As if the thought of losing Phoebe wasn't enough.....all of you, being so supportive is wonderful. Phoebe is sleeping tonight, when she should be awake ( Olivia is very awake) But, she is quiet although her breathing continues to be very labored.

Tonight, we took pictures...so late in her life, but necessary. I held and Helen snapped. She may hang on, but I'm not sure....

Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. I don't think it matters what kind of pet they are. It is just that they are one we love. And we LOVE Phoebe. She was our replacement for Rusty, and when he died, I held his little body in a towel until he took a last breath. Phoebe will go with the same dignity...only I hope she will last a while longer for us.

I am thinking, "no more hamsters", and Helen's thinking is very different. We'll see.