13 June 2002 - 15 April 2004

Nimbus was a big, gentle boy with the most appealing face and lovely manners. Even when offered a treat, he would take it very gently, never snatching like most of the other ratsnest mob. He was not a very outgoing rat, and was sometimes overshadowed by his cagemate Vincent, who demanded all the attention, but Nimbus still loved to be cuddled, when he got the chance.

He was lonely and depressed after Vincent died, and some new companions were found for him, but before he could meet them Nimbus became ill with what the vet diagnosed as a probable pituitary tumour. He had to be put to sleep just a few days later, because he was unable to eat or drink.