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I am so very sorry for your loss of Hammie.It has to be the worst pain in this whole wide world to lose someone you love. Remember tho,you made him very happy while he was here. Take good care, Green!
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Green
![]() I am so sad to hear that your dear hammie has passed onto "Hammie Heaven"! My heart goes out to you I know what it feels like to lose a pet/family. Be gentle with yourself and allow yourself to cry. Hugs! Dub ![]()
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I just buried Hammie in the backyard.
I still have to wash his house and pods one final time. It is sad this is the last time. I find myself at times glacing at the spot where his house used to be, out of habit. I'm not crying as much as yesterday, but the tears still come.
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My heart goes out to you, Greenleaves...I know what it's like to lose a furry companion..my first cat, Sylvester, had to be euthanized at 14 years old..but I still have his picture..and I made a 'memory book' of pics and things about him. Don't let people rush you through grieving, and cry if you have to.
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Thank-you for your support.
The memory book idea is a very good idea. I have some pictures of Hammie and some short movies of Hammie that I took with my digital camera. I can't bear to watch them yet. Right now they are just a reminder that I can never see him play again. ![]() I think I will slowly start to make a memorial for Hammie.
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do you have any other pets? I know when my parakeet Jessie died my cat was a fantastic help to me. Sending lots of warm thoughts your way.
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I don't have any other pets.
![]() Hammy was my first and only pet ever. I keep finding myself forgeting he is dead and wanting to go pet him...I tear up when I realize he is gone forever. I think I need to get another hamster.
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((((((((((((((((((greenleaves)))))))))))))))))))))),
I am so sorry for your loss of hammie.....even when we know it will happen, it isn't something easy to accept when it actually happens. The best thing is that hammie knew how much you loved him.....because you cared for him....took care of him even going to the vet...& didn't abandone him when he needed love & care. You did all you could to care for him, giving him all your love. I know that we will be reunited with our critters.....& that is one of the few things that gives me comfort when I lose one of my critters. What you are going through is tough......& I can feel the pain you are going through too. When we love & lose, there is pain.....but the love we give them & get back in return is worth it. You are very special to be able to give so much of yourself to him when you had him. It is good to make a memorial for hammie. I know when I was living at my parents home when I was young, they had a rose garden which ended up being my pet cemetary with memorial markers I made for each. I know at the ranch where I have my horses, when one of her dogs died or a horse dies, she has them burried & plants a tree with a painted rock marker for each. To this day, I remember & miss all the babies I have lost. I really think the thing that makes me feel the best is that I know I will be brought back to them. I know there will be more sorrow in my life due to the fact that I have 14 dogs & 4 horses. They are all my children....& there is a place in my heart for every one of them. It isn't easy, but I have found that in time, I can continue on & still keep the memories with me. It will take time.....the memories are hard, but they also can help, remembering the things that brought smiles & laughter into our lives. Take care of yourself....what you are feeling is a normal part of grieing.....it will lessen in time but the memories of our babies are something we cherish forever. Thinking of you & remembering your hammie, Debbie
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I know the new hamster wont take hammies place but yea I think that would be great. My cat is 12 years old now, basically old age for his breed (Manx) and not holding the wieght on like he should so I have been spending the last 4 months looking into getting a new kitten into the appartment before Rascal takes that quick slide (hopefully not for another year or so) cause I know that if I don't have another pet to hold onto I will also go. The new kitten will never replace the cat I have right now but I know he/she will be loved. Nothing can replace Hammie but a new pet can help you through the greif process. and I know from the way you took great care of hammie you will take great care of the next pet you choose.
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Thank-you Debbie and myself for your support. It means a lot to me. Yesterday I started the process of gathering all the photos I took of Hammie. It got to be too much after a while and I had to stop. I'm thinking of making a memory book for Hammie.
I think I will get another hamster. It is just too lonely without another pet in the house. I'm going to check out the local animal shelter soon. There are all these reminders of Hammie. Yesterday my Mom bought some grapes and we started eating them. I used to always give Hammie a little grape to eat whenever we have grapes. I mentioned this and started to cry again...no grapes for Hammie anymore.
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I am so very sorry to hear about your precious Hammie. I lost my 20-year-old cat a month ago and can empathize with your grief. I cried and cried and cried for days.
I *did* adopt another cat from our local SPCA after a couple of weeks and the responsibility of caring for a new pet helps. But never, EVER "replace" the area in my heart where my Morris lives. A place that helped me a LOT in those first few dark days was an online chat channel: http://www.petloss.com/digichat.htm Looks like you have a wonderful family of support here as well. May your wonderful memories of your Hammie live with you always... Warmly,
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My Mom doesn't want me to get another hamster. She is afraid of the heartache that will ensue when the hamster dies after about 2 years.
I miss having Hammie around. I miss him. I also dread the day when another hamster will die. I don't know whether or not it is a good idea to get another hamster. I don't want to be hurt again. On the other hand, it is awfully lonely without a hamster around. I just don't know. All things die.
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(((((((((((((((greenleaves))))))))))))))))))),
I love your idea of making a memory book of hammie.......that is the best idea to honor his life. It can be hard getting another pet or another hamester & yes, all things die. I think the one thing that might help you is thinking about the fact that you have so much love inside of you & you gave Hammie such a wonderful loving home. Another hamster or other pet would give anything to be able to live their life with someone that has that kind of love for them. I hope you are doing ok.....your thoughts & feelings show how much love you had for Hammie. Take care, Debbie
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I hope this isn't upsetting to post to this thread again. But I received this email today from Ken Pope's listserv, and it has good information about dealing with the grief over a lost pet.
Some of you may have clients, friends, or colleagues who have lost a dog,cat, or other animal companion -- or you may experience that kind of loss. I've just updated the web page of annotated links to online resources for animal loss and bereavement. Many of the online resources were created by and are staffed by university veterinary schools. For example, one resource notes: "We are a group of veterinary students attending Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We have been trained in grief counseling by a licensed therapist. We are all volunteers, many who have experienced the loss of a beloved pet. By helping others through this painful time, we hope to become better, more compassionate veterinarians." The resources include hot lines; bulletin boards; discussion groups; help with decisions about euthanasia; recommended readings; information for adults, children, and families who are losing or have lost a pet; information for veterinarians; ways to memorialize a pet; FAQs; peer support; and so on. The web page is at http://catanddoghelp.com/animals/bereavement.php (<http://catanddoghelp.com/animals/bereavement.php>). Please forward this message to any list or individual who might be interested in this resource. Hope you and others find this helpful. (((Greenleaves))) gg
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oh sorry to hear this! gonna be a great reunion of pets and owners in the great beyond, I tell ya!
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