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Old 04-15-2020, 10:03 AM   #1
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26th February 2018 - 14th April 2020

Yesterday I posted on Maestro’s thread and gave out the news that he had grown his wings and crossed the rainbow bridge.
He came home to me exactly 2 years earlier, on 14th April 2018, a simply beautiful SH cinnamon baby boy. He grew up to be a gentle and loving boy. His breeder who saw him at the two hamster shows I took him to, always commented on how pleased she was with this litter. She had kept 3 of his brothers and I know that the breeding line continues.
At those shows, Maestro was placed second when 3 months old and when 6 months old, he won top prize. This was only in the pet class of course, but others of his family were in the main show classes. Of course, the prizes made me proud of him even more but it did not change anything. He was quite simply adorable and I loved him very much.
On his thread I documented his strange and increasing water drinking habit that 4 different vet treatments did not help. Then gradually it began to decrease again. By his last month with me, it was back to normal. It remains a real puzzle.
All was well until his last few days when he suddenly aged becoming wobbly and finding it hard to get around. I moved all he needed as close as possible and I am sure that until the last 24 hours, he had all the nutrition he needed. He slipped away quietly in his sleep after I said a final goodbye to him. I am relieved he went so peacefully in a dignified way at home.

Thank you little one for the precious two years you gave me. I loved every day of it. I am glad that you are now in full health and so able to play well across the bridge. That helps your heartbroken Mum who will never forget you. Send me a sign if you can, looking back, so I know all is well with you.
Bless you Maestro, my special boy.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:04 AM   #2
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That is a lovely memoriam Coco. So very hard that he passed on his 2nd year anniversary with you. They touch our lives so much and he will be missed on here as well. I am also glad that his ending was fairly quick and peaceful and dignified at home. I am sure he is looking down on you from the rainbow bridge.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:05 AM   #3
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A lovely memorial to your very special boy Coco.
I'm so sorry he has gone to the bridge now but he had a wonderful life with you full of all the love he could have wished for & lived to a good age under your care. So many wonderful memories which will bring happiness in times to come although just now the heartbreak is so hard.
I'm so glad for you both that he had such a peaceful & comfortable end to his life surrounded by love as he was throughout his time with you.
I know how much you must be missing him now, hugs to you.

Run free & play well at the bridge Maestro.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:18 AM   #4
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Thank you Serendipity and cypher. We have all been here before and I know you both understand so well. It still is hard and it hurts but your kind words mean a lot.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:28 AM   #5
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This forum won't be the same without Maestro. He was such a big part of it and will be missed by everyone here.
It must be so hard when they leave us and i really feel for you Coco. Maestro had a wonderful live with you and a peaceful departure to the land of the Rainbow. He was a very lucky hamster.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:32 AM   #6
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Thank you Ria. Maestro leaves a big hole in my life and in my heart.
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Old 04-15-2020, 04:12 PM   #7
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I'm so sorry to hear of Maestro's passing.

Our hamsters are such huge characters, far far bigger in character than in physical size and they become such an important part of our lives. Their innocent honesty is so endearing. The pain will gradually ease and you will be left with only the wonderful memories of Maestro.

Rest In Peace little Maestro.
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Old 04-16-2020, 09:28 AM   #8
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Thanks Verville. You are so right about our little furry friends.
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Old 04-16-2020, 09:38 AM   #9
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I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful cinnamon boy. You and I we share our love of cinnamon boys. He led a charmed life and was so much loved.
Run free at the bridge Maestro xx
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Old 04-16-2020, 09:59 AM   #10
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There is something so beautiful and appealing about the colouring and the character that seems to go with it. Your own litters are stunning.

Here are a couple of my favourites of Maestro

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Grr, they rotated, but he was indeed Best Pet to me.
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