This trio were part of The Animal Orphanage rescue which took in several rats, mice, and reptiles even though they were equipped to only care for dogs and cats. They came into custody on 5/21/16.

Fostered by Nikki in Standish, ME.

ADOPTED

#2016152N, “Petunia”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears/Rex Coat, Female, DOB: 01/01/2016, Spayed/Neutered?: No

#2016155N, “Flower”, Rat, Fawn, Hooded w/ head spot, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 10/01/2015, Spayed/Neutered?: No

#2016148N, “Prince”, Rat, Fawn, , Standard Ears/Rex Coat, Male, DOB: 01/01/2016, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 05/23/2016

Update 6/13/16

Petunia is by far the most outgoing of the three. She enjoys shoulder rides, runs to the front of the cage to greet everyone (including cats and dog) that walk by, is a hand wrestler and is very easy to handle. When offered treats, she takes them very slowly and gently. Petunia would be good for any one. Just be careful, she may try to steal your drink if you have a glass of something close by. Petunia even tries to grab the glass as I attempt to take a drink.

Flower is a good girl. I will not stick my fingers into the hammock when she is in there because she may nip. Her eye sight is not great having ruby eyes. She is not the easiest to catch in the cage but comes to investigate when she is awake. Flower is very protective of her big boy, Prince. Once out of the cage, Flower is nervous but sticks with me and is easy to hold. She is becoming more and more outgoing.

Prince is a timid boy. He likes to hide in the cage generally with his lady friends surrounding him. He will lay in a corner and Flower will be by his side and Petunia will be on top of Prince. All I can see of Prince is his nose at times. He is easy to catch in his cage. He does not run. However, when he is out, he seems to find his speed. He runs or tries to run when he is being held. Eventually when he is used to people, he should be a lazy boy that loves his scritches. Prince is not used to being handled but he is getting better.

Petunia

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Flower

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Prince

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