A sad day :-(

Early this morning I lost Smudge, my rat, who was 3 years, 7 months, 1 week and 5 days old (yes, I counted).

She had a mild stroke and then, whilst I was holding her, she had a massive stroke and died in my arms.

I will miss her terribly and Moshi seems to be just as upset. I've had to move Smudge's cage as she keeps sitting by it and miaowing very softly, which is heartbreaking to hear :sad1:

Even though I've moved the cage, she still keeps coming up to me and looking at me with that "what happened" face. They were, strangley enough, good friends.

Thankfully, Smudge is now with her sister Pepper the otherside of the rainbow and I know they'll be having a great time.

RIP Smudge, my little furry princess xxx

Hugs. It's so hard not to feel broken when we lose any of our friends and family. And these guys, species not relevant, are our family. x

Sorry to hear your sad news. Nothing we can say will make you feel better, but we send our thoughts and furry hugs to you x

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Originally Posted by MoshisMum

Early this morning I lost Smudge, my rat, who was 3 years, 7 months, 1 week and 5 days old (yes, I counted).

She had a mild stroke and then, whilst I was holding her, she had a massive stroke and died in my arms.

I will miss her terribly and Moshi seems to be just as upset. I've had to move Smudge's cage as she keeps sitting by it and miaowing very softly, which is heartbreaking to hear :sad1:

Even though I've moved the cage, she still keeps coming up to me and looking at me with that "what happened" face. They were, strangley enough, good friends.

Thankfully, Smudge is now with her sister Pepper the otherside of the rainbow and I know they'll be having a great time.

RIP Smudge, my little furry princess xxx

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MoshisMum
It IS very hard loosing a loved pet. When I read how Moshi was acting, I felt a wave of sadness. Then, I remembered the Dog Whisperer - Cesar Milan. OK not a rat or cat person. Our pets pick up on our energy - very quickly. Yours is in a low state now. So, I guess must be Moshi is picking up on yours. Remember dogs and cats 'live in the moment.' Certainly Buddy does. I've picked him up when I'm cross, his behaviour/mood changed for the worse, I saw the change and calmed myself down AND it worked. He became the laid back maine coon we adore. Hope some of this ramble helps. Cuddy

I'm so sorry to hear about Smudge. Just try and remember all the cute things she used to do and take comfort in your other little (or not to little) furry friends. xx

Sorry to hear your sad news big hug xx

Im so sorry to hear about Smudge :sad2: run free at the bridge little one x

Bless Smudge & warm cuddles to you & Moshi x

So sorry to hear this sad news this morning, you were lucky to have found each other and you will always have your memories. Sending hugs to you and Moshi x

Yes, am so sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Smudge and lots of love to you and Moshi xx

Sorry to hear that Sian - it's always sad to lose a furry family member xx

Hope your coonies are helping to brighten your day a little

Thanks all, it's so hard to lose any furry :-(

She was very special, but now over the rainbow bridge with Pepper, so she's happy.

Moshi seems to be a little better, but she's still sitting where Smudge's cage was and giving little chirrups. Very sad :-(

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Awww :( I'm so sorry hun xxxx

So sorry to hear about Smudge, I kept rats when I was a teenager and they were brilliant pets, sending big e-hugs XxX