My cat Charlie died suddenly in September so I rescued a dwarf Siberian hamster Hansel. He had a genetic slow growing cancerous tumour which did not stop him leading an active life. I was told he was about 2 when I rehomed him but late last night he appeared to suffer a stroke. I sat up with him until 3am then awoke at 7:30am to hold him some more. He chatted and wanted stroked and held. In a brief 5 minute period I went to the bathroom he died :¬(
I rehomed another cat 2 weeks ago so I think Hansel died happy knowing he was loved dearly and he had left me in the care of a new companion.
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