I am not feeling well this evening. One of my two hamsters died sometime this evening. I usually feed them or give them treats before I have my dinner and one of them was lying in the hutch. I am not sure what happened. I picked them both up at a rescue shelter about six months ago, where I also got my cat. She did not act sick and was eating fine. She was just lying there when I went to feed her. The hamsters are kept in seperate enclosures because hamsters don't get along well. She couldn't have been fighting with the other hamster.

It is hard for me to say this to others but it was emotional for me as I consider pets to be my companions, regardless of how large or small they are. People might think that strange or laugh at me that I got upset but they are all I have and are nice to come home to come home to and look after. I like to think I gave her some extra time by taking her in from the shelter. I buried her in my small garden outside of my residence. I would like to think at least I gave her a good home and prologned life a little from certain demise in the shelter.

RIP Daisy. Travel well, friend.

Pets are hugely important. I am so sorry for your loss.

Cracked