Britain’s unluckiest rat has been left heartbroken by his brother’s death just weeks after being dumped by his owner.
Rocky and sibling Bruno were found abandoned last month.
The unloved rodent pets were being cared for by the RSPCA.
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But poor Rocky is now grieving after Bruno died on Monday (18 Nov).
She said the inseparable rats did everything together.
The animal charity is now hellbent on finding a new home for down-on-his-luck Rocky.
The duo were found dumped in Woodbridge, near Ipswich, Suffolk in October by a member of the public.
RSPCA staff took them in at the nearby Martlesham Animal Centre, as reported on Need To Know.
Animal Centre Manager Zoe Barrett said: “Rats are highly sociable and intelligent animals so Rocky is really struggling without his brother.
“He’s never been on his own before and it’s so sad to see him all alone.
“Rocky and Bruno would often be curled up together in their hammock and now he has to sleep alone.
“We’re desperately hoping to find him a loving new home with someone who has another male rat – or a group of male rats – for him to befriend.”
Small Animal Supervisor Lotti Buchholz added: “Rocky was shy and nervous when he first came to us.
“It didn’t take long for him to come out of his shell and show us his fun and cheeky personality.
“But he just needs a new friend now to have fun with.”
