RIP Ben
I was going to do my post on Pokemon today, however one of my rats, Ben, died yesterday and I've been really sad about it. He was really struggling to breathe in the end. He had been sick for a long time. Actually, I thought he was going to die that morning because it was really terrible. The amount of time between his breaths was scary. He almost seemed to stop breathing before jerking into another breath. I really don't recommend witnessing something like that because it's one of the worst things you can ever see. He stabilized somewhat for a little while, but when I looked in the cage later in the afternoon, he was gone. I'm so sorry Ben :'(
I'm not getting another cage mate for Franklin because this was it. Before I wasn't going to have rats anymore since 2009. In 2012 that changed because Franklin was handed over to me when Kourtnei turned out to be allergic to him. So, I've kept him and got him Ben because I knew he needed a companion. Franklin is actually older than Ben. He's almost 2 years old now I believe. That's about as long as a rat can live, but he's very lively and active for his age. I can sense a difference in him since he lost his buddy. He isn't quite as peppy, but still has good energy. I noticed he was laying in the place where Ben was and I'm sure he at least knows that Ben is gone. I don't know what all animals understand about death, but I know they do fight to live as Ben did.
I can only hope that Franklin will stay for a while longer because this will be it for rats for me. It's just too hard. They get sick and don't live long, but I always really enjoy my time with them. They are like miniature dogs really. May Ben be young and healthy and in a happier place now.
Pokemon will still come soon. I don't know about tomorrow either because I'll likely be going out. Gotta see Catching Fire. :) I'll get to it whenever I get to it.
I'm not getting another cage mate for Franklin because this was it. Before I wasn't going to have rats anymore since 2009. In 2012 that changed because Franklin was handed over to me when Kourtnei turned out to be allergic to him. So, I've kept him and got him Ben because I knew he needed a companion. Franklin is actually older than Ben. He's almost 2 years old now I believe. That's about as long as a rat can live, but he's very lively and active for his age. I can sense a difference in him since he lost his buddy. He isn't quite as peppy, but still has good energy. I noticed he was laying in the place where Ben was and I'm sure he at least knows that Ben is gone. I don't know what all animals understand about death, but I know they do fight to live as Ben did.
I can only hope that Franklin will stay for a while longer because this will be it for rats for me. It's just too hard. They get sick and don't live long, but I always really enjoy my time with them. They are like miniature dogs really. May Ben be young and healthy and in a happier place now.
Pokemon will still come soon. I don't know about tomorrow either because I'll likely be going out. Gotta see Catching Fire. :) I'll get to it whenever I get to it.