So, before we left for Ethiopia, we "lost" our dear hamster, Blackberry. We thought he was eaten by a very voracious dog we were dog-sitting. We set the trap to catch Blackberry, in hopes that we were wrong, for three nights. In the past when he has escaped (his nickname is Houdini) he has always appeared in the trap the next morning, but this time he did not reappear. We left for Ethiopia assuming that the said dog had consumed Blackberry in one bite and therefore left no evidence of the crime (blood or fur).
Zoom ahead two and a half weeks - Aidan comes up from his room around 6:30 one morning and says, "I think I saw Blackberry walk across the floor." Dad says, "Okay dear, go back to bed." FIfteen minutes later, Aidan reappears and claims he's seen the missing hamster again. That evening we set the trap and go off to church. When we arrive home from church, who should be in the trap, but Blackberry, looking no worse for the wear. Which leads me to the question in the title, "what do hamsters eat when their supply of seeds is out of reach?" I would love to know what he has been chewing on in our basement and even more perplexing, what has he been drinking for 2 1/2 weeks?
I guess now we will call him Lazarus as well as Blackberry and Houdini.
Sorry I missed you at church Wednesday night! As it so happens, I had a baby girl Wednesday morning! Actually on her due date! Her name is Charis Rhiannon.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Jen B.
Oh, have you read I, Houdini by Lynne Reid Banks? Our family has enjoyed it. (It's written from the perspective of a hampster)
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Barb, we are very happy to hear that Blackberry is alive and well. You would be amazed where the little critters can find food and water. And I loved the photos of Snickers with Zoe and Marcus. She is such a lovable dog. We are looking forward to seeing them soon. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious!!!! You come home with 2 new children and a re-appearing hamster -- life is good! :)
ReplyDeleteVerrrrry interesting! When I was a kid, our hamster always escaped too! Sneaky little fellas, aren't they? We found Frisky way under the steps in the basement, all comfy in the nest she had made...out of shreds of the rec room carpet. (My mom wasn't terribly excited about that...) Ahhh, the adventures of childhood pets. Enjoy!
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Hey, Sara, thanks for visiting the blog!! yes, those little critters are very sneaky. Blackberry/Houdini/Lazarus earned the Houdini part of his name when he learned to open the door to his cage and let himself out. Now we have to lock him in with a safety pin. After he was recovered this time, he stuffed his cheeks like he was packing and ready to make another jail break!
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