Posted by javableue on July 24, 2006, at 21:54:56
In reply to Buttertart is dead, posted by Deneb on July 24, 2006, at 16:10:00
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Deneb. It must be particularly painful after what happened with Sophie.
Pet stores are notorious for health problems. All of my pets to date (one cat, three bettas) have come from a pet store and all of them had health problems soon after I got them. I agree with the suggestion to try and find a reputable breeder. Maybe try your local SPCA? Small animals don't seem to be as common there, but it happens.
You're no danger to hamsters; you have loved them and done what you could you take care of them, but as others have said, it seems like there is a problem with the source.
I hope you are able to grieve and remember the happy times of Buttertart's life.
jb
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