Friday night is here at last, and Josh The Squash is grooming himself in preparation for a night on the town. Such attention to detail. Are you ready girls!!
Save the date!! On Tuesday 10th September at 3pm PST/6 pm EST I'll be posting lots and lots of sale items on my fb page. There'll be Double Deckers, Honeycombs, Corner Houses, Fallbreakers, Flats, Corner Flats Tunnels- bags and bags of stuff at fab prices. For eg Double Deckers are 8.50US/11CAD, Tunnels and Fallbreakers start at 8.50US/11.50 CAD. All hammocks are the same quality as my regular stuff- 3 layers of fabric, topstitching etc., only they're made with roll end fabrics and bits and bobs that need to be cleared out. As a result there are some irregular sizes- some smaller and some larger than usual. The last sale in April sold out in a day, so mark the date and time on your calendar. I'll make sure to post a reminder as the time gets nearer. Here are some of the items that'll be available.
The rescue boys are making progress! When they arrived 3 1/2 weeks ago, they were incredibly timid and jumpy, and the slightest noise would send them scattering across the cage. I was told they had not been handled since birth, so their behaviour wasn't surprising 😢 So, every day I'd sit quietly by the open cage door and try to build their trust. I made a Fleece 'bridge' from my lap to the cage and placed a large bag with treats there as an incentive to leave the safety of their home and explore. At first, I didn't make a noise or move a muscle - if I did, they would run, and gradually they gained enough confidence to run out, grab a treat and dash back to safety. Once they were brave enough I began feeding them by hand. Frozen peas for the win! They absolutely loved them! I've been doing this every day for an hour in the evening and a couple of shorter sessions during the day and I'm so happy with the progress they've made. Sometimes I lie down in the playpen with them as they run around and investigate me. The one thing they've not been comfortable with is being touched, but even that is beginning to change. Over the last couple of nights, a few of them have let me stroke them gently. They are such lovely boys, and not once has anyone tried to nip me, even though they were so scared. There are seven, four month old boys and their dad who is about three months older. It won't be long before these guys are ready to leave the rescue and will make the sweetest little companions. Please DM me if you're interested we are located in Kelowna, British Columbia, but we have good connections with Vancouver and the lower mainland. #rattiesofig #rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #cute #pets #cutepets #rescue #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #animals #animal #rescue #animalrescue #adopt #adoptarescue #cute #babyanimals
We have a new little friend. 🤎
This itsy bitsy deer mouse was discovered by someone in their car. It was almost two weeks old, so its chances of survival were quite high. For the first couple of days it very enthusiastically took formula on a tiny paintbrush, but now its eyes are open and it can drink from a VERY shallow dish all on its own. When the time is right, little Mousie will go back in the wild. I'll build him an insulated box and provide food and water to help it along the way. 🤎
Meet our gorgeous new rescue boys! Yesterday I took in 8 ratties. 7, 3 month old boys and their young dad. They've come from a bad environment and haven't been handled, so they are quite shy and nervous right now. They'll come to the cage bars to sniff me, but they are not comfortable being touched or picked up yet. I'm hoping I can work some magic in the next few weeks and turn them into squishy, mellow chaps. These guys are young, so they should respond to trust training quickly. Then it'll be time to find their forever humans. Because these guys have such exquisite markings and there are a number of blues in the group , I expect they'll find 🏡 quite quickly. They're currently located in the Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada, but we have transport links with the lower mainland and beyond. As usual, DM me if you'd like a copy of the application. #rattiesofig #rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #babyanimals #ratlovers #ratlover #cute #pet #cutepet #babyanimals #rodents #rodentlove #animallover #animalrescue
Apparently ear wax is absolutely yummy!
UPDATE, they have found their new human! ♥️These two gorgeous lads are Pluto and Jupiter and they're about 6 months old. They were an owner surrender and arrived in separate cages because they weren't getting along and blood had been shed! They'd puff up at the slightest hint of another rat, so we decided the best thing to do was get them both neutered. Now their teenage hormones have calmed down, they are best friends once more, and ready to find their forever people.
