I thought I'd introduce you to the new family members... Mags, Gracie and Pumpkin. Before I share with you some photo's, I'll give you a little back story...
A few months ago (around August time) I went into the pet shop to get some animal food. I always have a little look in the adoption center and 3 rats caught my attention. These 3 rats were called Mags, Gracie and Pumpkin. Having already had 14 animals, there was no way I could take on any more animals, I don't do the cleaning but that's besides the point!
Shortly after, Twinkle died (I did a post on Twinkle if you scroll back) leaving just Daisy and Lucy. I hadn't thought about the 3 rats in the adoption center for a while until last week I needed some cat litter. I deliberately hadn't been into the pet shop for the past few months in case I saw the 3 rats...
I was saddened to discover that Mags, Gracie and Pumpkin were still there. They looked a lot unhappier than a few months back and were all huddled in a little tube in a glass tank. Previously they had been so lively and very affectionate but it was like they had given up. I had no room and money isn't exactly rolling in but I just couldn't leave them there any longer so I decided I had to adopt them. They're incredibly affectionate and being kept away from Daisy and Lucy. Unfortunately, Lucy has cancer and doesn't have long left but I'm making sure her last few weeks/months are happy for her.
Here are a few pictures of the new adopted family members. You can tell they're incredibly grateful to have been re-homed, I've never known rats lick so much, they're even litter trained!
They are going to the vet tomorrow though as already I can feel 2 lumps in Mags and Pumpkin. Pumpkin also has an ongoing eye infection, probably caused by stress.
Mags (or Gracie) with Pumpkin in the background enjoying some carrot.
Mags (or Gracie) having a rest with me... they're hard to tell apart!
This is on the 1st night they arrived. Mags is on the left as she has a little dark splodge on her back.
Here they are with me during singing practice! Gracie ran down my top and weed. I've forgiven her though!
Gracie is just like Twinkle. She resembles her sooo much!
This is Gracie and Pumpkin resting on the back of my neck in my jumper. They went flat out!
Here I am about to eat Pumpkin, she didn't move!
And lastly, Pumpkin is running down my top!
No doubt I'll be adding more pictures soon!
Hope you're all well,
Barry x
