RIP Max

BorisPasha · 06-20-2017, 01:32 PM

The last thing I expected today was to find myself starting a thread in the memorial section but here I am.

At around 5.30pm tonight I noticed Max was out and about which is unusual for him as he's a late riser. I didn't think too much about it though and thought he was up for a drink with the weather being so warm. He didn't have a drink though and was going back and forth between his nest and his water or lying in his tunnel making a clicking noise. He hadn't eaten much of his food either but again I put it down to the hot weather. Max was a burrower and he spent most of his time under the ground and wasn't really interested in interacting much with us but when he did he was always so very sweet and lovely.

I found it strange that he was lying in his tunnel and letting me stroke him without voicing his annoyance at me, Ham-Dad was home 5 minutes later and we got an emergency appointment at the vet as he really did not seem himself.

Just over an hour later we were at the vets, I was really worried by then as he was just sitting on top of the bedding rocking back and forth, he didn't even put up any resistance when I lifted him out. The vet said it definitely seemed like there was a problem with his respiritory system and he said the prognosis didn't look good but thought he had a chance of making it with the antiobiotics and anti-inflammatorys as he looked in good condition and wasn't skinny. By the time he came back with the medicine Maxi had deteriorated further and was struggling to breath. The vet felt that he was suffering and might not make it home and the kindest thing to do would be to have him pts as he was going downhill so quickly.

We said our goodbyes, Max was just sitting cuddling in to my arm the whole time and when I went to hand him to the vet he tried to climb back on to my hand like he didn't want to go. It completely broke my heart and it's going to haunt me for a very long time. I feel so guilty even though I'm sure it was the right thing to do but I'm so upset, my head hurts, I feel sick and my chest aches from crying and trying to stop crying.

I can't believe he's gone, we brought him home on the 4th March and he's gone so soon. He is our first hamster (first pet as well) to go to the rainbow bridge and I miss him so much it hurts.

RIP Max and have fun at the bridge, we miss you terribly and we will love you forever xx

This was from the day we brought him home.

AprilPearl · 06-20-2017, 01:57 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. When I saw the title of this thread my first thought was: "Not BP's Max, surely?". If I am shocked, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. Just please don't feel guilty. Max clearly loved you, right up to the end of his life, and you did right by him. Ending his suffering was the kindest thing to do. I know how horrible it is to lose a pet, especially so soon, but please know that you did everything you could for him. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Run free, little handsome Max xx

BethandLil · 06-20-2017, 02:01 PM

So sorry to hear of Max's sudden passing. Thinking of you, BP.

Fluffagrams · 06-20-2017, 02:01 PM

I'm sorry to hear this BP.

Run free Max.

CMB · 06-20-2017, 02:07 PM

Such sad news. Best wishes to you BP. Run free at the rainbow bridge Max.

Crystalroborovski · 06-20-2017, 02:07 PM

Oh BP, I am so incredibly sorry to hear that little Max left you.

Please don't feel guilty about getting him pts. It's the last kindness you could do to him in his suffering. I know you loved him very much and I understand the hurt of having to help a pet over the rainbow bridge. It's a hard decision but take comfort in knowing that he didn't have to endure the pain of fighting off his illness for very long.

Have fun at the bridge little Max xxx

dreamtree1234 · 06-20-2017, 02:13 PM

Oh no, BP! I can't believe that this is happened to you and your sweetie! When I read this, I burst into tears for you, your husband, and your beloved Max. I am still crying as I am writing this. I am so, so, SO VERY sorry that he has passed over to the Rainbow Bridge. I know how dearly you loved and cherished him. He was truly an amazing and cute little guy, and he has definitely left a significant pawprint in the hearts of all of us at HC. I know that it must have been one of the absolute hardest and most heartbreaking things that you had to do, but you did it out of such love and concern for him so please, PLEASE don't blame yourself. He was a brave hammy and had lived his short but happy life to the fullest. He didn't let being three-legged hinder him from making the most of every minute due to your love and encouragement and, in the end, he needed your help once again and you were right there with him as always until the very end. You are truly an amazing and devoted hammy mum to all of your precious furballs, and I know that Max realized that you were only doing the most loving and selfless thing that you could possibly do in order to ease and end all of his pain. You took in this little guy and gave him the most amazing and loving home he could possibly dream of. I am certain that he couldn't be any happier to have you as his mum until the end. My heart break for all of you, and I so wish that I could help to ease your pain. If you ever need anything at all, please know that I am here for you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please try to remember only the happy times that you shared with darling Max because he would want to wipe away all of your tears with many whisker kisses. He would want for you to be happy and alright. Rest in peace, darling Max. May you run free over the Rainbow Bridge and make many marvelous and intricate tunnels there, too. Sweet Max, please find a way to send a lovely sign to your devoted mum so she will know that you have found peace and are no longer in any pain. Although you are too quickly gone, you will never, ever be forgotten because you are loved by us all. BP, I am sending you tons of hugs and Eros is sending many, many whisker kisses your way, too. Take care and know that I and the rest of HC are here for you during this terrible time of grief and sorrow. Hugs!

Drago · 06-20-2017, 02:15 PM

BP, I'm so so sorry

I was shocked to read this, I actually gasped when I realized who it was. It must be very difficult to have lost him, but I assure you that you've made the right decision. What you did, whether it seems right now or not, was the kindest decision you could make. It was very selfless of you to let him go, and now he is no longer suffering. You gave little Max an amazing home, and I'm sure he truly loved you two, despite being a little tunneler. It's going to hurt for a while, do take your time to heal and acknowledge your feelings, but try to take some time to calm yourself as well, and remember that what you did was for the best. Goodbye Max you little sweetheart, make lots of tunnels at the bridge X

https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/Grief...pport_Home.htm
This site has really always been of help to me in coping xx

SKB_Hamsters · 06-20-2017, 04:00 PM

I am so sorry to hear this BorisPasha. I was in shock and deeply saddened when I saw this thread. My condolences are with you during this difficult time. You gave Max a wonderful life with endless amounts of love!

Run free Max and play well at the bridge.

chesca_27 · 06-20-2017, 04:38 PM

BP I'm so sorry for your loss. I was absolutely shocked to read the thread title and I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now. Please don't blame yourself as you did everything you could to help him and what you did was in his best interest. Max was a very well looked after and greatly loved little hamster. Take comfort in the fact that you gave him a wonderful life and he was so incredibly lucky to end up with you as an owner.

Max - RIP and play well at The Rainbow Bridge