My wife and I live in Kennesaw, GA (a bit far from the Athens area, but you will see why we joined in a moment). We are applying to positions overseas in...
First and foremost I want to thank everyone who has donated towards the girls surgeries thus far. Pictures of the girls can be seen here (first 14 pictures)...
Hi Everyone, By now most of you are probably aware of Drusilla's unfortunate situation. For those of you who aren't familar with Dru personally you have...
Last week 12 rats were transported to me from the Humane Society in Scranton, Pa. Thankfully some have already found homes. All are extremely sweet and...
Hi, Mell! I went ratless for about a year due to extenuating circumstances, so I feel your pain. ... From: Mell <ratzandcatz@...> Subject: [rathens] Re:...
Hi, Hannah! I can;t say much, I'm only recently back in the loop. It just looked as if the group had been dead about as long as I had, after losing my...
Hi, Liz! Where are you from? ... From: Elizabeth Weaver <ejsweaver@...> Subject: Re: [rathens] Hello? To: rathens@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, January...
... This group has dwindled a bit. It was more active when I still lived in Athens. I am currently ratless, but still enjoy reading about the little...
I have not heard anything from this group in a long time, however, I am an active rat owner. I haven't had many questions so I haven't posted much to the group...
Since school has begun there have been at least 5 rats needing medical care. Most currently I have a rescue girl scheduled for surgery with a new vet on Long...
I want to write a quick note and let everyone know that I am taking a break from rescuing. I will be starting my pre-medical studies later this month...
Leslie, My daughter's Montessori class kept hairless rats for a while , too. That is where she developed an interest in rats. Her teacher got advise from the...
I'm new to the rat world...anyone else have a hairless. My girl's name is Harriett. She's 5 months. Right now she's in an aquarium. I've heard this is bad...
Dear Luna, I hope you are finding Athen to be friendly. I went to undergradute school at Maryville College in TN and there had a roomate from Mattituck. We (my...
Sadly, our first rat, Isabella, died from a respiratory infection only a week and a half after we brought her home. The good news is that the vetrinarian, Dr....
Hi Everyone, I'm a rat rescuer in NY (Long Island area). I'm very happy to be part of this group. I've been involved in rat rescue tentatively six years now....
Ironwill rattery is hosting an adoption social for GARMCA fosters in late September. I have two dates to choose from, and I need to ask everyone to tell me ...
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As I was saying, the Atlanta based rat group can be found using this link: _GARMCA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:GARMCA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) Again,...
Hello. We're not very active, but I'm closed to Athens than I am to Atlanta, so I have my ears up here. Mike Wilson <drcrackmunch@...> wrote: I found the...
I found the GARMCA and also this group. Not sure how active this group it but its nice to see that you guys are here. My wife and I have three little ones now....
Is that the only time she nips? Nipping through cage bars is a pretty common occurrence. It's one of the easiest behaviors to accidentally train into a rat....
The PEW that nips does so when I stick my finger through the wires of the cage and does so without warning but she is tame to handle out of the cage , Im...
Try squeaking loudly when she bites. It will let her know that it hurts, and startle her into letting go. Does she warn you before biting? When is she most...
My female PEW is progressing to the point were she dosnt squeal when I pick her up and Im handling her without gloves now . She still will not take a treat...