More nostalgia of Rats past. Amelia. I still get completely choked up when I think of her, I miss her so. She was so very special. My little facehugger. The facehugger business is explained here.
Not trying to cause a negative reaction, just curious: what is the lifespan of your rats? I get so attached to my cats, and when I have to have them euthanized, it breaks my heart. But cats live pretty long lives. The shortest I have ever had one live was about eight years, and the longest eighteen. I would find it hard to get attached and have to go through the grief every year.
The average lifespan of a rat is 2 to 3 years. Some live less, and some live longer. It’s tough to lose them, like it is any animal, but they are also so very worth it.
chigau (違う) says
That’s my girl.
Caine says
Yep.
Ice Swimmer says
Hand on the edge of the cup does a lot for the picture.
My warm thoughts for the memory of the special one!
Caine says
Yes, Amelia had lovely hands. Thank you.
rq says
Showing off them lovely nails.
johnson catman says
Not trying to cause a negative reaction, just curious: what is the lifespan of your rats? I get so attached to my cats, and when I have to have them euthanized, it breaks my heart. But cats live pretty long lives. The shortest I have ever had one live was about eight years, and the longest eighteen. I would find it hard to get attached and have to go through the grief every year.
Caine says
Johnson catman @ 6:
The average lifespan of a rat is 2 to 3 years. Some live less, and some live longer. It’s tough to lose them, like it is any animal, but they are also so very worth it.
jimb says
Wow, that’s one special companion you had, Caine.
Very-belated condolences on your loss.
Caine says
Thank you so much, Jim.