"When tomorrow starts without me
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me
I'm right here, in your heart."
- David Romano
Don't think we're far apart
For every time you think of me
I'm right here, in your heart."
- David Romano
Shadow the Rat (2013--2015)
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Type: Black Mismarked Irish Top-Eared Rat
Gender: Female Date of Passing: March 18, 2015 (aged 2 years, 1 month) Cause of Death: Post-surgery complications after lump excision Personality: Quiet, reserved, affectionate, gentle, loyal Appearance: Solid black with white on her left forepaw and two small patches of white on her belly shaped like an exclamation point; ears placed on the top of her head (top-eared) Summary: Shadow was the most reserved of the mischief, lacking the contrasting independence and audacity of her other group members. However, she was by far the most creative of the four when it came to learning/inventing tricks, and the manner in which she performed behaviours was always unique. Examples include her method of retrieving a ball (by rolling it with her nose as opposed to carrying it in her mouth) and walking a tightrope (using only her front legs instead of crossing it quadrupedally). Shadow shared a close bond with Suki and was rarely seen without her. |
Paris the Rat (2011—2014)
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Middle Name: Louise Type: Russian Blue Berkshire Dumbo Rat Gender: Female Date of Birth: July 1, 2011 Date of Passing: March 7, 2014 (aged 2 years, 8 months) Cause of Death: Euthanasia due to progressive age-related illness Favourite Activities: Going outside, riding on my shoulder, playing with the other animals, learning and performing tricks, exploring new environments, meeting new people or animals. Personality: Gentle, playful, curious, affectionate, eager, loving, loyal. Unique Characteristics: Solid grey with white paws, white belly, and white tail-tip. Large ears set low on the sides of her head (dumbo ears). YouTube videos featuring Paris (click to watch): Awesome, Amazing Rat Tricks Nana's Birthday Party Kaiser's 4th Birthday Party I Love My Crazy Animals! Nana's Balancing Tricks My Best Friends: Nana and Kaiser Kaiser the Amazing Bengal: Amazing Cat Tricks |
Sebastian the Ferret (2012—2013)
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Middle Name: Willoughby Type: Chocolate Sable Whippet Ferret Gender: Male Date of Birth: November 18, 2012 Date of Passing: June 8, 2013 (aged 6 months) Cause of Death: Ferret FIP Favourite Activities: Playing with his toys, Nana, Kaiser, and me; chasing and following me outside, stashing Nana's toys and anything else that tickled his fancy, chewing on his rubber bone toy, learning and doing tricks, digging burrows in the ground, riding on my shoulder, listening to the guitar whilst napping on the couch. Personality: Playful, happy, energetic, curious, funny, enthusiastic, social, zany, affectionate. Unique Characteristics: Chocolate colour; sable markings with a small patch of cream/white fur on his throat (a bib) and small patches of white fur under his front paws; pink nose with a faint, brick-coloured T-Bar; dark, burgundy eyes. YouTube videos featuring Sebastian (click to watch): Sebastian the Ferret |
Viggo the Ferret (2008—2012)
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Pronunciation: VEE-go (rhymes with the word "ego")
Middle Name: Herman Type: Sable Whippet Ferret Gender: Male Date of Birth: Unknown Date of Passing: November 18, 2012 (aged 4 years) Cause of Death: Lymphoma Favourite Activities: Running outside, going for walks, playing with Kaiser, learning tricks, playing fetch with his squeaky tennis balls, digging in the garden, exploring new environments, stashing Nana's toys, sleeping in his red octopus. Personality: Energetic, curious, social, confident, playful, funny, fun-loving, determined. Unique Characteristics: Sable colour, freckled nose, extremely deformed right ear (his vet suspected may be due to severe scarring from an injury, although he could possibly have been born with it). YouTube videos featuring Viggo (click to watch): Nana's Birthday Party Spring Activities with Nana & Kaiser My Best Friends: Nana and Kaiser |
Background: Viggo was adopted from a rescue in January 2012. His previous owners had been evicted from their home and they left him behind without a caretaker. Viggo was severely ill when he was taken in by the rescue, but with much TLC and superlative nutrition he was brought back to health. Viggo was the sweetest ferret with the kindest, gentlest soul. One can only wonder how anybody could neglect such an animal.
