Financial Assistance Update

Where the money goes!  This is a means to offer general information on where the money goes.  If money was collected for a specific purpose, then that money is restricted to that use as required by law.  This post just serves as a more up-to-date report to the community.


1/2012 - Funds collected specifically for the DH transfer was $58.08 + 1.92 in Paypal fees.  FATE absorbed the Paypal fees and so directed the full $60 towards the transfer.  All funds used for purpose, receipts on file.

1/2012 - FATE provided an additional $55.71 from the general rescue fund for the transport of rats (53.79 for actual funding and $1.92 in Paypal costs as listed above.) Receipts on file.

2/2012 - FATE sent $50 to North Star Rescue in San Jose, California to assist with 10 neuters.  Rescue is another 501(c)(3) organization. (Appears under another name on the rescue as it was sent from the director's private account due to issues with FATE's Paypal account.)

2/2012 - FATE sent $50 to the vet for Best Friend Rodent Rescue in Kent, Washington to assist with 1 neuter.  Rescue is not a 501(c)(3) organization, we offered to pay the vet fees for this rat so they could take the rat in due to their stretched resources and access to reasonably priced vet care.

Seattle Trip Furkids To New Home!

Today I got up at 5am so I could scrub and change all of my water bottles and clean a cage before heading off to Seattle to escort a pair of rattie girls to their new home. One rattie from www.littlemischiefrescue.org and one from a breeder in Vancouver, BC. They came down on Friday night and stayed in Seattle with another rattie friend. John and I went up there to pick them up to escort them to their new home.

On our way up, a blue and white van with Washington plates, I believe the 1st 3 characters were 554. Persisted in cutting everyone off. There was less than an inch when he tried to squeeze in between every car. I need to get a camera phone, just to take pictures so I can post it on CL...in the rant section. Guy was a jerk.

Before we left with our charges, Lynn gave me the grand tour and I got to see all of the ratties! They were all so sweet. Then my husband braved the stairs (stairs are hard for him) because I was taking too long. (I mean sheesh, I have to see everybody!)

Finally we were on our way south again. My husband stopped at Dairy Queen so I could get ice cream and use the bathroom. He scoped out a BBQ place for next time we had to come up. Anyway, got in to the Dairy Queen and there was a line of 5 people with one person at the counter. I had to turn my license over to get the key to use the bathroom. I was pissed. I left and I didn't buy anything.

My husband stops at the Chevron to fill up. I went in to get the bathroom key and walked out to the door...out of order. ^%$%$#%$###@ So he took me to Burger King as he wanted a soda. I went to the bathroom. And OMG, it actually worked.

We stopped at my brother's in Rainier, Oregon on the way back home to drop off a rice cooker and some stuff my mother had shipped here in December. (The package included long underwear...it's now May. lol) He met the two little girls and thought they were very cute. (He is not a rodent fan as the house has mice....they live in the country and so they are frequently a problem.)

Our visit was too brief but John and I were extremely tired. But it was nice to sit with the little man. All 6'5" of him. hehehe We'll be going there again soon.

We then headed to our new rattie friend's house to drop off the two girls. They were ready to go and met their new mother and hopped into their temporary cage. So cute. They will have a great home with a really wonderful family.

On the way home I was hungry, John was hungry so we went to GoGos Mongolian Grill. It was pretty good. They even have it set up so you could do italian, texmex and asian dishes. It was really cool. I got full real fast!

Finally we got home and I spoke with my neighbor a bit and asked how her ratties are doing and they all appear to be doing well.

Now I'm sitting in my chair typing this entry, about ready to sign off. It was a rattie filled day. The next couple of days I'll spend doing homework, preparing for a midterm and cleaning rattie cages.

Other than the 3 parts were we made wrong turns (although it was more of a case of getting in the wrong lane when exiting a freeway) we made pretty good time.

Hope everyone had a great day!

