obituary

Henrietta (Henny) Hamster, passed away peacefully this evening in her sleep. She is survived by her two loyal companions and caregivers, The Bean and Boo, as well as her home-mom, Momma.

Henny lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed climbing, running, monkey bars, and chin-ups. When she wasn't busy doing exercise, Henny was constantly organizing her home. She built the most intricate and beautiful nests.

Henny will be remembered for her zest for life, and her deep love and devotion to her friends. Even in the deepest of sleep, when she heard her friends enter the room, she would poke out her little nose from her piled-up nest and get up to greet them. The greeting was almost invariably followed by a vigourous round of calisthenics to get her friends' attention. Her fervour and love for her friends, though she'd only known them a short time, was undeniable.

Her sense of adventure - and seemingly, her sense of humour - knew no bounds. Henny was known to do a flying squirrel imitation as she leapt from the arms of one friend over to the other, which would leave her them squealing with laughter.

Henny will be sorely missed. A private funeral will be held for her in the coming days. Henny's final resting place will be in the yard of the home she had not yet known, where she will be remembered for years to come.

Henny, we love you. Rest in peace.