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That picture is too adorable, but I have to disagree with you that not all rats chew. I've got my computer in the "rat room", and *knock on wood* they have never chewed anything, yet! LOL

I gues ...

I have to agree with Deb, there is no such thing as a dumb question. I've learned that over the years with all the animals I have had. And I still ask questions, and you know what? I learn somethin ...

I am so very sorry for your loss. Hug

I usually watch "House" but missed it last night, but hey they never use the "right" sex for animal scenes. Lassie was in fact a male collie, Doris the rat in "Home Alone 3" was a male, but it was him ...

You can't, it's the same for people who have snakes, spiders, sea creatures, etc. If it isn't a dog or a cat, the resposes a person gets are out of this world. I have learned just to live with it. ...

I have

stamped all over my entire body!! I have taken in more pregnant rats than I care to count, but never regretting it! Of course there is no place around here that I could ever rehome ...

Firstly I'm Sad

, then I'm grr

but to you I give a Hug

because I do not live your life, but I will try to understand it. I am so sorry you lost your precious baby Cry

Hi and welcome, and the only advice I can offer you is do like I do post your pictures in the photo gallery, (only because I don't know how to do it here wink

). This is a great place, and I know you ...

Welcome, and you sound just like me!! My bunny and blind hamster died not too long ago, to be replaced by a piggie named Piggly Wiggly and a ferret named Timmy. I already have ferret named Mitzee pl ...

Oldie, humph, I like senior better wink

. Anyway, Kate, you would split a gut laughing if you saw the turkey attacking Jr. and even Barb! He doesn't bother me at all, remember the last one that did t ...

Sorry, Wanda, Tom didn't get here in time for the second breeding of Andie wink

, but I will keep in mind your suggestions for future breedings. And to set the record straight before anyone else thinks ...

No, this will be the second time I will try to breed Andie, she is only 4 months old, I had bred Manny to another female, Kady, she was 9 months old so I'm figuring it has to be Manny. I will try And ...

Andie wasn't pregnant after all Sad

, just wishfull thinking on my part I guess. This is the second time I've bred my male, Manny and he never "produced". He is only a year old, so I'm going try him ...

I had 2 tailless rats in my early years of having rats. Joni and Amelia, unfortunately Joni died after giving birth to 12 babies when they were 3 weeks old, they all lived but all had tails. Amelia l ...

Yes, it is nice to be back, I think I went into some kind of coma after losing so many ratties to old age, sickness, etc. I was up to 56 at one point but being down to 5 now is a good thing, well aft ...

Hi Arvay, yes, I have 4 of those puppy faced dogs, now. I just picked up another one last night, she is 10 weeks old and I called her Pola (she is an early b-day gift). The turkeys brought home 34 b ...

When I wrote this the other night, my computer was really giving me a hard time, so I thought I would be without it for a while, hence the goodbye, but come to find out it was just a minor glich, whic ...

to all my fellow rattie friends but at the same time I'm trying to say hello to all the people I remember from way back when and new friends who have joined this forum. I now have 5 rats, one with b ...

There is nothing I can add because everyone has said it all. Just remember, don't be sad because it's over, be happy that it happened. Hug

I'm not saying your rats aren't all gorgeous but that Maeve just stole my heart!! Wow, I've never seen a rat with that coloring before. Thud

I am so sorry to read what happened to your girls. It sounds like you are stuck between a rock and hard place concerning your parents, but I do agree with Christy, you have to talk to someone before ...

Bumblefoot really baffles me. When I had wire cages, none of my rats got it. My older rat Malcom developed it after he got old and gained a bit of weight but he had solid bottom cage, so I blamed it ...

I love doing this wink

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RATS
Crisco, Medina, Kady, Sidney, Henry & Manfred

CATS
Sophie, Cruz, Tigger, Belle, Cinnamon, & Maulie

DOGS
Jolene, Bear, Lilee, & Sharmyn

HAMSTER
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Wow I goofed up big time, eh? I thought the first pic of the babies at 17 days were dumbos, duh........ I'm not so bright am I? Rolling Eyes

I am no expert, and I haven't finished reading the rest of the posts, but my guess is the first 3 babies with their eyes opened are dumbos, but remember this is just my personal, unauthorized opinion! ...

