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My book "Devoted to Insanity" is now available through Wordclay!
"Devoted to Insanity" is a showcase of my poetry, using rat photographs to convey more purpose to my words. The great members of RMCA donated photos and provided much needed support through the process.

For more info and purchasing information, click here. All proceeds go to my in-home ( Read more... )

As one or two people may have noticed, my journal information has changed slightly the past few days. I am officially putting TRV on hiatus. It became clear to me not long ago ( Read more... )

We finally moved! Pics and video to follow.

Yesterday Matt and I made another pilgrimage to our favorite store (Animal Jungle), and what did we espy? Little beige rex girls! They're 9 weeks old, and you all know where I'm going later this week... Everyone knows my policy ( Read more... )

Well, we're moving into our 1200 sq.ft. new home in two weeks, which I am ecstatic about!!! Finally a place that's all mine! *ahem* Ours. Yeah. That ( Read more... )

Another story of loss really touched my heart, so I sent the owner this poem to help with her grief ( Read more... )

I wrote this for an RMCA member who lost a beloved friend recently, and I wanted to share it.

"We all come to grief, and we all have our ways-
We remember our little ones all of our days.
Our hearts feel so cold when they're gone from this Earth,
So we pray to our Gods for the gift of Rebirth.
Perhaps when your heart is ready, my friend,
( Read more... )

Just as an update, we're moving to an even bigger house by next month, where I have been given my very own rat room! There wasn't even a pet deposit for rats! I'm so excited.

--Ari of TRV

Update on the Update:

Never mind... plans not panning out again. Job market here is wonky...

Update on Previous Update:

We gave up on renting--we're buying one gosh ( Read more... )

Please read over the RatEthics Questionnaire if you are new to rats:

Questions to ask yourself:

1.  Are you willing to take full responsibility for this rat and ALL of its needs for the next 2 to 3 years?  A pet is for life, and they are not disposable.

2.  Are you willing to provide another rat as a companion for your new friend?  This means ( Read more... )