Dylan, 28 Jun 2005 - 14 Jan 2008

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Tale - 14 Jan 2008 21:42 GMT

Last week Dylan's thusfar minor respiratory problems took a turn for the
worse. By Saturday he was sicker than I've ever seen a rat, not wanting/not
able to eat or drink at all. Naturally I rushed him to the vet, who examined
him extensively, and gave him an injection which ought to make him feel
better for a day or two. But Dylan didn't appear to feel better at all,
although he did start to eat small amounts of porridge again.

Today he still showed no signs of improvement, and it became clear to me
that he wouldn't get better. So tonight I returned to the vet to have him
put to sleep. :'( Adieu, my Dillempie.

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20050731/dylan.jpg
July 31, 2005: Dylan the day he came to live with me

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20041203/20060409-dylan.jpg
April 9, 2006: Dylan in his favourite hammock

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20070822/20070824-dylan2.jpg
August 24, 2007: Dylan after his 2nd mammary tumour was removed

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20080114/apple.jpg
Tonight: Dylan enjoying his last bit of apple

- Tale

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Jackie - 15 Jan 2008 02:02 GMT

I'm so sorry. He'll be with Chester at The Bridge.

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Ably Hindered by The Buck House Crew: Torin, Barley, Jeremy, Oscar,
Trigger, Naseby and Kingsthorpe.
Rats At The Bridge: Pubpsy, Rex, Stripe, Hoody, Groucho, Brownie, Harpo,
Zeppo, Chico, Juniper, Ginger, Doyle, Bodie, Ebenezer, Obadiah,
Alexander, Curtis, StuartLittle, Keel, Lysander, Bo, Isaiah, Malachi,
Neziah, Whitham, Luke, Foret, Xaus, Melandri, Alzamora, Rossi,
Quezovercoatl, Vizzimuth, Cecchinello, Chili, Vassenego, Ui, Khefin,
Ysgafala, Titus, Nero, Hat, Orion, Marmeduke, Vasyl, Schwarz, Spikkle,
Elian, Zydrundas, Zwart, NinetySevenPercent, Kai, Daichi &
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Cavies At The Bridge: Brock, Heinz, Tudor, Teddy, Joseph, Nikolas, Emory
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Lynn "kitty" - 15 Jan 2008 02:28 GMT

Oh dear one, we are so sorry. We send you much love and hugs.

Lynn kitty and Andrea
Last week Dylan's thusfar minor respiratory problems took a turn for the
worse. By Saturday he was sicker than I've ever seen a rat, not wanting/not
able to eat or drink at all. Naturally I rushed him to the vet, who examined
him extensively, and gave him an injection which ought to make him feel
better for a day or two. But Dylan didn't appear to feel better at all,
although he did start to eat small amounts of porridge again.

Today he still showed no signs of improvement, and it became clear to me
that he wouldn't get better. So tonight I returned to the vet to have him
put to sleep. :'( Adieu, my Dillempie.

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20050731/dylan.jpg
July 31, 2005: Dylan the day he came to live with me

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20041203/20060409-dylan.jpg
April 9, 2006: Dylan in his favourite hammock

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20070822/20070824-dylan2.jpg
August 24, 2007: Dylan after his 2nd mammary tumour was removed

http://www.taletn.com/rats/20080114/apple.jpg
Tonight: Dylan enjoying his last bit of apple

- Tale

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Michael - 15 Jan 2008 02:45 GMT

> Today he still showed no signs of improvement, and it became clear to me
> that he wouldn't get better. So tonight I returned to the vet to have him
> put to sleep. :'( Adieu, my Dillempie.

I'm so sorry. It never gets any easier.

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The Rat Lord - 16 Jan 2008 02:29 GMT

once again, nice tribute.
too bad you're losing them in such short bursts of time.

> Last week Dylan's thusfar minor respiratory problems took a turn for the
> worse. By Saturday he was sicker than I've ever seen a rat, not
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Tale - 17 Jan 2008 23:20 GMT

Again, thank you all for your support.

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