When I woke up this morning, I found my Basil boy had passed away probably a few hours before I woke up. He was sleeping on my bed because he's been growing frailer the past few weeks...
Basil was older than 1 year, I think he may have been 2 years or even 2 1/2. He was full grown when I bought him and his brother Sage last March. The pet store I got them from had them living alone and they were covered in mites. His brother Sage passed away 1 month later.
I tried letting Basil live with Fennel and Barley but he was too aggressive to live with other male rats so I ended up having him neutered. He lived the rest of his days with his girls who he got along with and loved. He was really my buddy and a bit of a spoiled mama's boy. He went from a scared skittish non social rat, to a spoiled big squish who liked to be held and petted in his old age. He's been slowly going down hilll, with osteoarthritis, a cataract in one eye, not eating or drinking as much anymore.... I will miss you Basil...
Basil enjoying Thanksgiving dinner 2010:
aw you must be devastated, he was SUCH a beautiful boy. Im so sorry for your loss, RIP Basil, thinking of you Sarah xx
ReplyDeleteOh now that is so sad to hear! I'm glad he was with you during the end :0) It sounds like you took very good care of him.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I sent out the lipbalm Monday of last week. Hopefully you should be getting it soon as it's coming in from Canada.
Marnie xo
I'm so sorry to hear about Basil, he was a lovely boy :( he looks just like Smurt. Take care xxx
ReplyDeleteHe was such a cutie. I am so sorry for your loss {hugs}
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! I know how much you loved that guy. =( I'm glad he had a good rest of his life with you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, I had my bunny pass away a few months ago and it was heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so very sorry to hear about Basil. He was a handsome boy and sounded like a real sweetie.
ReplyDeletewhat a cutie, i am working on a raggyrat with angel wings, they live forever inour hearts xxxx
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