My son has lovingly looked after his now geriatric gerbils for five years. Normally gerbils last 2-3 years. Their age is a testament to the care they have been given. They are showing signs that they are declining. They don't dig as much. They aren't eating and drinking. I know that they are just gerbils but they have been friends and confidantes. They have been the bringers of smiles. They brighten a day laden with pain.
Even as the boys grow up it is still hard to say good bye to wonderful pets.
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