|
|
The PAR Family
Kirika
 |
Nickname(s):
Ki, Ki-kers, Captain Insano, Kikachu
Birthday: May 11,
2002
Color: Black
Markings:
Self
|
| Parents:
Riblett (Am. Blue) x Unknown
From:
Michelle Wilson, Wyoming, MN
Status: Deceased
- May 30th, 2004 at 10:48 PM - companion only
Health: Kirika
has fairly good health. When she first came home she had rat
lice, but since then she has suffered no ailments. As of
December 2003 Kirika developed two mammary tumors, which were
removed February 3, 2004. Ki began to develop strange habits
of falling off of things in May. She was on medications for a
respiratory infection, but only became worse. She was unable
to recover from it.
Temperament:
Kirika is shy, but still friendly. She loves to adventure, but
becomes frightened very easily of loud noises and fast movements.
She chooses people she feels comfortable with as safe places, and
will only relax with these people. She loves to groom fingers
and fingernails, but does not give kisses on the lips.
As she has gotten older she has gained the confidence necessary to
become alpha rat of the cage. She still only cuddles with
certain people, but now will investigate any new humans who come to
visit her.
Her Story: I
decided to get a second rat as a companion for my first rat, Mara,
as well as for myself. I originally got in touch with Adria of
Minnesota Rat Connection (MRC) about getting one from an upcoming
show in Chicago. I decided that I was not quite ready at that
time because I was still in the dorms and would have no place to
quarantine. I later found a post on the rodentfancy.com
forum about a girl who recently picked up a rat, which turned out to
be pregnant. I decided to get in touch with her and later made
arrangements to get a female rat from her.
I went to Wyoming, MN on
June 15, 2002 with my friend Jenny. I was the first person to
pick out a rat from her, so I was able to get any rat that I wanted.
I spent a lot of time with each of the rittens, but eventually
settled on one who was curious about me, but also not incredibly
hyper. On the way home she pooped on Jenny's head...what a
cutie.
I named her Kirika after
the young assassin girl from the anime Noir. It turned out to
be the perfect name, since Kirika the rat turned out to be a shy,
yet adventurous, kid. Her hyper attitude and ability to climb
up people's pants later earned her the nickname "Captain Insano."
She gets along
wonderfully with all the other rats. She likes to protect her
family. Anytime someone squeaks...she's there to find out if they
need help. Kirika is the bodyguard of the world.
After Mara's death Kirika
began to act quieter, almost depressed. She spent almost all
her time cuddling with me. After celebrating her second
birthday with me, Atalie (my roommate and second mom), Aura,
and Fox she began to become clumsy and uncoordinated. At the
end of May she became very ill and was brought to the vet twice in
the same week. I was hand feeding her food and water through
an oral syringe with the hopes of keeping her strength up over the
holiday weekend
until I could get her to a vet.
She held on until I graduated from college and then passed away in
my arms that evening.
I will love and cherish
Ki-bean in my heart forever.
The Many Faces
of Kirika
|
|
