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By: Grandma Judy

Grandma Judy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:42:01 +0000

They were so small and young and innocent. At least they appeared that way. And then, WHAM, they weren’t. At first, I think the $ was an issue but it definitely was coughed up quickly when the reproductive activities began. It was a long time ago, and my memory fails me (in many ways, at odd times, in embarrassing moments like when I address my wonderful grandboy’s BD package with the wrong middle name-how COULD I have done that!) Any how, I really don’t remember why the rats were co-habitating.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:47:06 +0000

I guess we could only afford one cage? Who knows. As a 7 yr. old you don’t remember those little details. We did get two cages eventually, but it only forestalled their banishment for a short time.

By: mamagriffith

mamagriffith — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:59:48 +0000

You let a boy rat and a girl rat commune in the same cage??? wow I love your description. domesticated rats are so nice (the girls at least) I miss rizzo

By: Grandma Judy

Grandma Judy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:41:06 +0000

Remember how they used to vibrate? The rats never actually sat still. They always felt like they were vibrating when you held them. When they were little, I didn’t mind holding them because their claws were soft enough to not feel creepy. When they got older their claws hardened and were very scratchy and felt creepy on my hand. The tails never bothered me but the claws sure did!

Remember their distinctive “ratty” odor? No matter how clean we kept the cage it always stunk. They had a major “rat B.O.” problem. I think that was one of the factors that caused their banishment to the garage.

Remember when they got big enough to be interested in “reproductive activity”? What an embarrassment it was to have this awakening happen when we had company and the cage was out in the living room, ARGGGG!

Such a lot of wonderful “Angel” memories. I do have to say that she was a very gentle rat with no “bag vices” like biting, etc. She did bring you a lot of enjoyment, for which I was always thankful.

Love to you.