That is a European roof rat(Rattus rattus (Linnaeus)) sitting in the B-man's lap. His favourite pet by far it seems. "Will jump for food" should be his motto. Known to leap from my shoulder to his at a distance up to 3 feet. Takes up residence in his bed if I'm not paying attention. Eats anything, father of 9.
The coolest thing is the way B can lay him on his back and somehow put him in a suspended state where he will be unresponsive to any stimulation for up to 10 minutes. This kind of control over another sentient being is intoxicating stuff! Hmmmmm, wonder if Pavlov would approve of that experiment?
Still on hold for the big move to rehab, he really needs to go but the incision is not healing as well as liked, so we wait....... crossing fingers.
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That's so great of the hospital let's his pet come to chill with him.
My 3 yr old daughter told me the other day, 'Daddy I wish to have a rat some day...'
send your camel to bed....
i'm sure having his pet visit will help him heal faster.
Just discovered your blog, through nm. Great stuff; I will be checking back often.
Sending strength and stoke your way.
Oh my goodness, you guys have been through a lot. Sending good thoughts your way.
I go to sleep sometimes thinking of this little guy... He looks better with every shot.
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