Our little Nibbles came to us from another family in April 2009. A girl at work asked if I could adopt a hammy that was going to be sent to the shelter. As I would never let a poor little hammy go to the shelter, I of course, took her. I went home that night and told my husband that we would have a new addition to our family tomorrow.
She was brought to me at my office. I knew I was taking her home that day so I took a bunch of hammy supplies to work with me. I took her to my cubicle and gave her some seeds and veggies and toys. I took a towel with me to cover her and give her a place to hide.
Nibbles was adorable. adorable little face. She was creamsicle colored and had very soft, fluffy hair. Really cute. I loved her.
We got her a better cage and a pile of toys and chews. She was the best-natured critter I’d ever had. Great temperament and a wonderful, playful personality. She was a dream. We both loved her. My mom came over to welcome ‘the new kid’ and could not believe how cute she was. Adorable and sweet all at the same time. The perfect hammy.
This past August, my husband comes to me to ask if hammies get their period. I never saw it happen, so we took her to the vet. She was bleeding and needed a hysterectomy to remove a deformed uterus. poor baby. We took her to Angell Memorial – an excellent specialty pet hospital in Boston. Surgery and 2 days in the ICU and we got to take her home. Every 12 hours we gave her pain killers and antibiotics. After a couple of weeks of cuddling and spoiling, she was back to her old wonderful self.
Three days ago, Nibbles starting failing. As an experienced pet parent, I could tell that our poor little one had a stroke. This morning – at 7:15, our little Nibbles passed away in my husband’s hand. As I am now a hysterical wreck, I called in to work – my bosses had a heads-up that this was going to happen and that I would need to take the day to myself. I sent my poor husband off to work today – it is his birthday. I feel so bad.
After he went off to work I called the Animal Rescue League so that I could have her cremated. We will get her a beautiful silver box so she can stay in the house with us forever. I miss her terribly already. I feel like I’m dying, but I know that Nibs is in a better place and that she is no longer sick or old. She would have been 2 and 1/2 in February. I want her back! I miss her and this house will not be the same without her.
I can’t wait to get her back….
We will ALWAYS love and miss you,
| Nibbles |
| 30, Dec 2010 |
| Marlene and David |