It has been a while, far too long really. We lost Fes over the cold of winter and my heart just ached far too much to give him the page he deserved. He is waiting in a permanent freeze now for when he and many of his family members will find a final rest in cremation. I have found that family groups are easier for me to let go of this way.

The warm weather will soon be here, that means busier rats and far more to do. Arden, our pretty pink princess arrived in the cold. She is a lovely naked girl, blind, but so very able. It is nice to see a female in the midst of all those boys. She runs the cage with an iron paw.

We have also welcomed a sphynx cat named Zee. He is just under 6 months old and sweet as pie, good times ahead!

The ratties and I are unfolding from our long winter naps. It is time to welcome the warmth and brightness again.