New Addition

Greetings! My name is Brie and I’m a young female dumbo who has just recently joined the Rattie Crew and this is my story. I was living in a feeder tank at a terrible pet store when I was bought by these snake owners who were looking for a young rat to feed their snake. Luckily, for me the snake thought I was too big and wouldn’t eat me. But for four days I was left in the snake tank as these heartless snake owners were hoping the snake would change its mind. Eventually, the snake owners took me out of the tank and placed me in this small hamster cage. I was some happy to be out of that snake tank! But my ordeal was still not over. I was kept in a dirty cage with very little food and toys as the snake owners had no idea how to care for an animal that wasn’t being used for food for their snake. A kind lady found out about me and contacted my new mom and asked if I would be willing to take me in. I thank my lucky stars that she said yes! My new mom said I arrived in poor shape – I was very thin, had mites, was sneezing, and scared. I visited a very kind vet who made me feel much better. In my new home I’ve been given excellent food, a warm bed in a big cage, and lots of toys! My new mom says that eventually I’ll move in with her other rats but for now she just wants to make sure I’m happy and healthy. I think I'll be well taken care of in my new home.

Introductions

First we would like to wish all mums a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Finally, an update! Mum has been very busy with work and buying a house. Yup, the Rattie Crew will be moving to a new place at the end of June. Mum also mentioned that she wants to get a dog when we move but we are not too sure about that! Anyway, now for the rat update. We little ones are still not integrated into the adult cage because Emma is a big bully and mum is scared we may get hurt. But mom did put us all together on her bed and things went somewhat peacefully – as long as we didn’t get too close to Emma. Speaking of Emma, she had a tumour removed from inside her cavity wall but, fortunately, she recovered wonderfully! The pictures below are all of us on the bed but as you can see there are no pictures of us together because Emma would have become very angry and chased us wee ones all away. She can get pretty nasty at us!! Poe, on the other hand, doesn’t really care that we are around and he’ll actually play with us! Oh well, mum says eventually Emma will welcome us in the adult cage…hopefully.

Chloe


Coco


Poe


The cranky one (but cute), Emma

In the News

I'm all smiles over this report!

The European Union Bans Trade in Seal Products

Raven February 1, 2007-April 29, 2009

My sweet Raven passed away yesterday. It was very sudden - when I left for work in the morning she was fine and was even enjoying some watermelon. But, in the afternoon, when I returned from work, she was gone. Her sister, Luna, also died the same way. Raven was a sweetie who was also very mischievous! Her main goal in life was exploration and play. Raven was packed with with personality. I hope you've found Luna and the boys at the Bridge and are having a great time. You'll be missed Raven.

Raven, when she first arrived


Raven off exploring as usual


This picture was taken of Raven the day before she died - she was using Emma as a pillow.


Of the original gang, Emma (the black and white girl) is the last one.

Coco and Chloe

We are growing rather quickly and soon we'll grow out of our baby cage so mum has started to introduce us to the big rats. Raven is curious and tolerates us being around her but Emma and Poe are far from being impressed! They puff and snort themselves into a frenzy! Obviously Emma and Poe do not appreciate our undeniable cuteness!

Mum thinks we are very rambunctious and never sit still long enough for pictures (hence the poor picture quality). Mum says she is thankful for a digital camera because of all the pictures she has had to erase. We are too busy exploring for pictures! We are also very messy, so we've been told, because we spread our food and bedding everywhere. Of course, mum says we are still adorable besides the mess.

Chloe

Coco

Pitbull Therapy

Someday mum wants to adopt a dog and visit the elderly in nursing homes or those in hospice care. Mum came across this video on a pitbull who is a therapy dog. Sadly, pitbulls get such a bad rap but just look at this pitbull bringing such comfort to the elderly gentleman. We also dedicate this video to out favourite pitbull Daisy.

Sad News...

My squishy cuddly boy Remi passed away on Wednesday. It was so unexpected; the vet believed it was a pituitary tumour. I adopted Remi from a rat rescue when he was about 8 months old. He had been abandoned by a family who became bored of him and had kept him a terrible hamster cage. But, he turned out to be the sweetest little guy who loved all people. Remi was just 2 years old. He will be deeply missed.