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What should I put my hamster in after it dies?

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A cardboard box like a shoe box will work fine.

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Where is the best place to bury a hamster at home? Under a tree?

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Yes, that would be a nice place, as long as you don't have any other pets (like a cat or dog) that might dig it up.

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Would I put it inside a Ziploc inside of a shoe box and then bury it? Why would I freeze it?

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I recommend just a shoe box, as it's more easily biodegradable than a plastic bag. As for freezing the body, it can preserve it if you want to get blood work done or something to see the cause of death.

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Can you flush the hamster down a toilet?

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Do not flush a hamster down the toilet, it will get stuck and cause plumbing problems. Bury it properly, as explained above.

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I have not been able to bury my hamster because it has been raining. What should I do with him?

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Put him in a small box, grab an umbrella and your gumboots, and a shovel. Have someone hold the umbrella over you and dig a hole large enough to fit the box. Then put the box in the hole and cover it up. Have a quick ceremony and go back indoors and have a warm shower or sit in front of a heat source to warm up.

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Does this work with ferrets, gerbils, etc.?

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Yes, the same principles apply.

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What do you do if your hamster keeps making noises in the freezer?

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That means it's alive. Use this method only for hamsters who have died already. Show some respect toward your hamster.

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