A year ago at this time, we had headed off to Sri Lanka for a two-month holiday. That was back when we had H3. We arranged with some friends to come and check the tub. H3 was an old guy at the time and unfortunately passed away soon after we'd gone. We did not leave instructions for the caretakers and they were confronted with the unfortunate situation of getting rid of a poor, dead hamster. They had to call around and arrange for delivery to an animal shelter for cremation! We still feel sorry for the trouble we put them through. Our general habit is to bury in an untrod area at a park that's just across the river. Because the little creatures don't last too long, disposing of them becomes somewhat routine.
Now a year has passed and it's time to try again. This time as we're going to Europe for only three weeks it will be less of a burden. Embarrassed by the trouble we caused the friends last year, we have asked someone else to stop in a few times. I hope H4 makes it to our return at the end of the month!