Chico, California
1958 - 2018
DEBBIE DUCOMMUN Debbie Ducommun, aka Debbie the Rat Lady, of Chico passed away unexpectedly at age 59 on Sunday March 4, 2018. Debbie was born on Nov. 11, 1958 in Downers Grove, IL to Dan & Ona Mertens. Debbie was the 3rd of 4 children, & she loved animals. Debbie received her Bachelor of...
Read MoreOver 6-yrs since your passing (hard to believe). You helped me develop a deeper understanding & love of rats. Thank you........say "Hello !" to all of my rats who have passed on & watch over them (until I get there, too). RIP
Linda Ewald
July 25, 2024 | Friend
Thank you, Debbie. You helped me be good to my pet rats.
Cami
July 24, 2024 | Other
Well, goodness, since all rats go (back to) Heaven, Debbie has her human paws full these days. Bless her and all she did on Earth for these sweet animals.
Kelsey A Mathias
April 30, 2021 | Friend
I just learned of Debbie in the behind scenes video on Willard and loved what she had to say. I was afraid this was the news I would find but am happy she lived her life to it's fullest. I wish I'd gotten to meet her.
Jeff
January 31, 2021 | Acquaintance
I was shocked to find out today that You had passed on. I cannot put into words how sad i am right now. Over the years You helped me out several times with my ratties, with your expert but loving advice. Debbie, You were truly an Angel...And such a beautiful person, May You Rest in Peace.
Sherry Bart
April 22, 2020 | Newark, DE
You had a kind mission in life and performed it well. I had these gentle creatures for many years during which you helped answer my questions on several occasions. RIP Debbie, live on beyond the veil with all the ratties and humans who knew and loved you.
Leslie Powell
February 29, 2020 | Dallas, TX
So sorry you're gone, Debbie.
April 07, 2019
I cannot believe it has been a whole year since her passing! I currently have 11-ratties, partially due to learning how wonderful pet rats can be from Debbie's articles & books. Her legacy lives on...as does her spirit. "See you & our critters someday on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge" : )
Linda Ewald
March 12, 2019 | South St Paul, MN | Friend
I would just like to say I wished I could have met this Great Lady, I have several rats of my own and countless rats I have rescued through the years. I currently work for the Humane Society in Colorado and see many rats come in to the shelter I do my best to adopt what I can in the limited space where I live. I know mine as well as other ratties welcomed her over Rainbow Bridge!
Robin K Spence
December 14, 2018 | Coloradosprings, CO