Little Lives Small Animal Rescue

08/26/2024

‼️TRI CITIES, WA & SURROUNDING AREAS‼️

📣📣📣TRI-CITIES, WA📣📣📣

Dear Friends & Fellow Animal Lovers—

Little Lives has been a safe haven for rodents, rabbits, birds, reptiles & more in Eastern WA since 2016 and we are in need of a new Executive Director (ED). If we can't find a dedicated volunteer to step into this role, we will be forced to close our doors in 2025 😔

We are looking for someone passionate about animal welfare, with leadership skills, and a commitment to making a difference 🐇🦎🦜🐹 The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing volunteers, fundraising, and ensuring our animals receive the best care possible. This sounds like a lot (and it is!) but the new ED will have the help of the board of directors which they will be able to grow.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please reach out to us immediately. Your help can save countless lives and keep our rescue running! 🙏

For more details or to apply, please text 509-850-0023📱

LOCATION: Eastern WA

As always, thank you for your support! We wouldn’t have made it this far without your support. We’ve helped nearly 1,500 animals thus far! 💜🥰

08/25/2024

🔔 INTAKE ALERT 🔔

This is our newest intake found as a stray! This bun is currently under our care.

Keep an eye out on our page as this bun may be available for adoption if no owners are found.

08/24/2024

Hi I'm Lavender!

I was lucky enough to be born in the rescue so all I know if the indoor bun life. As my foster mom would say, I'm the sweetest bun you will ever meet! I just love being around people and getting all the pets! I'm super curious and love to explore, especially when I get the zoomies! You will surely be amazed and entertained by my parkour skills! My tunnel is my favorite place to dash through when I'm feeling extra playful. I'm litterbox trained and a very good eater. I'm a big fan of all sorts of yummy greens, but some of my favorite treats are cilantro, carrot tops, apples, blueberries and carrots. My foster family has a dog, and I’m not really bothered by him at all so if you have a calm furry friend, we will likely get along just fine. My adoption fee includes a wellness exam, spay, microchip and my entire set up (the last pic on my profile is an example of my set up)! Don't I sound like the perfect bun to you?? If so please fill out that application, I am so looking forward to hopping into my new forever home! See you soon! 💜
Click here to see my full profile and apply: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=1112414&name=Lavender

08/24/2024

DON’T DUMP YOUR ANIMALS! FIND A LOVING HOME INSTEAD!

There are tons of cute animals at the fair! Please do research before bringing an animal home as a pet. Animals (like bunnies and guinea pigs) require a lot of work and are huge commitments. Please don't abandon them!

Domesticated pets can't survive in the wild and dumping them is a cruel and dangerous choice.

Rescues are full and may not be able to assist with taking in dumped and unwanted pets. Please turn to our local facebook groups for rehoming your pets!

08/19/2024

Rat fosters needed desperately for our friends serving the Palouse area!

Are you interested in becoming a foster parent of a pint-sized animal?

We are diligently searching for the right-fit foster homes for our female rats from the "18 Surrendered." We have six females and they are ALL currently on pregnancy watch. We suspect a few are no longer pregnant, but everyone will remain on watch until cleared or they give birth. We also have a couple who are obviously pregnant and will likely be giving birth within the next 1 to 1.5 weeks. We are hoping to find quiet homes where at least one adult will be present most of the day to keep a close eye on these expecting mommas. They all came from a high neglect situation and have a lot of personal challenges to overcome with their health, so a highly attentive human is a must, for the safety of them and their kittens. It is not required that you have rat experience, but if you have small animal prenatal/postnatal experience, that would put you at the top of our picks. We just want the very best for these little ladies.

The girls are all very sweet and affectionate, and have essentially no fear of humans. They actually yearn for human attention most of the time. We would like to place two to three in each foster home, and we will provide EVERYTHING needed for their care (cage, supplies, food, medications, etc.). We just need to find the best families to care for these special little ladies. If you think that might be you, apply today at www.apintsizedrescue.weebly.com or scan the QR code in the photo.

