RIP Mushu

[cypher]

It takes time for the realisation to really sink in I know, it takes time to grieve too so take all the time you need but remember we're here for you *hugs*

[Fluffagrams]

I'm so sorry to hear this AP, I really am but please don't blame yourself. I know that it's so easy to do in times like this but I agree with what some of the others have said, that something probably went wrong internally and unfortunately I don't think these sort of things can be prevented.
Mushu knew just how much you loved him and how much he meant to you.

Cherish the happy times you spent with him and his memory will live on.

[Jennie F]

April, I am so so so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for hun. I'm lost for words.

I and everyone here knows how much you loved Mushu and lots of us loved him from afar as well. He was the most glamourous hamster I have ever known. You have given myself and everyone here a brief glimpse of the moments you shared together that were beautiful and very special, so you must have a wealth of loving times of your own to draw on and remember the adorable little floof. You took fabulous care of him and were always thinking of his needs and doing right by him and that is the best indicator that you were a loving and attentive parent. It sounds like, as Drago and many other have said, that it was something out of anyones control and there is no possible way anyone could have known.

Take as long as you need to grieve and remember all the loving times you and your mum had with your wonderful boy. Everyone grieves in different ways, but I hope you take care of yourself as Mushu would have wanted his equally fabulous ham mum to.

I like to think that animals are here to allow us to experience feelings and lessons in life from a new perspective. Pets especially allow us to form bonds and learn about unconditional love and responsibility. Who knows, maybe our hammies have the same mission in life? Mushu chose you and you chose Mushu. To be part of each others lives and teach each other about love, laugh together and learn new things together. However short your time together may have been, you both have wonderful memories of each other and a love that will live on forever inside your hearts. x x x x x

[souffle]

I'm so very sorry AprilPearl.
It's not your fault my sweet - it is nobodies fault. Some are taken young from from us but that is their destiny. We want answers but sometimes we never get them.
I think the most likely cause is that he was born with a weak artery probably in the chest somewhere and that this ruptured as he was out playing. It would have been instant and he would have been unconcious in seconds from the blood loss so don't fret about pain. He would already have been flying free.
Remember him as the beautiful hammy he was and accept he was meant to stay with you for only a little while but he lived a lifetime of love in that time.
Play well at the bridge Mushu x

[BorisPasha]

Oh AP I'm so so sorry, what an absolutely horrible shock for you and your Mum. My heart goes out to you both.

Mushu was a very special little man-ham. He stole a bit of my heart from the very first pictures you shared of him. He was a very loveable little guy and I know how much you adored him, you loved him unconditionally and he loved you back and nothing can ever change the special bond and love you had for each other.

I don't really know what to say, it's just so heartbreaking. I hope you can take comfort knowing that you always did your very very best for Mushu, he wanted for nothing and he had a fantastic life with you. What happened is in no way you or your Mum's fault.

Big hugs to you AP, wish there was more I could say or do to makes things better for you. I'll miss Mushu and I'll miss you too but it's completely understandable that you might need to take some time out while you grieve. You need to do what's right for you. As others have said we're all here for you, take care of yourself xx

Mushu, you were such a fluffy bundle of fun and you'll be missed terribly. Have fun at the bridge little man xx

[flowerfairy]

Oh AprilPearl not lovely lovely Mushu. I am so so sorry. How utterly heartbreaking.

Try to take some comfort from the fact that he had enjoyed a lovely breakfast lovingly prepared by you and that he died quickly and during a lovely playtime.

I do hope that one day you will be able to offer a home to another (very lucky) hamster. Take good care of yourself and know that you have brought a lot of joy not only to Mushu but to all of us on here who loved him so much.

RIP sweet golden fluffy shining Mushu. Light up the rainbow bridge with your radiant beauty.

[AprilPearl]

Thank you all. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have this forum to turn to right now. I sincerely hope you are right and that it wasn't my fault and he didn't suffer much. I'll always wonder now if there is anything I could or should have done differently, but I know in my heart that I did the best I could for him. If he was destined to die young, then at least I hope I gave him a happy home while he was with me.

I just remembered that I took this photo of him yesterday morning when he learnt how to chew his dried sweetcorn cob properly. That's how I want to remember him, and how I want you to remember him too. Happy, inquisitive, full of life.

[Vectis Hamstery]

That's a beautiful photo of Mushu and a great memory. He looks so bright and busy with his sweetcorn.

It's heartbreaking and unfair that he was taken so soon, but I'm glad that since he had to go it was quick and he would not have suffered. It's clear from your posts how much you cared for him and what a lucky little lad he was to find such a loving home.

Run free, wee Mushu xxx

[BorisPasha]

It's a beautiful pic of Mushu AP, sums him up perfectly xx

[Thin Lizzy]

AprilPearl, I understand that you will need time to grieve your fluffy beautiful boy, I consider you a friend and I'm here for you anytime.
We at HC have all felt your loss deeply and have been through the grievance of losing our very special hams.
You'll go through tough times, some days will be good, others bad, but, let the tears flow my dear friend and take comfort in us and Mushu's beautiful thread.
Every pic you posted of your fluffy beauty Mushu always brought a huge smile to my face.
XXX