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Wild_Honey
27 Jul 2003, 00:50
Hi all,
I'd just like to know, do you have a pet or pets that you love? It's just that I have a little hamster, and I had to take him to the vets yesterday. He's got a tumor in his ear and he might have to be put down soon, depending if and how fast this thing grows. :cry: :cry: :cry: Every time I look at my hamster I could start crying! Some say I shouldn't care so much cos it's "JUST" a hamster! :cry: :cry: But I need some help here, I feel really bad. :cry: :cry:
Hi Honey,
Sorry to hear that you are feeling so sad. It's perfectly ok to be feeling down about your hamster. I bet that to you, it's more than just a pet - a part of your family, more like.
I hope everything will be ok with him, but if he does have to be put to sleep, then i hope you know that we are all here for you, and you won't go through this on your own - we won't let you!!!!
If you need to talk, you know where i am, hun.
Heat
xxx
Testify
27 Jul 2003, 00:57
doesnt matter what people think, its what u think that matters, and its not just a hamster. he will be ok. i dont know what else to say. sorry :(
keep smilin :D
Wild_Honey
27 Jul 2003, 01:01
Thank you so much Heat and Testify... I keep telling myself that I have at least given him a lovely life.
mariella
27 Jul 2003, 01:01
I am sorry for you. Who am I/or is anyone, to deceide if you have 'a right' to feel pain over anything. If you love the pet, the thought of loosing it is very painfull. So no, it isn't 'just' a hamster. It's an animal you care about. I hope everything will be okay, try not to worry too much.
Easy for me to say, I know...
xxx
Mariella
Yes, I do have pets too. I have a cat and rabbit, which I care for very much.
Hello there Honey! I know exactly what you are going through!!
I have had many different pets over the years, and I've loved them all, from the smallest to the largest to the slimiest!! :? They give us unconditional love and affection regardless of what they are, plus hours of enjoyment. We can tell them our innermost secrets and they don't answer back or try to judge us....and don't care what we look like in the mornings!! :lol:
I am very sorry to hear your hamster isn't well, and understand how worried you must be. Sadly it is a fact of life, and one of the drawbacks of owning a pet, that undoubtedly they will leave us all too soon...the time is never right.
I truly hope that he will recover, but if the worst happens, although it may feel like some small consolation at the time, know that you have given him/her a good life and the best chance you could.
Ignore what others may say about "it's only an animal!" .....thats utter rubbish!! Those people have no idea what they are missing out on in life!! YOU feel how you want to feel, for however long!! There are no set rules, and no-one has the right to dictate that to you. 'To feel' shows you are a warm loving person and should be respected for that.
Take Care...I am here for you if you need to talk ok??!!
Wild_Honey
27 Jul 2003, 02:59
Thank you... I will let you know about any news and definitely get back to you...
Aaah... that is very sad!! Good luck!!
My parents have a little rabbit with those ears hanging, it's called Boris... so very funny.
I know what you are going through Honey. I ahd two white cats. White cats are extrememly susceptible to skin cancer. One of them had to be put down last year and the one that is left has 2 tumours on her ears. luckily she is fine and they are benighn but as she is 17, she won't be able to cope with an operation to remove them.
Also she had a stroke last month and is now stone deaf!!
Oh Honey how sad - I am a mummy to 3 cats, having lost 5 over the past few years, I do know how you feel, it can be very sad when an animal of any sort is unwell. As you say you have given your hamster a lovely life so you should hang onto that above all else.
So sorry to all those mummy/daddies who have lost' furbabies' at some time!!!
I have lost many different pets over the years, hardest of all a beloved cat at age 14 a few years back, and my dearest old dog at age 14 just under 2 years ago. I still miss them terribly despite having 2 more cats and 2 new dogs....they can never be replaced.
Totally agree....you've got to hang on to the fact that you've given him a good life Honey and in return he has brought joy into your life. When the worst comes, try to remember that things do get better in time, and you will move on.
