my little rat bella died the other day..... i rushed her to the vet for emergency surgery but she had a stroke after the surgery and died. i feel terrible that i wasnt with her when she went, that she was with strangers and nobody was holding her. i know alot of people dont understand rats as pets but she was very special to me. she always knew when i was sad and tried to cheer me up. i try not to play favorites with my pets but i have to admit that bella was my favorite because she was so sweet and loving. my boss said that next time one of my rats gets sick i should just "put it outside and let another animal eat it" rather than spend money at the vet........ i thought that was super insensitive & wanted to tell him maybe he should try that the next time his daughter gets sick. i know its not the same but still...... my pets (of all species) are important to me.......

anyway rip bella....... i'll miss my little stinker.....