Farewell Onee

Onee (04 Jan 2010-25 Feb 2011)

Onee came to my house the very night Hino passed away... I almost felt as if Hino held on until Onee came to me... But it as only been a short 1 year plus and now Onee had gone over the rainbow bridge as well. Onee had been a really fun loving hamster and had many signature moves (the twist, flip over etc) that made us laugh at many times. Onee was well and even the day before, he enjoyed his strawberry yogurt snack when my mum gave it to him. On the 25th Feb night, Onee just slept, peacefully as ever and did not wake up.

I just want to share this poem with you Onee, for one last time...

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Onee and his house

Onee is not much of a home maker and actually make a mess of it. Well, this one is taken BEFORE he messes it up.

Onee loves Grasshopper

Onee simply loves grasshopper. Here is the proof:

Mayo Sapphire Pudding

I thought Mayo was a boy and had her named Peanut initially. But soon discovered she is a gal afterall, thus hte name Mayo. But alas, she just doesn't get along. Like to bite me, jump out of my hand etc... I am worried I couldn't take good care of her and in the end had to hand her over to J. However, she is really evil. When she is outside or at her place, she is super nice and well behaved. She is not like hte little devil at home jumping up and down and biting cages.

I hope she is happy there. Maybe I am just not the woman's guy.

Enter Hiro

Yeap, this is the Moated Pudding, Hiro. I had given Maya to J because she really doesn't like me. She have a very good life there now. Hiro is so far friendlier and I guess we wil lget along well. He loved food... which is very similar to Xiao P, but Hiro is greedy... He will ask for more unlike Xiao P whom never do so until he finishes what he started eating.

Xiao P needs Beijing 101?

Despite the hair drop, I had confidence with Xiao P. He has bene losing near his eyes and face. Due to his age, which is about 2 years old give or take, I know some things I may not have control over. however, he is active and plays, eat, sleep well. I supposed I did not haveto worry too much.

I had tried giving cod liver oil as what I had read and also give up all the sands and beddings. Instead I had replace it with organic beddings from Japan. Hopwfully this will make he better. As for his food, I can't help stopping his snack. After all, whats there in life if you cannot enjoy it. But I had to seriously cut down on salty stuff and sunflower seeds. There is a debate whether sunflower seeds are indeed bad for hamster. So far, I take a neutral stand, but perhaps changing to a more neutral diet with less sunflower seeds may be better. But again, Xiao P is a very picky hamster who knows good food.

Despite the hair lost, Xiao P does not attract any less animosity from Hiro, my other male moated Pudding. With only a face look, Hiro charges at the cage in an attempt to (attack/give a very violent welcome to) Xiao P. Of course, Xiao P cannot be bothered as usual. He lies safe in his side protected by the cage. That comes ot conclusion that I should not let these 2 come into anymore contact in the future. 1 Hill doesn't hides 2 Tigers as some would say.

Now, all I can do is take good care of them, play with them when I can and hope for the best.

Free Hamster Stuff Giveaway

Its not everyday you get a decent contest which doesn't steal some info from you to use for mass marketing. Let alone a contest that even is genuine. But here is one decent one that probably only applies for people who love hamster. Great stuff she is giving away. Check it out.

Visit :
http://sheylara.com/2008/04/13/sheylara-great-hamster-giveaway

Xiao P House Upgrade

Added the additional level also from AB. Fits perfectly giving Xiao P one more level to keep his stuff and play around. I had to change the tube though. It appears they are designed for robo only... But I am really happy it all works out. I haven't decided what to put in the extra spaces yet though.

Xiao P is sleeping...

The weather is hot in the few days and I guess thats what makes Xiao P feels hot too. He is sticking his head out while he sleep. He has lost some fur on his face due to molting...

Xiao P vs Tissue Paper

I don't know about other hamster, but Xiao P is definitely one who has the something for tissue paper...

Xiao P Climbs the Tube

Xiao P Feeds in his Bowl

Xiao P Eats Sunflower Seed

Xiao P Found the Attic is Missing

"What happened?"
"Where is my attic?"

Xiao P found his attic missing one day and he started to get very anxious.

Xiao P Runs the Merry-Go-Round

One fine night, I decided to just switch the flower wheel to vertical and guess what, it only took a few minutes and Xiao P has learned how to use it. I quickly grab the camera and film this.

Xiao P Peels a Peanut

How well does a hamster peels a peanut?

Well, VERY well. Xiao P can even keeps the whole skin as 1 piece?

They are such amazing creatures.

Xiao P ~ Toilet

After my meal, its time to take 5...


Pretty nice toilet, new sand too...

Hei, stop filming... Some privacy ok?

Xiao P ~ Its feeding time!

Time to look for food...

I know its here somewhere... Ha? You talking to me?

Some left over from last night, I will finish these first...

Ok, now its really time to look for food.

Lets check my feeding bowl, there plenty of (junk) food there...

Isn't he cute... the feeding bowl is just his size...

Xiao P ~ Hide and Seek

There was always this day I needed to wash his house (glad I can do that. Nobody can wash MY house). So, its either the hamster wheel or a temp home. Just happen this day Xiao P has tired of the wheel, so he goes into one of the carrier I used to bring him around.

But what happened? Where is Xiao P?

Xiao P Hide and Seek

Xiao P just found a new game : Hide and Seek. And he has hide behind a transparent sandbath... Nevertheless, very amusing...

Ok, he gave up... :P