But I'm still Keeping fingers crossed for you sweetie!!
At the moment i got a little musquito, flying around, bothering me. I must kill it, but he... that is something completely different. :lol:
hope everything goes ok honey, i had a dog called Mitsy i had her for 18 years, she passed away last year i miss her so much.
Wild_Honey
30 Jul 2003, 21:21
Some news... My hamster still behaves "normal", he doesn't seem to suffer from any pain (yet). He is still running around, running in his wheel, eating - everything! And the tumor in his ear hasn't grown (as far as I can assume)... I hope it'll stay like that for a while more! Thank you all very very much for your support!!!! I'll let you know about any changes.
this is great news :wink: good to hear wild honey:D
Thats really good news, Honey. Lets hope things stay as they are now, then. :D
Glad to hear it is OK honey.
I made a mistake in my earlier post. I said that I ahd two white cats. What i should have said was that the cat ahppened to live with us but was totally independent and owned by no-one!!! Just found out today that one fo the neighbours didn't know she was mine adn has been feeding her everyday!!
Honey so glad that you've had some good news :)
Well...my neighbours were on holiday and i had to look after the rabbit called Joep (read: joop). Now Joep is dead. It was too hot in his box. Oohh, what have i done. What doe i say to their children who loved the rabbit? :cry:
Well...my neighbours were on holiday and i had to look after the rabbit called Joep (read: joop). Now Joep is dead. It was too hot in his box. Oohh, what have i done. What doe i say to their children who loved the rabbit? :cry:
I would always tell them the truth -maybe the position of the hutch in sunlight was the problem, and would say to the children that joop had gone to bunny heaven to play with his friends :cry:
I'd offer them a nice bowl of rabbit stew!!! But i can be nasty that way!!
The Flying Mouse
31 Jul 2003, 15:00
Tough one Bart :? .
Couple of sugestions.....
Replace bunny-If new bunny is not identical to old bunny claim he has had plastic surgery.
Claim bunny was kidnapped by aliens.
claim bunny witnessed a mob "hit" and is now it the witness protection program.
Tell them that bunny was lonely without them so followed them to their holiday destination to find them.
Claim that bunny resigned from his post because of the pention plan.
Claim bunny has joined the foreign legion.
Claim bunny went to a magic show,volenteerd to help in a trick,and has not been seen since.
Have bunny stuffed.Say he's very tired.
Claim that bunny won the lottery and has moved to a carrot field.
Claim bunny sugested a game of hide and seek.Still haven't found him.You can take it from here children.
Sorry I can't be more help,but if it's any consolation,remember,Good Bunnies Go To Heaven,Bad Bunnies Go Everywhere.
:bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny:
I love animals. I have three rabbits, ten guinea pigs, tropical fish and a finch. If one of them is not very well it is the worst feeling in the world, because you cannot explain that you are trying to do your best for them as you push yet another tablet down their throat. Hang on in there Honey, animals are a lot tougher than we give them credit for, but if the worst comes to the worst do the right thing for your hamster.
Hi there
I have two dogs five cats (my house is surrounded by fields they keep the rats down, hate those rats) and a guinea pig called Malcolm. We had a party recently there are only ten houses where I live so all the neighbours came, we put the speakers in the garden and blasted out meatloaf all night and Malcolm has not been the same since seems fidgety and nervous. Trigger one of the cats (he has five toes on each foot instead of four has started grwoing scabby bits on his ears, taking him to the vets tomorrow hope its not tumours. The trouble is the vets are two dutch guys just like the policeman in the Paul Whitehouse sketch and I can't keep a staright face. Incidently we called the cat Trigger because he's thick. Oh I have a pond full of fish (they have names too).
Just love my animals
Rosie
Forgot to mention the f............... dog up the road that barks all day when I'm trying to sleep.
