Originally posted by wolfsoul

The average lifespan of a rat is 2 1/2 years -- alot of rats are lucky to make it one year. So Nibblet certainly has lived a good, long life.
Ok, I thought it was something like that.

I'm sure Nibblet has lived a longer, well-cared for life than most other rats. No one else would have given her such a chance. She will have Gillian to greet her and they can make the journey together.