My basic info
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
Estimated birth date: 5/1/24
Personality: Hesitant, Mouthy (puts mouth on you but does not bite down, usually thinking your fingers are food), Nervous, Quiet, Readily allows you to pick it up, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc)
Favorite treats: Will take eat infront of me so I am unsure
Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food
Favorite toys and activities: Cuddle sacks
Potty trained: No.
This animal’s daily routine: Trust training with a cuddle sack on my lap daily otherwise flexible
BFF: No, but needs a friend in adoptive home.
Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Rats, going well
Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None, at this time we feel he would prefer a home without children.
Health concerns: None
Behavioral concerns: Jersey Devil in our trust training program for general shyness & being mouthy while in his cage. Learn more about our trust training methods at https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/trust-training.
10/8: Jersey Devil has previously been very frantic and scared using biting as way to avoid human interaction. We are slowly getting Jersey used to being touched and talked to using a soft calm voice, offering treats, & going very slowly with introducing new things to him.
12/10: No longer biting while in the cage, has only bitten when loose on the floor and trying to catch him
Other notes: We think there is a high likelihood that JD had no socialization with humans before being put outside to fend for himself. Luckily he was caught in a live trap and brought into our care. JD will need a special adopter who understands rat body language and has a quite home to allow him to settle in and continue to gain trust towards humans.
JD was found outside & brought to MNPPR for 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 Either PetSmart location in Rochester, MN - 3845 Marketplace Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 & 4603 Maine Ave SE #109, Rochester, MN 55904 for meet & greets, & adoptions.
Fee: JD has an adoption fee of $20
We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.
JD'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 JD or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.