I hate to say it, but I agree with you shadow wolf, something just doesn't add up. And besides where on earth do you ever find a 100% fully healthy rat?? Rolling Eyes

a friend of mine called me yesterday to let me know her beloved rat, Gizzy had passed on early this summer, he was 4 years old!! Very well known with the vets in his town, but the funny thing is my f ...

I would love to have two dumbo boys, but have no idea where I would find them in NW Indiana or close enough to drive.

Ok, you people are new here, I've been waiting for dumbos since Noah's Ark! ki ...

my son arrived this morning with 2 dumbos and one regular earred ratty boy. The 4 month old blue hooded rex is named Manny, the other dumbo boy (himi) who is roughly 8 weeks old is named Sid, and his ...

I am so sorry for your loss, although I haven't been on here much, he certainly looks like a sweetheart to me. Of course I have a very soft spot for dumbos, they just seem to tug at my heart strings ...

I am so very sorry to hear about Two-Tone, I've been seeing pics of her for so long, I can't believe she is gone, for some odd reason I though she would live forever. May your heart heal soon. Hug

When I had piggies, my rats would terrorize them. My piggies were really afraid of my rats, so it wasn't worth the stress to let them try to play together. My ferret is the same way with the rats, s ...

I, personally have never heard of "lop" earred rats, but I'm wondering if they are confusing them with dumbo rats?

A very happy second birthday to Minnie, TwoTone and Herbie. Of course all your ratties are very photogenic but I just love that roll-yyyyyy poly look of TwoTone, ok then her sweet little multiple lov ...

I "borrowed" these two lines from a dog forum that I belong to, of course I changed the word dog to rat, and I thought these would fit here.

"My sunshine doesn't come from the sky, but from my ...

Tails N' Butts, Tails N' Butts, I want some Tails N' Butts yippee

very cute indeed, like you said who needs faces wink

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WOW, that picture is awesome, and it almost looks like a beam of light is shining down on him, thanks for sharing. (yeah I know it's just the shading of the grass, but humor me, eh?)

I'm a little late but congratulations Portia, and of course you too, Christy for that great project Yogie Dance

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Just when I'm trying to keep my numbers down, you post those darling babies and now I want some!! Faint

You probably won't like this, Kate, Jr. says Butt Ugly's son's name is Axe Handle Joe, because he is getting the axe soon! There are 2 boys in this group and they are starting to fight so one has to ...

Hello everyone, after much trouble with my computer, I think I'm back for awhile *knocks on wood* . Health wise, I'm doing ok except for the flus and colds that have been going around, I swear I've ...

He was indeed, gorgeous, I am so sorry he had to leave you but I'm sure you're life has been enriched by his Hug

There is nothing else I can add to what everyone else has already said, may your heart heal soon Hug

That is such sad news, he was with you, loved by you and now your life has been enriched by him, may your heart heal soon. Hug

Sending lots of good wishes your way from me and my gang! Crossed Fingers

Yepper, I have to agree with everyone about the bones. Mine love all types of bones, chicken, turkey, pork, moose and even fish bones. Let me tell you, there isn't anything left on them there bones ...

Actually it was me who use to use that quote as a signature, and I have no idea who the author was, the orginal quote was: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" but either way, it me ...

Hi Kalie, and welcome, I too, have just one tiny tip to offer you, hang your water bottle outside of the cage rather than inside. If your rats are anything like mine, you will be going through water ...

Yep, those ears, they get to me everytime! lurve

I am so very sorry for your double loss, but you don't have anything to feel guilty about, you and your vet did the best you could. Hug

So sorry for your loss, but it sounds like Peanut had a great life with you. Hug

Too precious, thanks for sharing Aww

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I don't know how I missed this post, I am so very sorry for your loss, Linda. Hug

He had and has the best of two worlds, you and the Bridge. You were his angel and now he is your angel Angel rat

Ok if you say so, there is a George in there somewhere, but all I see is a tail that says "he went thata way" wink

. He is cute though!

