These girls came to us on 8/11/23 because their owner could no longer afford them.
Fostered by Sydney in Billerica, MA.
ADOPTED!
#2023541N, “Gloves”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 11/17/2022, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 09/19/2023
#2023542N, “Dragon”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 11/17/2022, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 09/19/2023
#2023543N, “Sleeves”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 11/17/2022, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 09/12/2023
#2023544N, “Princess Diana”, Rat, Black, Berkshire, Standard Ears/Standard Coat, Female, DOB: 11/17/2022, Spayed/Neutered?: Yes 09/12/2023
UPDATE 2/13/24:
“Do you love a girl that can boggle? Are you looking for your next cuddliest cutie? Then you will love miss Sleeves. Sleeves LOVES people (and food) and will not stop until she’s scaled up your shoulder. What’s the weird noise in the other room? Just Sleeves bruxing as loud as can be!
Princess Diana is as elegant and refined as her name might suggest. A beautiful little Berkshire, Diana is a tad more reserved than her sisters. That being said, once she learns that you are the giver of treats and snuggles, she will try her best to take up residence in any hood, pocket, or sleeve she can see. She is the smallest of the bunch.
Gloves is the most outgoing and adventurous girl by far. She is prone to hopping from her cage onto your chest and scaling her way up, leaving kisses all the way. Gloves tends to be the most assertive of the group, but that doesn’t extend to her humans. If you stop petting, she’ll grab your sleeve and pull you back in for more.
Last but certainly not least, the largest of the bunch is Dragon. While it may take her a few days to warm up to you, she will become one of the best companions you could add to your mischief! Her favorite activities include: chewing mulberry and apple twigs, building nests easily four times her size, and staring at you while boggling.
Overall, these four are incredibly sweet and playful girls. It may take some time (and treats!) to win them over, but once you do, they’ll be stuck to you like glue. Gloves, Princess Diana, and Dragon are what we call the “triplets” as they all have very similar coats, so be sure to check out their unique white spots.”
UPDATE 10/1/23:
“When these four girls came to us in August, they were small, timid, and very protective of each other. In the time since, we have seen them grow into such friendly, loving, and playful creatures. Note: They are young and still learning. Loud noises, fast/sudden movement, and overly handsy humans make them nervous! They got along very well with our two old gents, so I think they could become fast friends with another crew of mild mannered ratties.
I think these 4 girls should stay together. They are each bonded together and displayed distress when we had to separate them post-spay. I also think that potential adopters with kids should only have children who are old enough to respect their boundaries as they are still learning and have nipped us/broken skin on occasion when frightened. They love piles of fleece, hammocks, sunflower seeds, rice puffs, and are very good at using their litter box! They love our 13 inch wheel. When Gloves and Sleeves climb on us, Princess Diana and Dragon join in as well–It’s so fun watching the four of them run amok.
Gloves: The most forward of the bunch, this girl will warm up to you after a few days of cautious snurfling. One of the “triplets” of this group, we are able to tell her apart by the white stripe on her tummy and her very distinct front “gloves”. She is hyper and explorative, always attempting to jump her way from your shoulder to the nearest available surface. By far the bravest, Gloves won’t hesitate to crawl into your sleeve (up your back, legs, or head too…) and clambour right out for kisses and head pats.
Sleeves: Sleeves is a bruxing machine and doles out the nose licks to prove it! When this girl opens up, she does it with all her heart. She loves sitting in hoods, hunkering down with her sisters in the hammock, and chasing your hand around to play. Sleeves is a bit jumpy at times, but ultimately a very outgoing gal. She is the “fraternal” sister. Her tummy, arms, and most of her legs are white.
Princess Diana: Lady Di is the smallest of the crew–While she is one of the “triplets”, it’s quite easy to tell her apart with her small stature and the tiny white spot on her chest. Diana (most often known as Princess) is a quick girl who is very much attached to her sisters. Her shyness can cause her to nip if you approach too quickly, but she’s really begun to come out of her shell. She loves to take treats and is learning to climb out on her own! We are very proud. You can most often find Princess shoved between at least two of her sisters in a cuddle-puddle.
Dragon: Very much living up to her name, Dragon is the largest of the quartet. The final “triplet, you are able to tell her apart by her finger-less gloves and her large size. Dragon is the most timid of the girls and will require a bit more handling before becoming 100% comfortable with us humans. That said, she is a gentle soul with a lot of love to give. Curious, quick to learn, and a lover of chewing, Dragon wants nothing more than lava ledges, apple twigs, and a yummy snack. She has begun climbing onto shoulders!”
Gloves
Sleeves
Group Shots
