Guest ohgreyt Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Lucy, probably my all time favorite rat, passed away this weekend from cancer. She had two tumors and they finally took over her little body. She ate and ate and ate, and got skinier while her tumors flourished. She was too old to attempt a surgery When I woke up the other day, I thought she was gone, so I moved her cage out back. I came out to feed the dogs a few minutes later, tissues in hand to catch my tears, and noticed Lucy's back feet were moving. She saw me and was trying to get up! She has had a hard time at moving around lately due to the size of her fast growing tumor.... She was breathing shallowly and very cold. I pet her for a few minutes and went to wake my daughter so she could tell her good bye. After we both pet her and talked to her awhile and told how much we loved her she died. I really think she was waiting for me to tell her good bye before she passed on. She was a very intuitive little gal. She was quite old for a rat. She was almost 4! Usually they go around age 2. I will sorely miss her little face when I sit down to eat. She was next to my chair so that she could get treats at mealtime. Her favorites were bacon, cheese, and wheat thins. She was a silly girl and liked to run around the bathroom while I got ready in the mornings. She liked to lick my fingers when they tasted good (the only rat I've ever had that did this). And she loved to sit in my lap and visit. Lucy dear I hope that you are enjoying running free of your tumors right now! I hope that you will find Tressa, Mindy, Templeton and all of the other rats that I've had that are where you are now. We love you and miss you! Edited to add....agh I wish I could fix the error in the title...that bugs me! Edited June 5, 2007 by ohgreyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Rest in peace, dear rodent! One day we'll all meet again at The Bridge. --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Rats are cool and oh so smart. I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss of a dear girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Your little Lucy sounds very special indeed. What a blessing that you and your daughter had the opportunity to love her all the way to the Bridge. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 godspeed Lucy. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 ....I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Lucy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest needlenoselover Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a special girl. I know rats are very smart. Run free sweetie............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Tenderhearts Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 (edited) Godspeed little Lucy! I know what a big piece of your heart those little ratties can steal. I know my Muddy, Puddin', and Noodles were there to greet Lucy at the bridge :grouphug Edited June 5, 2007 by Tenderhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I sorry for your loss of Lucy. Enjoy eternity pain free! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I'm sorry to hear about Lucy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I am so sorry. Our daughter had two rats...and I must admit I thought that they were kinda cute...but did not want to touch them...before I knew it she put one of each of my shoulders and they both started licking my face...well...from that moment on...I loved those little babes. They both died within 6 month of each other with the tumors you describe...they were 3. I am so sorry for your loss...Lucy go find Darby and Java...I know that they are watching for you. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Lucy and know she is running around free as ever now over that big beautiful rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Godspeed, little one. Hurry on over the bridge, and on the other side you'll find all the bacon, cheese, and wheat things you could ever want. Hugs to your family who is missing you. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'm so sorry for the loss of Lucy. May God bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaxAndMazy Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest GriffinsMom Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I'm sorry for the loss of your special girl Lucy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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