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Furry Friday: pink rats
2009-Oct-16, Friday 09:04 amStory: Things that I overhear at work:
"Does this look like vomit or poop to you? It looks like vomit, but take a whiff." (said the vet tech)
CaaaCaaaaCaaaaCaaaCaaaaaaaaaaaaa! (crowed the rooster in a room downstairs)
"Oh my god, what is that thing?!" (exclaimed the customer watching me play with a Sphynx rat)
Animals: Speaking of Sphynx rats, we have several available right now. These are the so-called "hairless" rats. Now that I've met them, though, I have to say that they do have a peach fuzz coating of soft hair on them, it's just so short and sparse that it's practically invisible. In truth, they are just "mostly hairless" rats. They've been rather pleasant animals with me, so I think that they'd make good pets for people of any age. Pictured here is Jalepeno, but we also have a separate cage with Able, Abraham, Adam, and Aden.
I've found a very lovable dog that I like. Howard was kept downstairs for about 2 weeks before reaching the adoption floor. He had a cut on a rear leg that needed time to heal. When I met him, he was a very submissive dog that wanted lots of petting. I don't know his history (how did he get his wound? why so submissive?) but I'd guess that he would do well in a quiet environment with someone who wants a lap dog. He's a very large lap dog, yes, but I think he'd be a pet that enjoys lots of close contact.
Mufasa is still on the adoption floor waiting for a new home. I heard staff mention him twice this week. One animal tech was cleaning cages and mentioned that she liked Mufasa best of all the cats currently on the floor. I overheard someone else downstairs mention Mufasa and how much she liked him too. Count me as the third person to speak highly of him. He's definitely a staff favorite. Unfortunately, his dark hair, long coat, cautious demeanor, and age (6 years) have kept him from enticing any adopters to take him home. He's a large cat that would appreciate a quiet home.
As of this writing, Jalepeno, Howard, and Mufasa are available for visitation and adoption at our Golden Valley facility.
How You Can Help: Republican U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan has introduced legislation called the HAPPY Act (Humanity And Pets Partnered through the Years). It's meant to give a tax deduction to people for the care of their animals. On the surface, this seems like a frivolous involvement of national legislature. I remind you, though, that the recent economic crisis caused my organization to introduce a new reason for animal surrender, "Home Foreclosure". I still see too many animals with this or other economic reasons stated as the cause for the animal being left with AHS. Just remember when discussing the merits and flaws of this very short bill that it has as much to do with the well being of the animals as it does with human financial laws.
"Does this look like vomit or poop to you? It looks like vomit, but take a whiff." (said the vet tech)
CaaaCaaaaCaaaaCaaaCaaaaaaaaaaaaa! (crowed the rooster in a room downstairs)
"Oh my god, what is that thing?!" (exclaimed the customer watching me play with a Sphynx rat)
Animals: Speaking of Sphynx rats, we have several available right now. These are the so-called "hairless" rats. Now that I've met them, though, I have to say that they do have a peach fuzz coating of soft hair on them, it's just so short and sparse that it's practically invisible. In truth, they are just "mostly hairless" rats. They've been rather pleasant animals with me, so I think that they'd make good pets for people of any age. Pictured here is Jalepeno, but we also have a separate cage with Able, Abraham, Adam, and Aden.I've found a very lovable dog that I like. Howard was kept downstairs for about 2 weeks before reaching the adoption floor. He had a cut on a rear leg that needed time to heal. When I met him, he was a very submissive dog that wanted lots of petting. I don't know his history (how did he get his wound? why so submissive?) but I'd guess that he would do well in a quiet environment with someone who wants a lap dog. He's a very large lap dog, yes, but I think he'd be a pet that enjoys lots of close contact.Mufasa is still on the adoption floor waiting for a new home. I heard staff mention him twice this week. One animal tech was cleaning cages and mentioned that she liked Mufasa best of all the cats currently on the floor. I overheard someone else downstairs mention Mufasa and how much she liked him too. Count me as the third person to speak highly of him. He's definitely a staff favorite. Unfortunately, his dark hair, long coat, cautious demeanor, and age (6 years) have kept him from enticing any adopters to take him home. He's a large cat that would appreciate a quiet home.
As of this writing, Jalepeno, Howard, and Mufasa are available for visitation and adoption at our Golden Valley facility.
How You Can Help: Republican U.S. Representative Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan has introduced legislation called the HAPPY Act (Humanity And Pets Partnered through the Years). It's meant to give a tax deduction to people for the care of their animals. On the surface, this seems like a frivolous involvement of national legislature. I remind you, though, that the recent economic crisis caused my organization to introduce a new reason for animal surrender, "Home Foreclosure". I still see too many animals with this or other economic reasons stated as the cause for the animal being left with AHS. Just remember when discussing the merits and flaws of this very short bill that it has as much to do with the well being of the animals as it does with human financial laws.