I need to find good homes for 14 cuties

[lenas_mami]

I will apologize right off the bat, I'm not very good with computers at all, so if this is the wrong forum or not the right place for this posting I am SO SORRY!!! I have a problem and was told that this would be somewhere to go. I have 14 of the best rats a human could want, but I am unable to keep them. No I didn't get them one at a time, I bought two girls and found out one was pregnant and after 3 wks I was in love and kept the babies.  I have 9 girls, 4 albinos (1 yr.(mom) 3 are 9 mths) , two hairless(6-7 mths) that my family thought I would like ( I do love them just didn't really need two more),3 berkshire( I think thats what the dk grey with white bellies are called), then I have 5 boys, 1 albino, 2 hooded(dk grey), 2 berkshires. I have 3 cages, two huge and 1 small I'm willing to give with them. Of course it goes without saying I'm looking for good homes and I'd like to keep them in pairs if possible, so they still have each other. As soon as I can get someone over here that knows how to do the picture postings I will. I can send food, donations, drive them a decent distance, pretty much anything to help find them loving homes.
  I'm not just tired of them, my landlord is selling our building and I can't find anywhere that will even consider them( wonderful open mindedness) I also have noticed that I'm allergic to them(dander) and I'm expecting my second pup myself in July.
  Please if you can help or even recommend anywhere, I'd appreciate it. I've already filed with EARPS also.

Thank you,
Lenas_mami
Chicago,IL.

[TheZookeeper]

I would love the two hairless but I am in northeastern Ohio??  I am about 6 hours from you.  I cannot do any where near that long of a drive.  I could take some others to foster and find homes for if we could find a way to get them here. 

[BlueFrog]

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your predicament. I live nearby (near O'Hare), have quite a bit of experience in rescue and rehoming rats, and would be happy to post pictures on your behalf. If I can help in any way, drop me an email: thebluefrog@gmail.com

[lenas_mami]

 Zookeeper,
  I am willing to figure out transportation if you can help me with my situation. I might not be able to for a few weeks, my days off are few and far between. If you are willing to foster any let me know also, I trust you wouldn't let them fall in the wrong hands. I love them a lot and it's killing me to do this, but honestly I was considering rehoming a few, because of my lack of time to spend with all of them on a one on one basis. The two hairless are sweet tempered a little shy, but they warm up after a few minutes of cuddling. Thank you for your interest, let me know. My regular email is eliza2004ellet@yahoo.com

[lenas_mami]

Thank you, Bluefrog! I will probably be emailing you within a few days to see what I can do. The Ratpack helped me a ton also and I have to say this is the nicest community I've ever seen. Thank you again. eliza2004ellet@yahoo.com

[PirateCaptainLoo]

GEE! Hairless girls! I want to say I'll take the hairless girls, but I'll have to talk with my fiancee first, and we'd have to figure out transportation (milwaukee) because our car went to heaven lol

[TheZookeeper]

The hairless girls and 4 others are scheduled to be coming to me on Monday.  I don't know if she has found places for the others yet or not. 

[PirateCaptainLoo]

Dang I was hoping for a hairless  lol

[CassiHL]

So which ones do you still have left (if any?) I live in Indianapolis and might be interested if you still have any boys left.

[lenas_mami]

Hello,
So far Zookeeper(who's absolutely wonderful) is taking my two hairless and fostering four more of the girls. I have a friend that may take one or two of the other girls, but if anyone with experience asks first, I'd rather go with that. I have all 5 of my boys still and honestly, they are the best! They are a little chunky, but they are so adorable and cuddly. I have 1 albino one,2 hooded, & 2 berkshire? dk. grey with white bellies. I'm willing to help any way I can to get them in a good home. EARPS is talking about a 2-4 month wait just to get them in foster homes. Please, let me know if anyone can help or know anywhere. Thank you so very much, it means a lot to me(us).
Lenas_mami

[PirateCaptainLoo]

Friends of mine are really interested in taking three boys if they can get a big cage. We are wondering what brand/model of cages you have and if you have any boys left. We'd appreciate it if you'd email me at piratecaptainloo@yahoo.com and let us know and if you have any dark eyed boys left. We live in Milwaukee, WI and they would be willing to drive out there and get them.

[lenas_mami]

Of course I shouldn't even have to ask, but I love them ALOT! You're friends will take VERY GOOD care of them right? Since you're a full member and seem to have plenty of experience with animals, I'm sure you wouldn't let anything happen to them. By the way what do you feed your snake? I know you probably think I'm being mean, but I'm just a little cautious. I only have one large cage for the boys, so they would have to wait until I find homes for the other two. I have four of them with dark eyes, two berkshires and two hooded. I have a 2'x2'x4' ferret cage for them,with the slide and stuff, theirs isn't quite as bad as the girls, but they've chewed up the plastic, but the cage is sturdy and only 6 mths old. Let me know or have them or yourself email me here or my regular email. eliza2004ellet@yahoo.com 

Thank you.

[CassiHL]

I would hate to leave 1 little boy on his own if someone else takes 3 - I think I only have space for 1 more. Here's the cage I have: http://www.amazon.com/Marchioro-Tommy-Guinea-Rabbit-Cage/dp/B0007ZLQ2Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i/104-3580360-5086327 which is currently housing 2 big boys. The cage calculator says it can fit 4 rats if the space is used wisely, but I feel like I might be pushing it by putting 4 in there. What do you guys think? Does the cage sound big enough to put 4 in? I would love to take home at least one of these little boys, or 2, if you don't think it would be too overcrowded. 


edit: Okay... this may need to be revised. Just talked to hubby, he said "why not just get a bigger cage, as long as this doesn't become a slippery slope and you can find a good cage you like that will last for years." lol, you never know what guys will say huh? I think he felt like he owed me one since he just bought some really nice speakers for himself. So I may just be able to take the 2 last boys after all. How old are they?

[TheZookeeper]

This needs bumped.  Is anyone close to her able to help with trasnport to me here in Ravenna, OH.  I can drive some of course but she is pregnant and has been sick and really needs some help.  I am willing to take all of them and find homes but if somebody closer could take some or help with transport that would be a huge help for her.  Anyone??

[Chicklet]

I would like to help in anyway possible; I live in Maryland and have family in WV, so I would be able to travel a decent distance if needed.

[klanham08]

Hi, I live in Maryland and I am willing to adopt if you still have any rats available.

[Iluvmyrattiebabies]

i am in jersey but if there are any in need still, i will take them

[TheZookeeper]

We have all the males now.  Some how the females all got over heated or something on the way here with Eliza's sister and passed away.  She took them to the vet but all that could be saved were the two hairless which a tech there kept.  But all 5 boys are here at Nikita's Wish in north eastern Ohio.  www.nikitaswish.org