R.I.P Bilbo
Hey readers,
You've probably guessed from today's title or if you follow us on any social media platforms you'll know this already, but Bilbo sadly passed away the other day.
Bilbo passed peacefully and naturally due to old age. He was nearly 3 years old! That's incredible for a Syrian, especially a rescue.
Bilbo was rehomed to us at the age of 2.4 years which can be extremely stressful for animals at the best of times. We decided to do everything at a slower pace than usual, we let him adjust to the new sounds and smells before upgrading his cage, we slowly built up his play-times, changed his diet at an even slower pace of the course of 6 weeks.
We just wanted everything to be easier for him.
We honestly had no idea Bilbo would push through to the age that he did, but it makes me so so proud to say that we had a long journey together. We were expecting a brief encounter but Bilbo became one of the most loved and nurtured hamsters.
He was also one of my Mum's "favourites". Not that we don't love them all equally but sometimes you get an extra special bond with residents.
They're hard to lose.
Bilbo started to slow down in the last month or so of his time here, he began to stop using as wheel which then meant he didn't need to eat as much. He still kept his positive spirit and pink nose, always.
Bilbo passed away in my arms at around 9pm.
He is now at peace and lay to rest in our home.
We love you and miss you so much, Bilbo!
Enjoy the rainbow bridge.
You've probably guessed from today's title or if you follow us on any social media platforms you'll know this already, but Bilbo sadly passed away the other day.
Bilbo passed peacefully and naturally due to old age. He was nearly 3 years old! That's incredible for a Syrian, especially a rescue.
Bilbo was rehomed to us at the age of 2.4 years which can be extremely stressful for animals at the best of times. We decided to do everything at a slower pace than usual, we let him adjust to the new sounds and smells before upgrading his cage, we slowly built up his play-times, changed his diet at an even slower pace of the course of 6 weeks.
We just wanted everything to be easier for him.
We honestly had no idea Bilbo would push through to the age that he did, but it makes me so so proud to say that we had a long journey together. We were expecting a brief encounter but Bilbo became one of the most loved and nurtured hamsters.
He was also one of my Mum's "favourites". Not that we don't love them all equally but sometimes you get an extra special bond with residents.
They're hard to lose.
Bilbo started to slow down in the last month or so of his time here, he began to stop using as wheel which then meant he didn't need to eat as much. He still kept his positive spirit and pink nose, always.
Bilbo passed away in my arms at around 9pm.
He is now at peace and lay to rest in our home.
We love you and miss you so much, Bilbo!
Enjoy the rainbow bridge.
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