The picture above from left to right is Cody and Zach. This picture was taken the night before their big trip north. They are about to become international travelers.
The picture above from left to right is Olivia and Little Bit. Their cage mate, Zoey is in the bottom picture, again with Little Bit. Zoey is also Cody's sister.
Well, the rattie train went off without a hitch. We transported 5 rats to Seattle on the first leg of their trip to Vancouver, BC and hopefully on to their forever homes when they are adopted. I so hope everything goes off without a hitch. I do miss seeing them on my kitchen table, but 56 ratties is enough to care for!
We stopped at Burger King on the way and got them some Apple Fries! Zoey and Little Bit sure love them!
They were handed to the next volunteer for the second leg of their trip, to Bellingham, WA.
There, they would be met by one of the main rescue people for their trip across the border. Our last update was that they were settled in their foster home in Vancouver, BC. Our thanks to Little Mischief Rescue and the volunteers that helped them get there!
But our trip was two-fold. We brought ratties up and lots of food back down. 759 pounds of rat food, 40 pounds of paper pellets. It all fit in our little 2007 Chevy Aveo. And the pictures prove it.
The other side looks just as full!
Yes, it all fits!
And believe it or not, we got to Seattle and back on about $40 gas! Sweet!
Then of course we stopped in Rainier, OR to see my wayward brother and bring him and his amigos some food! It was a nice visit. We got home about 7 and I don't remember much after that as I was sooooo sleepy.
Well, signing off now. We don't have to make a food trip for 6 months, which is a good thing! And the 5 ratties are in a better place to get a great and loving home!
3 comments:
What an adventure!! And such wonderful and caring volunteers.
where do you get your Harlan Teklad from in Seattle? I am going there in a week and want to pick some up.
Thanks!
Try the Best Little Rabbit Rodent and Ferret House, call first, to see if they have any for sale. Otherwise, you'd have to wait until they order again. If you are in the Portland area, I'm going up again in March 2009 for my food order, I'm happy to throw another bag on if I have room. They will be doing one again soon. If you have pet rats, I recommend joining RatsPacNW to see when the orders go in.
You can also order the 2018 version online from PetFooddirect.com. It is marketed under the name Native Earth.
Then of course you can contact:
thecraftyrat
theratshop
or
kimsark to purchase harlan
If you are in the Portland area, I can probably spare a bag or partial bag if you don't need the full 33#.
Cheers!
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