KatTheHippie
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Rhydian was my sweet baby girl. She was a serious surprise, something I didn't know I wanted until she was dropped into my lap unexpectedly. My kitten brought Rhydian home at two weeks old, and with no other choice in the matter, I began to bottle feed the little fuzzy who just opened it's eyes not too long ago. She quickly grew on me even though I tried my hardest to keep my distance at first, unsure of her future. After a a visit with my vet, it became apparent that, in her best interest, I should continue to raise her, and keep her with my colony. Rhydian blossomed beautifully, from a clumsy little puffball, to a sleek, beautifully sculpted young rat. Though she was always skittish, if you gave her time to warm up, she was the sweetest girl.. her favorite spot to sit was inside of my shirt, nestled against my chest, beside my heart. I loved this baby so much.. she and I had such a special bond, something that not very many people get to experience, and even though I wish she could have lived a natural life in the wild, as all wild animals deserve, I'm so happy that I was blessed to take care of you, even if it was for just a short while.
Rhydian was one year, and six months old. Today she went in to get a spay, to eliminate the chances of accidental pregnancies in the house. She had a bad reaction to the anesthesia, and I lost her before the veterinarian could even begin her surgery.. I'm convinced she must have had some underlying heart or lung problem that contributed to her demise.. I'm still in shock though, and unable to really process that she's gone. I went in when I got the call, so I could see her one last time, and say my goodbyes, and apologies.. Her ashes should be able to be picked up in a week.
I feel so guilty.. I went into this nervous, but I never thought that something like this would ever happen. I just can't help but think about how scared she must have been in her final moments.. I just hope she knows how much I love her, and how much I mourn her loss.. I've been crying all day, and I can't stop. I just miss her so much..
Here are pictures of her growing up... from two weeks old, to the day before yesterday..
Sleep sweetly, my beautiful tiny little. I'm so, so sorry that this happened.. I take full responsibility, and just hope that you know how much I love you, and how heavy my heart is without you right now. I thought we'd have much, much more time together.. I feel like I cheated you.. but I do take comfort in knowing that, throughout your life, I did the best I could to give you anything and everything you could ever need or want..
Rhydian was one year, and six months old. Today she went in to get a spay, to eliminate the chances of accidental pregnancies in the house. She had a bad reaction to the anesthesia, and I lost her before the veterinarian could even begin her surgery.. I'm convinced she must have had some underlying heart or lung problem that contributed to her demise.. I'm still in shock though, and unable to really process that she's gone. I went in when I got the call, so I could see her one last time, and say my goodbyes, and apologies.. Her ashes should be able to be picked up in a week.
I feel so guilty.. I went into this nervous, but I never thought that something like this would ever happen. I just can't help but think about how scared she must have been in her final moments.. I just hope she knows how much I love her, and how much I mourn her loss.. I've been crying all day, and I can't stop. I just miss her so much..
Here are pictures of her growing up... from two weeks old, to the day before yesterday..
Sleep sweetly, my beautiful tiny little. I'm so, so sorry that this happened.. I take full responsibility, and just hope that you know how much I love you, and how heavy my heart is without you right now. I thought we'd have much, much more time together.. I feel like I cheated you.. but I do take comfort in knowing that, throughout your life, I did the best I could to give you anything and everything you could ever need or want..
That was quite old for a wild rat though..usually their life spans are up to nine months..Not many rattie owners are as dedicated as you were to that sweet little soul..I hope soon you can remember all the happy moments throughout her life story and that YOU :heart: made a difference in her living in the first place being so young as she was :cuddle: :heart:
