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Thinking a lot about Bernard as always. This picture came to mind when he stole the photo prop. 🧀 But who can blame him? Out take photos are the best. Have a happy Hump Day everyone! #outtakes #outtakesarethebest #funnyphoto #hamsters #bernardthehamster #memorial #cheeksandsqueakshams (at Foothill Ranch, California)

Missing Bernard! 💔 we wanted to let you know we are SUPER busy but both litters are thriving and so are the momma bears. Hope to have pics for you all next weekend. Adopters... please stay tuned for emails in a couple more weeks. #memorial #cheeksandsqueakshams #bernardthehamster #gonebutneverforgotten #heartham

Hello All. Erin here. I have some very sad news to share with everyone and I just couldn't bring myself to announce this until now and I am not sure I am fully ready. But here goes. Bernard passed away Saturday night. My favorite little buddy who was my everything is gone. It hurts my heart so badly to say he jumped from his cage when I was giving him some kale and I wasn't fast enough to catch him. He fell to the carpet and although he was still conscious, I knew something was wrong. His little body was limp. I raced him to the ER and they took X-rays but I knew my boy wasn't coming home. The vet said there were no broken bones and he some injuries aren't visible on an X-ray. It could be head trauma or a disc injury. Either way he was in pain and she could send me home with meds and hope for improvement but we both knew that wasn't fair to Bernard. I told her we were ready to let him go. Two of my dearest friends met me at the ER in support but also to say goodbye. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. We cuddled and I sniffed him so hard trying to remember how lovely he smelled. The ER team took him in the back to put him to sleep. I was sad I wasn't able to be with him but secretly grateful I was spared that scene. You all know how much my nerd meant to me. I hope to have the courage to write a lovely memorial soon. This is all I can manage for now. I have included the last picture ever taken of Bernard just before he passed away. He was adorable even then. We have 2 new litters to focus on and distract us from the sorrow. I hope his funny little personality will live on for generations to come. #bernardthehamster #memorial #heartbroken (at Foothill Ranch, California)

We are all still alive and well! Sorry we have been a little MIA. It's been busy for both of us! Here is floof cloud puff puff Bernard hanging out in his playpen. #floofy #playgroundfun #playpen #hamster #syrianhamster #cuteanimals #bernardthehamster

☘️Bernard in his hat I made him. Back in the old days before breeding. This is when I had time for costumes and such. This is one of my fav pics of my best boy. Just love it! -Erin ☘️#happystpatricksday #syrianhamster #hamsterbreeder #bernardthehamster #cheeksandsqueakshams #cheeksandsqueakshamsters (at Foothill Ranch, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHSBGxnx3O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c2zvyqncbe0x

Bernard says Happy 4th of July! #happybirthdayamerica #cutehamsters #cheeksandsqueakshams #ethicalbreeder #hamsterbreeder #bernardthehamster

⛑Hamsters need vet care, too. ⛑With a flash photo you can see the ears just look like they are dry. But under the microscope 🔬the dr saw bacteria. It's always good to go to the vet even for the small stuff. Bernard was never bothered by it, thank goodness. 🙏 #exoticvets #serranobirdandanimalhospital #bernardthehamster #hamsterbreeder #ethicalbreeder #cheeksandsqueakshams #cutehamsters

Bernard is hiding out from me. He moved out of his house and into this box I made to elevate his ramp! I can only assume he's sick of getting his ear medicine? Bernard looked like he had dry skin on his ears and with the help of our vet, she discovered it was bacteria and prescribed a topical solution which seems to have done the trick! His treatment has ended but he doesn't know it. #hideout #nomoremeds #cuteanimals #cutehamsters #cheeksandsqueakshams #ethicalbreeder #hamsterbreeder #bernardthehamster