Follow-up on Daisy/New Home for Mishka

Question
Hi Sandra,  I first wanted to say thank you so much for all your wonderful information and help. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in responding to our concerns. Sadly, even with your great advice, Daisy past away this last Sunday.  However, it really happened in the best way it could have. I had to work all weekend in the ER, so I asked my husband to take the girls home to his parents which is 2 hours away (where our two other rats are buried). My husband said that Daisy was doing really well on Friday and Saturday. She was active and eating/drinking well. And then I get a call on Sunday morning and he proceeds to tell me that she got a lot worse overnight and was not using her front limbs, walking, and just did not look like she had a lot of life left in her. Throughout the day she was progressively getting worse and towards the end of the night, my husband noticed she was having a seizure so he petted her and tried comforting her before she took her last breath. If anything, it was her way of telling us that it was her time to go and I'm glad we did not make that decision for her the week before. And we did really have a great week with a lot of "quality time" and special treats that we usually don't spend on them. Shortly after she died, my husband was also able to bury her right away, which was convenient for the sake of traveling. I believe she had a stroke, which is what probably caused her head tilt the first time. And it was only a matter of time before the second stroke happened and I think it was just too much for her to handle. I know we did everything we could have and even though we both miss her, we are at peace that it happened this way.
I do have one more big question/concern though... We now have a lonely 7 month old (white and tan) rat that is the sweetest and most playful rat we've ever owned. And lately she has seemed more withdrawn and skiddish than she normally is, even though we've tried to spend some extra quality time with her. The real issue is, I know that it is very important to have more than one rat as no one can replace their true playmate; however, we really do not think we can buy another rat at this time. We planned on having Mishka and Milly together (same age, bought from same place) after Daisy died, but Milly's time showed to be too short with us. So basically what I am wondering is, are there any rat rescues or people that own rats around Milwaukee or the Wisconsin area that you know of who would be able to take our very sweet Mishka. If I wasn't worried about her not being socialized, we would most definitely keep her. But I know she could have a better quality of life if she were to be around other rat friends. It's not the money or big responsibility in taking care of another rat, it's just the heartache that we have went through already this past year that we really need some time to heal. And at the same time, we really want Mishka to live a good, quality life with other rats in another nurturing environment. Would you happen to have any connections with people in our area or suggestions on how we can find anyone. We tried the humane society, but it's a kill shelter :( Anyways, thank you again for your time and input. We appreciate it greatly!!

Sincerely,

Erin and Melancholy Mishka

Answer
I wish I could find a good rescue that offers foster homes for rats.

 I would hate to see you put her in a shelter. :( I would think she would be better off being with you and her own surroundings rather than re-home her.  I think it would so stressful, first losing her cagemate and then her familiar home?

I would keep her.....you may be able to fit another rat in down the road.

Of course I cant make that choice for you so I will look for individual people that may help out rather than a shelter.