He was the sweetest little fluffy rodent. It’s the first time I’m losing a pet rat. I’m crying a bunch 😭 And well… it’s normal; it’s the cycle of life and death. A good reminder to cherish life itself and the ones around us, pets or humans. I’m treating my 4 other little critters today to celebrate them being alive and healthy.

I didn’t have him for very long, and it still hurt a lot to lose him. I took him in July, as I had a lonely rat I rescued at home. He has been a lovely companion to Hatchi for the time he was there. He was 1 year and a half at the time according to the previous owner.

This photo taken when he was still healthy btw.

Thanks for taking time to read this. I just needed to tell somebody 💖

Rest in peace, Pistache

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I’m sorry for your loss my friend. You are absolutely right to cherish life, but at the same time your grief also has its place.

Pistache probably “deserves” (by lack of a better word) some tears for your time together, not all tears are bad.

So thank you for sharing and take care.

PS this one always seems to help me a bit, maybe it can do the same for you:

— Why do all things have a name? the little one asked the teacher.

There was a short silence - and the teacher answered:

What a beautiful question!

Your name was given to you by your parents.

Because you have a name, I can call you.

And when I call you, you can come to me.

And when you come, I can take hold of you.

And when we hold each other, I can let you go.

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Beautiful, thank you ❤️

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You’re making me cry at work!

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