08/19/2024

🎉 ADOPTION ALERT 🎉

Cheers to Lucky, the lucky little budgie! 🍀

Lucky was found as a stray! We do our best to spread the word over various social media groups and pages in order to find the rightful owner. Many times we can reunite found animals with their owners but unfortunately, if we cannot locate their owner, they become part of our normal rescue/adoption process after the 30 day time period.

Lucky was DNA tested male and deemed healthy enough to be adopted out! His foster family has been volunteering with us for a long time now so we were thrilled when they wanted to keep him!

Cheers, little Lucky! 🍀

08/18/2024

UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER

SHARING!
Who is missing their baby? 🦜

Found in Kennewick, WA off 21st and Olympia.

08/17/2024

🦎 TURK UPDATE 🦎

Remember our little rehab gecko, Turk? He’s doing better every week!

While he still has to be hand fed and forced to eat, his eye infections have mostly cleared up! He does still keep his eyes closed a lot of the time, but he is way more mobile and likes to wander his enclosure!

Here is a picture of him with his tiny human! Go Team Turk!

08/17/2024

Hi!!!!!!!!!

At Hot Mess Burgers & Fries til 9pm! Come say hi!

08/16/2024

Hi there! I’m Nuage which is French for Cloud because I am just a fluffy! ☁️I’m still new to this big world so I'm working on gaining confidence so I can be the best hammy for my forever family! I’ve started taking treats from my foster’s hands, which is a big step for me! In true hamster fashion, I like to sleep all day and party all night, my favorite night activities are running around and exploring. I’m excited to see where my nighttime adventures take me so ADOPT me today!
Click here to see my full bio and apply: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2097812&name=Nuage

08/16/2024

📣 INTAKE ALERT 📣

Look at this adorable little nugget! He is our newest intake. He’s not available yet, but will be very soon!

Know someone looking for a pair of piggies? Doc & Marty are still available. They’re our longest residents!

▪️UPCOMING EVENT: 8/16 Night Market 5pm-9pm @ Hot Mess Burgers & Fries (Downtown Kennewick 212 W Kennewick Ave). Come stop by and say hi! We won’t have animals there, but we’d love to see you. There will be various other booths (similar to a farmers market) and family friendly entertainment!

▪️Interested in adopting? Check out our AVAILABLE animals here and apply today! https://www.petstablished.com/organization/115057

▪️Interested in fostering? We provide all necessary supplies! You provide daily care & love! Message us with any questions or apply here today! https://petstablished.com/foster_form/4764/generic

08/16/2024

8/14/24 FOUND
Dutch rabbit
Chiawana Park
Proof of ownership requirement. Please share!

08/16/2024

Today is the day! Come down to the Hot Mess Burgers & Fries Cool Night Market tonight from 5-9pm. We will have a booth set up and the weather should be awesome!

Come say hi to us and the other vendors and grab a burger from the burger queens!

Love this community! Can’t wait to see you there!

Wednesday is the Matriarchs of Messy day! Both these Burger Queens are on the truck all day! Come down and say hi! See why we've been voted the best burger in the Tri-Cities!

08/15/2024

💡DONATIONS NEEDED💡

Hello Little Lives familia near and far! 👋🏻

We are currently in search of NEW or GENTLY USED T5 light fixtures ideally in the 24" inch/24 watt size with reflectors. No bulb necessary!

Proper UVB is a critical part of having a healthy reptile. Many of the beardies we take in come to us WITHOUT proper UVB lighting and are in extremely poor health because of that. We immediately get them settled right in their new home and we include a good quality UVB fixture and new bulb!

We often need to purchase these fixtures new and they run $70-$100 and on top of that we purchase new bulbs. Bulbs need to be replaced every 6 months which begins to add up when we have multiple beardies in our care.

Compact UVB bulbs are cheaper, however they have a very limited area where they are providing an appropriate level of UVB - which can be just as bad as no UVB at all. :(

If you have a T5 fixture in good condition and are no longer using it, we would love to have you donate it.

