Ares was my little spark of fire. He jumped from greater heights than any other animal I have ever seen. He ran and climbed and led a simple life, without mate , few real friends. He had a sheltered existence which came from my desire to take care of him. He was veritably a small Greek God of War... 



I never thought he would leave me or that there was a chance of him dying. Granted he lived longer than most dwarf hamsters I cannot but blame myself for his demise. I could have spent more time with him, played more with him. I will never forget him trying to come out of his cage to explore his surroundings but I just didnt let him because I did not have the time or the decency to watch over him and let him have some fun. 



He peed on all the right people. Cheaters and liars. He was my little fighter for justice.



But more than all this he kept me from a nervous breakdown after a very difficult breakup and period in my life, when I had no one. He gave me companionships and smiles where I thought there would be none. He was my truest and best friend, always ready to be there when I needed him.



He passed away my Guardian Angel on my 23rd birthday on an extremely sunny day. And it hurts me he will not be with me when I begin the new stages of my life.



He will remain in my heart always and forever, my beloved family member and best friend.



Rest in peace my happy little friend.



Love you always,



Ari