Tiny Paws NEO Rattery

08/21/2024

My Gus Gus and Mr Jingles 💕

07/19/2024

Just going through and sharing some happier photos from the rattery. There’s been a lot of loss this year (that’s what happens when you get rats all around the same age). But don’t be fooled, it’s so worth it when you spend time with these little personalities. Just wish they lived longer. Love them so much!

07/16/2024

It’s been hard to post this… but a week ago we lost our Ollie 💔 we only spent a short time together, but we loved his sweet soul so dearly..,

06/22/2024

Just a picture of the bullies (Janis and Monroe) hanging out in their individual cage for the time being. At least they have each other. No fighting since the separation 🙏🏻 🐀

06/16/2024

Rescues up for adoption. Description in comments.

06/03/2024

Pic of the boys to add some cheer to the page! Pictured: from the top left to right and bottom left to right - Prince, Gus and Angel and Spike.

05/28/2024

Our Ren Goku crossed the rainbow bridge today. He hung in there longer than I expected he would but he was able to go on his own with his cage mates and is now resting in peace with our other babies that have crossed over in our growing pet cemetery. Rest easy little one. You’re already missed.

05/21/2024

getting babies for my birthday :' 3

05/09/2024

The rescues are bonding 🥰

05/04/2024

Our Ren Goku appeared to have suffered a stroke on April 29th. My hope was cynical after having lost two rats in a months span around the same age. However he has improved significantly! On April 29th I noted signifanct leaning on right side, when set down almost falls to the right. Not walking straight line. Excessive porphyrin. Weight 491 grams down from 656 grams a month earlier. Then on the first he was still eating and drinking, always cuddled with his BFF Ollie at a whopping 574 grams! Today he’s back up to 579 grams eating and drinking well, still snuggled with Ollie on the regular and unable to climb the cage (tho he doesn’t try and stays on the bottom level). But his leaning is getting better and he’s not falling over anymore. I am still monitoring closely but faithful that he may recover from this stroke after-all! A little love and care goes a long way (and a companion to help him not feel alone of course).

05/02/2024

We have decided on names. And yes, even with these names… the girls are still fosters and will be adoptable. (Names in image captions)

04/30/2024

These three beauties are now in my possession as fosters. I will be working on socializing them and getting them ready for adoption. Please stay tuned for updates.

04/22/2024

RIP my old man 😭 You were the sweetest bestest man ever. You’re gonna be so missed.
August 2022-April 22 2024
💔💔💔

04/22/2024

Ugh… I think my old man, Remi, is on his way out. He’s been dropping weight quite quickly and just isn’t acting himself. This is why it wasn’t wise to get rats back to back the way we did. Our hearts are still broken from losing Dumbo and Mouseketeer not even a month ago. I keep hoping he’s going to bounce back but I know for a male rat bred to be a feeder, almost 2 years is a blessing.

04/21/2024

My sweet old man Remi. Still can’t believe this sweet boy was supposed to be a feeder. So happy he didn’t fulfill that destiny 🥰

04/19/2024

A local rescue has some sweet ratties up for adoption:
$10 a piece and just proof of a good cage environment

04/14/2024

04/12/2024

Our Ren Goku just be livin his best life. He’s such a sweet and beautiful silvermane. Has zero interest in the females tho. Might be 🏳️‍🌈 not sure lol but we love him either way. Would love to have his little spawn running around but we’ll do just fine with his big personality 😊

04/08/2024

Newt and Daisy (aka Wobbles). It’s been rough since we lost Dumbo. I think Daisy is still a bit depressed. She tears up a lot and just isn’t as active as she used to be to be. I have to clean the porphyrin from her eyes on a daily basis. I think she’s stressed from her depression. Newt seems ok overall. I’ve been giving these two and their four other cagemates (including dumbos two daughters Janis and Monroe) lots of attention and enrichment. It’s important to keep them busy and entertained. They mourn too. Yes they’re animals, even rodents if you want to be specific… but when well taken care of and treated as domestic pets, they’re able to be more than just animals running on animal instinct. Grief affects our pets too… and it’s so important to remember that, and accommodate where needed.

04/04/2024

Happy World Rat Day! 🐀

03/31/2024

Our girl Dumbo passed away today. She was the sweetest little rat and we loved her so very much. I wish we could have had more time together. Her little life and big personality will be so missed.

03/29/2024

Most recent update on my new boy. He continues to grow more comfortable with his cage mates but his first intro to Ren Goku still stands as strong, they’re rat BFFs and cuddle together very frequently. I’m so happy to have him part of our Rattery 💗

03/22/2024

Just our new addition joining the boys in some hammock hangs all on his own. Finally joining in with the rattery making me so happy. Thats Oliver to the right (blue hammock), Mr Jingles below and Presley in the middle hammock there. Looks like Ren Goku is on top of the hammock Presley is but you can only see his grey fluff lol

03/18/2024

Weighed my boys toady.

03/17/24

Prince 711g
Ren Goku - 656g
Oliver - 648g
Mr Jingles - 645g
Presley - 635g
Gus Gus - 612g
Remi - 581g

I think, THINK, one is not like the others 😂
How do you put one single ratto on a diet?

02/21/2024

Like, why tho???

02/03/2024

My precious Dumbo has a mammory tumor that is growing pretty aggressively. She just turned one in December… I did not expect this to happen this soon… but I knew it was possible. I’m pretty down about the news but hoping for the best. Going to have the bf (future rvt) consult the vet and see if there’s any hope. If not, I plan to spoil the hell out of her and make the best of what time she has with us until it affects her QOL and it’s time to help her cross that rainbow bridge.

12/16/2023

A happy first birthday to this trio! Gus, Dumbo and Daisy 🐀 🥳 💗

12/11/2023

Great news! The lump turned out to be a cyst that burst today. Of course I’ll need to keep an eye on it and keep it clean, but such a better outcome than a tumor. We are all relieved. Here’s to hopefully another 1-2+ years of this beautiful gal!

12/07/2023

Just a little free roam time with the rattos. 😍🐀