All the pictures are really nice, but that last one is just too cool for words wink

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So sorry for your loss Hug

Ok, here goes. I had Martin cages a few years ago and when my rats were out running across the top of them, 2 of them got their hind feet caught between the bars. Maybe it was only a fluke, but it d ...

There are no words just Hug

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I am so very sorry for your loss, may your heart heal soon.

Happy 3rd birthday to Uno! I am in shock, I still can't believe it's been 3 years, it seems like only yesterday that you got her, Christy. Equally sorry about the lump situation, but having been the ...

I hope you heart heals soon. Hug

I will definately be thinking of you on Friday but remember, don't cry because it's over, smile because she spent her life with you.

I have 25 right now, 4 boys and 21 girls. The most I've ever had was 53 or 54. What happens is, I used to go to the petstore and bring home pregnant feeders, and keep all the babies myself wink

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Congratulations, Arvay, on your new family. They are beautiful. I had a Flower, in fact that is him peeking out from my overalls! Yogie Dance

You've got to stop posting pictures like that, they just tear me up, he is too adorable for words! lurve

That is great news, Christy, my Esther has had her head tilt for ever it seems, and she is over 2 years old but you would never know it by the way she acts. Give Two-Tone a scritch for me. :yogiedan ...

That is awful news, but I'm sending healing thoughts to Two-Tone and calming thoughts to you, Christy. Crossed Fingers

You are right, Rowena is cute and she looks exactly like my twin girls Hope and Destiny Yogie Dance

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OMG those pictures are priceless, thanks for making me smile! lurve

OMG that is too adorable, but I really fell in love with the last picture. Yogie Dance

I am so sorry you lost your dear sweet Lepton, but at least you got to share in each other's lives. Hug

OMG your rats are so cute and pose so nicely for you, I am sooooooooooo jealous! wink

OMG that is so heart wrenching, and I was only looking at Siggy's picture the other night, I am so sorry for your loss Hug

I am sorry for your loss, this has been a sad week here at the Palace, I dread reading this board because of all the rattie deaths Hug

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That is so sad, yet so sweet at the same time, thanks for sharing that very intimate moment of Powie's untimely death. I very sorry for your loss. Hug

I am so sorry for your loss, I know exactly how you feel. Hug

I have all different reasons for naming my rats, some are named after cartoon characters like Arielle from "Little Mermaid", but the last group was named after all the characters in the Harry Potters ...

OMG they are gorgeous, but my favorite pose is Moth, you are right it looks like she is going to growl lurve

No one ever takes too many pictures! I wish my crew would stay still long enough to get a good shot of them, thanks for sharing

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"Nits you say?? I can remove nits, just stay still for a minute, will ya"?

Thanks for the tip, Christy, that's probably why I couldn't get in lately! I will follow your instrtuctions and hopefully see you and the rest of the crew in there for a chat. :rat:

I would love to have a chat room to go into, lately I haven't been able to get into the IRC one, so I removed the whole thing from my computer. :rat:

There are no breeders any where remotely near me, so I have to rely on the pet store, their rats run from $9.99 to $12.99, needless to say I've gotten most of mine free.

I did get some from Nova ...

Wiley's mom, your pictures just melt my heart at any time. I really love the one of Hope in the flower pot, too cute. I just wanted to let you know that Annie turned a year on July 20 and is quite a ...

You are soooooooooooooo lucky to have a great vet. Ours is gone now so we have to go to Corner Brook. Anyway I'm glad that Maeve is doing great, I do believe her dad is Potter, am I right? I know t ...

I am so sorry, there are no words to ease the pain of losing a rattie. {{{hugs}}}

I am so sorry Scarper didn't make it, {{{hugs}}} to you and may your heart heal soon.

I can't beleive all the ratties that have crossed over the Bridge in the past week or so, what a darling, Cocoa was, {{{hugs}}} to you and your kids and may your heart heal soon.

I am so sorry for your loss, I've been away for a while and to read such sad news today, breaks my heart. {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon.

There are no words to ease your pain so I sending you some hugs {{{hugs}}}, and may your heart heal soon.