If you’re feeling extra generous and would like to buy us one new, here is the link!

https://www.pangeareptile.com/products/arcadia-prot5-14-uvb-bulb-with-hood

https://www.chewy.com/repti-zoo-t5-ho-uvb-reptile-lighting/dp/961590?utm_source=app-share&utm_campaign=961590

You can also make a donation to help us purchase some of these! We are in need of 2-3 currently. Any amount will help!

https://www.petstablished.com/online_donations/organization/115057

08/15/2024

G'day, I'm Merlin,

I'm an adorble chinchilla with a touch of mystery... I may be a little shy at first, but I'm very curious about the world around me. I truly enjoy when you just sit and talk with me, and with a little patience I start to warm up and will take treats from you. Once I do that it means I'm comfortable and will show it by bouncing around you so you can be amazed by my parkor skills. Once I've shown my appreciation and am done exploring I will go back in my enclosure into my snuggle spot so no need to catch me or anything, I'm happy to put myself to bed. My foster has learned that once I trust you, I will not only enjoy head scratches, but also belly rubs! I had a bit of a rough time before coming to the rescue. I was lost and alone in a heat wave! Luckily I was found before any harm came to me. I'm happy and healthy now, my friends at LL got me a wellnesss exam to ensure it. Now that I'm happy and healthy I'm ready for my forever home! Life may have started outa lil rough, but I'm now livin the good life and all I'm missing is a family of my own. If that's you, please fill out the application so I can come home! I cannot wait to hop into your hearts, see you soon!
Click here to see my
Profile and apply: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2107306&name=Merlin

08/14/2024

We will have a booth here! Come by and get a burger and say hi! 🍔

The Hot Mess Cool Night Market may have taken a mid-summer break, but it's BACK! This THIRD Friday from 5pm-9pm drop by Hot Mess Burgers & Fries at 204 W. Kennewick Ave. for Local Vendors, Good Vibes, and Great Eats!

08/14/2024

ATTENTION: FAMILY, FRIENDS, & FRIENDS OF FRIENDS

JUST A REMINDER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 8/16! ✏️🍔

Our lovely friends over at Hot Mess Burgers & Fries host a night market on the third Friday of every month!

We are lucky enough to have a booth at the August market 8/16 from 5-9pm.

We won't have animals there as it is too warm, however we would still love to see you, chat, and see photos of your pets! We will be showcasing a binder of our adoptable animals and hanging out enjoying the evening with our community! There will be several vendors there - so come by and check out the various booths and grab a burger!

Interested in getting involved with volunteering? Come see us on the 16th! We would love to chat! 🫶

08/14/2024

🚨 ADOPTION ALERT 🚨

Our gorgeous Sunshine landed herself a new home!

She even has a new “sister”!

We typically don’t recommend having dogs and cats interact with prey animals such as rabbits as it can pose a safety risk to all animals involved.

If your cat or dog is not prey driven and your bun doesn’t seem stressed (like Sunshine below), supervised interaction can be okay. Please never leave them unattended together!
▪️UPCOMING EVENT: 8/16 5pm-9pm @ Hot Mess Burgers &Fries. Come stop by and say hi! We won’t have animals there, but we’d love to see you. There will be various other booths and tons of family friendly entertainment!

08/13/2024

Our friends over on the west side of the state are in desperate need of help!

They’ve been asked to take in 20+ piggies that currently don't have adequate shelter, food, or water. The hutches they live in are full of their own waste. Some of them have injuries from fighting, have matting and they’re all being housed together (male/female/babies/adults).

Vanellope can take in 5 of them but need help with placement of the remainder and unfortunately many females may be pregnant.

We are unable to take in any more piggies until ours get adopted out. Please if you can help or know of anyone who can help reach out to Vanellope Guinea Pig Sanctuary!

08/13/2024

Good morning 🌞 friends & family!

We want to talk about the IMPORTANCE of feeding our rabbits a proper diet! Improper diet can cause Adult rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited hay, fresh greens, and a few pellets. Anything beyond that is a “treat” and should be given in limited quantities.
https://rabbit.org/care/food-diet/

The first photo is Sir Fluffybottom Von Hops (name courtesy of a lovely follower)! He came to us about 3 weeks ago as a stray. He was found roaming around an apartment complex so likely belonged to someone at some point. He is partially deaf and blind and has major GI stasis (often a result of improper diet). Our vet was shocked at how good he looks given how bad of shape his insides are.

