Al the Rat (late 2004-September 7, 2005)

Al the Albino rat died this morning between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Funeral services commenced at 12:05 PM. He was laid to rest in the backyard. Pallbearers were Mare, G and Lucky the cat (although I think Lucky was there for an entirely different reason.) A brick from the patio serves as his headstone. Al originally was born to be food for our snake, Tiny. At the pet store, they told us that he was a small mouse. Well, obviously Tiny knew the difference between a rat and a mouse and refused to eat him. I was overjoyed that we had a new cute little white furry rat, named Al since he was Albino. Al was very sick after his roommate Whiskers the Hairless Rat died a couple of months ago. He stopped eating and drinking over 2 weeks ago, but held on until he was sure that we'd all be okay with his passing. Al the rat is survived by his neighbors Frita the Rat and Hunny Bunny the Bunny Rabbit. Friends who were in attendance when he passed were: Dixie, Kada, and Sammy the dogs; Isabella, Nermil, Spunky and Angel the cats; and of course, Frita and Hunny Bunny. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the ASPCA to help the furry victims of hurricane Katrina in Al the Rat's name. We will all miss Al very much and know that we will one day see him at rainbow bridge. May he rest in peace!