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A couple of weeks ago, Sydney went and got her little hamster, Sunny, out of its cage. She wanted to play with it a little while before bed. When she pulled her out, the hamster was shaking and was not moving much. Knowing that something was really wrong, Sydney carefully put her back in her cage and made sure she had fresh food and water.

I knew the inevitable was going to happen over night. I really hoped it wouldn't but worried all night anyway. I couldn't sleep knowing that if Sydney's little hamster didn't make it, we were all in for a really rough morning.

Sunny, as suspected, didn't make it. Syd got up early to check on her and, unfortunately, found her just where she had left her. Sydney was heart-broken and sobbed all morning. One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to have to take your kid to school, knowing they are going to have a rough day. I wish I could have stayed home with her instead but I knew she would be okay.

Syd carrying Sunny around the house. This hamster was the friendliest little guy!