I would just like to say a few words about my best friend who died today (Dec. 28, 2000, 9:15ish). Jose was my best friend. He was always there whenever I was having a bad day. He would sit on my shoulder or nestle in my hair and comfort me. he was the sweetest rat in the world. He had several tumors and they finally got the best of him. he was a trooper till rhe end, however. Only a few hours before he died, he used all of his strength to pull himself up onto my shoulder, Jose was the best pet I've ever had, although I never considered him an animal. He'd give me kisses and lick my hands like a maniac. He actede like a baby, even though he was over three years old. I will always remember my baby. He had the cutest little white spot between his eyes and a full hood. He will always be my sweet little rattie. I miss him so much