I love you, little white rat.

This is something I posted on a plushie mailing list ages ago, but it's still just as relevant today:

I had a rough day at work today. I spent a few minutes cuddling Ben, a small white rat plush I keep there because I knew there would be days like this. He was a great help. I just wanted to say publicly in a forum that would understand: "Thanks for being there, Ben. You give me so much comfort and never ask for anything in return. I love you, little white rat."