Goodbye Artie

[BorisPasha]

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My ferocious wee beastie made his way to the rainbow bridge on 27th January I knew on Saturday that he didn't have long left as he seemed very unaware of my presence. Normally when he's sitting in his bowl and if I go to add some food he whips around to see what's going on but he didn't on Saturday. Despite knowing that time was running out it was still a shock to find him in his forever sleep on Sunday. He looked very peaceful, just like he was sleeping and I'm glad he went peacefully. It's probably the only time he's done anything peacefully in his life

I had thought that loosing Artie wouldn't be so bad because every day I had with him after his second birthday in October was a bonus, but it has hit me very hard all the same. Somehow it never seems long enough even though I am very grateful for the time we had with him.

Artie you were always such a character, scared of nothing and nobody. I remember watching you swagger around your cage when we first got you and thinking how different you were to the others. You looked like a little muscle man, always so determined and feisty, nothing ever stood in your way or was going to get the better of you, be it the monkey nut or the whimzee crocodile or someones finger. You were very much in charge and I loved you, and even if hamdad was still scared of you he loved you very much too. I remember when your cage was near Boris's and you two would run on your wheels then stop and look in each others directions and then start running again. You had quite a few neighours in your time, Boris then Max then Jaska and finally Feliks. When you moved you beside Max you caused so much vibration when you were running on your wheel, that we had to get NASA approved pads on the bottom of your cage to stop the vibrations from disturbing Max! You're the last to go of our original five guys and we'll always remember, love and cherish you Artie. I know if you were here you'd be sitting looking at me with you're eyes narrowed saying 'ok mum, you're getting boring now, I know I'm awesome, tell me something I don't know'..so I'll leave it at that because he's right, as usual, I think I've spoken for long enough.

Rest easy at the bridge beloved Artie, sleep well and have fun with your brothers and friends. I expect you're probably swaggering around like you own the place already xxx

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[cypher]

Such a lovely memorial for Artie BP, I could listen to you talk about him all day & it wouldn't be too much but I can just imagine him sitting there looking at you with attitude!
He was such special boy & a real character, he had a wonderful life with you & has left so many memories but I know how hard it is right now & my heart goes out to you, he did live to a great age but it's never long enough or the right time to let them go & even more sad to see the last of your first five go. I am glad he was able to go peacefully in his comfy nest though.
Lots of love & hugs to you & Hamdad at this sad time.
He had a very special place in my heart too & I will miss him very much.

Run free & play well at the bridge Artie, have fun with Max, Boris, Pasha & Jaska, Zen will be so happy to see you again too.

[Burakki]

Goodbye, precious little Artie! You were such an amazing ham, and brought so much joy to your family. Run free at the bridge, little guy! You will not be forgotten!
BP, my heart goes with you, you care so much for all your hams, and Artie surely tried very hard to stay with you as long as possible. You are an amazing hammom. It's always so hard to let them go. Stay strong.

[mzwiwy]

So sad to see this. What a beautiful little ham.

[Coco61]

Farewell little Artie, what a special little ham you are. Much loved at home and you had many fans here too. An exceptional montage from your hammum to show you off and to evoke memories of a life lived to the full.
Play well with so many friends across the bridge and know you will be much missed.
Hugs to you BP, what a little character Artie was.

[Rads]

BP, as I said on Insta, I am devastated to hear of the demise of Artie such a precious little fluffball, Snappy will have to Ghost's full time mentor now.

Artie, you are in a warm place full of your fave seeds and treats and your little brothers and sisters to be there with you helping you and guiding you, don't forget to look down on your Ham mum and dad from time to time.

Now go and find Master Harvey and Boris and everyone else and crank up the Electric Hammy Orchestra we need a tune down here that everyone can hear.

RIP Artie

[mangoandmimi]

A very sad loss, Artie was a wonderful little man so full of character and it was always fun hearing about his antics. He’ll certainly be having fun up at the bridge now. It’s always hard even when when they have lived a long happy life like Artie has so hugs to you during this difficult time. I’m very glad he went peacefully and was able to enjoy himself to the end, sleep tight little man.

[Charlie Dunn]

I am so sorry to hear about Artie. He was a very special ham and such a character. Such sad news x

[pinkpixie]

Sorry for your loss of your special ham Artie. He was a wonderful and charismatic ham, who was dearly loved and will be fondly remembered by all x

[RJS]

I'm so sorry for your loss BorisPasha. Artie was a great little guy. I will miss him