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27. across a few years my daughter, as a college student & beyond, had seven pet mice

Mon Dec 8, 2014, 04:54 AM

Dec 2014

they were adorable

unfortunately their lifespan isn't long

it was a tragedy and heartbreak each time one died.

she had moved back home after college and the mice came with her. they would visit on weekends from school.

she started with two. one died. she got two more. the second mouse died. so she had two. one died. she got three more. then she had four together. and one by one, they died.

it was so devastating that when we got down to the last two i told her "you can't do this again. we can't keep going through this."

each was given a private cremation and she has their ashes in little urns.

it was so fascinating to me how these little creatures could be so loved and cherished and bring such sadness at their parting. it's almost like i never would have believed it if it hadn't happened to me.

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Rats are So Disgusting [View all] BlueJazz Dec 2014 OP

Awwwww! I used to have a pet rat Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #1

I've had Ratties since I was a preteen. Such intelligent little things. BlueJazz Dec 2014 #2

I don't know why people are freaked out. They're cute and smart and fluffy, LOL. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #3

What a coincidence! I named my widdle sweetums cutie pie rat... pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #4

As a liberal, you should be ashamed! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #5

Another coincidence--I give Willard cuddly little bear cubs, too! pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #6

You're forgetting how smart they are Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #7

Very cool! pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #8

Cool! My brother had a guinea pig Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #9

"The vet sid he couldn't tell," ROFL! pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #10

Well, it's too late now Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #11

Don't neuter that cat, my friend... pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #12

I think it's okay Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #13

ah but was he a pet store rat or a rescued rat azurnoir Dec 2014 #16

My rat was a rescue from the psych lab at college. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #17

a lab rat hadn't thought of that one azurnoir Dec 2014 #18

Oh! Poor little thing! I don't blame you for rescuing her. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #19

We used to get our fish at Grants! Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #20

We did, too! We always had goldfish, and, later, little turtles. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #21

Isn't that the old Woolworth's 5 and dime? Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #22

I think you're right! I must have them mixed up. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #23

Sweet! Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #24

LOL! Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #25

Small world.... Scruffy Rumbler Dec 2014 #26

You are welcome to come to my garage/attic and take them LeftInTX Dec 2014 #14

I appreciate the offer but knowing they're Texas Rats, I doubt if 2 would fit in my car and... BlueJazz Dec 2014 #15

across a few years my daughter, as a college student & beyond, had seven pet mice orleans Dec 2014 #27