I am a firm believer that some animals pick their owners. A few years ago I brought home a sweet Berkshire rat I called Gloria after the petstore owner where I got her. She never really cared about ...

that is great news, way to go, Duncan!!

I am so sorry to hear that Willow is gone, but she went in the most happy and peaceful way, in your lap and with your love. {{{hugs}}}

So happy to have you back, Briana, and very happy to see things are finally starting to go your way. Also, congratulations on your new boys, can't wait to see the pics. Mr. Green

I am so sorry that Duncan isn't feeling well, but I know exactly what you are going through, as I've just been through this with Malcom, a few months ago and Kandi just last week. It was very hard to ...

I haven't been here for a few days but when I read your post this evening, Christy, it brought back such sad flashbacks for me of Emma, her's was the same senerio, she came through surgery with flying ...

I am so sorry you lost your sweet boy {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon.

Hey, Wiley's mom, I was going to tell you to go get the other 3 but then I see you went and done it without my advice so congratulations on your new additions!! Cheers

One can never have enough r ...

{{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon. Hug

Yes, that must have been hard to look at those pictures, one doesn't realize how thin and frail looking they are when they get sick or old. But at least you have pictures of them in their final days, ...

Hi there, I have 41 rats right now. 15 bouncing boys and 26 gracious girls. I started off with 2 ratties, but as you can see, my family has grown quite large over the past few years. Good luck convi ...

They are all really sweet, but that first picture is awesome, it took my breath away!

I am so, so sorry that you lost your Maya bear, I was hoping she would have made a healthy recovery. {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon.

Fantastic news! clap

OMG what a laid back dude, you have there, I love him! lurve

Congratulations on your new boys! Aren't dumbos the sweetest little things, I just love those ears!!! wink

WOW! that is very interesting, I don't think I've ever worn sunblock or suntan lotion in my entire life! I hardly ever wear sunglasses either, keep losing them. Thanks for the valuable info :enli ...

Your Name : Cal

Occupation: retired and enjoying every second of it!

Country of Birth/Nationality: Canada/part Mi'kmaq Indian

Passions: Reading, singing and enjoying my animals

What mad ...

There are just no words to describe your beautiful love muffins! I love 'em all lurve

Oh Christy, I've just pm'd you about another subject and didn't realize that Mr. T had passed over the Bridge. I am so sorry but at least he got to enjoy his last months with you, knowing what it was ...

Wiley's mom, I am so sorry you lost your darling boy, but I'm sure him and Wiley are up to some merry devilment and smiling the whole time they are doing it. {{{hugs}}}

Wiley's mom, Hannah is simply gorgeous and a definate Wiley look-a-like, he must have made that angel just for you, and had her put in that tank so you would be sure to notice her there! He certainly ...

I am so sorry you lost Phantom, {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon.

I am so sorry you lost Poprocks, but as everyone has said it wasn't your fault and he did die at home where he was loved. {{{hugs}}}

I am glad you are back and your rats are probably smiling now and looking down on you with love in their eyes. {{{hugs}}}

I was so sorry to learn of Mikko's passing but as you said she must have known it was her time. {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon.

I am so sorry that Fletcher has lost his battle and crossed over the bridge. {{{hugs}}}

I am so sorry you lost your Chrissy Bear, but I'm sure he is with great company as we have lost a lot of our ratties recently. {{{hugs}}}

I love your pictures and your captions are perfect, a real cute family, and of course I'm partial to the Newfie Twins :wink: .

Me and my gang are sending lots of good thoughts, a speedy recovery and luck to Millie!

Lots of good wishes and a speedy recovery for Fletcher coming from me and my gang, good luck!

What a nice way to start the day, seeing your beautiful rats posing once again!

I, too, am sorry Amica has left you, but at least she got a taste of love before she crossed that Bridge. Hug

Definately a hoot that's for sure! roflmao

I am so sorry you had to say good bye to Slarti and I hope him and Malcom are chasing all the ladies over the Bridge. Hug

There are just no words to ease your pain, and I have already posted another post. Cry

I guess I'm just too out spoken about all the ratties that have left us this week, so I'm just spilling my hurt feelings too. I read this forum everyday but when I read about all the ratties who have ...

