Molly's Crappy Tumor

Sadly, Molly passed away while I was at the rat show. This was a bit unexpected because she'd been doing pretty good. The tumor near her eye was getting bigger but it didn't look to be causing her any trouble. She still was an active little girl and would run to the door to greet me. (Of course she'd run away when I reached in--little stinker. ) I'm so sorry little Molly! Rest in peace and be healthy at the bridge!

She is awaiting private cremation at OHS.

She is survived by her sister Mischa and her cage mate Remi. Luckily Mischa and Remi get along very well. Bit squishy boy and little Mischa curl up together in the hammock or inside their house. It is very cute.

Colonel's Adventure

It started sometime Friday after I left for work. (I frequently clean cages before I go to work.) Colonel was in his carrier while his cage dried. He apparently was not satisfied with this. I went in when I got home that night and OMG his carrier was OPEN--I mustn't have fastened it well. :/ I searched and searched but could not find him. I have 4 cats. Needless to say, I was freaking out. The ONLY other escapee I've had was the late Precious and she came when called (and she escaped because I failed to shut the door so basically she had an invitation too). My husband is in Texas, I had to go see the vet today (Crinkle, one of my boys has a UTI, Brick, my big boy and Crinkle's brother has a respiratory issue and Molly was going in for her eye check.) I had to do errands today as well since I'm housebound on Sunday. So I set my female hammie on the floor in a carrier and put some food and water out and blocked off the area with the Plexi Glas play pen. (The cats don't jump this, I don't know if they can distinguish that it is only so high.) Anyway, no luck. I headed up again about 30 minutes ago and was just "quiet". I hear a faint rustling in the computer room. (The cats are either downstairs or in our bedroom so I KNOW who it is--the computer room is also our storage room.) The rustling gets more pronounced. I head into the computer room and home in near my husband's computer. I look in his trash can, and there was Colonel. Apparently he smelled some food and drink in there and jumped in. I was never more glad in my life. I gave him kisses and of course he squirmed as if to say, "Just get me my house, my food, and my water save the affection for later lady!" He is now safe and sound. And each of my kitties will get a treat for leaving him alone. Ugh. I feel like I've been on a roller coaster.

Hope all is well with everyone!

Mischa and Molly, Remi and The Alberta Boys (Black and Blue)

Today is the 2nd day that Black had his "daily dose" of his heart medication. While he has dropped quite a bit of weight, I'm hoping he will start eating more. This afternoon he seemed more alert and moving around a bit more. I've been feeding them baby food to help stimulate his appetite and give him something he can swallow relatively fast. His brother Blue is just fine--and probably ate most of the baby food.

I asked Emily if they could stay with me so Black could be checked again by Dr. Surrency and to make sure the heart medication, now that it is daily, helps him. Otherwise, he may be too sick to travel. He gets stressed really easily and gets short of breath. :(

Molly appears to be doing better. She is very busy redecorating her half of the cage. She still has the opening on her face, but it hasn't gotten bigger and the edges of the wound appear to be finally healing, although whatever that tissue is has not disappeared. She is still taking oral antibiotics and getting topical cream.

Molly takes her medicine so well and she puts up with me kissing her belly and giving her scritches. I think she can't make up her mind as to whether or not she likes it.

Mischa, the little hussy, was sleeping on top of Remi in the hammock when I was getting Molly to give her her meds tonight. So cute. Remi was lying there in bliss now that he has a rattie girlfriend that cuddles with him. The pathetic ham.

So for Molly I'm cautiously optimistic. For Black, I'm waiting anxiously that he'll improve.

Vermin Village Update

The last 3 of the original concept cages have gone off to their new home. Some friends picked them up tonight and they'll make their way to Albany. Hopefully they'll be well used. :)

I'm keeping a hold of ratties Black and Blue right now in the hopes that Black will improve. He started the full dose of heart medicine today and he still isn't looking all that great so hopefully the daily dose will help. Poor little guy. Blue is doing wonderfully.

Molly is doing ok. She bounces all over her cage so she doesn't let her wound slow her down! Both Molly and Black will go to the vet next Saturday so they can get a recheck.

Mischa and Molly

I'm adopting two little girls from Little Mischief Rescue. www.littlemischiefrescue.org. I highly recommend if you are looking for rats, to consider this organization.

I'm having the little girls spayed before they come down. It is WAYYY cheaper to do under the deal with the rescue....$44 per rat vs. over $200. This opens up the groups they can join when they move here. I'm hoping to put them with Junior and Mimi. But we shall see.

These little girls were dumped near a pet store in Canada. :( What is freaking wrong with people?!?

Anyway, I'm loking forward to meeting these soulful little girls! They'll be here on June 19th!