Pika, January 25, 2006-March 17, 2008
Our wonderful little girl, Pika, gently passed on last night. She was in my mom’s hands, and right after my mom gave her some kisses she just slipped away. She had been sick for a while, and as much as it has broken my heart, I am so glad that she is finally at peace. She and her sister, Boo, were my first ever rats, and this is the first time that I have had to say goodbye. She was a wonderful, beautiful little rat, always so full of life and love. She could climb anything you put in front of her, and would jump great distances for pure sport. She loved bobbing for peas and exploring the world around her, but in her older age Pika was content to sit on our laps and groom our fingernails. Yes, her little rat hands were so darn cute while she took one finger at a time and gave us little kisses. She was amazing, and I will never forget her. She will be oh so dearly missed by her family and her sister, but one day we will meet again in a better place. I love you Pika.