Malcolm sends his love
Rosie
Wild_Honey
31 Jul 2003, 19:20
It is so great to see you're not alone with that... :) Umm, and JJ, I have been to this site you recommended. :)
:D Honey,
Glad to hear your hamster seems to be improving, hope it continues. I have a hamster and I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to it. I also have a cat who I absolutly adore. He's a lazy cat and just loves sitting in the sun doing nothing much. Except his peace has been disrupted recently. The poor thing has twice been terrorised by a pit bull terrier, that has come running onto my front garden, with his owner running some time after it. But by the time she arrives, my poor cat is terrified and hiding under the car, with the dog going mad, barking and growling. I was hysterical, 'cos I'm sure if the dog had got to my cat what the outcome would be. It does not seem a very friendly dog and when she finally manages to catch it she can hardly hold it on the lead. If people can not control dogs such as these they should not have them. Don't get me wrong I love dogs too, but they do need to be kept under control. My only hope is that this person is on holiday in the area and will be returning home soon.
Just want to tell someone Trigger (my 5 toed cat has been to see Erik, my Dutch vet and his scabby ears are an allergic reaction to something he has put his head in that he should.nt have and he will be just fine.
Rosie
Thats good then Rosie - Bet you are relieved :D
You bet, I kove my trigger more than the old man Trigger rocks the old git is a non meat believer, grounds for divorce I know be his still quite useful even after 20 years (well his accountant is)
Rosie
Hey I'm not a rookie any more
Rosie
Wild_Honey
01 Aug 2003, 17:20
Hey I'm not a rookie any more
Well done, Rosie. 8)
Testify
01 Aug 2003, 18:05
CG's Rosie.
Glad to hear things are better. :D
Wild_Honey
03 Aug 2003, 00:41
:cry: :cry: :cry: I think I need your advice here. It's just that the tumor has grown. My hamster doesn't have problems, still, but the thing is that I am going to the UK for a week on August 19th, and I am so afraid that things get worse when I am not here. And I WANT to be here when he has to be put to sleep... :cry: So I have decided to let him be put down BEFORE I go, no matter what. :cry: Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain. :cry: And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not? :cry:
original sin
03 Aug 2003, 18:48
Wild Honey, I don't think that people who say oh why get upset it's just and animal should have pets. The way you are feeling shows you are a kind sensitive person. I have 3 cats and a dog each and every one part of the family :wink: The cats are now 18, 15 & 13 so I'll probably start losing them soon and I know it will break my heart.
Wild_Honey
03 Aug 2003, 19:31
Wild Honey, I don't think that people who say oh why get upset it's just and animal should have pets. The way you are feeling shows you are a kind sensitive person. I have 3 cats and a dog each and every one part of the family :wink: The cats are now 18, 15 & 13 so I'll probably start losing them soon and I know it will break my heart.
Thank you Sin.
Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain. :cry: And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not? :cry:
I had to make this agonising decision a few years ago when our first cat had a tumor, so I can totally symathize with you. It was one of the hardest decissions I've ever had to make. But I knew I could not let him suffer and I had to let him go.
None of us want our loved ones to suffer, and I think it is totally reasonable that you do not want your hamster to suffer any pain because of your love for him.
My thoughts are with you
Luv Terri
Wild_Honey
03 Aug 2003, 19:51
Do you think it's the right decision?? It's just that I don't want my hamster to suffer ANY pain. :cry: And this pain WILL come at some point. Is my thought fair or not? :cry:
I had to make this agonising decision a few years ago when our first cat had a tumor, so I can totally symathize with you. It was one of the hardest decissions I've ever had to make. But I knew I could not let him suffer and I had to let him go.
None of us want our loved ones to suffer, and I think it is totally reasonable that you do not want your hamster to suffer any pain because of your love for him.
My thoughts are with you
Luv Terri
Thank you Terri.. Yes, I have been thinking about this long and intensively, and I have come to the conclusion that it's just for his best, as much as it hurts me.
