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Saving Phoebe
Posted 03-30-2008 at 05:17 PM by Serendipity Zip
I don't think people realize what great companions Pet Rat's make, or how smart they are. They think, "Oh, it's just a rat, who cares if I neglect it and don't give it vet care." Well I'll have you know, you can be charged for that. When keeping a pet Rat, it's still a pet! Therefore if the SPCA or AC finds out you are still in trouble. Now onto Phoebe's story.
Yesterday my friend called me and asked if I wanted a rat. She said it's a female and that she was homeless. My friends brother had some kids that this female belonged to and they stopped caring for her. The father decided to show some mercy and get rid of her after she had turned into a bag of bones and suffered from living in digusting conditions for who knows how long.
After hearing all of this I knew I had to do something. I needed to save her, I wanted to save her. So I said I would pick her up. When I did I was horrified. Her change smelled horrible. She didn't look skinny at first glance, but then I held her and realized all her bones could be felt without even trying. Her spine could also be seen. I took her home quickly. Here are pictures of her cages makeover.
BEFORE
^I'm not sure what they where feeding her when they actually did, but the brown chunks are dog food my friend put in there so she would have something to eat...
^Litter that hasn't been changed in who knows when...
^Plastic in the cage... :BangHead:
^More disgusting litter...
AFTER
^Nice clean food dish with good food, not to much though, I know feeding a starving animal to much food at once is bad...
^Clean Aspen litter with a cute igloo...
^Hammock, hanging toy, resting spots instead of just cold bars... (Note: This is the cage she came with, I will be upgrading once she is feeling better!)
And here is the beautiful girl herself! I named her Phoebe. :heart:
Yesterday my friend called me and asked if I wanted a rat. She said it's a female and that she was homeless. My friends brother had some kids that this female belonged to and they stopped caring for her. The father decided to show some mercy and get rid of her after she had turned into a bag of bones and suffered from living in digusting conditions for who knows how long.
After hearing all of this I knew I had to do something. I needed to save her, I wanted to save her. So I said I would pick her up. When I did I was horrified. Her change smelled horrible. She didn't look skinny at first glance, but then I held her and realized all her bones could be felt without even trying. Her spine could also be seen. I took her home quickly. Here are pictures of her cages makeover.
BEFORE
^I'm not sure what they where feeding her when they actually did, but the brown chunks are dog food my friend put in there so she would have something to eat...
^Litter that hasn't been changed in who knows when...
^Plastic in the cage... :BangHead:
^More disgusting litter...
AFTER
^Nice clean food dish with good food, not to much though, I know feeding a starving animal to much food at once is bad...
^Clean Aspen litter with a cute igloo...
^Hammock, hanging toy, resting spots instead of just cold bars... (Note: This is the cage she came with, I will be upgrading once she is feeling better!)
And here is the beautiful girl herself! I named her Phoebe. :heart:
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 |  Re: Saving PhoebeThat's one lucky rat that you came along  Rats are illegal to own here in Alberta, but yes EVERY pet's health and care is important! |
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