My sweet little rattie Nyx passed sometime this morning.
(edit – Sunday morning…)

She was so congested last night, and when I gave her a rubbing (she liked it rough, she’d boggle and brux, and then have a HUGE sneeze – often accompanied by a dribble – and she’d be breathing fine again) she wasn’t as awake as usual, but I got her to eat some soup and have some juice.

Last time I talked to the vet, she brought up the possibility that Nyx’s immune system was compromised during the spay surgery, which would be why she’s never been 100% since, despite several rounds of antibiotics.

I can’t even look at Jynx. I gave her a cuddle last night after I’d been holding Nyx, and she gave me a look… her eyes got buggier than usual and she got very still, staring at me with her ears flat against her shoulders. Think she knew then?

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The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

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Rainbow
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