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'Twinkie'

by Christina Betancourt
(New York)

My little robo dwarf hamster. I just got him 2 days ago, and this morning I woke up to find him still at the bottom of all his shavings. (the bottom of the cage is see through) I shined a light into his face and it just looked so sad. I knew he was dead because hes so sensitive. Usually when I move the shavings around, he'd pop right up and start running around the cage. This morning he didn't do that.

I'm so sad. Noones even taking me seriously. they're all saying, oh it's just a hamster. But just last night, I was up late just looking at him sleep. And it was so cute. And now I'm looking at him sleeping forever. When I bought him, he looked so happy. And when I brought him home he looked kind of scared. I thought that would be normal since it's a new home. But now I can't help but think that maybe it's something I did. Maybe I did something wrong to end little Twinkie's life.

I feel so heartbroken. I want to go and buy another one. But I'm not sure if I'm ready if that one dies too. There was another hamster that looked exactly like him when I bought Twinkie. Maybe when I brought him home, he missed his room mate. I'm not sure what happened, but Twinkie is the cutest robo dwarf hamster I've ever seen in my life. I'll always miss him. Hope your having the best sleep of your life in heaven Twinkie. I love you.

- Christina.


(I wish I had a picture of him. I never got the chance to take one..)