What a Way to Go...

We've all experienced the passing of a loved one, whether it be grandparent, friend, goldfish, or dog. In this past week, I know of several people who have had pets (mostly dogs) die, and I guess I wasn't to be left out of the trend. Today my spectacular, fluffy, lazy, completely wacko hamster, Victor, passed from this life into Hamster Heaven. I'd like to think that he's achieved his dream of being the world's greatest hamster acrobat.
It's weird to me that he's gone. I've had about 16 zillion goldfish in my life, but flushing a goldfish down the toilet isn't quite the same as burying your fuzzball in the backyard. Besides, goldfish aren't quite as fun to cuddle with as my fluffy buddy. :/
The worst part about poor Victor dying was that I discovered him when my nephews, ages 3 and 1, couldn't get him to wake up when they were trying to say hi to him. He looked very peaceful, but it's hard to explain to such young boys that Victor isn't going to wake up.
I guess of all the days for him to die, though, today was fairly fitting. After all, Easter is all about new life and hope after death. It's comforting to know that even though he's a hamster, Victor is in a much better place now. Sitting in a cage your whole life really can't be that fun. I'm just glad I had the chance to have Victor, even if he did drive me crazy by running in his wheel at 3:00 every morning. Thanks, buddy, for all the good times. Rest in peace in Hamster Heaven.

VICTOR
12.16.09-
4.24.11