While they might be a little shy at first, they warm up quickly with a little patience and love. They would thrive in a home where someone has the time to spend with them, offering gentle handling and positive interactions. With the right care, these sweet boys will continue to gain confidence. As they are both neutered, they could be a wonderful addition to a male or female mischief. Feel free to DM me if you think they might be a good fit. #rattiesofig #rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #pet #pets #cute #animal #cuteanimals #rescue #rescuedismyfavoritebreed
UPDATE The boys have found their new people! Thanks to everyone for your interest.,
Remember the boys, Stewart and Drifter who were dumped at the remote recreation campground and were found two whole weeks apart? I have an update to share. They are reunited and living together again!! They had a bit of a rocky start - lots of nipping (me mostly)and not getting along with each other, so I decided to get them both neutered in the hope it would help them become more relaxed, and calm, and to increase their chances of finding a new human. They are now four weeks post neuter, and it's made such a difference. They were re-introduced to one another just two weeks after their surgery. It took a little longer for the nipping to subside, but as you can see from the video, that's no longer an issue, although Stewart, the dumbo eared boy, does like to groom intensely and has decided my clothes are food!
They are now two of the calmest and most snuggly boys I've ever met and are my fave TV watching buddies as they'll crash and snooze for hours. I truly wish I could keep them, but I've promised myself I'll get mischief number down. They are currently in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and we have transport available on August 5 to the lower mainland. If you think they'd be a good fit for you , message me and I'll send a copy of my application.
Joshua makes the best pillow 🤎
#rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #ratlovers #cuteanimals #cute #pet #cutepets #petrats #rescuerat #animalovers #ratsarepetstoo #ratsarecute
UPDATE- Kirby has found a home . A friend adopted hedgehog only to find out the hedgehog was pregnant and went one to have 5 little babies! . Kirby is looking for his forever human. He's currently located in Kelowna , BC, but it's possible we could find transport out to the lower mainland in the next few weeks. Please message me if interested and I'll give you the owners details .
Here's a little bit about him .
Kirby is a 9 month old male hedgehog. He's a little shy at first, but once he gets to know you, he's very friendly. He has been living in a foster home with young children and has got along great. He is also used to the presence of cats and dogs. Kirby enjoys his cat food, but absolutely loves meal worms and likes to forage for them in his snuffle mat. Hedgies are nocturnal animals who sleep all day and become active at night. Kirby typically wakes up around midnight and goes back to sleep around 7-8am. He spends most of the night running on his wheel. He needs to be kept warm and have regular baths, which although they aren't his favourite, he tolerates. Hedgies are very sensitive to strong smells and it's important not to use air fresheners in the same room. Because they are prone to dry skin, a humidifier is recommemded. Message me if you think Kirby might be a good fit for your home. He comes with his enclosure and wheel etc.
Therapy rat and perfect potato, Josh the Squash in action. 🤎 #rattiesofig #rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #ratlover #pet #pets #animals #animal #cute #pet #cutepet #cute #rat #cuterats #cuteratsofinstagram
I can't quite believe how lucky this little guy is. Do you remember I posted about a single rat found at an out-of-the-way recreational campsite at the beginning of June? Someone saw my post, happened to be camping in the same area, and guess what? They saw another rat running around out there! This was over 2 weeks later! The two rats look very similar so I'm going to assume they are most likely siblings that were dumped at the same time. It's a minor miracle that this little guy survived for two weeks on his own, especially as there are so many predators in the area. Amazingly he's not that skinny, maybe hanging round a campsite and living off crumbs of food dropped by humans saved his life.
I've named him Barney, he's a little nippy and drew blood a few times with the family that initially saved him, ( way to show your thanks Barney!), so he's earned himself a neuter. Aside from that he seems quite confident and not afraid of people at all. Huge thanks to Diana for rescuing him and to Jade for transporting him to me. You're both amazing!
And, if anyone is camping out at Sugar Lake Campground north of Cheryvile, British Columbia, please keep an eye out just in case there are any more. You never know. #rattiesofig #rattiesofinstagram #ratsratsareawesome #rat #rats #ratties #ratlovers #petratsofinstagram #pet #petlovers #petsofinstagram #cute #pet #cutepets #animallovers #animalrescue
