This is my youngest #rat, Saffy, gradually falling asleep.

All my rats are rescues, but Saffy's the only one who has experienced trauma. I don't know how old she is or what happened to her but it must have been scary.

She used to tense up when I picked her up, letting out a tiny involuntary squeak, and shivering so much it felt like holding a little shuddering motor.

These days she's a lot better. She seems to trust me more. She no longer shivers, although she still occasionally spreads her tiny hands and feet as I pick her up, and wraps her tail tightly around my wrist.

She's the cuddliest and most loving of my rats, she likes snuggling into my hand and being stroked.

Such an honour to be trusted by a tiny animal 😍 ❤️

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