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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rats / November 2006I've adopted a rat
Last week I've adopted a rat that lives at a shelter. His name is Vito, and he can't be rehomed because of his bad health. But thanks to the support of me and others, he can hopefully end his days happily at the shelter. I think this is a really great way to (financially) support shelters. Although Vito doesn't acutally live with me, I have given him his own spot on my website. For now I have only one picture of him, but I'm hoping to get more pictures soon. http://www.taletn.com/rats/vito/ - Tale  Signature"Oh, Rats!" http://www.taletn.com/rats/ I suppose that is one way of dealing with GMR :) Vito is a lovely looking boy > Last week I've adopted a rat that lives at a shelter. His name is Vito, and > he can't be rehomed because of his bad health. But thanks to the support of [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > http://www.taletn.com/rats/vito/ Aww, he reminds me of our Mea, despite being a guy (she loved her food). Thanks for a nice story. Why does his illness prevent rehoming? Is it due to contagion or would it just be too stressful for him? SignatureMichael m r o z a t u k g a t e w a y d o t n e t > Why does his illness prevent rehoming? Is it due to contagion or would it > just be too stressful for him? No, it's not that. Vito and his mates need a lot of extra care because of their bad health, care an avarage slave-owner like me probably couldn't give him. So I guess he could be rehomed, but the shelter where he lives specializes in caring for rats with these kind of special requirements, meaning he's probably better off there. - Tale Signature"Oh, Rats!" http://www.taletn.com/rats/ >> Why does his illness prevent rehoming? Is it due to contagion or would it >> just be too stressful for him? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > specializes in caring for rats with these kind of special requirements, > meaning he's probably better off there. Oh, okay, I see. I did wonder, but then I wasn't sure such shelters could offer such levels of care. Of course if they have enough funding & one person dedicates their time to offering that level of care to several sick rats it makes more sense. Thanks for explaining :) SignatureMichael m r o z a t u k g a t e w a y d o t n e t >>> Why does his illness prevent rehoming? Is it due to contagion or >>> would it just be too stressful for him? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > one person dedicates their time to offering that level of care to > several sick rats it makes more sense. Thanks for explaining :) I know if those poor fellows were in our shelters here in Canada, they would get very minimal care and most likely euthanized. :( SignatureJoanne Owned by 20 rats. Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 ------------------------------------------------------- ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* > Last week I've adopted a rat that lives at a shelter. His name is Vito, and > he can't be rehomed because of his bad health. But thanks to the support of [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > - Tale Wow, that is so generous of you, what a great idea. More shelters should allow us to do that, adopt a rat financially. He's gorgeous. You have his colour listed as yellow, he's a fawn. ;) SignatureJoanne Owned by 20 rats. Webshots: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanneb70 ------------------------------------------------------- ~Ignorance is not innocence but sin. *Robert Browning* > You have his colour listed as yellow, he's a fawn. ;) Yeah, you're right, thanks! :-) - Tale Signature"Oh, Rats!" http://www.taletn.com/rats/ > Last week I've adopted a rat that lives at a shelter. His name is Vito, > and he can't be rehomed because of his bad health. But thanks to the [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > - Tale Awww, he's lovely - and what a good idea to be able to help animals in need out this way. Tracey That's really good of you to do that. He very chubby and cute, looks a little like my rat Ginger. Dewi. > Last week I've adopted a rat that lives at a shelter. His name is Vito, and > he can't be rehomed because of his bad health. But thanks to the support of [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > - Tale |
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