I’ve only gotten to know Bon Bon for about 3 months. Though I don’t play with her often, I have fed her and stood by Glendan when she bathed Bon Bon for the 1st time. Oh yes - Glendan was so very afraid of bathing Bon Bon for she was afraid that Bon Bon would catch a cold.
On the morning of 1 July 2006, I awoke to the sounds of Glendan busying herself with getting ready to go to work. I noticed that Glendan was not herself and asked her what is wrong. She said that Bon Bon isn’t eating nor drinking and is struggling to get up and move about. Glendan said that Bon Bon would not last long and that both her eyes are closed shut. I asked her if she cleaned Bon Bon’s eyes and Glendan replied that she did. I asked her if she has called her ex-partner and told her about Bon Bon and Glendan said that she would. Glendan was tearing when we had that little short conversation about Bon Bon.
She asked me not to worry and to go back to sleep as she was about to leave the house for work. When I awoke in the late afternoon, I headed straight to look at Bon Bon. I called out to her and opened her cage. I stared at her body to see if she was breathing, for I had a feeling that she is already gone. I plucked up my courage and placed my fingers on Bon Bon’s body. There was no movement and Bon Bon was stiff and cold. There were ants on Bon Bon’s face and I carried the cage out to the kitchen.
I called Glendan and told her that Bon Bon has ………………………………. [silence] Glendan caught herself and then asked me to take 2 tissue paper and wrap Bon Bon. I took 4 kitchen towels and covered Bon Bon. I also tried to rid the ants on Bon Bon’s body and face. I placed Bon Bon on the kitchen floor, next to her cage.
When Glendan came home, I got up and gave her a Big Hug. I could feel the heavy heart and the heavy breathing. I hugged her more. I knew she needed it.
Bon Bon looked at peace and she was clutching 2 sunflower seeds. I’m sure she would have wanted us and especially Glendan to know that she was fed well before she passed on.
Bon Bon….
A cute quiet fat fluffy little furry hamster whom I’ve grown to love. Rest in peace, my cutie. I’m sure you’ve found your cool friend, Bubble in heaven. Love each other like how you both used to and be on with your little nibbles and plays.
With Love,
Priscus….
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