I'm going to apologise in advance as this is going to be so disorganised. I'm bawling my eyes out so I can barely even see the screen.

Tonight I came home and went straight up to see the girls. Usually Meggy's the first one to make an appearance but she didn't come out. We spent ages checking all of the hammocks and tubes and found her huddled up in a ball in a pocket. I've never seen anything so sad in my life. She was so thin, barely moving and just staring at me as if she knew it was the end.

I got her out and just cuddled her for the last hour of her life. I can't say she passed completely peacefully, it was a really horrible thing to watch and by the end I was almost glad she was gone so she didn't have to suffer anymore.

I've never loved an animal as much as I love her. She always showed so much affection- not only to me but even to strangers. She loved curling up and napping on my shoulder as I watched a film. Or cuddling up to me when I was ill. Not just to humans either- she loved all of the rats that have come and go in her time and never showed any aggression to any of them.

As she was passing I kept saying it's not Meggy, it's not Meg. The Meg I knew was so full of life- even at 3 and a half years of age she was bouncing around the cage and keeping up with the little ones.

I honestly thought she was going to live forever. I'd already started making plans for her fourth birthday.
As I got her from a pet shop I don't know the exact date she was born, but I like to think it was on the 13th July 2008- mine and my fiance's first date.

She really was a special rat- there has never been and will never be another rat like her. If anyone ever had any doubts about rats she was the one to win their hearts. She certainly won mine.










This is how I remember her- young,black,healthy and still affectionate





She was an impressive boggler
Nutmeg :: DSCF0918.mp4 video by xxmalteserxx - Photobucket

Meg, I love you so much, Rest In Peace :heart:

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So sorry about little Meg one of the most heart-breaking moments is when you have to hold one of your little ones in your arms when they're slipping away (((hug))))

Rest In Peace Meg xx

I'm so sorry for your loss
Sleep tight Meggy xxxx

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OMG I am in love they are so cute....xx
seeing your post reminded me to have a look at your site... Been distracted with a new arrival xxxxxx

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"Life is not about how many breathes you take, but about the moments that take your breath away"

Awwww!!! You take such good care of them. I know Meg must have had a brilliant life with you as the rest currently are too.

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Current pets:
Cats- Kitty + Cuddly (named when I was little hehe)
Guinea pigs - Poppy and Billy
Rabbits- Buddy and Bella
Russian Dwarf Hamster- Georgi

Oh gosh, so sorry for your loss. Meg was a gorgeous little girl. I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. I wish you the best in your time of grieving!

On a lighter note, you've got some beautiful babies to keep you company and keep Meg's memory alive. They're all just adorable.

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Owned by:

*Lexi- Golden Retriever (6yrs)*
*Rats: Aila- Black Merle Berkshire (1yr); Piper- Beige (18mos); Willow- Black Hooded (18mos)*
*Bella- Himalayan Rabbit (2yrs)*

So it's been mega-freezing here and the girls have been looking a bit puffy since they're so cold. So I made them a cuddle cup with a bit on the bottom for one of those heat pads to go in. So far the girls have loved being a bit warmer but it's a shame it's too heavy to hang up since they like to sleep up really high. :-\

Anyway, Harley loves it, and I got some cute photos of her in it. Unfortunately they're through the bars since the cup's right at the back of the cage, but she looks cute all the same!



Warming her feetsies




This could've been the perfect yawn pic!


Other than that, Molly's settled in well. Her and Annie have taken to sleeping together and she's taught Molly how to climb

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♥Molly♥ ♥Annie♥ ♥Harley♥ ♥Lilly♥ ♥Lola♥ ♥Mishka♥ ♥Oracle♥ ♥Merry♥ ♥Pippin♥
R.I.P ♥Bodger♥ ♥Badger♥ ♥Sage♥ ♥Saffron♥ ♥Clove♥ ♥Meg♥

ooo a cuddle cup what a good idea

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