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RIP Odika

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Today we bury our beloved hamster, Odika who passed away on Sunday evening. She was the sweetest little thing. Often hamsters bite but all she wanted to do when we took her out of her cage was nustle up to our cheeks and tickle us with her whiskers. She loved hamster treats and one time she dived into the container and nearly got stuck as she had filled her cheeks with food. My husband stayed up until 4am Monday morning making her a wooden casket lined with fabric. I wrote a poem and added a photo to it of her for our guests to share. We are all very sad right now but know she's gone on to a better place. Even though she was not a cat or dog it hurts like hell or am I being over the top with all of this?
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NO, you are not. A pet, which ever it may be, becomes part of the family, and losing one is a painful experience. May Odika rest in peace. Love to you as well as your family.
Love,
Claudia
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I once had a hamster,"Tasha", who also passed after the birth of 10 babies. I understand. Peace be with you Odika.
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I don't think one can ever be "over the top" when it comes to a pet. My sincere condolensces to you and your family. I am sure that you gave her the mosty happy life possible!!
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You are not being "over the top" with this. Pets are part of the family. We had a teddy bear hamster named Hamilton once and he was part of the family. We all missed him terribly when he died.
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Sorry about your loss. It's been a long time since I had a hamster, but have dogs & cats, and have lost many. They are part of you, and your family. You have a right to grieve & be upset. Sweet rest, Odika. Your family will miss you until you're reunited again...
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My son still misses his hamster Rusty even though he died over 4 years ago. My love to you and your family.
Love Suze x
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