Another One Bites the Dust

So my second hamster died today...well really my first, since she was the first one I got. Apparently, she had a tumor on her side, and after what happened to my other hamster about 2 months ago, I wasn't taking any chances. I took her to the vet and they euthanized her, for free since she was a classroom pet. (If you want the gory details of what happened to my last one you'll have to talk to me...way too gross to post. How can I say it nicely? I can't... she exploded over the weekend basically...sorry for those of you with weak stomachs..yuck I know. It wasn't a pretty sight) Anyway, I am really sad. I've had Cassie (short for Cassiopeia, the constellation) for 2 1/2 years...a long time in hamster years! They usually don't live more than a year and a half, 2 at most. She was a perfect classroom pet...she never bit anyone (even the most horrid students who squeezed her half to death!). I guess Cassie had a happy little hamster life...she was fed lots of good treats daily, got plenty of exercise on her wheel(even though she never really went anywhere...), got to explore the classroom in her ball...She will definitely be missed. I have to admit I cried...over a hamster. But that's ok right? I did love the little rodent. Ms. Dial's classroom definitely won't be the same...
Well I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving. I know mine is going to be awesome. It is my first since I was saved, so what a reason to celebrate and be thankful! My wonderful brother is cooking his first turkey, which I'm sure will be superb. By the way, did you all actually know what gibblets were in gibblet gravy? EW! Happy Turkey Day!