very sad time for me...

[cracked]

i got home today and my rat named Rat-Rat was dead. i know its just a rat but he was the best pet i ever had. i knew it would happen eventually but it happened without any warning and im just really sad...

drew

Sad whenever a pet dies. Was he old, Drew?

Hopefully you can find a new pet to replace him fairly soon.

Cheers
Mick

[cracked]

he was about 2 which is over the hill for a rat though not very old. i cant get another pet bc im going to college in the fall and wont be able to take care of him. thanks mic

drew

[pickel]

Been there MANY times before. Our deepest condolences.....

[Knothead]

That's the problem with pets. We fall in love with the little furry creatures, but the hell of it is, they don't live as long as we do.

All we can do is keep them, love them, and when they die, mourn a bit, and then give another fur person a home, and love them, too.

I think it is the cycle of life. Don't feel too bad, Drew, the little critter had a nice life at your hands.

Go get another one, buddy!

[Sweet]

losing a loved one is never easy. sorry for your loss. a rat, some may say 'hey, what's the big deal'! The deal is that you feel a loss about an animal that died. Just because it isn't a big 150 lb dog or an adorable cat, it's a sad event for you. The loss of something you love and can never be categorized because of what it is. Sorry if I'm makin much sense.....

You'll most likely have another pet in your future when you are ready....

Love is Love... Loss is Loss.... yea, hard to get over, BUT gotta do it.

dream well knowing that you have cared for one of God's special creatures.....

Sad news.

You will get over it. Hope you find another pet soon.

[Knothead]

Originally posted by Sweet

dream well knowing that you have cared for one of God's special creatures.....

That's right. There's the deal right there, Drew.

[Bill in SD, CA]

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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