This is just a little update of things that are going on.
My oldest rat ( who will be five years next summer if she makes it that long) may have a bad ear infection or might have had a stroke. The poor baby is always tilting to the left and stumbling over. I just pray that is the ear infection and hope she didn't have a stroke. I know she is getting old (average rat life span is 2-3 years) but I don't want to lose her. Life wouldn't be the same. She always snuggles with me and does something cute that cheers me up. And she is my only rat that is completely comfortable with me. I can't imagine going to the pet store without her on my shoulder. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. When I went to buy a rat,she was the only dumbo rat,and I was mainly going to get a fancy but when I saw her curled up by herself in the little house, I knew I needed to take her. As soon as I got her out she immediately ambushed me with little kisses and crawled into my jacket pocket. And was NEVER shy or aggressive with me. I was extremely depressed at the time but as I spent time with her,my depression just faded away. She has helped me through so so much and I just can't think of losing her. But she is coming to the end of her life and I don't want to believe it but I have to. And it is just tearing me up. I just want to be able to cuddle and play with her forever. She may be a small animal but she has a big heart and a gentle personality. I love her more than anything. We even paid two hundred dollars just to have her fixed and get a tumor removed. I want her to be as healthy and live as long as possible and be happy. And no matter what it takes, I will not give up on my baby.