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« on: August 11, 2006, 09:33:25 PM »
I just wanted to let those of you who have been following the story of the abandoned ratties, Hobo and Renni (and her babies), that Hobo has been caught! Tomorrow will make three weeks since they first appeared in my yard, and although Hobo had been a real challenge, I finally was able to trap him. He is in bad shape.. loaded with warbles, but he is safe and warm and being fed. We are taking him in to one of the very best vets in our city tomorrow at 12:30, and we are hoping that she has encouraging news. Hobo is frightened, no doubt, but responding positively. Unhandled as yet,.. tomorrow will tell us just how handleable he will be after his long ordeal outside. And, of course, how much damage has been done, and how possible it will be to overcome it and get better.

Rennie and the babies are excellent! She is healing up so well, and the babies are growing like weeds.. cute cute cute!

I will update after we get back from the vet. Positive thoughts and prayers for this little sweetie tomorrow?

Bev Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2006, 09:39:28 PM »
So glad to hear he was caught........... I'd been getting a bit worried about the poor guy!!!!!

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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2006, 09:44:41 PM »
Alright!!!  hello2 headbang
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2006, 09:54:28 PM »
oh good!  Goodluck at the Vet Hobo!!  Balloon
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2006, 10:33:19 PM »
 Yellow Cute Laugh Balloon Hyper YAY! Oh I hope Hobo makes it! *crosses fingers* YAY!
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2006, 10:36:03 PM »
Yay!!!  I've been following the story of these two little ratties but haven't said anything because I didn't feeling like I had anything useful to add.  But I just can't contain my relief and happiness for Hobo.  Good luck, little guy!
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2006, 10:37:38 PM »
What wonderful news! wav

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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2006, 10:44:27 PM »
I'm so glad to hear you've caught him finally! Poor boy needs some love, and you most obviously fit that bill! I hope everything checks out okay at the vets tomorrow. The girls and I are cheering for him.

Happy to hear Rennie and her babies are doing well. We need more pictures of the fuzzbutts!!
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2006, 10:45:32 PM »
That's wonderful news!!
You're an amazing person for taking them under your wing, and getting them the best care.

I want to see pics of Rennie and the babies!!  Wink  I would love to rescue a pregnant rattie some day and watch the babies grow up  Kiss
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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2006, 11:01:34 PM »
Quote from: javakittie on August 11, 2006, 10:44:27 PM
Happy to hear Rennie and her babies are doing well. We need more pictures of the fuzzbutts!!

I agree!

I'm SO happy that you finally were able to catch Hobo!  How did you manage that after all this time?  I've got my fingers crossed for the little man.  Hyper Heart
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« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2006, 11:25:42 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2006, 11:45:27 PM »
You are AMAZING! I'm so happy to hear that Hobo is safe with you and getting excellent care. Grin
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2006, 01:08:49 AM »
Ug, more warbles. Grody.

Make sure you give us an update ASAP on how the vet visit goes, and I hope Hobo turns out to be jsut as sweet as Renni.  Heart

We really do need pictures of those babes, though!

I am excited to hear how things go! I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Kiss for you and hobo and renni.

You are a true Godsend for these animals. They would certainly have died without you.
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« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2006, 01:56:34 AM »
I am SO HAPPY you caught Hobo!  I know you sat out there many a day trying to get him into your trap.  Please update us on his vet visit tomorrow and because I am a sicky, please get pics of his warbles. 
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« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2006, 05:16:17 AM »
Yay and good luck at the vet!  I love the name!  Smiley
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« Reply #15 on: August 12, 2006, 05:59:47 AM »
It was a busy busy day yesterday, and Bev had emailed us pics of Hobo.  I am going to post the least offensive one, since the others are definitely disturbing.  Hope you don't mind me taking liberties Bev!   


When he was first caught, he definitely wanted out, and was jumping frantically.  Later on when Bev came near the trap/carrier he would walk to the other side.  He even took kibble thru an airhole from her fingers..awww.  He was put in her quiet mostly unused basement with dim lighting to unstress him. She said he was lying down like this in the pic for quite a while but later on she went down to check on him and he was "preening".  Bev is definitely a bird person   Cheeky.  So he must've been feeling a lot better.

More updates on our fine fellow later.  My fingers are crossed that he will be just fine, and warbleless in a little more than 6 hours.   

Healing hopeful vibes for Hobo from me and the Ratty Horde  laughing6  I'm so excited he was caught!!!!
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« Reply #16 on: August 12, 2006, 07:12:55 AM »
Aww.. He's still cute! Warbles and all! Although that tail makes me want to snag the nearest toothbrush..  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #17 on: August 12, 2006, 10:19:37 AM »
Dor asked me last night if I was going to go to bed (at midnight) or stay up longer again...  I told him hold on I had to finish reading about Hobo - he was a little confused!
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« Reply #18 on: August 12, 2006, 10:31:39 AM »
I'm so glad he's safe now Smiley.  I was thinking about him yesterday.  What a cutie Smiley.  He looks a lot like Spring so I hope he's really domestic.  It was said he is definitely domestic before so I guess he must be.  Regardless, he's going to be much happier now  Grin.
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« Reply #19 on: August 12, 2006, 11:21:43 AM »
Bev, congratulations on your kindness, caring and perseverance and to your hubby also, for caring for these ratties.     I hope all goes well for Hobo at his vets check, that he remains calm and friendly and allows the vet to treat those warbles with all they deserve.  I understand they're part of nature, but not in our Fancy Rats 

Please let us know how he went at the vets, It's wonderful that he's finally accepted your help.  Smiley Heart
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« Reply #20 on: August 12, 2006, 11:26:37 AM »
Quote from: Lil Red on August 12, 2006, 10:31:39 AM
I'm so glad he's safe now Smiley.  I was thinking about him yesterday.  What a cutie Smiley.  He looks a lot like Spring so I hope he's really domestic.  It was said he is definitely domestic before so I guess he must be.  Regardless, he's going to be much happier now  Grin.

I was thinking he looked like Spring too.  I was for some reason expecting a tan hooded rat as hobo, was really surprised by the picture.  Are we sure he's domestic?
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« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2006, 11:29:37 AM »
Earlier in the thread, bev researched the difference in shape (placement of ears, head shape, etc) of domestics versus wild rats. She said she is certain that Hobo is a domestic rat. And if he is already taking kibble from her, I can only assume he has been around people before. Wild animals just aren't that trusting.
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« Reply #22 on: August 12, 2006, 03:02:54 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: August 12, 2006, 04:01:19 PM »
Awesome Smiley I'm glad that you got him. I wonder how many of those things are in him and how he's doing. Poor fella. He's likely to end up with more eventually simply because they probably all haven't shown up yet. Looks like you'll be having agouti babies. Possibly hybrid. Hard to tell.
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« Reply #24 on: August 12, 2006, 04:04:10 PM »
sending lots of good thoughts hobo's way!

and we need more pictures of mamma and babies!   Cheeky
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« Reply #25 on: August 12, 2006, 04:26:50 PM »
YAY!!!!! That is so wonderful that you FINALLY got Hobo!!! Good thoughts and prayers being sent for Hobo... Heart
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