Farewell, Beautiful Jaydee

[pinky]

Jayde was one of 1000 or so animals rescued from a horrible kennel in Emmaus, PA. She came to me via Mal's rescue mommy Stacey. She was "Buddha Hamster" when she arrived--so chubby--but she slimmed down nicely.

What made her special was that she responded to her name and climbed the walls of the tank when she saw I was around. Of course, she'd tear my hand off if I responded to her begging and tried to pick her up out of the tank! She was a sweetie to hold and play with, though. And I loved the way she would roll in the corners of her play bin to stake her claim to the territory. Her only real vice was how she chewed the Silent Spinner stand. At those times I called her "Neurotica." I also called her "Lady Chatterlee" when she'd make her soft chattering sounds.

I think she was my most beautiful hamster, a silvering dove, so unique. I often sang "Beautiful Jaydee" to her while holding her, adapting the words to "Beautiful Dreamer," and I sang to her in the vet's office before our time came.

When my landlady comes back from FL at the end of the month together we'll lay Jaydee to rest beside Pinky, Mal, and Fuzz.

Rest peacefully, Beautiful Jaydee. Mommy loves you.

Buddha Hamster:


Sleepy Jayde:


Chewing the wheel stand:


My favorite photo:

[Hamsters82]

Aw, Robin I'm very sorry about Jayde. She will be remembered as a cute and feisty little hamster. I hope you are holding up well and as time passes it will get easier. I know you loved her a lot just by the way you talked about her and she had a great owner in you. She lived a great life knowing you had rescued her.

I told my parents about Jayde and they express their condolences too. They say they're sorry and feel sad for you.

Again I'm so sorry. *hugs tightly*

[Die Fledermaus]

Again, as I said in the other thread, my condolences. We know how it feels.

May remembrance of the good times soon outweigh any sadness.

[Dezzi]

*hugs* I'm sorry, hun. She's in a better place now!

[pinky]

Thanks for the hugs, all. I'm doing ok. I had a meltdown last night for a while, but I felt better afterwards.

Monday I took oatmeal out of my breakfast bowl for her--because that's what I have been doing for more than a year.

I still can't believe she's gone.

P.S. to Katie: tell your folks thanks.