Sleep well sweet Lady Jocardi.

[lady jocardi]

When my daughter Lily told us she wanted a hamster I had reservations. Id never had or handled a hamster, and admit to knowing nothing about them. Lily did her homework about what they ate, needed etc....and saved her money to buy it herself...so in August 2014 we went to the local pet shop to look at the hams. Most ofthe babies were sleeping, but one was running around and came to the glass and put her feet up checking us out. Lily decided there and then that was the ham for her. The lady popped her in a little carry box and my hubby picked us up in his van for the few minutes journey home. halfway home, Lily was in a panic that hammy had scratched and bitten her way through the box! I had to run in the house and take the cage out to the van to get her home safely! This indicated to us imediately this little ham was gonna be a character!! Although she was to be Lily's ham....I admit I fell in love with her in an instant. We established she was a girl and Lily named her Jocardi.....( thats a story in itself!) We had bought a small second hand cage but after joining Hamster Central we knew it wasnt going to do long term, although it served us well those first few weeks whilst we got to know each other. Then we bought her a hamster mansion!!!
We had lots of fun, lots of love and lots of laughter with and because of Jocci. Everyone loved her. She was very sweet natured and loved interacting with all the family.
We became aware she was not herself towards the end of last year. With a little research I thought she possibly had a neurological condition....and the vet agreed that was likely the case. We knew she wouldnt get better, but wanted to make the most of our time with her. The week after Xmas was horrid we had expected her to leave us.....but then she rallied....more active, eating well....doing all things hammy.
this last weekend she seemed a little tired again, but I dont think I was expecting to find her how I did on Sunday.
Im so glad I got to hold her in those last few minutes...tell her how much I loved her and how much happiness she gave us.
She was the most delightful girl....we really couldnt have had a more perfect pet for us. I can not believe the joy she brought and the pain she leaves.
Jocci....I hope we did right by you little angel. We loved you the best we could and I know you loved us back. You will be forever in our hearts sweet little hammy Lady.
Rest well, free of pain. I hope one day I shall see you again......xxx