11/07/2026
🐀❤️ ADOPTION UPDATES FOR VESSEL, CLANCY & TORCH! ❤️🐀
We have updates on three special boys! While two of these boys came to us together after their owner purchased a pregnant rat from a pet store, Torch came into our care separately as a surrender. We’re so happy to share how they’re doing in their homes! ❤️
💔 SENATOR SQUEAKS, NOW VESSEL
Unfortunately, we have some heartbreaking news to share. Sweet Vessel, formerly known as Senator Squeaks, passed away from a severe upper respiratory infection. 💔
His owner shared these touching words about her sweet boy:
❤️ “Unfortunately, my sweet boy Vessel, who was previously known as Senator Squeaks, passed away from a bad upper respiratory infection. He was never alone though. I took him to the vet, gave him medicine, spoon fed him treats, and gave him lots of water. Sadly the infection took him quickly though, and he passed away in my arms. I remember him from how he was before, though. He was so sweet and loved to cuddle with me. He was like my own little shadow and loved to play with both me and his brother Clancy (previously known as Sir Currently Unavailable)! He always loved getting to watch movies with me and his brother and eat lots of fun treats. I visit his grave once a day in my yard and talk to him when I take my dog outside, and I’ll talk to him and tell him how much I love him!”
Our hearts go out to Vessel’s owner. We’re so grateful he knew the love and comfort of a home and had someone who cared for him so deeply. Rest easy, sweet Vessel. ❤️🐀
🐀 SIR CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, NOW CLANCY
Clancy is doing wonderfully! Here’s what his owner had to say:
❤️ “Sir Currently Unavailable, now known as Clancy, is doing so well! He loves to cuddle with me every day and ride on my shoulders all throughout the house, and he loves to watch me color in my coloring book! He has a little brother I adopted for him named Ned, and it’s so silly to watch Clancy go from once being an energetic firecracker, to a lazy old man. He’s now 10 months old and loves being my “lap rat”!”
It sounds like Clancy has perfected the art of living the good life! 😂❤️
🐀 BOY, NOW TORCH
Torch came to A HOPE separately as a surrender, and we’re thrilled to hear he’s doing well! ❤️
His owner shared this update:
❤️ “Boy, now known as Torch, is also doing really well! He gets lots of extra time with me at the moment due to having hormonal aggression. However I am going to get him neutered very soon and then move him in with Clancy and Ned! As I am typing this, Torch is actually on my shoulder snuggling into my neck. He loves to hang out in my shirt too!”
Shoulder cuddles and shirt snuggles? Torch clearly knows how to get comfortable! 😂🐀❤️
THREE SPECIAL BOYS, SO MUCH LOVE. ❤️
We’re incredibly thankful to their owner for sharing these updates and giving these boys love, care, and a place to call home. While we wish Vessel could have stayed longer, we’re grateful for the time he had surrounded by someone who loved him dearly.
Rest easy, Vessel. And here’s to many more shoulder rides, cuddles, and happy days for Clancy and Torch! 🐀💕