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Old 06-29-2018, 09:12 AM   #1
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I had no idea that I would be making this thread anytime soon but thing happen so suddenly! It so heart breaking and difficult typing this this thread especially when my eyes are full of tears.

Sadly Pumpkin took her final breath – I am I so much shock right now as everything happened to sudden to fully process and I’m an emotional wreck. This morning just as I was about to leave for work something made me go and check on Pumpkin – she didn’t seem herself and was breathing heavily – I thought I was the weather as Pumpkin fell asleep on her granite tile. I made sure my room was kept nice and cold for her. When I got home from work (I only had a short shift), Pumpkin looked a lot worse than she did this morning – she kept collapsing as she walked and looked very unwell. So I immediately called the vet whilst in tears and they said I could bring her there straightaway. I told Pumpkin to stay strong as I was going to get help so I could make her better. She was still breathing albeit less frequent but very heavy – I was called in to see a vet nurse as soon as I arrived. However when I placed the carrier on the table – Pumpkin was gasping for breath and then fell in to her forever sleep. I felt so bad that I couldn’t get Pumpkin help sooner but the vets examined her and noticed a lot of fluid coming out of her mouth and nose – possible lung failure. The vet nurse reassured me that it wasn’t my fault and I did everything I could. Everything happened so suddenly yesterday Pumpkin was perfectly fine waiting for me at 8:30 for cuddles and enjoyed her evening treats - and Pumpkin was her usual self! So I had no idea this was all going to happen so quickly.

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A Message to Pumpkin - I am missing you loads already – you were everything to me and I cant express in words how much I loved you – but I know you knew! I am so lucky that your previous owner returned you so I could spoil you rotten just like you deserved. I cant forget the feeling when you began to trust me and stopped trembling whilst you were in my hands - you quickly blossomed into such a cuddly girl who loved lots and lots of cuddles - just as much as me! You helped me through so many difficult times – like when my grandma was unwell and when I didn’t feel myself – you managed to cheer me up with your cheeky antics which never failed to make me smile. I am heartbroken right now as I just want to cuddle you and give you endless amount of love. I wish I could have gotten you help sooner – so sorry I couldn’t but I know you know that I did everything I could – it so devastating that I was just too late. I am so sad that you will miss out on celebrating your 2nd Birthday next month as I had already been buying you present which you were going to receive this Monday when I cleaned you cage out – so many lovely rainbow themed toys from p@h summer range – which I knew you would love. If only I could turn back time and somehow prevent this from happening I would. I am finding this so difficult but the best way to describe you is SPECIAL! You will forever and always be my sweet cuddly troublemaker and you will always remain in my heart and be very much missed. Pumpkin I’m sure there will be endless mealworms for you to endulge on across the bridge. I am sending you endless amount of kisses and cuddles XXXXX MISSING YOU LOADS!!!

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I so pleased I have treasured every moment I spent with Pumpkin and captured so many wonderful moments with my camera – so I have so many photos as an endless reminder of our time together plus her thread which I can always read through when I feel the time is right.

Play well Pumpkin at the bridge!
I know Honey, Caramel, Cotton, Cookie, Toffee and Sherbet will all be waiting for you at the bridge and I’m sure you will get up to lots of mischief together as you are all my Sweet Troublemakers!


Pumpkin will buried this evening with all of her favourite things, in my flowerbed beside all my past hamster. I too will keep some of her toys as a forever reminder too.

I will be continuing to take a break for a forum due to my recent loss of Pumpkin as well as other personal commitments. I will pop back on the forum when I feel okay to do so and when I have time.

24th September 2016 – 29th June 2018 (approximately 1 year and 11 month old)


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I feel so lucky to have this photo of Pumpkin’s pawprints – this was taken when I was ill and couldn’t get Pumpkin out in the evening she did evening she could that evening when throwing her hamtrum – even paddling in your water bowl!

Here is a a few collages made up of some of favourite photos of Pumpkin ...

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Old 06-29-2018, 09:31 AM   #2
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I'm so very sorry SKB, I'm shocked & saddened to hear this & I can only imagine how hard this must be for you, huge hugs. It's a terrible shock when this happens so suddenly & unexpectedly but you couldn't have done more for her, it was her time & you did everything you could for her.
Pumpkin was a beautiful girl & a great character, you had a wonderful bond with her & she had a truly great life with you, such a lovely memorial to your very special girl, she has left you with so many memories to treasure.
It was such a pleasure to share in her life, thank you & Pumpkin for that, she will be missed here by many & never forgotten.

