My new addition (updated with more pics)

[Miss Z]

Many of you know how much losing Tia last week tore me apart. http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif

Life at home since then has felt so empty and I have felt like such an exterior shell of my former self that I knew I had to reoccupy the void that Tia left with another rat as soon as possible. I am still not over Tia at all and miss her everyday, but today I brought home a little girl I know Tia would have loved me to have.

Her name's Flossie.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie005.jpg

She's a nine week old satin-furred blue powder dumbo rat, and a complete bundle of fun. She's very tame although is as yet a bit shy when you try to pick her up, but I know it won't take long for her to gain trust in people. I am in absolute love with her, and I finally feel a little more complete again. She has Tia's eyes exactly, and watching her brings back so many memories of when Tia was her age.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie004.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie002.jpg

She'll never be another Tia, but personally I don't want her to be. Tia will always be special to me, but I want Flossie to be her own personality, which I can see already, she's a lot less cautious than Tia was and more playful, but probably a little less good at thinking things through before she acts! She is a welcome addition to my life, and I feel like a little part of Tia is with me again.

I'll try and get some better pictures soon, Flossie's not too sure yet about this flashy-box thing. http://www.petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

Zara

[Whisk_Luva]

She is gorgeous :)

Congrats :)

[Muddy4paws]

Shes so beautiful!

[lute]

Welcome Flossie! You are such a cutie!

[moosmom]

Oh Zara, I got tears in my eyes right now!! She is beautiful and I LOVE her name, Flossie. As a kid, my nickname was Flossie (my last name was Ploss).

Zara,

I know that Tia will ALWAYS be in your heart, honey. She was one special girl!!

(((((((((HUGS FOR YOU TO HEAL))))))))))))

[Alysser]

Zara, I know you miss Tia more then anything, but I really think this little sweetheart will fill that void a little. She is absolutely adorable! I love her name. (((hugs))) Can't wait for more pictures!

[CathyBogart]

Oh welcome Flossie! You are a beautiful lady!

[chocolatepuppy]

Flossie is so pretty! Of course she will never be Tia, but having her to love will help lighten the pain in your heart from losing Tia.

[critter crazy]

Awwww.....congrats!! she is a cutie!!:D

[Zippy]

Flossie is a doll. Tia would aprove. I know how much you miss your Sweet Tia but Tia is always with with you and knows she can never be replaced.
((((HUGS))))

[KittyGurl]

Flossie is a cutie! Congrats on the new addition.

[Babyboonie]

Welcome to Pet Talk little Flossie! Can't wait to see more pics of you and read lots of funny stories!!

[Miss Z]

Thanks everyone.

Flossie seems very much at home already! She looks very lost and tiny in Tia's old cage (which we moved her into today - how I missed having it in my room for this week past), but I'm sure in no time she'll be hanging off the ceiling bars. :P

It's funny, but not only do I feel like a part of Tia is with me again, but Flossie reminds me an awful lot of Foxy (for those who don't remember Foxy, please do a search for her). She mirrors Foxy not only in her coat colouration, but very much so personality-wise; she's a bit of a kamikaze girl! It's dawned on me that even though highly unintentional, Flossie and Foxy have similar names too!

Already I am feeling so much better, I can watch the beautiful montage that Alyssa made for me without pausing it to regather my emotions now. Flossie has put the memories I had of 'old' Tia to one side and reminded me of the young, youthful Tia that she truly was. It's almost like she's picking up from where Tia left off, and I know she's going to a do a grand job of being my heart pet, just as Tia was.

More pics should be on their way soon, I have taken a few more today but I will wait to take some more until I upload them. :)

[Miss Z]

Here's a few more pics I promised. :)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie033.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie008.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie026.jpg

Yikes I look a bit dopey on this pic :p

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie014.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i287/Miss_Z_rat_luver/Flossie021.jpg

She's doing really great in her new home. One thing that my mum and I cannot help, though, is calling her Tia! When you've been saying that name for two and a half years without thinking about saying anything different, it's hard to start changing it. I'm sure Flossie doesn't mind for the moment, though. ;)

[DrKym]

Honey she is cute as a button!!! Welcome Flossie, you got a great Rat Mum there young lady! Take good care of her for us! :p


p.s. the cats think she is adorable too zara ;)

[Argranade]

She's such a beautiful little rat!

I'm sure you will enjoy her for many years to come, :)

Just woundering, what's the lifespan of a rat?

Great pics!

[Miss Z]

Just woundering, what's the lifespan of a rat?



2-3 years is the general lifespan. Tia was 2 1/2, so at least I'll always know she led a good, long life. 2-3 years, though, is not nearly long enough for such beautiful, intelligent creatures to be with us. :(

Hehe, Kym, Flossie's never seen a cat yet, so for now she's very flattered by their opinions. ;)

Flossie extends her thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! She's pretty fascinated when watching me type on this strange contraption I call a 'laptop', and is even more so when she sees herself appear on it. :D

[buttercup132]

AWWW Zara she is just too cute! I love Dumbo rats, their ears are so cute. Her colour is stunning.