take comfort in the fact you acted so selflessly and done what was best for Charlie even though your own heart was breaking. It takes a strong person to do that xx

[souffle]

You gave Charlie the greatest gift of all. You have to know when the time was right and you did and shouldered the pain of his parting. Yours is the hurt to bear till your heart rests easy and knows it was right. I am so very sorry. He was beautiful and special and full of charm. Just a unique little character who will live on in his memories. Run free beautiful boy and send a rainbow to your family.
SOLACE
Lisa Carmel Singer

From the Silence of your pain, I heard my name
and on the wings of light I have come
to see the sadness in your eyes
that cry without tears
Can you see me, I am here
I will always be near you,
to calm your shattered heart
and to make you smile at the memories

Do you feel me, perhaps a soft brush of fur
You ache to believe it's real
but you are afraid to hope
you brush away a strand of hair
But it was I, whispering

I am only here for a moment
The silver thread gently quivers
I will leave behind my love in a dream
When you awaken and without really knowing why

Your heart will know at last
That it is all right for now
to say goodbye.

[ladyntramp002]

Oh, Serendipity! I am so sorry! Charlie was a very special hamster!

Charlie, you are going to be missed by a whole bunch of people especially your beloved owner. You all brought smiles to our faces with your antics. Sleep well, dear Charlie.