I feel so welcome to this forum! Thank you all for your kind replies!

I shall cheque out that web site, Owned by a Rat, thanks! I think I will have to wait a few months though. I don't like the idea of trying to replace him at once, for he can not be 'replaced'. It is the one thing that makes pet owning so hard, losing them.


Meowsy- Baby rat pups are the cutest! I love how soft there fur is. I love the Blue variations, they are great. I suggest that you take your rat to be neutered (a small animal vet will do it) because it lenghtens their life span. I'd love to here updates and maybe a pic or two of Ben!


Heather- that's right us 'small animal' owners rule! Heehee. I saw your little lops babies and they are just heart stoppingly cute! I hope we can come to know one another! My roommate has two hampsters (Stud Muffin and Captain Crunch) they are characters! One is a Teddy Bear and the other is Albino with the scary red eyes. At one point I had a friend over and Stud Muffin got out and was in the hall. My friend walked in there and said "There is something crawling around in your apartment" I scarcasticaly told them to step on it because I thought they were kidding! She insisted that I come cheque it out and there was Stud, roaming around like he owned the place!

Cheers to you all,
L