Milo & Murphy

[Pompompoms]

They are gorgeous beautiful boys, I would actually like to steal them and carry them with me at all times

[Nikkigrace]

Milo just loves posing with the mealworms


Murphy must be feeling so poorly at the moment as he is not keen on being handled and has started squeaking in his sleep, it's so sad to hear. He's very slow on his feet despite being so so young still. I know for sure he has diabetes now he's been tested, and suspect his scent gland is blocked, so we are off to the exotic vets this morning to see what he says. Then I need to decide what is best for these boys long term as they were never going to be staying with me (unfortunately) , but I do have an idea/offer in the pipeline

Murphy boy having a drink...


and something to eat, before going back to bed

[Eriklover555]

Oh, I wish I could take them in! They just pull at my heartstrings ^^ Poor Murphy, I can't believe his previous owner let him get so sick without trying to treat him. Hugs to you, little one.

[Nikkigrace]

Thank you Eriklover ^
It does make me wonder whether she noticed he was sick and therefore wanted to get rid of them. I mean, its clear to see he isn't very well, so I would be surprised if she hadn't noticed!

BUT - on a positive note, they are with me now and I am doing my best for them
They both saw the vet this morning who cleaned Murphy's scent gland and confimed he has diabetes. Advised me to manage his diet etc and monitor him.

Milo was a little over friendly and sat in the vets shirt pocket The vet checked him over and said he looks very healthy and has a lovely shine to his coat. I did mention to the vet that I was not keeping the boys and my plan is to rehome and his comments were " You must be mad letting these two friendly cuddly boys go!!"

[iwasbornwright]

Aww they are so beautiful! Well done for taking them in. Poor little guys! Fancy just wanting "rid". I really don't understand these people that get pets for the sake of it and then decide that they don't want them anymore

But well done, and they are lovely! Look forward to updates and I hope little Murphy gets better! xx

[pixiehollow]

They are gorgeous, love reading rescue stories. Not the before part but the lovely new homes they find on HC! Can't believe someone would just 'want rid' Its so sad some of the people who think animals are like old socks!

[RachK]

Awww they are both absolutely adorable!

[Nikkigrace]

I have a little update on these two gorgeous boys (well quite big update actually)...I got chatting to Vectis about what diet to put Murphy on as he is diabetic and to keep the story short, Vectis kindly offered to take in Murphy and Milo for me. I was never going to keep these boys long term and now Murphy needs a special diet, I was always going to be picky on who I would be happy to rehome them with when the time came. So although I thought they would be with me a little longer than this, when Vectis offered, I knew I had to give the offer some serious thought. I know that with her knowledge and experience with diabetic hams, that they would be getting the best care possible and therefore I decided that this was meant to be

Milo & Murphy (& myself) will be going to the Coventry show next weekend, where the boys will then go home with Vectis. I have become very attached to these fluffy boys in the short time I have had them and I will certainly be making the most of the next 7 days I have with them.

Some photos from tonight

Milo




I LOVE his fluffy bum!!


Murphy




Streeeeetch!!!

[dancer]

Aww they are so sweet, and Milo has a very cute fluffy bum!

[Vectis Hamstery]

Oooh, that fluffy bum! I think these two need a cuteness overload warning I miss my little diabetic hybrid and am looking forward to this pair arriving. I'm tidying the hamster room this afternoon to prepare their space though they'll be spending a couple of weeks in my living room where I can keep a closer eye on them while they settle in.