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Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
Hello, I'm Stairway to Heaven, your friendly neighborhood rat. My days are pretty mellow; I love munching on Cheerios, taking long naps, and just being my goofy self. My friends Knocking on Heaven’s Door and Devil Went Down to Georgia, are the best. We have the most fun together, just hanging out and being rats. I'm a gentle soul, always ready to make a new friend or share a snack. My sweet nature makes me a great companion. I may be a little older, but I've got a lot of love to give. If you're looking for a friendly, mellow, and slightly goofy friend, then I'm your guy. Adopt me and let's start making some wonderful memories together.
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Notes from his foster - This guy hides the most and was the last to jump up on my lap for treats. Doesn’t really like to be touched although slowly introducing light strokes on his side. Explores area when out for playtime, and plays with the others.
Estimated birth date: 1/16/23
Personality: Curious, Friendly toward other animals, Hesitant, Sweet, During free roam time his foster is able to lightly pet him as he walks by, but he does speed up to get away. However, while sleeping his foster can scratch his head and ears!! Otherwise, he doesn't like to be held and squirms to the point of getting out of your hands.
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food, Fruit, Veggies, Cooked oatmeal during free roam time as a treat. Cooked eggs.
Favorite toys and activities: He seems to enjoy free roam time, sometimes popcorns across the floor. Likes to chew on the thin chew sticks. Likes the shelters and hammocks.
Potty trained: Litter box trained
This animal’s daily routine: He gets breakfast and dinner. He knows he gets cooked oatmeal right away during free roam time and jumps up on his foster's lap to get it. Once he is full he doesn't jump up on his foster's lap anymore.
BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia are a bonded trio and must be adopted together.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dog- curious
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None
Health concerns: He has had 2 courses of antibiotics for URI since coming into the rescue but he is not on any maintenance antibiotics.
Behavioral concerns: Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia are in our trust training program for general shyness. Learn more about our trust training methods at https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training
Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia came to MNPPR when their previous owner was no longer able to keep up with care.
Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the PetSmart - 18050 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia have a combined adoption fee of $50
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Stairway to Heaven's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for STH or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.
Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
Hello, I'm Stairway to Heaven, your friendly neighborhood rat. My days are pretty mellow; I love munching on Cheerios, taking long naps, and just being my goofy self. My friends Knocking on Heaven’s Door and Devil Went Down to Georgia, are the best. We have the most fun together, just hanging out and being rats. I'm a gentle soul, always ready to make a new friend or share a snack. My sweet nature makes me a great companion. I may be a little older, but I've got a lot of love to give. If you're looking for a friendly, mellow, and slightly goofy friend, then I'm your guy. Adopt me and let's start making some wonderful memories together.
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Notes from his foster - This guy hides the most and was the last to jump up on my lap for treats. Doesn’t really like to be touched although slowly introducing light strokes on his side. Explores area when out for playtime, and plays with the others.
Estimated birth date: 1/16/23
Personality: Curious, Friendly toward other animals, Hesitant, Sweet, During free roam time his foster is able to lightly pet him as he walks by, but he does speed up to get away. However, while sleeping his foster can scratch his head and ears!! Otherwise, he doesn't like to be held and squirms to the point of getting out of your hands.
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food, Fruit, Veggies, Cooked oatmeal during free roam time as a treat. Cooked eggs.
Favorite toys and activities: He seems to enjoy free roam time, sometimes popcorns across the floor. Likes to chew on the thin chew sticks. Likes the shelters and hammocks.
Potty trained: Litter box trained
This animal’s daily routine: He gets breakfast and dinner. He knows he gets cooked oatmeal right away during free roam time and jumps up on his foster's lap to get it. Once he is full he doesn't jump up on his foster's lap anymore.
BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia are a bonded trio and must be adopted together.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dog- curious
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None
Health concerns: He has had 2 courses of antibiotics for URI since coming into the rescue but he is not on any maintenance antibiotics.
Behavioral concerns: Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia are in our trust training program for general shyness. Learn more about our trust training methods at https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training
Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia came to MNPPR when their previous owner was no longer able to keep up with care.
Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the PetSmart - 18050 Zane St NW, Elk River, MN 55330 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Knocking on Heaven's Door, Stairway to Heaven, & Devil Went Down to Georgia have a combined adoption fee of $50
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Stairway to Heaven's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for STH or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.
We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location. To meet an animal we must have your approved application on file.
We are a foster based rescue and do not have a shelter location. To meet an animal we must have your approved application on file.
More about this rescue
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in danger of being abused, left unattended or in other types of vulnerable situations. We ensure all animals receive proper veterinary care, medication and special training for any behavioral issues, as well as to arrange safe, temporary homes for these animals until stable forever homes can be found. Our team is made up of enthusiastic volunteers who work passionately to serve the underrepresented and often misunderstood niche of pocket pets in the overall rescue community and general public.
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in danger of being abused, left unattended or in other types of vulnerable situations. We ensure all animals receive proper veterinary care, medication and special training for any behavioral issues, as well as to arrange safe, temporary homes for these animals until stable forever homes can be found. Our team is made up of enthusiastic volunteers who work passionately to serve the underrepresented and often misunderstood niche of pocket pets in the overall rescue community and general public.
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