putting a 'healthy' animal to sleep…?

He could get a job working in a restaurant, like the one in the film. That would build his confidence up.

@Funkydunk Why would you write that? Do you honestly think you’re funny?
Congratulations OP on finding a home for it but does your daughter not miss it?

@Funkydunk Why would you write that? Do you honestly think you’re funny?

Nope being realistic

She does miss him but she knows that he needs to live with his own kind, so as long as he is happy then we are.

The only healthy animals I (subsequently) knew of that were destroyed were two rescue dogs my mother had taken in. But that was after they’d attacked and, frankly torn to shreds, a puppy we also had.

Which was quite something for my mother to do, being a lifelong vegetarian and animal rights champion.

But in this case, “even” for a rat, I’m pleased you did the right thing loddrik.

It was a 90 mile round trip too to drop him off but it was absolutely worth it to know he’s now happier.

90 miles?! I hope he’s not one of those animals that manages to find it’s way back home.