Many prey animals like bunnies, piggies and birds are good at hiding their illnesses and often times we don’t notice until it is too late.

It is important to know what normal behavior looks like and document/reach out for help when you notice any changes.

08/10/2024

Our friends in Pullman are in desperate need of rat fosters! 🐀

They are picking up 18 rats tomorrow! Please share and if you’re able to help, reach out! 🫶🏽💞

Rattie community: We are in urgent need of foster homes for 18 incoming surrenders in the Inland Northwest – Washington to Montana, and as far south as Utah (we are located in Pullman, WA).

We were asked by our local humane society if we had the room to help these little ones out, and of course we said yes! We do our best to not turn away any animal in need, and we are not spilling at the seams like other rescues, so we have to do what’s right by these little critters in need. But, as I’ve said many times and I’ll say it a thousand more, we couldn’t do what we do without you! We are nothing as a rescue without the support of our community. We are all in this together.

If you can’t foster, please share this post and help spread the word. And once again, we will also need to ask for donations to help support their veterinary expenses as well as food and care. Please see our donation options in our linktree found in our bio. We have two Amazon Wishlists that are packed full of items that truly help support our rescue critters. We also have a Venmo and PayPal for making monetary donations. Any and all support help us help these little ones, and every single bit of your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support!

08/09/2024

Hi, they call me Wasabi

I believe thats due to the fact that I’ve got a mix of sweet and spicy in my personality....just enough to keep things interesting! I enjoy being held, but only when I’m in the mood for it. You know, a dragon’s got to have some boundaries! When it comes to food, I'm a total foodie. I’m a ravenous eater and never turn down a good meal. Greens are my favorite, and I’d munch on them all day long if you let me. If you’re looking for a unique and independent companion who knows what she wants, we might be a perfect match. I promise to bring a lot of charm and character into your life! My adoption fee even includes a wellness exam. So if I'm the cute scaly addition to the family that you've been searching for please fill out the application. I am really looking forward to meeting my new forever family! 🦎
Click here to visit my profile and apply: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2136395&name=Wasabi+

08/09/2024

Hi there! I'm Mushu!

I'm a curious little rabbit with a lot of personality, and I'm on the lookout for my forever home. I may be a bit shy around humans at first, but if you have treats, I'll warm up to you pretty quickly! I love spending time in my dig box, where I can dig and play to my heart's content. I also enjoy just sitting back and watching the world go by—there's so much to see, and I'm always eager to observe everything around me. I'm still getting used to being around people, but with a little patience and a lot of love, I know I'll come out of my shell. ! My adoption fee includes a wellness exam, microchipping, spay and my whole set up! (Xpen, litter box, bowls, etc) If you're ready to add somebunny new to your family I'm the girl for you! I am looking forward to starting our new adventure together.
Mushu 🐰

Click here to visit my profile and apply: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2107725&name=Mushu

08/08/2024

🚨 ADOPTION ALERT 🚨

Pablo and Martinez have officially been adopted!

They’re doing so well in their new home!

08/07/2024

Remember our little rehab gecko, Turk?

He is looking better! Here is a picture after a fresh soak today!

He’s doing better day by day. We are having to force feed him for the time being. We hope he starts eating on his own soon.

He had pretty bad eye infections when he came to us so he keeps them closed most of the time. His foster mom keeps his eyes nice and clean so he is offering to open them a little more now.

We are lucky his foster mom is a vet tech and is taking the very best care of him.

Send him well wishes! 🦎❤️‍🩹

08/03/2024

🚨 ADOPTION ALERT 🚨

Freddie and Elton (now Coconut and Lemon)- two stunning little budgies have found their forever home!

In their new digs, they have a nice view looking into some trees in a north facing window! There is a bird feeder outside so they can enjoy wild bird chatter, too!

They also have a new friend, Mango - a beautiful cockatiel adopted from us last year!

Cheers little guys! 🦜