I went to check on Romeo and the other hamsters. I noticed that Romeo wasn't up and playing which he usually wasn't at this time something tugged at me to check in his nest to see how he was anyways. When I lifted up his igloo I knew straight away that he had passed away in his sleep. He was laying curled up and stiff as ever. I pet him praying that he would wake up but he never did. He kept laying there looking as though he would wake up and give me a dirty look for disturbing him and then jump up and down asking to come out and play.

I got Romeo on January third 2006. I had actually intended on getting a black mottled dwarf boy but fell in love with Romeo's sweet nature. For a few months I was unsure on his gender and his name what back and forth from Romeo to Romette until I saw his *ahem*. He was a sweet hamster who enjoyed coming out and seeing what was new. He was a great friend and I loved him so. I wish he had never left and I still can't believe he is gone.

Rest In Heavenly Peace Romeo. May you live on forever and please meet me at Rainbow Bridge.