Originally Posted by
BigBird
Very sorry for your loss.
Some, not all, people understand how devastating the loss of a dog can be but fail to realise that the loss of our smaller furry friends can be very upsetting. It depends on the relationship you have with your pet and how you generally feel about animals. About ten years ago my daughters hamster was almost four years old which is quite rare for a hamster. She was loosing her hair and her teeth had gone. She seemed happy enough and I kept her alive for months by purifying her food and making sure she was warm enough. One day I was lying back in a recliner and she was on my chest. I remember her suddenly looking up at me and then scampering over to my sleeve and she stopped breathing and she was gone. I'm not afraid to admit I was upset and did shed a tear. (">