December 18, 2007
Our lovely Syrian hamster passes away
Trouble, our Syrian hamster, became increasingly unwell over the weekend. He didn’t seem to be eating much food and his mobility was becoming very compromised by his hugely swollen abdomen. Every time he woke up, he couldn’t open his eyes and we had to bathe them regularly to try and help him to see.
It seemed inevitable that Trouble would have to be put to sleep and, with a heavy heart, an appointment was made at our vets last night. We made Trouble a comfy home inside a cardboard box for his last journey and, chocking back the tears, popped him into the car.
The vet was very understanding and a familiar face to us. He knew Trouble and his health problems very well and felt that it was the right time for us to say our goodbyes. No matter how many times people say that “You’re doing the right thing” or “Well, he’s had a good life” - the pain of making the decision to have your beloved pet put to sleep feels very raw, with your heart and head pulling in very different directions.
Trouble died very quickly once he had his injection and he looked so peaceful and calm, it was hard not to think that he was just asleep. The vet placed him back in his carry box and we took him home.
The evening hours were difficult for us. Trouble lay in his box and, as we stroked him, we chatted about all the memorable 
things that had made him OUR special little boy. In between crying and laughing we realised just how special Trouble was and the important place that he had within our family.
Trouble spent the night in Laura’s bedroom next to her bed and today we buried him in a memorial garden so that we will always have a special place to remember our beautiful Syrian hamster. Sleep tight sweet one, we will always love you xxx
Diane
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