Precious the Hammie Passes :(

I went in this evening to feed the critters and in checking on the hammies found that Precious had passed in her igloo. :(

She was an AWESOME hammie and loved to be held and cuddled.  She was a Golden variety of Syrian hamster.

Precious came into my life because her and the late hammie Colonel were dropped off at the Washington County Animal Shelter.  The shelter doesn't have the means to house rodents so a friend was contacted who in turn contacted me.

It was because of both Precious and Colonel's outgoing personalities that I decided to adopt Syrian hamsters when needed so room was made to always keep a few that needed homes.

Rest in peace little Precious.  Hopeful you have the best stash at the bridge!

Precious has been prepared for private cremation at the Oregon Humane Society.

Update on Precious the Hammie

It appears no one wanted to adopt Precious except the 3rd party that expressed an interest but now my husband doesn't want her to leave. She is so soft and likes to hang out in his pocket. We ordered a wheel for her today. They should be here in a week or so.

Right now they are living in collapsible Large Deluxe Rat cages but as some of my other rat cages empty :*( they will move into them as they are even bigger and a bit easier for me to clean on my schedule. And they are easier for me to get into as the Large Deluxe Rat cages have to sit on TOP of the other cages. I can add balconies to the other cages so they can still tunnel through paper.

Colonel and Precious the Hammies!

Someone surrendered 2 hamsters to the Washington County Humane Society. Sadly, this shelter does not keep any animals but cats or dogs, so the animals needed to be moved out quickly. A friend picked them up, another friend held them for me and I picked them up today. I was only going to foster them until they found a home, but the older boy, who I've named Colonel after the Little Colonel's character played by Lionel Barrymore will be staying here. He is older so is in need of a final home.

Both are very gregarious. I've named the little female Precious because she reminds me of those Precious Moments collectibles. Right now they are in carriers, but will move into their new cages tomorrow.

Precious may have a home, but I'm not quite sure yet. Someone else had contacted me first and they were checking on it. If she doesn't find a home, she is welcome to stay here. She is a very sweet little girl. I do have enough cages for her to live here too.