Hello from a nervous new hamster owner!

[Skootthesoot]

Hi everyone, my name is Julie and I am new at caring for a Syrian Hamster.

I love animals and sadly after my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel passing 11 weeks ago today (still very raw and hard to deal with) and little girl missing him so much, my partner and I decided she could choose and name a hamster as getting a dog is too soon.

Anyway, I live in Scotland with my fiancé and miracle 3 1/2 year old daughter. I love to cook, bake and play on my Yamaha Tyros keyboard (or should say use to love playing it but haven't had time just now).

The reason my little one is a miracle is due to being told just over 17 years ago that I would never have children and after years of trying just had to face up to the fact it wasn't to be, no matter how desperate I was to have children. Then when seeing about a hysterectomy due to various health issues I felt unwell and basically to cut a long story short, found out I was expecting twins, sadly lost one and have my wee miracle who keeps me very busy! I generally don't keep very well due to different illnesses and life can be difficult at times as my other half is in the Royal Navy and can be away 6 months at a time. Last year is the first time he's missed Christmas with our little one and also her birthday this year. It's hard for her to understand why her daddy goes away to work and can't always come home compared to her granddad going to work and being able to come and visit.

So, we now have a Syrian hamster and hope that we can do everything possible to give her a happy life.

[Thin Lizzy]

Hi skootthesoot and Welcome to HC.
So sorry to hear about your dog. Congratulations on your hamster, looking forward to seeing the pics.
You've certainly been through a lot, so admire your strength and courage.

[Artisans_uk]

Hi skootthesoot - welcome to HC. What is your Syrian's name? Looking forward to hearing more about him/her and seeing photos in time, we do like pictures here.

[cypher]

Hi & welcome to the forum
I'm sure you're going to give your ham a lovely life & have no doubt s/he will bring you & your family lots of happiness too, sounds like just what you need

[Robodwarfs18]

Welcome to HC. Very sorry about your dog, though I'm sure she lived a good life and will be dearly missed. But congrats on getting your first syrian. They are such wonderful pets haha! I (and I'm sure others) would love to see some photos of your little hammy. Looking forward to seeing you around on the forum!! Also, very touching story about yourself and your family, you seem so strong

[Skootthesoot]

Originally Posted by Artisans_uk

Hi skootthesoot - welcome to HC. What is your Syrian's name? Looking forward to hearing more about him/her and seeing photos in time, we do like pictures here.

Thank you! Our Syrian's name is Applejack. I have some pictures which I will try and upload later this evening

[Skootthesoot]

Originally Posted by cypher

Hi & welcome to the forum
I'm sure you're going to give your ham a lovely life & have no doubt s/he will bring you & your family lots of happiness too, sounds like just what you need

I really do hope so, although I feel bad as not been able to get her in her ball or run the past two nights due to me being poorly but hoping to get her out tonight!

[Skootthesoot]

Originally Posted by Robodwarfs18

Welcome to HC. Very sorry about your dog, though I'm sure she lived a good life and will be dearly missed. But congrats on getting your first syrian. They are such wonderful pets haha! I (and I'm sure others) would love to see some photos of your little hammy. Looking forward to seeing you around on the forum!! Also, very touching story about yourself and your family, you seem so strong

Thank you for welcoming me! I had Charlie since he was 7 weeks old and to have to decide to have him put to sleep was the hardest thing to do but I had to think of him and not have him suffer as well as my daughter getting traumatised with his passing out etc. He looked after me and it would be good if there was visiting hours at rainbow bridge soI could give him a hug. I have to admit life is hard at times, especially since I have a few health issues but our daughter keeps me going and makes life worth living. I come across as being strong to most people but most days, I'm falling apart inside. At the end of the day there are people worse off than me!

Also, where is the best place to put up pictures of Applejack?

[Skootthesoot]

I have found the gallery and have now uploaded pictures of our wee Applejack x

[cypher]

Applejack is really lovely, looks so cute in the coconut & so tiny with that bonio lol!

Originally Posted by Skootthesoot

where is the best place to put up pictures of Applejack?

You could always start a thread in the syrian section if you want to share more photos or stories about your little one.