Run free & play well at the bridge Pumpkin.
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Old 06-29-2018, 09:48 AM   #3
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Oh no SKB, I could not believe the thread title and what I was going to read about the loss of your beloved Pumpkin. Such a sudden loss is hard to understand and process. Pumpkin was a good age but I am truely sorry she did not reach her second birthday, something we would all have enjoyed too, sending lovely messages.
In truth she had a wonderful life with you, full of love and fun and laughter. Your photos of her were an absolute joy. They will make you smile again one day because she would want you to. Wonderful memories of a very special girl indeed.
Play well at the bridge Pumpkin. Whatever happened, you are now in full health again and full of mischief with your friends. Remember Mum is missing you and send her a sign of comfort to show you are well.
Hugs to you in this difficult time SKB. You need a break from HC you say, but don't be gone for too long as you will be much missed here.
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Old 06-30-2018, 05:14 AM   #4
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I couldn't believe when I read yesterday evening that your beautiful and cheeky Pumpkin had gone to the bridge. What a terrible shock for you and my heart goes out to you SKB.

There was never a dull moment with Pumpkin, she was always so full of life, a wonderful bundle of energy and cheeky determination. She never failed to make me smile and, so often laugh with all her crazy mischief. Pumpkin was a beautiful girl and she was very lucky to have you, although I'm sure you feel just as lucky to have had her in your life.

I will miss Pumpkin terribly but I'm sure she'll be well looked after by her sisters and friends, creating her own merry mayhem in true Pumpkin style. Thank you so much SKB for sharing her with us.

Have fun at the bridge Pumpkin xx

Huge hugs to you SKB xx
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Old 06-30-2018, 12:24 PM   #5
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Dear SKB, I'm numb with shock at this thread about your beautiful Princess Pumpkin. Sobbed my heart out and had to take time out before posting.
Your vet is right, you did all you could, these things happen quickly and take us by surprise leaving us in total shock.
Your tribute to your wonderful girl is beautiful and I know she'll be forever remembered for her posing and expressions. I always smiled from ear to ear everytime you updated her thread. I will miss Pumpkin so much, she gave me so many laughs. We all felt your love and bond you both shared.
Sending you love and hugs and that I'm thinking of you. I understand you taking some time away from the forum but, I want you to know I'm here should you need to talk anytime. XXXX
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Old 06-30-2018, 01:16 PM   #6
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I am so very sorry for your loss SKB. It was a terrible shock to read your post today. Pumpkin was a really special hamster and her charisma brightened up all our lives. She will be so very much missed.
You take care and I hope in time your memories will be of comfort.
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Thank you so much Cypher, Boris Pasha, Thin Lizzy and Souffle for you lovely messages and support during this very difficult and sad time. I still can’t believe that everything happen so suddenly - but I was grateful that Pumpkin did pass away whilst at work also when I got home from work she greeted me before she quickly began to go downhill. I still wished that there was a way to get my amazing Pumpkin back but I know she will forever be in my garden and every time I walk past where she buried I tell her I love and miss her.

Yesterday, I decided to still go into work although I really didn’t want to as I was so distraught from losing Pumpkin but decided it would be a good to get out the house so I didn’t have to keep seeing Pumpkin Palace with a vital piece missing. When I got home from work I decided to go through all of Pumpkins things working out what could be sanitised and throw away. It something which helps me feel closer to Pumpkin as well as certain toys brought back so many wonderful memories which I will forever cherish.

What I’m finding the most difficult is the change in my usual routine especially 8:30pm would be the tIme Pumpkin got to come out for her evening cuddles and playtime - so it hits me when I realise that she isn’t going to be waiting for me.

I thought I would share these collages that I had planned to share this week composed of the final photos I took of Pumpkin and her last every cage theme in her DIY which was built espe for her.


I also realised I missed a photo of my collages in my memorial post - the photo which won Pumpkin Hamster of the Month for June 2017. I also want to thank you everyone who have voted for Pumpkin entry in any of the HOM contest I entered her into as it really means a lot to me right now and knowing that I have so many creative photos inspired by HOM


Initially I thought a break from the forum would be a good idea at this moment in time however I am finding the forum very comforting to read at the moment (which I couldn’t bare doing when I lost Sherbet). So I still plan to be active on the forum although still might not be able to post as often as I would like.
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Lovely to see these last photos of your beautiful Pumpkin, SKB, really touching & I hope they bring you comfort, it is so hard I know, they leave such a huge hole in our lives adjusting to the change & not having that routine is difficult but it will get easier with time.
I'm glad you're finding the forum a comfort too, we're all here for you, hugs.
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Thank you cypher, it so lovely having access to a wonderful forum like HC at a time like this and having the support is really comforting. Its so wonderful to have captured so many special moments with my camera as I will have these photos to forever remind me of what an incredible girl Pumpkin was. I always find adjusting to a new routine so difficult - but like you say it does get easier with time. I am pleased you enjoyed the last photos of Pumpkin - I was looking forward to sharing them on her thread this week before she passed away so it sad I'm sharing them in her memorial thread.
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Wonderful photos of Pumpkin, SKB and that HOM winner was always a stunner. A real stand out photo. I loved it then and am so glad you posted it here again in Pumpkin's memory.
Such a character so it is not surprising you are finding it hard. We will all miss her.
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