Tutu Passes

Sadly Tutu passed in his cage while I was away at work. He lived by himself as I could never find someone he'd tolerate. He was over 3 when he came to the village and lived alone all of his adult life.

Rest in piece gentle giant.

Potter Passes

Potter, at the age of 2 years, 4 months, passed in his cage. He is survived by his cage mate, Joey and his brother Remi (who lives with a spayed girl). Potter was a little black self dumbo rattie boy. He and his friend Joey were adopted from a former rat owner. They were the sweetest lovey boys. The lived together the entire time they were here. Joey, who was neutered, now lives with a little old gal named Nona. He was preceded in death by his brother Tank.

Run and be free little rattie boy!

Mavro Passes

Mavro passed in his cage today. He was one of 9 ratties adopted from a nice lady in St. Helens that thought she was getting a boy and got a girl. I adopted 7 brothers, a sister and the mother. Marvo is survived by 3 brothers, Millo, Bob and Franc. (All of the family members I named for red wines.)

Run free little Marvo!

Lucy is Helped to the Bridge

At 2 years 3+ months of age, Lucy was helped to the bridge today. She was a wonderful little girl that I was privileged to have the care of. She came from a very loving family that were heartbroken that they had to rehome her. Due to severe allergies from the daughter (she got welts while I was standing there), she was well loved there.

She lived with other little girls through her whole life. She developed several tumors at the age of 2 years to months, they didn't even have the courtesy of being in the same area. The decision was reached that we would not operate. It probably was for the best, they grew so fast and new ones cropped up. I'd never seen the like. As they started to affect her quality of life, the painful decision to euthanize was made.

Rest and be free little one!

Old Man Sherman Departs the Village

Sherman passed while I was at the hospital. I didn't want to help him to the bridge because despite the fact he had total back end paralysis he dragged himself around and up the side of his cage like nobody's business.

A big black and white rattie boy, he was a real dream as a pet. He didn't like most rats, but for some reason he took a shine to Luke, his cage mate that preceeded him in death. Sherman was almost twice as big as Luke, but Sherman liked the fact Luke liked to be his blanket. Sherman was 43 months old. He came here a lone rattie boy. Patches and Nona also came from the same home. He lived with Luke until Luke passed away.

Rest in peace little Sherman, you'll have your little Luke blanket again.

Matriarch Shäst Passes

Shäst passed while I was at the hospital. She was 43 months of age. She suffered from advanced respiratory illness and had started to develop multiple tumors. (She also had cataract in both eyes but that doesn't slow ratties down!) Her name is Russian for "Piece of Luck." She was the first girl I adopted from OHS in July of 2007 at approximately 1 year of age. She was found on the streets of downtown Portland--SW 11th and Yamhill to be exact. She and her late cage mate Precious were the first to test out my cage concept that later became the RT-24 http://qualitycage.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=129_231_240&products_id=2306]. She took Lucy under her wing and was a great friend to Nona and of course her best friend Precious. Shast was 41 months old.

Be united with your friend little one and stuff as much paper as you want in cage wire! Shast has been prepared for private cremation at OHS.

Mali Helped to the Bridge

Mali was helped to the bridge today. She has been sick for some time. She developed a tumor but due to respiratory issues, she was not really a candidate for surgery. Rest in peace little one.

Gretta Is Helped to the Bridge

Gretta was helped to the bridge today. She had several mammary tumors and given her age and respiratory status she was not a candidate for surgery. She is now with her sisters Hannah and Betsy.

Rest in peace little one.

Crinkle, Brick, Brack to the Rainbow Bridge

The last 3 brothers of the Corvallis 6 were helped to the bridge today. They were 28 months old. :*( All 3 had advanced respiratory issues, one a heart problem and the other a tumor.

Crinkle, Brick and Brack and their late brothers Mr. Wiggles, Tip and Top were all wonderful boys. They've been prepared for private cremation at the Oregon Humane Society. Rest in peace little giants.