I've just read some threads here and was reminded of my little girlie that I got for my birthday. I never made her a memorial, but she deserves one as she was still very special and my very first hamster, and I think about her still.
I was so excited then, my mother decided I needed some animals and encouraged me to look into hamsters. We both went to a local small pet shop and picked out two robos who were barely 4-5 weeks old. The first one was easy--she was the cutest, liveliest, with a nice heart shaped spot on her head. I picked her right away. The second (Dora) took a long time.
We brought them home and Dora immediately ventured out to climb everything in sight and explore (hence her name, Dora the Explorer). The other girlie though became timid and was sleepy. I spent all day in front of the cage, and by the evening I started to worry about my sleepy girl. Something was off with her--she was no longer lively and healthy as she seemed in the store. Around 2am she had a series of seizures, and I was panicking. I stayed up until early morning, unable to sleep, checking on my girls every few minutes.
Dora was concerned too. She kept checking up on her sister and bringing her food, poking her nose into her. It was very sweet. Unfortunately, she sleepy girl eventually curled up into a little cozy ball and went to sleep in a corner, all calmed down. I knew her time came
I was really in such a shock from all that... These hams were supposed to be my happy present, soon after my father passed as well, and I didn't like seeing a tiny baby ham in so much distress.
I honestly wasn't sure how I was going to move on and feel happy about hamsters after that, but Dora helped me. I decided it was not fair for her to stay alone and brought another girl home for her soon after (Leela).
Rest in peace, little girlie. You were with me for a short time, but you were so special. I am sorry you did not get to have a fun life with your caring sister, but I hope you are all good now <3
A memorial for my first hamster whom I did not have for long
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