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Old 09-03-2018, 02:51 AM   #1
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Default Goodbye Maple!

I am devastated and heartbroken right now as I didn’t expect to make another memorial thread so soon so I am finding this really upsetting and painful to type.

Sadly I found Maple this morning in her forever sleep – I am in shock but had prepared for this moment as Maple had been really unwell over the last few days with a severe upper respiratory infection (URI). I had taken her to the vets –despite being unwell Maple still bit the vet (as she didn’t like unfamiliar people) – Maple was diagnosed with a URI and was given a course of antibiotics. I had my finger firmly crossed that she would make a full recovery as I didn’t want to lose her but every day her health was declining further and further that it was heart breaking to experience. Maple was having a very hard time breathing and was refusing to both eat and drink. I had decided that if she looked worse today I would have taken her to the vets anyways but Maple decided to go on her own – which I appreciate as making that decision I find so very difficult.

It’s so heart breaking losing Maple well before her time – I had only had her for 2 month and she was a roughly around 5/6 months old. I felt like I was still getting to know this very special Maple and was thoroughly looking forward to all the mischief she was going to get up in the future to however this sadly was cut short far too early. That I am really lost for words and quite traumatised by the whole situation. I wish I could have done more to help her recover but did everything in my power to help – sadly it wasn’t enough. Yesterday I comforted Maple all day – she didn’t want to settle down in her playbin and was very unsteady on her feet – I got her out to try to calm her down, whilst stroking her she fell asleep in my hands so I sat cuddling her all day. Last night when I went to bed I was very worried, I gave her a kiss and settled her down when I woke up a 6am to give Maple her medicine she had already gone.

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A Message To Maple – I am so devastated right now not having you in my life anymore you were a truly special hamster who instantly stole my heart. I love you more than words could ever express but I know you knew how much you meant to me. You helped to heal my heart after the sudden loss of Pumpkin and I am so grateful I found you – as you meant everything to me that I can’t bare the thought of not having you to love, cuddle and spoil anymore. I wish that I could do anything to bring you back as you left me far too soon. I really enjoyed getting you know your very special personality who needed someone who understood you to help you to learn to trust me. You were my Messy Maple enjoyed making a right mess of your cage whilst you had your nights of fun and enjoyed throwing your stackable rainbow chew around your cage. I really enjoyed spending my evening with you whilst having cuddles on the sofa to watching you having so much fun in your cage. I didn’t want to say goodbye so soon but I will really miss you and you have left a huge paw print in my heart. At the bridge you will met up with some very special individuals – Honey, Caramel, Cotton, Cookie, Toffee, Sherbet, Pumpkin plus both Lavender and Poppy – some other lucky individuals like you who I loved so dearly. I am completely lost without you so sending you lots of cuddles, kisses and treats to you. XXXXXXXXXXXX
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I have never lost a hamster so young before so I am devastated and traumatised by the whole ordeal – although I treasured every single second I spent with her, I feel like we missed out on a lot of things that I wish I could have shared with her. I don’t know how active on the forum I will be over the coming days, weeks or even months as I am in so much pain right now.

1st July 2018 – 3rd September 2018 (approximately 5/6 months old)


Rest In Peace and Play Well at the Bridge Maple

Here are some photos of Maple that I will forever treasure …

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Old 09-03-2018, 02:55 AM   #2
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I'm so very sorry to hear this news SKB. Losing them so young is always hard.

Sleep well Maple.
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Old 09-03-2018, 03:00 AM   #3
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Sorry for the loss of beautiful little Maple xx
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Old 09-03-2018, 03:37 AM   #4
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SKB, such devastating news I was expecting great things from Maple her colouration was just amazing.
You can trust that Maple is in very good company right now with many friends to look after her across the rainbow bridge.
I know how you feel when finding a much loved little fluff in their forever sleep for no good reason, we had the same with Pip.
So sending you our strongest thoughts and best wishes.
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Old 09-03-2018, 03:41 AM   #5
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This is really sad, so young and so unexpected. You did everything you could’ve done to help her but must have been too much for little one to handle. Rest well Maple, and take care yourself.
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Old 09-03-2018, 03:57 AM   #6
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I am so very sorry SKB - life is very cruel sometimes as our tiny friends are all too often called to the bridge too soon. They are very tiny and really so frail that sometimes their little bodies just cannot fight off such bugs. This year in particular has not been easy for hamsters with the heat and oppressive weather and bugs have flourished. It was nothing you did or didn't do SKB. You did your best for her and we can only try. Sometimes it just isn't meant to be.
Run free at the bridge Maple. Watch out for her rainbow SKB or that white feather from her angel wings x
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Old 09-03-2018, 04:13 AM   #7
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I am so very sorry to hear your sad news SKB, I know how hard it is to lose a ham too young & long before their time, you must be totally heartbroken.
Maple's life was cruelly short but you made her life the happiest & best it could have been & gave her a life full of love, she couldn't have wished for more.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Run free & play well at the bridge Maple.
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Old 09-03-2018, 05:05 AM   #8
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I'm devastated to be reading this SKB, Maple's life had only begun, you did everything possible to make your gorgeous girl better, we all have doubts about ourselves and wondering if we could've done more for our little ones. Maple's life was cut short but, in that short time you gave her a wonderful home, unconditional love, kindness & care. She felt that from the moment you took her home to when she went to the rainbow bridge. I'm so glad she passed away in her sleep.
My eyes are filling with tears writing this. Sending you my love & hugs and that I'm thinking of you. xxxx
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Old 09-03-2018, 10:47 AM   #9
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I'm so sorry to hear about Maple SKB, it was such a shock to see this thread - your beautiful girl had such a good life with you and I am sorry that it was so short. I'm glad for you that she went peacefully in her sleep. Sending hugs xxx
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Old 09-03-2018, 11:10 AM   #10
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I didn't really register this thread title SKB. I can't believe it. When this happens it is such a shock. I lost Jeeves at 4 months just as I was about to take him to the vet. The speed at which an illness overwhelms a little furry can leave us stunned and thinking we should have done more. Souffle has written such wise words from long experience. Even I felt comforted reading them.
She was a beautiful girl, such a stunning coat colour. She had a wonderful time with you and loving care. The best possible life although far too short. Lovely photos you posted.
Rest in Peace special girl and play well with those that have gone before.
Hugs for you SKB and we are here for you whenever you are ready to return.
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