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Thank you for showing us Orko’s artwork and painting. Such wonderful memories of your precious Orko.
I am sure that it has been a hard week for you RB as his loss leaves behind a hole too big to close for now.
The videos and photos captured his life with you so well and will provide a library in time.
As for doing no cleaning in this heat, even Orko would view that with a little indulgence.
 
Yesterday marked two days since Orko passed. It was a difficult day for me. I opened the kitchen cupboard and saw the walnuts and felt upset. I bought them for Orko although my partner eats them too. Orko really enjoyed a tiny piece of walnut and they remind me of him.

It feels really empty here. Whenever my partner was out all day I would chat to Orko although he was in his burrow and I am not sure if he could hear me. We both keep thinking we can hear him and now I realise a lot of the times I thought he was making little noises, it was not him. He was so quiet. He rarely made any noise other then using his water bottle.

I know how I am feeling is normal and it will pass.
 
I can totally understand Rainbow, there are so many little reminders & each one makes things feel empty, I hear those noises here too.
It is all normal a part of the grieving process but it is a difficult time, a week, two weeks, a month all those little reminders of what we’ve lost but it does get easier with time.
 
It is very hard with the reminders. We miss their presence. It is time as Elusive says. He had wonderful care and it leaves a gap in our daily routine. It’s one day at a time and do look after yourself.
 
I sometimes put things away that are reminders and change a few things. I find it helps but is also a sort of sign of respect. Life goes on but it feels not quite the same. A new hamster can often really help as they need us and we get that caring part of us back again. And in time you then just remember the happy moments and can smile. The first one is often the hardest though. They were very special to us and it’s hard to believe it happened. We’re all thinking about you.
 
I have been thinking of you RB because I know how hard this time is. I used to find I was about to do something for one of mine that was part of my hamster routine and then realise that he was no longer with me. That moment catches you so I understand your walnut moment.
Orko was very special to you both but here we so enjoyed your updates on his life. Your love and care for him was wonderful. His thread will always be here for you to return to if you ever want to. Time will help you as it has all of us.
 
RainbowBrite said:
It is with deep sadness I have to tell you all that Orko has passed away. He seemed unable to eat his breakfast this morning and my partner went over to him. Orko then went into his burrow. We called the vet but could not get through and went to find him to put him in his carrier but he had already passed. We are in shock as he seemed very well yesterday. This feels even more difficult as yesterday was his gotcha day.

Orko was my very first hamster and I was so very lucky to have found him. He was a tiny, weak four month old little boy when he first arrived. He was unable to lift up a whimzee and eat anything without me breaking it up for him. He grew into a very strong and healthy adult.

Orko brought me more joy then words can ever describe. I loved him so much and will miss him forever. He was just amazing and I am so thankful for the year we spent together.
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I'm so sorry for your loss of little Orko I will miss the mentions of him
 
Coco61 said:
I have been thinking of you RB because I know how hard this time is. I used to find I was about to do something for one of mine that was part of my hamster routine and then realise that he was no longer with me. That moment catches you so I understand your walnut moment.
Orko was very special to you both but here we so enjoyed your updates on his life. Your love and care for him was wonderful. His thread will always be here for you to return to if you ever want to. Time will help you as it has all of us.
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I am so touched you have been thinking of me. Thank you so much. Your kind words are so heart warming to read.
 
Orko, forgive me for saying that because no one will ever replace you but you know what i think?
I think that your human mum should go out and rescue two Robos.
Two poor little lost souls in need of the love and care you enjoyed before you hang up your broom and wandered off to the land beyond.
 
I think I can safely say that we all miss Orko too. I do - and when you get a new furry friend (as mentioned on your other thread), they will be their own hamster and maybe a different personality again. Another little hamster that needs you. You may have odd little moments of being reminded initially but they will pass and you can still have moments of remembering Orko while enjoying caring for a new hamster.
 
It has been one month since my sweet Orko passed away. I think of him everyday and miss him so much. I do not know why 'anniversaries' feel harder but they do. I can hear him saying I only miss him as I liked to spy on him and interfere with what he was doing. :)
 
Anniversaries are hard, it’s hardly like we need a reminder but they are a reminder all the same & it brings all the sadness & pain to the fore.
I can understand just how much you miss him, so many little things to remember, you’ll never stop missing him but the reminders will bring more smiles than sadness with time as he had such a wonderful life with you & all those good memories are forever.
 
elusive said:
Anniversaries are hard, it’s hardly like we need a reminder but they are a reminder all the same & it brings all the sadness & pain to the fore.
I can understand just how much you miss him, so many little things to remember, you’ll never stop missing him but the reminders will bring more smiles than sadness with time as he had such a wonderful life with you & all those good memories are forever.
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Thank you so much for saying this. I feel so sad and your words have been a huge comfort.
 
It's hard to believe it's been a month and it must be a hard day. I'm so sorry. He will be in your heart. I think when you have a new little hamster friend, the pain will ease when another hamster needs you, and it will have been worth the wait. I think the first one is always the hardest. He is missed on here as well. Big hugs 🫂
 
I'm so sorry for your loss Rainbow. Orko had such a big presence that it is hard to believe he's passed. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers!
 
Yes, Orko is missed on here as well.
The tiny and tidy Robo with the huge personality.
 
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