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.