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Sorry for your loss, Shelagh. <3 You always do so well with your rats, she couldn't have wound up in better hands then yours.

Sorry for your loss. You've got some great pictures to remember him by. Looks like he was a real sweetheart and it's obvious he was well loved!

Thanks, you two! :)

Well, for those who don't know... I lost the last boy out of the "Marco & Polo era" yesterday afternoon. Even though my heart is broken, I am wanting to post a happier topic to commemorate the BOTH of them with some of my favourite pictures taken throughout their lives. (Feel free to move this...

Sorry to hear of your loss. I can relate very closely to how you are probably feeling today... Run free little one, and say Hi to my boys. <3

Thanks for your wishes, everyone. Means a lot! Marco reached out and put his paw on my hand right before falling asleep... he was a sweet boy right to the end! <3

Marco was officially laid to rest this afternoon. Estimated to be almost 3.5 years old! He was always a fighter throughout his life, and was well-known for his sweet personality. Everyone that had the chance to meet the guy, including those who thought rats were gross, fell in love with him...

Watching Ratatouille tonight with the old man. I was absolutely exaughsted at work today thinking about whats ahead, but he looks to be going downhill even more within the past few days. I had a panicked phone call from my sister last night (she was visiting while I wasn't there) because she...

Thanks everyone. Just got off the phone and the appointment has been made for the 3rd @ 2:00. I'll be going in with him, as usual... and it's a bit of a relief to know that he will be taken care of by my veterinarian of preference this time. When Polo was taken in, this particular vet was away...

Well, I have come to the decision to put Marco down. I will be making the phone call tomorrow morning.. Thanks to everyone on the Rat Shack Chat for putting up with my breakdown, as usual, over the scenario. Appreciated, as always! As sad as I am, I am trying my best to keep a positive look on...

Wow, thanks for the suggestions and information everyone! Gives me a lot to think about... I think the reason why I am so interested in autism specifically is because I used to have a major anxiety disorder when I was a kid.. and along with it, I had one counselor who told me I was an empathic...

I've been doing a bit of my own research, but there's not a ton of straight info on this and since this is the most active and widespread forum I know/go on, I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask on here. I've never really completely known what I've wanted to do for a career, juggled between ideas...

Thanks all. :) I am very happy with how he's been doing lately!

Just a quick update for the Marco fans still out there... The old man turned about 3 years old in Feburary and is still going pretty strong! A friend of mine came over to hangout with him and I the other day and took some awesome pictures, however I don't have all the files from her yet.... I...

Yum, love the variety! What a lucky, well loved crew.

Thanks, everyone! It's amazing how strong our rats can be... A year ago, I thought I was going to lose this boy, and here he is still with us - happy as a clam. :heart:

Marco's "adopted" birthday was actually on Feb.9th, however I got a cute picture of him today and decided I might as make a quick post/update. :) Marco's been doing very well lately... keeping on a good weight, has an awesome appetite, and although still looks like a "drunken sailor" from time...

Thanks all... he really was full of personality, that's for sure! Still haven't been able to manage cleaning his portion of the cage yet... still feels pretty wierd every time I go in my room.. I still almost expect him to jump out of a hammock and come running up to me. :( I'm hoping when I...

After the sedative, he took his last bit of energy to turn his head and shoulders toward me... not sure if he did it to see me on purpose or not, or be closer... but either way, it made my heart melt! Also, coincidentally... the lady from the SPCA who had adopted both of them out to me happened...

Thanks all... A few short, old videos as well for those interested... A little sample of his jumping, although this vid doesn't do him much justice. and a quick video of his walking trick.. I believe he had only done it a couple times before in this one.. so it was very new to him (hence him...