Hi Rat Lovers!
Recently a girl named Sarah wrote in and asked if I could put a little tribute on FRC to her rat, Hugs, who passed away about a month ago. Sarah made me realize that it’s high time FRC have its own memorial. You can find it here–feel free to post your own tribute!
I have also included an article on how to cope with the loss of your pet, and information about the Rainbow Bridge. There’s more to come.
Sara
Vegas…
Im so saddened to see you go old friend.
But im happy your not in pain anymore.
You’ve been a loyal friend and an anmazing pet and
Youv’e open my eyes to the rat world.
Im going to miss you…
Ron
Hello,
I’m sooo sad about the loss of rat hugs, my baby rat Holly ranaway because my sister let her out. I miss her sooooo much, Me and my family and friends tryed soooo hard to find her, but we couldn’t, we looked for hours. Now I have another baby rat called Petal, she is very sweet.
From Erin
Hello Rat Lovers ~
You can’t imagine how such a little critter can capture your heart like they do but they do. Our family lost 2 of our beloved girly rats last year, Emily May in December from cancer & her sister Amy Grace months prior due to a respiratory infection or brain tumor, it was sudden. A year before that my 2 boy Stuart Little & Willis due to old age. Each time it brike my heart, especially when you are the one to have to decide it’s time. I now have 2 lil’ brothers Snoopy & Charlie Brown & my daughter has Snowball, Brownie & Oreo. We love these babies like nothing else. I have comfort in knowing they have crossed the Rainbow Bridge & are dancing in Fields of Greeen.
this is to kora who passed a few hours ago i love you so much you are and will always be my best friend you have grown with me, youve kept me company while chuck was at bootcamp , ill miss when you stare at me with those big pink eyes, when you chew holes in my clothes, when you play in your cage at night and keep me awake. i love you kora and ill miss you terriblly be good wherever you are this no goodbye but a see you later i love you
This is to my little man, Odin. You will be forever missed, we love you so much!!!!!!! Im so sry for everything you had to go through in you little life. Your brother Baal misses you too! We will always remember you!
This is for Hope, who died just two days ago. Thank you for bringing a little bit of sunshine into an otherwise dark world. We will miss you.
My beloved companion Romeo had to be put to sleep today. Approximatly 2 days ago he started urinating blood and having a hard time breathing, he had been treated for resperitory disease in the past. The night before we brang him into the vet he spent the whole night draping his head over our arms or head. his fur was all puffy and he was very weak. he refused to be anywear but exactly on one of us (yes Romeo would often sleep in the bed with us) it was like he new it was his time and wanted to spend his last moments with us.
Everywhere i look i am reminded of him…..The house plant he loved to dig up and play in, parts of the door he chewed and i keep thinking i hear him chewing on his peanuts or running around.but all these familiar things are gone because romeo is gone. i miss him so much. he was truly an amazing pet he was never ordinary but rather exraordinary. never “just a rat” .He truly made my life better and i hope whereever he is he knows that .i love you Romerr, where ever you are i hope you and oliver are reunted and happy.
ive spent the whole day viewing pictures of him and doing research on the internet. im thankful i can leave this posting amongst other rat lovers that understand.
My best friend Remi just passed away on sunday aug 15 2010.He was the sweetest boy.He was 3 years old so I guess i had him for a long time in rat years.He died lying in his favorite place on my chest and as we reminisced about his life he bruxed or chatted for the last time assuring me he had a good life and how much he loved me .I tried to close his eye but he wanted to see me till the end.I have been crying for days,i miss him so much,Im scared to get another one afraid it will be mean or not live up to remi’s reputation.He helped me through so many hard times in my life when no one else could.I am building a flower garden memorial all in cheese colored flowers his memory.
My beloved Dobby left me today after a very short illness. When I picked him up this morning it was as if he was looking at me and saying he’d had enough and to let him go. I knew it was time to say goodbye so with a heavy heart, I took him back to the vet for his appointment. He is now resting under the apple tree in my garden and I’m planning to tie a ribbon on one of the branches in remembrance. I believe rats leave paw prints on your heart and I’m very grateful and honoured to have known such a gentle, noble and faithful friend. Sweet dreams little man, love you big much!