Taking my hammie to be put to sleep at 11 :(

colleensims · 26 March 2013 at 9:29AM

My 3.5 yr old robo is being put to sleep today. I know most people will be like oh its only a hamster but i am teary already

i have to go on my own as husband is at work. Hopefully he will go straight to hamster heaven but i feel so guilty. He has trouble walking without falling over now and he has numerous tumors. RIP little one

colleensims · 26 March 2013 at 9:47AM

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ljonski · 26 March 2013 at 9:56AM

I hope that today you will remember the good times that you have had with Hammy and know that you are doing the right thing. All the Best Ljonski.

colleensims · 26 March 2013 at 10:01AM

ljonski wrote: »

I hope that today you will remember the good times that you have had with Hammy and know that you are doing the right thing. All the Best Ljonski.

Made me cry!! I have had so many pets over the years and whether its a dog, hamster or something smaller i always cry!!! I need to get a grip!! I am way to emotional when it comes to animals.

Hannah2 · 26 March 2013 at 10:03AM

I had to do this with 3 of my 4 hamsters so I know how you are feeling - these little furballs are in no way "just a hamster" they each have their own individual personalities and become just as much a part of the family as any pet.

It is not nice to have to go through but it is the right decision for little hammy - I have stayed and held mine and although really upsetting I felt happier knowing that they knew me and fell to sleep in my arm/hands.

RIP little hammy

pulliptears · 26 March 2013 at 11:22AM

Oh hun you don't need to get a grip at all, its perfectly natural. I broke my heart when I lost a Gerbil.
Don't ever feel silly for grieving.

RIP little hammy.

gildius · 26 March 2013 at 11:28AM

Poor thing - it doesn't matter what sort of animal it is, if you love it it always hurts

You're doing the right thing for hammy.

colleensims · 26 March 2013 at 11:45AM

Hammie has departed. It was horrific. I was trying not to cry but i burst into tears in front of vet, receptionist and others. They must have thought i was an idiot. I sobbed all the way home. At least he is no longer in pain. My bank card also got declined as i was paying aswell but the lady om reception told me to pop in with the money another day. I dont drink, but feel like i need one today.

spike241 · 26 March 2013 at 12:49PM

They don't think you're an idiot. They probably see it everyday and most of them have probably been through it themselves.
It doesn't matter whether it's a cat, dog, hamster or any animal, it all hurts the same.

heretolearn_2 · 26 March 2013 at 3:41PM

So sorry about this; the size of the pet doesn't matter, you still love them. So don't feel silly.

You must have given him a very good life for him to now pass away at 3.5 years - that's very old for a hamster.

Luckystar · 26 March 2013 at 4:34PM

I agree any animal loss is hard and the vets will not think you an idiot, more likely a very caring and loving pet owner. I had to take my neighbours hamster to be put down when they were on holiday, it suffered a stroke and I cried in the vets and all the way home as I felt so bad and in some way responsible even though I was assured i couldn't have prevented it. In time you will feel better and remember the happy times with Hammie, he was lucky to have had such a lovely life with you