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Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food, Fruit, Veggies.
Favorite toys and activities: Recovering from illness. Will be updated.
Potty trained: We're working on it.
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible. They get fed twice a day and I’m starting to get them used to having free roam in the evenings with dinner after so they go back into the cage.
BFF: Waseca and Elma 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: Permanent head tilt and imbalance from inner ear damage.
Behavioral concerns: Elma is in our Trust Training Program for fear-based biting. 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.
Other notes: This group is currently being treated for URIs. Waseca is a very sweet girl but is likely to be permanently hand-shy. Because her inner ear is damaged, her balance is very bad, and being picked up makes her feel like she’s falling and she cannot reorient easily. It’s quite scary for her, and she flails and rolls a lot. I only handle her when strictly necessary, but hands make her nervous because she’s worried you’ll try to pick her up. Other than that, she’s friendly and very food motivated!
We recommend this group to an experienced adopter.
Waseca and Elma came to MNPPR 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: Waseca & Elma have a combined adoption fee of $35
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Elma'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 Elma 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: 01/29/2024
Personality: Curious, Hesitant, Inquisitive, Mouthy (puts mouth on you but does not bite down, usually thinking your fingers are food), Quiet, Sweet.
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food, Fruit, Veggies.
Favorite toys and activities: Recovering from illness. Will be updated.
Potty trained: We're working on it.
This animal’s daily routine: Flexible. They get fed twice a day and I’m starting to get them used to having free roam in the evenings with dinner after so they go back into the cage.
BFF: Waseca and Elma 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: Permanent head tilt and imbalance from inner ear damage.
Behavioral concerns: Elma is in our Trust Training Program for fear-based biting. 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.
Other notes: This group is currently being treated for URIs. Waseca is a very sweet girl but is likely to be permanently hand-shy. Because her inner ear is damaged, her balance is very bad, and being picked up makes her feel like she’s falling and she cannot reorient easily. It’s quite scary for her, and she flails and rolls a lot. I only handle her when strictly necessary, but hands make her nervous because she’s worried you’ll try to pick her up. Other than that, she’s friendly and very food motivated!
We recommend this group to an experienced adopter.
Waseca and Elma came to MNPPR 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: Waseca & Elma have a combined adoption fee of $35
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
Elma'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 Elma 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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