After I read about Mommyrattie 25 news, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm a good animal lover. No disrespect to mommyrattie 25, I have 42 rats, 5 dogs, 8 cats, 1 iguana, 1 guinea pig so how am I suppos ...

Briana, there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you are feeling right now. I only hope you can deal with what has happened with your life. Your rats are happily enjoying life over the Bridge wi ...

Wiley's mom, Amica was meant to be with Wiley, Dakota, Malcom and everyone else that crossed the bridge lately. You gave her a chance and she took advantage of it, not with us on earth but in the her ...

Lots of good wishes and a speedy recovery to Slarti coming from me and my gang, good luck!

Lots and lots of good wishes and a speedy recovery for Amica, coming your way from me and my gang. Everything is crossed too.

OMG is he is beautiful and he does look like he's smiling and oh so happy to be living with you. I truly wish the best for Amica. Congratulations! Cheers

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That's a lovely picture- what a sweet face![/quote]

I think you're upset because you didn't think of it first, right?

I've just one too many accidents Embarassed

, but in the end I loved 'em everyone! :wink: At least you've got takers for yours, I had to keep all of my "accidents" but deep down inside I didn't mind ...

A very happy first birthday to your gang from me and my gang! party

Congratulations on your new additions and I'm sure Blue will get used to Hax and Snap in due time.

I love your couch "potatoes" they are adorable!

I have to say I think that Misty is "blossoming" into a beautiful girl!

A very happy birthday from me and my gang, and the pictures are adorable.

I agree with what everyone has said, Debbie, you are not a bad ratmom by any means. Those cursed lumps will appear on any rat, at any time or any age, trust me, I feel I'm the queen of lumpy rats! I ...

Happy 1st birthday Beans and Hobnob! Your "cake" looks scrumptious too.

Congratulations on your new ratties, and I must say they certainly are a handsome pair!

I am sorry Estelle that you lost another rattie. The only consolation is when they are old and die it isn't too, too bad, what kills me is when they are young and die not having enjoyed life to it's ...

OMG that is cute, thanks for the smile, I needed that! Mr. Green

I am so sorry you lost your precious Missy, and yes, it's been a very sad week here at the Palace. {{{hugs}}}

I missed one night and 2 deaths of the senior boys, I am so sorry Dakota had to leave you, Scout. He sounded like a real character too. Malcom was paralyzed in the rear end too, but he could still s ...

Sorry you lost both your girls on the same day. {{{hugs}}}

I too, was in shock when I read your post. {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon, I lost my big cuddly boy today, but I was glad he was in my life and will never forget him. I know there a ...

OMG they are just too adorable, Debbie, congratulations! Cheers

My big beautiful boy died today after being paralyzed for over a week. He had just turned 2 in Jan. I'm going to miss my big cuddly bear, but I know he is happy now running and eating everything in ...

I am always so happy to hear of great news after surgery, me and my gang wish Maggie a speedy recovery.

Hey, Ratzinger, sounds like your ratties have you wrapped right around their little paws, nice feeling isn't it? Sorry I can't help you out with the lab blocks, I'm on the other side of the country ...

Lots of good wishes and a speedy recovery coming your way, Maggie, from me and my gang!

OMG she is a little sweetie pie, and I'm so glad you are keeping her, congratulations! Cheers

I am so sorry for your loss {{{hugs}}} and I hope you find Buddy a friend real soon.

I am so sorry you lost your beautiful girl, Lena, that's the way I wish mine would go when it's their time, in my arms just drifting off into a peaceful sleep. {{{hugs}}} and may your heart heal soon ...

Oh, Dorea, I am so sorry to read about Stormy's passing. I was wondering only the other day where you've been. It's nice to see you back and {{{hugs}}} to you and Alegna.

A very happy 3rd birthday, Sir Wiley :royalty: . Sorry I'm late but I couldn't get into RP :x , must have been blocked with everyone sending you b-day wishes! Glad you made it to 3 and i ...

