Rest in peace, Cocoa

Rest in peace, Cocoa (10th October 2021 to 29th October 2023), you were an adorable, well-behaved, easily approachable hamster. You were not just our pet, you were our furry child.

You joined our family slightly more than two years ago on the 10th of October 2021. On the way home from the pet shop you already bonded with wifey.

Princess Cocoa, the nickname we gave you as you liked to have your meal on the palm of our hands, instead of eating from you food tray. We had to held you up and fed you like a princess.

You loved being at high places, the platform on the stairs that joined the two containers that were your living space, became your favourite place to stay and sleep.

Hardly ever saw you on the running wheel, and while your cardboard building destruction skill was impressive, your tunnelling and hiding space making skill were hilariously lacking. Could almost always spot you when you thought you were well-hidden.

Perhaps you never did meant to hide from us? Since you were so warm and approachable, frequently eager to hop onto our palm and let us pat you. The others said you bit them, once or twice, but you never once bit me.

I hope I will always remember that feeling of your tiny tongue licking my fingers and palm, clearing off the food crumbs.

Thank you for the joy, companionship and wonderful memories. Thank you for being part of our lives.

I hope you had a good life with us, I hope you enjoyed being part of the family. I will miss you, Cocoa.

If you see Snowball in hamster heaven, help us say hi, and be nice to each other.

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