With much sadness I must tell that our beautiful girl left us on Saturday morning. Conker came to live with us as a “well done for not crying too much at the dentist” back in September 05. My husband told me to get the one moving the most and Conker was scrambling at the tank trying to get out. She caught my attention and became a welcome addition to our house.
She was poorly in the summer of 06 with a cold type thing and I thought we may lose her – which actually brought me to the forum for help. After weeks of sleeping on the floor next to her cage and giving her medication and care she made a recovery. She had relapses over her life but she was a fighter and kept coming back for more life.
The last couple of days she has been a bit quieter – not trying to escape quite so much when she was out for a snuggle, although not enough to worry us. On Saturday my husband came down and saw her eating in the corner. She didn’t respond when he spoke to her – which was strange as she was very inquisitive and when I came down a little while later she was listing on her side. I think she must have had a stroke as she was unable to move. I put her into her basket and gave her a kiss and a smooth and told her how much I loved her and that although we were going to be so sad to see her go – it was okay. I took her to my husband to say goodbye and he had a last blether with her too. She died in his hands a few minutes later which was appropriate as he had been the first to hold her and I am glad he was the last.
Conker was the best little hamster we could have had, she was gentle when she had treats, she made us laugh and cry, she was inquisitive, talkative, nosey, beautiful and a strong character. I think she was fighting to the end so we could both be there with her when the time came. For that we will be forever grateful as we wanted to love her from start to finish and let her know we were there.
I hope she wasn’t in any pain, I hope her passing was quick and that she wasn’t frightened. I hope she knew that she was loved and that we will miss her presence so much.
She is being cremated today and we will then decide what to do with her ashes after. I’ve spent today sorting out photographs as I wanted to show you some of her best moments.
Rest in peace little baby hammie, we love you and won’t forget you.
A young babe
In her basket - being spoilt rotten
Sleeping beauty
A new angel - Conker
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