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Old 02-13-2007, 04:17 PM
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Default I miss my ratties

My two girls have recently passed. I miss them so much. Greatest rodents ever. I wish to get another but I know the timing isn't right.


Anyone else share my love for these critters?
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Old 02-13-2007, 04:27 PM
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I love rats, I've never had any, and will have to fight REALLY hard if I ever want to as my BF is terrified of rodents

Sorry to hear about your girls!
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Old 02-13-2007, 06:19 PM
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I have had rats for a whole seven years of my life.
they were rarely kept in cages. they went to the cage to poop and pee and spent most of the other time with me on the bed. they knew a few commands and were very intelligent. I loved my rats with all of my heart. Rats were heartbreaks for me. rats go GREAT to live 2.5 to 3 years, in seven years imagine how many rats passed through my life. some died old age, some with cancer ridden tumors, some with horrible respiratory problems.

a couple of years ago my i started have SEVER allergies. my nose would swell up and bleed. my eyes would itch and my skin would break out in hives. after loads of prescription medication and steroid shots my allergies to my rats gave me no break. so sadly i got my last two males neutered and gave them to my mother to put with her females.
not a day goes by that i dont think of my babies wish they were with me. i have had loads of pets and rats are by far the best.
i honestly even liked them better than dogs. my rats were the greatest. i even took them places with me. i had a purse i made for them and we would go to the mall, walmart, to the park... everywhere and they loved it

i remember even taking one to school with me one time. i snuck it in my purse and took it to lunch with me and gave him a french fry. he would stay in the biology room most of the time in a cage i brought him. i was so lucky to take him to school with me almost daily. he quickly became popular at my school and helped people see rats for what they are.

live long my little buddies
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Old 02-13-2007, 11:56 PM
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rats are too cool.

I wish our boys were more social, but they've been fun nonetheless.

They are a little over 3 years old now... that's pretty old for a rattie...
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Old 02-14-2007, 02:53 PM
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oh wow, over three....
thats the oldest most get, and those are the lucky ones who die of old age.
great job on getting them to live as long as they have
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Old 02-14-2007, 03:50 PM
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Me! me!

I miss my Korben a lot! But, just like you, the timing is very off.
I love rats! But for right now I have to settle for pet sitting, and contemplating "stealing" a couple from my friend.
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Old 02-15-2007, 05:44 PM
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not to sound mean but its a RAT it is a hairy nibbling rodent sorry say that
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Old 02-15-2007, 09:12 PM
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You're darn right it's a RAT... and deserving of air just as you are... for some reason.
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Old 02-15-2007, 10:41 PM
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pupmiki

that litterly made me sick. how can you say that. a dog is a dog, a rat is a rat.
both have feelings, and emotion. both bleed red. that is very unsensitive of you to say and i am highly upset right now.

i think its best i just dont type any more before i get banned.
i am going to be sick.
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I love ratties. Mine died in December and my mom is not budging when she says no more.

Awesome pets--they're definitely my favorite along with dogs.
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