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> Since we have moved to Tucson, we have lost one rat and one gerbil. In both
> cases, we carefully wrapped the body in tissue paper and placed in a shoe
> box. The box was carefully taped up and a short message was written on top
> of the box. This is carefully placed in the trash. Yes, it's not ideal,
> but we really cannot afford the cost of cremation for so many gerbils.
I have to do this myself, as I live in an apartment. Though in some cases when
I have taken the gerbil to the vet, they ask if I'd bring the body by if they
die, so they can autopsy and learn from it. My vet is quite knowledgeable but
still always looking to learn.
BTW this is one reason I have a memorial page on my site. It hurts me that I
can't bury them and it helps a great deal to set up a spot for them on my
memorial page. I generally cry like a baby while I'm doing it, but afterward I
feel much better. It's sort of a virtual equivalent of putting flowers on a
grave.
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> Your question is not morbid. It is an important discussion.
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Yes.
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Tana and The Little Rascals
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