Hello,
I'm moving to Japan on September 10th, and I have two ratties that need a new mom or dad to care of them. I feel absolutely terrible about having to give my babies up for adoption, but I think this would be better for them than a long, stressful move to a place that I'm not even sure would allow me to keep them.
My ratties came from Petsmart originally. One is almost two years old, in great health, and very curious and affectionate. The other is just over a year old, and is sort of an oddball. A few weeks ago she had an accident, though, and dislocated one of her vertebrae, pinching the nerves that go to the lower half of her body. Thus, she can't use or feel her back legs and tail. I was given steriods to reduce the swelling and to try to open things up, but this wasn't successful. The vet says that she should be fine if she isn't in pain; she seems just as happy as before, and her temperament has calmed down a bit. Because of all this, I don't keep them in a cage anymore (too dangerous!), and they've been roaming free on my bed 24 hours a day while I sleep on the couch.
They're both used to being given wide open spaces and a lot of attention.
I had contemplated finding someone I knew who would be willing to take care of them, but after what happened to the younger rat, I'd much rather have an experienced and dedicated rat owner, who is willing to make special arrangements for the injured rattie, look after them. I don't really know where to look, so I've come here hoping to find a kind and generous person to take in my babies.
I live in Metro Detroit, but the rats are used to long car rides between here and Kalamazoo, so distance isn't too big of a problem for them.
If you have any other questions, just ask!
Thank you!!