This trip was in honor of Knick (that will be helped to the bridge Monday), Zeb that was helped to the bridge Saturday and Tank, that passed in the wee hours of the morning Saturday morning.

Joy and Holly Transport

We braved buffeting winds to get to get to The Dalles to transport 2 little rattie girls to their new home in Portland. It snowed in The Dalles this morning, but the roads were clear. It was a pretty drive and was only marred by our car's whistiling due to the wind. Luckly it didn't last the whole way otherwise I swear we would have returned to the Chevy dealership and demanded a car that didn't try to whistle...badly and out of tune. :-)

The 2 little girl ratties were so cute. They explored the tricked out carrier I had set up for the trip.

Our trip back seemed to go a lot faster than getting out there. We dropped the little girls at their new home in Portland and headed to the Oregon Humane Society to pick up Tweek and Zelda's remains. :*(

Transport, Cages and Ratties Oh My!

Today was a rat filled day. I had to drop one of my boys, Mando with his brother Alex at the vet today. (Alex went for moral support.) And who should I see? Debbie! :-) She was so nice and was going to give up some of her appointment time since my appointment was not on the schedule but it all worked out with the "drop off" as my boy got seen and that was what was important. Turns out he has two heart problems and I brought him in for his EYE. So he has to take eye drops and medicine and get rechecked in another week or so for his eye. And I got to meet two of Debbie's lovely ratties.

I had to meet someone else in a few hours and needed to be rat free....so I could transport a little rattie boy from Woodburn to Portland where I was met by a friend that was adopting him but could not get to Woodburn. So off I went. Don't you all kind of feel like the people running organs to get to the patient on time or if it is dark and stormy...a drug runner? lol Shhhh! The rat is in the cage. Here's his stuff. Ugh. The young man that had Popcorn was very nice and he himself had rescued Popcorn.

Popcorn. I have to say, Popcorn is an absolutely amazing rat. He was the one I was transporting. He is going to a great home too! 4 mamas (mother and 3 daughters) and a very understanding dad, that love ratties and have 2 boys. They bought my 3-level cage too. So 3 rats have a HUGE cage to run around in.

I got to Quality Cages and their showroom was empty. I about had a heart attack! Then they told me that they were shampooing the carpet because of the bird festival. Phew. A lady came in and turns out she has rattie kids that are grandkids of ratties from 13 Moons Rattery. :-)

Well, the family got there and Popcorn took to them immediately. I'm sure it is a perfect match and I was happy to help Popcorn find a new, loving home. Good luck to the person that originally rescued Popcorn.

After running all over looking at the cages, Mr Cage Designer extraordinaire, Guy, patiently listened to me describe my new design. God Bless him, he is so patient. People, I'm telling you, support our local manufacturers! There is nothing quite like going in and seeing the process. Besides, it supports our LOCAL economy.

The Rattie Train and Chow Train

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!

Rattie Updates

Right now I'm taking care of 60 ratties, 5 will be making their way to Canada before the end of this month as we will be going to pick up our food order. The other 55 are with me. I have many senior ratties. I have 5 over the age of 2, and 2 of these are about 2 months. Then my ratties will hit the 2 year mark in rapid waves. Such a bummer. I'm hoping they stay with me a long time. But...

I still have 4 ratties living on their own. Mimi, she is very bossy and thinks she is a person, but she has NOT bonded with any other rat. Popeetka still is the grumpiest rattie boy and he has chronic respiratory illness! His dad, Mr. Snuggles lives on his own because he has chronic respiratory illness and the other rats chase him around. Sprite also is on her own because she has chronic respiratory illness and gets too winded when other ratties chase her around.

I've got 15 on 2 medicines twice daily. This is to help keep their chronic issues under control. They aren't too pleased with it but it keeps them healthy!

Tonight I have to reweigh the ratties their Revolution doses. Ewww. I should only have to give 2 more treatments until they are eradicated because the bedding now used is fleece.

Anyway, I've got to get back to work!