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cw: pet loss + needing some help with commissions
2 weeks ago
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I don't even know how to start that
So, yesterday I lost one of my rats, Hayata, in a post-op complication. It was the worst pet loss I've experienced - and, as I've kept pet rats since 2017, I've had a lot of losses. He was relatively young (only 10 months old) and also we are accessing how to take care of Dan (his remaining brother),
As you imagine, that came with a lot of veterinary expenses too. And this month I got only 2/5 of the expected commissions (I'm totally grateful to the people that got the slots!). Maybe it is just a slow month, and even if last year was nice in terms of commissions I know it is a kinda unstable job (but, well, I don't see any alternative for the moment... this is one more depressive talk for another day). So, if you can share stuff around, that would help a lot!
I really want to thank the people that are * still * around, you are the world for me. I still want to bring a bit of joy to people and animals around me (even if I can't see anything sparkling joy myself, right now).
I think that's it!
Thank you so much 🖤
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EDIT/ 2025-02-10
Dear people, thank you so much for your support!
I'll be slowly answering the messages and reviewing the form requests. This week, we are trying to find new cagemates for Dan. We got a foster yesterday, but we are still trying to find rattos closer to his age, so I'll be very occupied.
Plus, trauma of losing Hayata, ofc.
Thanks for understanding!
So, yesterday I lost one of my rats, Hayata, in a post-op complication. It was the worst pet loss I've experienced - and, as I've kept pet rats since 2017, I've had a lot of losses. He was relatively young (only 10 months old) and also we are accessing how to take care of Dan (his remaining brother),
As you imagine, that came with a lot of veterinary expenses too. And this month I got only 2/5 of the expected commissions (I'm totally grateful to the people that got the slots!). Maybe it is just a slow month, and even if last year was nice in terms of commissions I know it is a kinda unstable job (but, well, I don't see any alternative for the moment... this is one more depressive talk for another day). So, if you can share stuff around, that would help a lot!
I really want to thank the people that are * still * around, you are the world for me. I still want to bring a bit of joy to people and animals around me (even if I can't see anything sparkling joy myself, right now).
I think that's it!
Thank you so much 🖤
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EDIT/ 2025-02-10
Dear people, thank you so much for your support!
I'll be slowly answering the messages and reviewing the form requests. This week, we are trying to find new cagemates for Dan. We got a foster yesterday, but we are still trying to find rattos closer to his age, so I'll be very occupied.
Plus, trauma of losing Hayata, ofc.
Thanks for understanding!
This is my second time losing such a young rat to the combo tumor + surgery. Unfortunately for some operations the post-op is very delicate. I try to think rationally, but it still hurts.
Offering all the hugs and hoping you get all the support you need. Financially and emotionally.
Not only the lifespans are short, but, as for rats you are required to keep a group, in a lucky scenario a guardian will experience multiple losses in a short time span after two-three years (if keeping, lets say, a group of similar aged rats that grow together and pass from old age). If you keep some groups of rats over many years (like me), there is an increased probability of experiencing a tragedy (like an early loss). Sure, that can happen with single pets too, but it is less probable.
That said, rats are so full of personality, and usually very smart and friendly. I'm enchanted by them, how they interact, play, try to understand the world around them, how each single rat has very particular ideas about how to do things, what they like to eat... all unique. I try to be my best version to them, and to make they have good experiences, even if their lives are short.