What a darling bunch of babies, I want to squeeze everyone one of them, gently of course!

Ah, Princess Powie looks really regal with her new toy. Sorry to hear about Jack, Sad

I too, now have a paralyzed boy, Malcom who just turned 2 last month, but he is doing great despite his handicap ...

I am so happy Marmite is home safe and sound and she sounds like a real trooper!

A very happy 3rd birthday to you, Dakota, and it sounds like you'll be dining in fine style! Cheers

What unique markings your girls have! Wishing you and your crew lots of good luck for their surgeries, and you not to be so jittery, they will be fine.

Lots and lots of best wishes for Marmite from me and my gang! Mr. Green

I am so happy that Maya is doing great and you are sooooooo lucky to at least have vet choices. We only have one vet here and although he tries, he just doesn't have the experience with rats. The ne ...

Glad to hear that your Powie girl is bouncing back, yeah!

There is just way too much cuteness on this board this week! Mr. Green

What can I say? I love those ears, and yes the rat are very cute too

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Your boys are beautiful, and of course I love their ears Mr. Green

. You are not a picture hog, remember I used to be the queen picture hog, but now I can't post pics only links Sad

, so keep posting, I ne ...

{{{hugs}}} {{{hugs}}} and more {{{hugs}}}, I can't think of anything else to say to ease your pain.

How is Maggie doing now? I read your post a few days ago but just couldn't respond, I despise lumps so much, it hurts even to think about anyone else's rats having them. I, personally, am opposed to ...

that is good news, I sure hope Ghost has a very speedy recovery and continues to feel great!

I just love your "big boned" rats, they are truly beautiful, and my crew send good luck for good news to Ghost on her trip to the vet's. Rainbow Smiley

GASP! those ears are to die for, congratulations on your new babies! Cheers

Yes, I know I have 4 dumbos but it's those ears, they get to me everytime, just ask mine, I've got them nearly rubbed ...

You have a very handsome family there but I have to admit those dumbo ears get me everytime, they are just scrumptious!

You should be reported for such cruelty to a king! Shame on you :wink: , ah but he will forgive you, right?

I'll take a half a dozen of those donuts to go, thank you! :wink:

Isn't it funny, I was only thinking the other day, there must a birthday coming up soon for this place, and I was right!

THIS PLACE IS NUMBER ONE!! Thank you, Christy & Jason!

Cheers

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Congratulations on your 2 new love muffins! Cheers

Absolutely cutely! :wink:

OMG those pictures are priceless! Out of my 5 dogs, the maremmas are the only ones that don't seem to give a hoot about the rats. Jolene and Gabby would rather chase them and "play" with them :wink ...

Lots and lots of good luck wishes coming your way from me and my gang! Mr. Green

I am so sorry you lost your sweet little rat, but I doubt it very much if the vet could have done anything. Sometimes, they just go so fast there is nothing anyone can do to stop them from going. :h ...

What a pretty group of rats you have, thanks for sharing the pics! Mr. Green

A very happy birthday to your sweet love muffins, Wiley's mom and your pictures are always a delight to look at! Mr. Green

I am so sorry for your loss and your feelings are natural when a rattie passes over the Bridge by themselves. Hug

Your rats aren't spoiled are they? No way! LOL

great pics, thanks for sharing.

Yepper, your rats are definately gorgeous and very photogenic! Mr. Green

Congratulations, and I can't wait to see pics too! happydance

OMG those little noses and those darling ears!! I love those ears, congratulations on your cutie pies! Cheers

to everyone from me and my gang! Cheers

You are not acting like a child. I'm 50 and lost my first rat Emma in 1999 and to this day I cannot talk about her without filling up. Some rats just do that, take a piece of your heart that can nev ...

Beautiful as always, Christie! Mr. Green

Tough decision, eh? I've kept most of my litters, including these last 2, Mole had 3 in Dec. and Monday had 14 in Jan. I have let a few go to the petstore, ONLY because I know the owner really well ...

Just trying to get comfy, right? :wink:

What a pair of little darlings!

Ditto to what everyone else has said. They sure are lucky you found them! :wink: