Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / May 2004

Lovely!
I've had animals for 30 years and most often, they will suggest names to me.
Some, just a few, take forever and some never do this. But usually they are
the ones who almost don't need a name - not that I'd leave one un-named, but
in some ways it doesn't matter (to them perhaps?).

Often it happens fast and subconsciously. Occasionally I can think of the
right name *before* I get a particular animal, as when I am awaiting its
collection. It works sometimes, but often the name doesn't fit when I meet
it, in which case something just as good usually springs to mind! But it
keeps me happy while waiting to try and think of something.

I had a lovely rat given to me last weekend, courtesy of a breeder
friend.... an ethereal ghostly whitish silvery blue colour ticked with
silver and with black eyes (she is thought to be a Russian Silver Pearl).
She has enormous personality, fast and clever and always out of the cage
looking for fun, but has she thought of a name for herself??? In a whole
week, no. Perhaps she doesn't have time! I have gone through names such as
Ghost; pale coloured whitish-blue flowers like Harebell, Orchid; Starlight
(corny but sometimes they do corny); Winter; Stardust; Mithril; Arwen and
many others, but none fit. Suggestions...?

In contrast, I am acquiring a stunning Thrianta rabbit in a few weeks to add
to my small - but interesting - bunny collection. These are a rare breed,
and the MOST bright fire-orange-red colour you've ever seen. They also have
fit-to-bust personalities, are very clever, love people, and are not a
little bit mental! So what else could he be but Danté? I haven't met him
yet... maybe he'll prefer to be John! *grin*

Sue
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pendragon fancy rats & rare breed rabbits
Portsmouth, England, UK
www.pendragonrats.co.uk