Old Man Obie

[temblabamomo]

Mister Obie, my sweet squishable snugglebug, is aging so gracefully. He is roughly 2.5 years old now, spending less time playing and more time snuggling his mama (if that's even possible, as he has always been a tremendous cuddler.) I am extremely grateful that I am able to spend time with my old boy at his age, and that he's entering this stage of life in good health. He has a bit of HED, and significant loss of muscle mass back there, but he's still getting around, still eating like a little horse, and still giving me lots of baths and snuggles.

I'm handsome and I know it, says Obie

And I still have the best smile

My most favorite pillow

My second most favorite pillow, aka mama

Obie doesn't much like sharing his mom with youngsters like the Wolf

Despite being kinda pushy and overbearing, Wolf is tolerated by Obie

Wolfgang's not pushy, he's just excitable really

Wolfie posing with Uncle Obie's bum...

Bear cameo!

Bear posing with Uncle Obie's bum...

Random group shot - Wolfie, Obie and the Bear

Obie says enough of the camera, it's nap time

Snuggled up with his nose in my armpit is Obie's favorite way to be these days. Silly sweet old man <3

 

[ratkin412]

What a lovable, sweet, amazingly beautiful rat Mr. Obie is! Thanks so much for sharing photos of your boys.

 

[mamarat]

Obie is a gorgeous oldie, all your boys are cuties.

 

[jorats]

Oh my... he's aging quite well. He looks wonderful for 2.5 years. Mom's doing a good job! Adorable.

 

[Kitsa]

Oh my if you put a white dot in the center of his forehead I would easily mistake him for my old man Wish's. Same age and everything.
Just wanna snuggle him.

 

[NinjaRatMama]

Aww... He's some handsome!! I really like the first picture & the one of him cuddled into your armpit lol he looks really good for his age.

 

[ChrisK]

Sweet man! How nice to hear of your healthy happy old man rat.. what a joy!

 

[trihkal]

He is really handsome and sounds like a sweetheart too! It's great seeing oldies. It totally gives me hope. May he continue to live long, healthy and happy.