It's been forever!
After my two-week trip to Bermuda and Ricky's three-week trek across England and Ireland, we're both finally back in Chestertown. This means the ratties and meeces are back too.
Everyone is doing fine, except Chloe, who has developed a lump on her back in the past 24 hours. Ricky is keeping an eye on her. Hopefully it is benign and can be removed safely.
I have more pressing news.
Shylah, owner of SNR House of Rats, is being forced to give up all of her rats. All of them. The local Humane Society is enforcing this. While I volunteer at the Humane Society in Chestertown and greatly support the organization, I am greatly confused as to why someone who cares deeply for and cares very well for their animals should have to go through this. It seems bizarre to me, but there is nothing I or the rest of the rattie community can do about it. What we can do is be supportive - fostering, donating supplies and time for the rescue organizations that will be helping SNR in this time of great need.
If you would like to help, visit SNR's website for more information. Also, if you are interested in adopting a rat, contact Shylah and let her know so you can fill out an application. Adoption fees are $10.
I will let everyone know how this turns out. Wish everyone luck!
6.29.2009
Ratties in Trouble
Posted by Rhizobium at 10:25 PM
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Oh no! Sad news on both fronts. Good luck finding rattie homes, and I hope Chloe is healthy!
How is Chloe doing? Best of luck at finding wonderful homes!
Chloe's tumor is gradually growing by the day, but she's still moving around like normal and is not in pain. Her nickname is now Tumie. I hope she can hold out for a while! And, now there are only about 14 ratties that need rescuing, which is awesome.
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