well,as i recall,i never post about my pet named Diego. and now i’m going to,because i want you guys to know how precious he is to me. he’s my friend when i’m alone,and the creature that always remind me that we’re both a God’s creature. it’s ashamed because i’m going to post this when he’s already gone :(

well,he passed away on February 15th. it’s a pretty huge loss for me,because Diego means a lot to me. Diego knows me in the way i would never understand. as he gets older,he get wiser too. Diego is the most patient hamster i ever know. he’s accepting and loving. although he’s ever get sick,he never stops being active and vivacious. Diego is though,even in his weakest point. and,he’s adorable….like every hamsters do. well,we never talked in a same language but our heart seemed like always talking to each other and in someway we understand each other. maybe it’s a bit insane,but this is how we relate. we’re emotionally connected.

well,i’ll tell you how we first met.

i bought him in about three years ago,along the end of junior high school. he was about 4 or 5 months old. i bought him from my friend’s (ex)boyfriend. i said i want a white face roborovski. it wasn’t really clear why i decided to buy a hamster,but i remember it was because i have no boyfriend and i need someone to accompany me. well,it’s such an enormous lame but i’m glad i ever be that lame to have Diego by my side. actually,my mom never agree if i had a pet. because,every animals i pet,chicks,fishes,cat,dog,mostly hamsters,were always end up die or runaway and not much longer than about 6 months long. the last time i had a pet i think it was when the early junior high school. it’s a hamster too,and i set it free because it has some disease. but things turned differently when Diego came. i thought after months or weeks,my mom will told me to just set him free(again),throw him away or give him to our neighbor or sibling or just bury him because he’s dead. but then,my mom just loved him as much as she loves her own kid when i least expect it. she had her own nickname for Diego,she called him “Stuart” like Stuart Little. i actually disagree and told her to stop calling him like that. but it’s already happened for a long time. she also took care of him. well,i couldn’t be any more glad :) Diego is lovable,so no wonder. my senior years friends also like him. i remember the first time i bought him to the school’s alley and everybody like wants to see him and play with him. my other friends also loves him. everybody loves Diego. no wonder when they knew about his death,they’re like surprised and felt sad too :(

and since that,i have pet Diego for about three years. and his age was about 2 years in calculate. well,i actually hope that Diego was still with me until he gets old and always be my friend along that time. but Allah told me another destiny.

Diego is unlike any other hamsters. aside from he’s a roborovski that run faster than other hamsters and has a smaller size also has (should be) a longer age than any other hamsters and seldom breed,he’s special because he’s mine. our connection is indescribable. he ate less and move much. he sleeps like a ball covered with fur. he likes juicy vegs or fruits more than seeds or nuts. even in his last time,he is a vivacious hamster. he likes to run and climb. so that’s why i never expect that he would be gone that fast because he’s always so fit as he usually is.

he ever had some disease. well,the doctor said that he was infected by a fungus that caused his bottom fur loss. so that’s explain why he looked skinnier. it was a heart breaking moment for me. i felt so bad because he has to through that kind of situation :(

and this is the most heart breaking moment ever. i cried so hard when i saw Diego like this,quietly cornered with half of his face covering with blood. and his body full of scars. i was relieved that i save him right at the time,but still not fast enough :((( he got attacked by his own family. his children. because he’s the weakest one so that’s why they attack him,the doctor said. i was so freaked out. Diego never been this pathetic. everytime i remember this,i get sad :(

well,yes Diego has a wife. her name is Dixie. Dixie was a gift from Adam on my 19th birthday. the first time Diego met Dixie,they automatically get along with each other. the friendly Diego met the sweet Dixie. Diego was such an outgoing hamster. he didn’t even attack Dixie. in fact,Diego was easily made friend with her. i’m so glad with Diego :) then,they made such a beautiful family. well,i’m going to tell you about this later.

well,now there’s no more Diego because he has gone for some disease i don’t even know. he’s one of the best things i ever had. he’s a friend,a soulmate and also a pet. i get so sad and cried so hard when i lost him. i wish i could save him a bit faster. or seeing him with all his acts for the last time. but maybe this is the best way that Allah lead me. instead of seeing Diego in his pain,Allah allows me to see him when he’s already gone so i won’t suffer in grief. so,i saw Diego there. laid down. already freeze. but still,looked like sleep. but unlike how Diego sleeping. his big black round eyes were closed. those eyes. those adorable eyes. i couldn’t see them anymore. then i took him immediately,and cover him with a sheet of tissue. that’s the last time i saw Diego before he’s buried.

it’s sad. really sad. but i believe that Allah has a better place for him. with an unlimited stock of foods he like and waters that never stop flow for him. a huge place so he can run as far as he want. climb anywhere he want. and a safe and warm house for him at night. without feeling fear of being a prey for another wild animals. or much better,maybe he’s being taken care of my grandpa right there. i know grandpa would love him. and i know grandpa will take care of Diego really well. imagine my grandpa and Diego makes my heart burst with a joy and my eyes burst with a tears of happiness.

well then….Rest in peace,my Diego. i love you. i always do :’)