{"id":33713,"date":"2025-02-21T20:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T01:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainelyratrescue.org\/rattieblog2\/?p=33713"},"modified":"2025-04-05T19:50:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T23:50:30","slug":"rocket-rambo-groot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainelyratrescue.org\/rattieblog2\/rocket-rambo-groot\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocket, Rambo, & Groot"},"content":{"rendered":"

These boys came to us on 11\/1\/24 because their owner no longer had time for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fostered by Emily in New Haven, CT.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

ADOPTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

#2024561N, “Rocket”, Rat, Black and White, , Standard Ears\/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 10\/20\/2023, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#2024562N, “Rambo”, Rat, Black and White, , Standard Ears\/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 10\/20\/2023, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n

#2024563N, “Groot”, Rat, Black, , Standard Ears\/Standard Coat, Male, DOB: 10\/20\/2023, Spayed\/Neutered?: No<\/del><\/p>\n<\/div>

UPDATE 3\/20\/25:<\/strong><\/p>\n

These boys continue to be friendly, fun and entertaining, especially during play time. They enjoy toys but are not destructive chewers. They\u2019ll occasionally \u201ctaste-test\u201d things out of curiosity, but if it\u2019s not edible, they leave everything in good condition\u2014hammocks, cages, bins, fleece, etc. Even with their gnawing toys, they tend to nibble rather than destroy.<\/p>\n

Also, they\u2019re incredibly interactive and seem to be interior designers at heart\u2014especially Groot. Every time they get a new cage setup, they go right to work redecorating. It\u2019s fun to see how they rearrange everything to their liking.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 2\/20\/25:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rocket, Rambo, and Groot have settled in beautifully and their personalities are really starting to shine!<\/p>\n

Rocket is the most social of the trio\u2014he loves climbing onto shoulders and tangling himself in hair. He\u2019s adventurous, always the first to explore, and will happily crawl up your arm (or into your sleeve) to say hello.<\/p>\n

Groot has made incredible progress! He used to be a bit hesitant, but now he\u2019s much more social and has even climbed into our laps a few times. While he\u2019s not a fan of being held just yet, he\u2019s learning that humans bring tasty treats and good company.<\/p>\n

Rambo is still on the shy side, but he\u2019s getting braver every day. He takes comfort in watching his brothers interact with us and will venture out when he sees them having fun. He\u2019s particularly fond of interactive toys\u2014he loves batting around his favorite cat toy.<\/p>\n

All three are playful, curious, and endlessly entertaining. They love foraging games, their puppy snuffle mat, and, of course, treats\u2014yogurt drops and chicken are favorites. While Rocket is the most hands-on, Groot and Rambo are making steady progress and will thrive in a patient, loving home.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Rocket<\/strong>
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