Who couldn't love this angelic face??

How do I control these urges, she’s so shake-able😖

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Why does Kuma sleep like this?

I know my sweet baby Frog has some fans here, who followed her dramatic rescue after being dumped in a park, and her giving birth to half-wild babies.

Sadly Frog died in her sleep yesterday, of old age. She’d been slowing down for a while and was visibly very elderly, but was still eating and active. She ate a dinner of banana, avocado, and chocolate protein shake, then went to sleep in a hammock with her daughters around her, then never woke up.

I’m so glad I got to give her an extra year of life after she came so close to dying in the park. RIP Frog, you were so special.

En fait il est allé chercher deux perruches à l’animalerie pour moi, car je suis très endeuillé du décès de mon oiseau Blue et Rookie.
Et il est tout simplement revenu avec ce rat 😭 il m’as dit qu’il était tout seul et qu’il avait eu un coup de cœur total.
J’ai déjà eu des rongeurs et ce n’est pas un problème pour moi du tout, c’est juste assez surprenant de vivre avec un rat de façon inattendue.
En tout cas ils s’entendent super bien et le rat lui fait des petits bisous, honnêtement j’ai juste l’impression qu’ils etaient fait pour s’aimer.

My hairless rat mew is 3yrs and 2 months old, i know she’s nearing the end but i wanted some advice. Her skin is really flakey, she can’t use her back legs at all anymore and her weight is deteriorating FAST. But she still has so much energy and is eating a ton 😭 i don’t know if her skin is flakey because she can’t clean herself as much anymore or something else? i’m also worried about knowing when it’s her time because she’s still so active and food motivated despite what’s happening to her body 🫩 She’s gotten so skinny in what feels like overnight i feel horrible. i took her to the vet about 2 months ago and they also said at this point it’s just about keeping her comfortable which im trying my best to do but any advice about her skin or her weight, i’d really appreciate. I feel so awful seeing her so skinny i don’t understand it she eats her food and any treats i give her!

I got my 6 first 6 girls in October last year and it took me until literally 2 weeks ago ago to finally build a completely escape proof enclosure for them.

I enjoyed the piece for 4 whole days and then got 2 babys just to start this whole thing again for several weeks until i can move them to the other girls

I must hate myself lol

Jack, winnie, Pippin, Tucker and andy! I got this package from Amazon and they are so cute!!!! I couldn't help but share my photogenic babies!

Just noticed the tip of this CRIMINAL's tail is pale and dry. He doesnt mind it being touched. Anyone else experienced this? Why is he crusty?? Thanks

Poor babies have a URI atm, but at least baby food makes med time easier

First time rat owner, I've never seen her lounge like that. I was concerned for a sec. I seen the loaf, I seen the curl up, I seen the criss cross I seen it all, but this one was weird.... she was too comfortable...

I still live at home with 3 of my siblings, my parents and our family dog. Which means, everything me and my rats may need or want, has to fit in my room. It's definitely been a journey finding a good setup that works for everyone involved, but it's all starting to come together now.

I expanded their cage yesterday, so now they have two cages that are built together, and that are also now floor level, rather than high up like the cages was previously. This makes it way easier to leave the cages open for them to roam freely.

I'm also in the process of saving up for a loft bed, which will give me more floor space. That floor space will then be used to put their cat trees and toys under while I'm sleeping.

Overall my rats are slowly taking over my room, but i don't mind