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That I share the news of the passing of my beloved pet. Chups passed away late last night at the age of 1 year and 2 months. When we returned home last night she appeared weak and refused to take water. She passed away about half an hour into lights out.
We found a crematorium at Lafayette, NJ that would offer her a private cremation. We dropped her off today (and her favorite pumpkin seeds), and should be receiving her ashes in a few days. I am very pleased with the level of respect the crematorium staff gave to my two-ounce baby hamster.
(I just have to vent this out -- the staff today treated my hamster with more respect than how my grandmother was treated at the biggest Hong Kong funeral home, not to mention we paid upwards of US$ 20K just for their service. Ironic, isn't it?).
I always tell my girlfriend "Chups is too spoiled", but today I have come to realize this "spoilage" has been mutual. Over this past year Chups has changed my life in a way I have not expected. No morning was complete without waking up to see her by my bed, waiting for her breakfast and a hug. And for countless nights Chups had wound me down after a long, stressful day at work. Just looking at her makes us smile.
I will never forget how she looks at me, how she sleeps, how she screams when she had nightmares, how she munches on her favorite cheese, and how difficult (and fun) it was to measure and weigh her on a scale.
That I share the news of the passing of my beloved pet. Chups passed away late last night at the age of 1 year and 2 months. When we returned home last night she appeared weak and refused to take water. She passed away about half an hour into lights out.
We found a crematorium at Lafayette, NJ that would offer her a private cremation. We dropped her off today (and her favorite pumpkin seeds), and should be receiving her ashes in a few days. I am very pleased with the level of respect the crematorium staff gave to my two-ounce baby hamster.
(I just have to vent this out -- the staff today treated my hamster with more respect than how my grandmother was treated at the biggest Hong Kong funeral home, not to mention we paid upwards of US$ 20K just for their service. Ironic, isn't it?).
I always tell my girlfriend "Chups is too spoiled", but today I have come to realize this "spoilage" has been mutual. Over this past year Chups has changed my life in a way I have not expected. No morning was complete without waking up to see her by my bed, waiting for her breakfast and a hug. And for countless nights Chups had wound me down after a long, stressful day at work. Just looking at her makes us smile.
I will never forget how she looks at me, how she sleeps, how she screams when she had nightmares, how she munches on her favorite cheese, and how difficult (and fun) it was to measure and weigh her on a scale.
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