My heart rat's name was Ferret.
All of our rats were special—Ferret, Bandit, 'Imi Loa, Clementine, Kiki, Addie, Malino, and The Phantom. And we know how special your rats are, too. Every rat has their own personality, and is their own unique presence in our lives.
We all remember our pets in our own way. For some of us the option that resonates the most is a memorial doll, and there are many wonderful styles out there to choose from.
Our dolls have a classic "stuffed animal" look, combined with elements that also make them YOUR rat. This can be a real physical feature, like a marking or scar, or something that you feel represents them.
If you're not sure what details you want, we're happy to chat with you and help you figure it out. We enjoy learning about our customers' pets, and helping to carry their memories.
However, we also understand and respect that for many people, grief is a private process. You are under no obligation to offer any details beyond what is necessary for your order. We will follow your lead.
If you are grieving or anticipating the loss of a pet, we also highly encourage you to take a step back, allow yourself time to process your feelings, and if possible discuss the matter with someone you trust, before you make any purchases.
In addition to memorial dolls and other stylized pet replicas, we are also glad to offer our services to anyone who just wants to design a rat! Maybe you'd like a decorative cage full of soft little friends who never need to eat, never make a mess, and never go to the vet. They can be natural colors, they can be pastel green, they can even be printed all over with architectural blueprints or different kinds of cheese. Just send us a message, and we'll work out a budget and a timeline to make it all happen.
Our dolls are COLD WATER WASHABLE. This does not necessarily mean MACHINE washable, but they can handle being submerged in (COLD!) water as long as they are THOROUGHLY rinsed and dried afterwards, with no exposure to high heat. We include fabric scraps and a set of hand washing AND machine washing suggestions in every order, so you can do at least two test runs.
We do advise keeping moisture exposure to a minimum and spot-cleaning whenever possible, but your doll will be okay if you need to wash it every once in a while. If you lose the washing suggestions, please feel free to message us for a new copy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Our dolls are NOT toys, and have not been safety tested for children under age 14. Please do not purchase our dolls for a child under 14, and especially do not allow a child to sleep with our dolls.
Our dolls are also not appropriate for use as pet toys.