RIP Vanilla

Vanilla died today. I noticed that she seemed unwell this morning. She waited until I got home from work today and then gasped a few last words to me in my hands as I tried to make her as comfortable as possible before she finally passed. She put a lot of effort into weakly opening her eyes and moving her mouth. I know she loved me. And I her. She was my friend. I knew this day would eventually come, she has been getting older and suffered from more and more ailments and frailties. But I find that I am still unprepared for this event.

I have no words to convey at this moment. She was a beautiful hamster. And though she was tempermental with me, always biting my finger when we first met, she and I quickly warmed to each other. I didn't play with her as much as I should have but she was my friend and kept me company at home. She listened to me and shared in my joys and sorrows. She was always curious, always active, and had a great personality. She always loved to sleep in and sleep often, in that respect, we were kindred. She also loved her Yoshinoya. Each time I brought home a beef bowl I would make sure to give her a helping of the rice. She would wake up for Yoshinoya. She was unique.

I can only hope her time with me was happy. I am hardly qualified to take care of myself but I did the best I could. I hope she looked back on her life during her last moments with us and didn't find too many regrets.

You left your imprint on my heart and soul Vanilla and brought happiness into my life. Thank you. Thank you so very much. Rest in peace.