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Rest in Peace Mordred
5 years ago
After Renfield passed away, Mordred stopped eating. He had already been having some mysterious health issues that the vet could not pin down. I was feeding him baby food morning and night, but he would only take so much.
I remember bringing him home- this teeny tiny little black rat that was 50% testicles and 100% anxiety. It took him a long time to warm up to people, and he never really developed a taste for cuddling.
As many know, Mordred was a smart cookie. Last year I made them a treat wreath for the holidays by stringing cupcake papers, woodblocks, and treats on some twine then tying it in a loop. My plan was that they would have to work at chewing the treats off the twine... well along comes Mordred who climbs up to the top and snips the end of the twine with his little teeth and just dumps everything on the ground.
He loved being out in the flowers and among the plants. He was the most relaxed when he could stretch out among the pansies.
He will be missed.
My crew is now down to Lancelot, Urien, and Beowulf (who is healing up more, and able somewhat straighten his tail now).
I've honestly been a bit numb for the last few days. I feel like I'm just too tired to cry.
Anyways,
Take care of yourself. Be kind. And like Mordred, stare in disdain at anyone that has the audacity to touch you.
I remember bringing him home- this teeny tiny little black rat that was 50% testicles and 100% anxiety. It took him a long time to warm up to people, and he never really developed a taste for cuddling.
As many know, Mordred was a smart cookie. Last year I made them a treat wreath for the holidays by stringing cupcake papers, woodblocks, and treats on some twine then tying it in a loop. My plan was that they would have to work at chewing the treats off the twine... well along comes Mordred who climbs up to the top and snips the end of the twine with his little teeth and just dumps everything on the ground.
He loved being out in the flowers and among the plants. He was the most relaxed when he could stretch out among the pansies.
He will be missed.
My crew is now down to Lancelot, Urien, and Beowulf (who is healing up more, and able somewhat straighten his tail now).
I've honestly been a bit numb for the last few days. I feel like I'm just too tired to cry.
Anyways,
Take care of yourself. Be kind. And like Mordred, stare in disdain at anyone that has the audacity to touch you.
It really has been an unreal year...
I taught him to spin on command, so whenever I had them out freeroaming and he wanted a snack he would come up to me and spin around then look me dead in the eye like "I did the thing, you have to give me cheerio"
Thank you.
Take your time in recovering and don't push yourself too hard <3
My thoughts are with you.
And for once, I use that phrase not ironically but in all complete seriousness.
I just saw the last picture of him and he was a handsome boy
He was such a sweet and handsome rat. Knew how to pose for the camera