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Oh no just found the hamster all curled up but dead in his cage.

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cece · 19/09/2012 22:00

DC are going to be upset.

Would I be too mean to wait till they get home from school tomorrow to tell them?

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CuriousMama · 19/09/2012 22:01

Can you get a replacement?

RandomMess · 19/09/2012 22:03

RIP in hamster

I suggest replacing with guinea-pigs; they live much longer and generally a much more interactive and friendly pet.

I know someone locally who used to breed them and possibly still does if you're interested?

Mintyy · 19/09/2012 22:03

Aww, rip little hammy .

Are you worried it will ruin their day if you tell them in the morning? If so then I think waiting til after school is absolutely fine.

cece · 19/09/2012 22:03

DD is 11. I think she might notice, as he was very old and raggedy looking. He was nearly three so a very old boy. Strangely enough we had him out on Monday and we talked about how he looked old and we should expect the worse soon.

At least he went in his sleep, he looks very peaceful. I'll find a box and we'll bury him after school tomorrow.

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cece · 19/09/2012 22:04

I am selfishly thinking it will be hard to get them to the childminders by 7.30am if I tell them in the morning.

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BellaVita · 19/09/2012 22:05

Oh no poor hammy.

I would wait until after school.

RandomMess · 19/09/2012 22:06

cece, after school if you can get away with it, big funeral. Shall I send flowers?

cece · 19/09/2012 22:06

Thanks Random, he was very interactive (for a hamster). We only got our new cat on Sunday so they do have a distraction.... but thanks anyway.

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ginmakesitallok · 19/09/2012 22:06

Wait til after school.

RandomMess · 19/09/2012 22:06

Complete aside here, they are going to be converting DD school to a primary to help cope with the lack of places.

The irony, the irony!!!!

CuriousMama · 19/09/2012 22:07

Yes wait until after school and maybe take them to the pet shop for a GP? I agree they make lovely pets.

RandomMess · 19/09/2012 22:07

You have a cat? You could have had mine, they drive me slightly crazy on a regular basis

cece · 19/09/2012 22:08

Oh that's interesting random. I have a tour booked of OP for a reception place...although I expect it will fill up with siblings...

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twooter · 19/09/2012 22:08

I dread this happening to ours. randomness, our hamsters are incredibly friendly and interactive, and are out the cage several times everyday. Admittedly, you were right on the longevity.

DogsCock · 19/09/2012 22:08

are you absolutely sure it is dead, cos i think it is hamsters that are known to look dead, i.e shut down, but more hibernating sort of thing. perhaps someone can clarify if this is true.

cece · 19/09/2012 22:09

Yes just adopted a 10 year old rescue one. So far he has been hiding under the bed all week...

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cece · 19/09/2012 22:10

I will google how to check your hamster is dead.

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BellaVita · 19/09/2012 22:11

Twooter, I dread it happening to ours too. He will be 2 in November. He is so lovely and friendly

RandomMess · 19/09/2012 22:13

Did you read about the uproar for this year - 27 siblings...

Think there is going to be a shortage of reception and junior places, again.

Lots of rumours about the old Meads reopening in the future!

Aw so pleased it is a rescue cat, that's ours too.

BellaVita · 19/09/2012 22:14

There was a story in my mums local paper....

This man's hamster died... Or so he thought... He was of a good age - nearly 4 years old. He buried it in a box in the garden.

Two weeks later, a neighbour knocks on the mans door saying he has hammy. Man said no he died and I buried him.... The neighbour DID indeed have the hamster, he had just hibernated, dug himself out of his grave and the neighbour found him in his garden.

cece · 19/09/2012 22:16

Yes I heard about the siblings. That effectively means we have no chance of getting OP. Trouble is the first 4 or 5 schools nearest to me are all ones I would not want DS2 to go to for one reason or another.

He should get into G on the sibling rule though so not too worried.

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cece · 19/09/2012 22:17

no, no, no, no more tales of hibernating hamsters incorrectly buried!!! Arghh

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awbless · 19/09/2012 22:18

dogscock is right (great name btw). My DP works with someone who buried his hamster, funeral. DC's crying etc.. Only to find the hamster running around the garden a week or so later! Renamed Lazarus (made that last bit up ).

So yes OP check it's really dead.

cece · 19/09/2012 22:18

Well if it ends up in the garden then the foxes will probably get it. They ate the rabbits last year.

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awbless · 19/09/2012 22:19

Sorry cece just seem your post

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