Comments on: Ode to Popcorn. Rest in Peace, Little One.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:51:36 +0000

Ah, these wee fellows go much too quickly. Popcorn really does sound very special, quite adorable and exceedingly personable. I’m sorry for your loss. Keep him in your heart.
Sherry

By: Surgeon In My Dreams

Surgeon In My Dreams — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:13:36 +0000

I am so sorry! They all, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant to others, touch us and live in our hearts. Never be embarassed about crying for him, or any other furry creature. Like I’ve said a gatrillion times…my animals mean more to me than most people do. I mean who loves like they do???

I lost my very first rat, Maxine, last October. My mother just happened to call me that morning while I was boo-hooing, having just found Maxine passed on. She laughed when I told her what was wrong…little do some people know.

By: sarany

sarany — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:12:24 +0000

So sorry Liz. I adopted an orphaned deer mouse infant a few years ago, and I had a great relationship with him. I used to put my hand in his habitat and he would jump in my palm and nestle in and snuggle. He was a bit too flighty (and FAST!) to actually take out, but I would stand there and watch TV for 15 or 20 minutes with him in my hand. I had to put him to sleep finally (for small animals, always too soon) and I completely empathize. Small animals, big hearts.

By: serafinadellarosa

serafinadellarosa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:37:05 +0000

I cried when I had to have my guinea pig put to sleep almost 20 years ago.The vet asked me if I wanted to spend a few more minutes with “Little”. I still think about it and enjoy all the pix I had of him.He was a long hair pig..looked like a bad toupee. Popcorn sounds as if he had a very big personality. Sad for your loss Liz. Dave is right..grieve and then go for another critter who needs you.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:20:59 +0000

So sorry to hear about Popcorn. One extraordinary hamster will be sorely missed.

By: Livetta

Livetta — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:06:42 +0000

I am so sorry about Popcorn. And don’t be embarrassed about crying for him– I cried for my rats and my gerbil; they were good friends to me, as you’ve told us that Popcorn was for you. You have every right to cry, losing a small friend so dear. I send my sympathies.

By: Kent

Kent — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:06:06 +0000

Poor little Popcorn. It must’ve been good to know him. May he rest in peace, and Tinsel and the other hamster as well.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:58:14 +0000

Dear Liz, here’s what you have to do. Spend this weekend reflecting on the goodness and wonder of Popcorn. Let the tears flow. Then next week, at your first opportunity, you need to hit the humane shelter or pet store and find another small little critter that would give anything to share its love with you. Good luck, Dave

By: Dostoyevskian Table Dancer

Dostoyevskian Table Dancer — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:15:52 +0000

Best… Cricetinae… Eulogy… Ever.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:42:38 +0000

hamsters are awesome. I’m glad you and popcorn had such a great time together. Sorry for your loss

By: Maia

Maia — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:02:24 +0000

He sounds great. Take care.

By: Sandy Naiman

Sandy Naiman — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:34:14 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about Popcorn. Sweet little fellow and what a dear, funny little companion he was for you. Sending E-hugs. Take care, Liz.

By: The Woolen Typist

The Woolen Typist — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:35:55 +0000

This is sad. Poor little thing

By: JR

JR — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:33:25 +0000

awe, popcorn. Sorry for your loss.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:58:49 +0000

Oops, I mean popcorn.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:57:51 +0000

Aww, Liz, sweetie, that’s so sad. I remember you introducing Tinsel to the Internets way back when. I’m so sorry.

Remember, Liz, that though Tinsel is now in hamster heaven, you will always have delightful memories of him. And do one can ever, ever take those away.

Dennis

By: addie

addie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:43:46 +0000

wow, he sounds like the best hamster ever. i’m so sorry for your loss.

By: susan

susan — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:13:33 +0000

Liz, I am sorry to hear about Popcorn. He sounds like one terrific hamster.

sending you one giant cyber hug.

((((((Liz))))))

By: erin

erin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:02:02 +0000

aww this is making me so sad
i hope you have other pets to comfort you at this time!

By: Alanna

Alanna — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:44:01 +0000

I’m very sorry about Popcorn, it sounds like he was a very cool little guy.