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Mama Doe
Rex-Rex hamster was humanely euthanised on the 19th of December, 2018 after being diagnosed with an abdominal tumour.
Rex-Rex was a gorgeous bundle of fun. Insanely tame, right from the word go, he was a bright and cheerful chap. He never bit, never screeched, and was always happy to receive attention. His favourite treats were chicken and broccoli; neither were ever pouched - both were eaten straight away. He loved climbing things, loved chewing, escaped once and survived the gauntlet of cat, thank goodness.
He was still only a youngster, really. We had him for just 10 months or so; his alleged age. Beautiful boy was white with speckled ginger, and had beautiful red eyes. Apparently I was unusual in the fact of finding his beady red eyes so attractive, but I will never get the idea that they are creepy because of the colour.
Although his sister had two dwarf hammies as a child, OH had never particularly had any experience with hamsters. Rex-Rex was a delight to him; he never realised just entertaining, industrious, and clever they were. He didn't know just what big characters hid in their tiny bodies. In many ways, Rex-Rex was a perfect first hamster for someone to have..
Rex-Rex didn't show many signs of slowing down, not until the last couple of days. When we took him to the vet, I more or less knew for certain that this would be goodbye. The hamster that never bit managed to bite four times in his last handling session; twice to me, and twice to the poor vet.
He has bequeathed his nearly-new Alaska cage to Uraya the dwarf hamster, who is having a ball with it. She has not inherited his 28cm Trixie wheel as she finds it far too big.
Rex-Rex, you are dearly missed, sweet boy. Scurry free at the Rainbow Bridge. The few months we shared were far too short. xxx
Rex-Rex was a gorgeous bundle of fun. Insanely tame, right from the word go, he was a bright and cheerful chap. He never bit, never screeched, and was always happy to receive attention. His favourite treats were chicken and broccoli; neither were ever pouched - both were eaten straight away. He loved climbing things, loved chewing, escaped once and survived the gauntlet of cat, thank goodness.
He was still only a youngster, really. We had him for just 10 months or so; his alleged age. Beautiful boy was white with speckled ginger, and had beautiful red eyes. Apparently I was unusual in the fact of finding his beady red eyes so attractive, but I will never get the idea that they are creepy because of the colour.
Although his sister had two dwarf hammies as a child, OH had never particularly had any experience with hamsters. Rex-Rex was a delight to him; he never realised just entertaining, industrious, and clever they were. He didn't know just what big characters hid in their tiny bodies. In many ways, Rex-Rex was a perfect first hamster for someone to have..
Rex-Rex didn't show many signs of slowing down, not until the last couple of days. When we took him to the vet, I more or less knew for certain that this would be goodbye. The hamster that never bit managed to bite four times in his last handling session; twice to me, and twice to the poor vet.
He has bequeathed his nearly-new Alaska cage to Uraya the dwarf hamster, who is having a ball with it. She has not inherited his 28cm Trixie wheel as she finds it far too big.
Rex-Rex, you are dearly missed, sweet boy. Scurry free at the Rainbow Bridge. The few months we shared were far too short. xxx
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