So fulla trash and rats.

More later on a lovely night out at the Dev with arkady. In the meantime, redcountess had noticed that Jake the rat was extremely distressed. When we got in, Arkady ascertained he'd had a second stroke. He's currently almost unable to move and having small fits; if he lasts the weekend, I fear we'll be taking him to be put down Monday morning. His brother Elwood is very upset and even the cats can tell we're not happy and are being very subdued. I am very glad Arkady got to live with Jake in his last few weeks.

( Pics of Jake being comforted this evening )

Update, 2:34pm: He went this morning around 11am, with Arkady cuddling him. She put him back in the cage for Elwood to sniff him and will be burying him later. Elwood is still okay, if a little old and slow, and will be getting plenty of cuddles. (As it happens, we're having a whole roast chicken for dinner tonight, and will just have to add four slices of dry white toast.)