Hi Wild Honey - I would say yes, simply for reason, you can say goodbye properly before you go, I've lost 5 cats and kept a little bit of fur of their tails, maybe you could save a little fur of your hamster.
Just mke sure some-one is with you
Rosie
Wild_Honey
03 Aug 2003, 22:04
Just mke sure some-one is with you
Rosie
I have asked a close friend of mine to accompany me to the vets.
shadow1000001
04 Aug 2003, 00:28
I totally understand what you are going through Honey. I had to make that same decision a few years ago with my cat Chewy. He was having anxiety attacks and the medication wasn't helping. It's a very hard decision to make but ultimately, it is the right one.
Hang in there,
Maria
Wild_Honey
04 Aug 2003, 20:03
I have some news.... I had decided to take my hamster to the vets today, which I did. But they told me "He is still so alive, if you agree to it, we will try and operate him." I had my doubts because last time I went there they said it would be far too risky.
But I agreed...
And I just went there again and got him back - the tumor is gone, and my hamster is alive!!!!! :D :D :D :D I will have to see how he does during the next days though, but for the moment, I am quite optimistic.
Oh! that's so wonderful, I'm welling up !!!!!!!!!!!!
Give him a hug from me
Rosie
Wonderful, wonderful news :D
:D This is brilliant news!
Testify
04 Aug 2003, 22:24
thats GREAT NEWS!!!! :D :D
nice one!! :D :D
Hey there Honey!!!!! :D
Sorry, haven't been able to get in for a few days.....just read up on all that I've missed and WOW!!!!!!! What great news!!!!! :D I am so pleased for you! I have been thinking and wondering how the little fella has been, and am so happy he's doing well. :bunny:
JJ
The trouble is the vets are two dutch guys just like the policeman in the Paul Whitehouse sketch and I can't keep a staright face.
Rosie
Only just got round to reading that Rosie!!....... :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
That's Fantastic News! I'm really happy for you. :D
Wild_Honey
05 Aug 2003, 15:30
A 100 000 times THANK YOU to all of you!!!! You really are great people, thank you all so much for being there! :D
shadow1000001
06 Aug 2003, 05:03
I am SO happy for you Honey. I hope for many more years for you and your hamster!!!
Maria :twisted:
Great news!! I have been wondering what happened to your hamster but couldn't find my way back to the correct forum :oops: I get lost so easily here.
I have three rabbits, 10 guinea pigs, 1 finch and some tropical fish so I love animals and it is always a great feeling when they come back from the vets OK.
Give him/her a piece of apple for a treat from me. :P
Tough one Bart :? .
Couple of sugestions.....
Replace bunny-If new bunny is not identical to old bunny claim he has had plastic surgery.
Claim bunny was kidnapped by aliens.
claim bunny witnessed a mob "hit" and is now it the witness protection program.
Tell them that bunny was lonely without them so followed them to their holiday destination to find them.
Claim that bunny resigned from his post because of the pention plan.
Claim bunny has joined the foreign legion.
Claim bunny went to a magic show,volenteerd to help in a trick,and has not been seen since.
Have bunny stuffed.Say he's very tired.
Claim that bunny won the lottery and has moved to a carrot field.
Claim bunny sugested a game of hide and seek.Still haven't found him.You can take it from here children.
Sorry I can't be more help,but if it's any consolation,remember,Good Bunnies Go To Heaven,Bad Bunnies Go Everywhere.
:bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny: :bunny:
a little late, but this is funny :lol: and my neighbours got a new rabbit now :D
Honey,
Just read your news, hun. I'm so chuffed for you - you must be incredibly relieved :D
It was very strange. They didn/t care at all. They just bought a new one. And i was sooo upset about it, it was a terrible way of dying because of my fault. :cry:
Not really your fault Bart. Rabbits get heatstroke very easily and if you are not used to looking after them you wouldn't know that. I have two rabbits that live in the garden and this hot weather is a real worry for me.
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