Adopt

My name is Onyx!

Posted 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Species
Mouse
Color
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
SFM05
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Onyx is a male african soft fur rodent (not a domestic mouse, but they are similar) who was surrendered with a group of other african soft furs due to the owner no longer being able to keep them. They are all approximately 1.5 years old

African soft fur rodents can make great pets, though they are not as common as mice. They are social, and even the males do well in same sex groups. Onyx must go with at least one of his brothers- check out our other available listings. African soft fur rodents also make great companions for male mice. We offer a bonding service with our available male mice- just let us know and we are happy to bond a mouse/soft fur group for you!

African soft fur rodents love to chew so we recommend glass aquariums as the best secure housing for them. They will need more patience than mice with handling and they can be jumpier- they are not domesticated like mice are, and have only been in the pet trade for a few decades.

These boys are well handled and used to people. They will need patience and consistency to continue being friendly and handleable, but once they get used to you, you will fall in love with their antics. We often describe them as behaviorally similar to a mouse crossed with a gerbil. They love to dig in bedding, chew cardboard and other chews, and snuggle together in a big pile.

We can meet within 1 hour of Minneapolis for adoptions- potentially further, please inquire and we can discuss.

APPLY HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-XKeCEMgJ9aEA0CR1Pv9NGcoNcMkY0dw2m3DehyChe4ToVA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Rescue
Tiny Whiskers Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
SFM05
Contact
Christy Reese
Phone
Website
Address
Minneapolis, MN 55111
Donation
Venmo: tiny-whiskers under businesses

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Application must be fully approved before next step.

2.

Home Check

This is an enclosure check. Photos must be submitted of enclosure fully ready for the animal. Full adoption approval given after viewing.

3.

Take the Pet Home

Arrange for transfer of animal to adopter. Adoption contract must be signed before handing over animal.

Additional adoption info

Adoption application is a Google form which is linked in their adoption profile! We will respond within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

Go meet their pets

Being foster based, we do not have open visitations or adoption events.

More about this rescue

We are a 501c3 rodent & small mammal rescue in Minnesota

Other pets at this rescue