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Estimated birth date: 1/29/2024
Personality: Aggressive (lunges, bites, etc), Curious, Energetic, Inquisitive, Mouthy (puts mouth on you but does not bite down, usually thinking your fingers are food).
Favorite treats: Mealworms!
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food
Favorite toys and activities: Running on the wheel All The Time.
Potty trained: We're working on it!
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible. Meals twice a day with free roam time before the evening meal (so they all go back inside for dinner after!).
BFF: Zumbrota and Wanamingo are a bonded duo and must be adopted together.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Has been in two cat homes without direct interaction, no fear of cat smells
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? With a prior foster, but reaction unknown.
Health concerns: None
Behavioral concerns: Zumbrota is part of our trut training program for fear-based aggression. Due to this, we suggest she be adopted by a family with rat experience. Learn more about our trust training methods at https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training.
10/28: Continuing to handle, and squeaking when she is rough
Other notes from Zumbrota's foster: Zumbrota is coming out of her shell! Unfortunately she is becoming braver and also more territorial and more aggressive. At this time, I would say she should only be adopted by an experienced rat owner, and should only be introduced to other rats by someone with experience in introductions. She can be set off by the smell of unfamiliar rats, so I think a carrier-style intro would be necessary so she gets acclimated to a new scent quickly without room for her to chase (she becomes very singleminded). Right now, during free roam she will seek me out to dominance groom me, sometimes biting. I will be trying a deep clean of the room to remove potential scents from prior fosters, to see if a more neutral space has her feeling calmer.
Zumbrota & Wanamingo MNPPR as transfers from another rescue.
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 - 1640 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Zumbrota & Wanamingo have a combined adoption fee of $35.
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Zumbrota'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 Zumbrota 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
Estimated birth date: 1/29/2024
Personality: Aggressive (lunges, bites, etc), Curious, Energetic, Inquisitive, Mouthy (puts mouth on you but does not bite down, usually thinking your fingers are food).
Favorite treats: Mealworms!
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food
Favorite toys and activities: Running on the wheel All The Time.
Potty trained: We're working on it!
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible. Meals twice a day with free roam time before the evening meal (so they all go back inside for dinner after!).
BFF: Zumbrota and Wanamingo are a bonded duo and must be adopted together.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Has been in two cat homes without direct interaction, no fear of cat smells
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? With a prior foster, but reaction unknown.
Health concerns: None
Behavioral concerns: Zumbrota is part of our trut training program for fear-based aggression. Due to this, we suggest she be adopted by a family with rat experience. Learn more about our trust training methods at https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training.
10/28: Continuing to handle, and squeaking when she is rough
Other notes from Zumbrota's foster: Zumbrota is coming out of her shell! Unfortunately she is becoming braver and also more territorial and more aggressive. At this time, I would say she should only be adopted by an experienced rat owner, and should only be introduced to other rats by someone with experience in introductions. She can be set off by the smell of unfamiliar rats, so I think a carrier-style intro would be necessary so she gets acclimated to a new scent quickly without room for her to chase (she becomes very singleminded). Right now, during free roam she will seek me out to dominance groom me, sometimes biting. I will be trying a deep clean of the room to remove potential scents from prior fosters, to see if a more neutral space has her feeling calmer.
Zumbrota & Wanamingo MNPPR as transfers from another rescue.
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 - 1640 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: Zumbrota & Wanamingo have a combined adoption fee of $35.
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Zumbrota'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 Zumbrota 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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