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Nymeria and Kittens
New mama cat (Nymeria) and her litter of seven newborn kittens. They will not be ready for homes until the kittens are at least eight weeks old. Estimated birthday is 3/22/13, which would make them eight weeks old around May 17th.
Momma kitty is litter box trained and friendly with kids and dogs, but doesn't like other cats near her babies. Kittens will be handled by children and adults and raised under-foot. This family was dumped on the side of a road and found by a good Samaritan. Donations toward their care would be greatly appreciated!
You might be asking yourself - why are the kittens numbered 2-7? Where is number one? Number one was named Maliit (Ma-Lee-EET), which means Tiny in Tagalog. She passed away just hours after I met her, likely as a result of being left outside in a box in below freezing temperatures. She was the runt of the litter, half the size of the other kittens. I gave her the #1 so that she would always be remembered as a part of the family that is missing.
Momma kitty is litter box trained and friendly with kids and dogs, but doesn't like other cats near her babies. Kittens will be handled by children and adults and raised under-foot. This family was dumped on the side of a road and found by a good Samaritan. Donations toward their care would be greatly appreciated!
You might be asking yourself - why are the kittens numbered 2-7? Where is number one? Number one was named Maliit (Ma-Lee-EET), which means Tiny in Tagalog. She passed away just hours after I met her, likely as a result of being left outside in a box in below freezing temperatures. She was the runt of the litter, half the size of the other kittens. I gave her the #1 so that she would always be remembered as a part of the family that is missing.
Donations toward Roadside Litter
All donations from this link will be put toward the care of the roadside family. Mom and kittens will all need a vet exam, de-wormer, distemper vaccines, and mom will need a rabies vaccine. Ideally, I'd like to see them all spayed and neutered too. The cost of kitten food, collars, flea prevention, and other basic care necessities are estimated to be $200-$500 for the entire family for the eight weeks they need to be in foster care. Donations of money or supplies are welcomed.
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Papa and ChikoPapa is a beige male chinchilla, and Chiko is his standard grey male roomate. They are a bonded (and spoiled) pair in need of another home to continue spoiling them. They currently live in a cage with estimated measurements of 5' tall, 3' wide, 2' deep (cage does not come with them). They will only eat Charlie Chinchilla food, and are accustomed to getting a raisin every evening, fresh hay daily, and have lived with dogs, but don't appreciate them. The boys need to go to a pet-only (non-breeding) home that will keep them together, give them lots of space, and keep up on their routine. Adoption fee for the pair is $150 (or best offer).
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Rumplestiltskin (formerly "Boy")
Update 2/7/13: In an unexpected turn of events - Rumple is back to being a male again! Spay surgery turned into a testicle hunt (cryptorchid, but only had one testicle). So - all points considered, Rumplestiltskin has no penis, is not properly formed externally to be a female, and had only one testicle (which has been removed). We will henseforth refer to Rumple as a male (again). This has been the most confusing gender escapade I've ever come across. Rumple is sore, and will be on pain medicine for the next few days. Poor "guy" has been through a lot.
Update 2/3/13: Rumple goes in for spay surgery on 2/6!
UPDATE: Rumplestiltskin has been thoroughly examined (12/7/12) and does not have testicles or a penis. That said, the genetalia is not formed properly for a female either. Without a spay surgery to confirm the existance of a uterus, Rumplestiltskin is gender ambiguous - but now assumed female. Surprise!
Of the six bottle-babies I took in this summer, Rumple is the last. He's had a rough road in his time with me. I got him just as he was weaning from bottle to soft food, and he started to swell up. After four food changes, I was finally able to pin it down to a grain allergy. He will have to have a special grain-free diet for the rest of his life. He currently eats Taste of the Wild (venison variety - $30 per 15-pound bag). He is still recovering from the effects of the food allergy even now. He is on antibiotics and a salve to help his swollen bottom to go back to it's natural size, and I've been advised to have him examined again once more swelling goes down to assure he doesn't have a penis deformity that may be causing the slow healing progress. Boy has been to a vet three times now (once as a bottle kitten, once as a weanling, and once to MNSNAP for neuter which he was turned down for due to his bottom not being completely healed yet).
When Boy is ready to leave, his adoption fee will be determined, which will cover his medical expenses to date. Donations toward his care would be appreciated (see below). If you'd be interested in adopting him when he's healed and ready, please contact me!
Update 2/3/13: Rumple goes in for spay surgery on 2/6!
UPDATE: Rumplestiltskin has been thoroughly examined (12/7/12) and does not have testicles or a penis. That said, the genetalia is not formed properly for a female either. Without a spay surgery to confirm the existance of a uterus, Rumplestiltskin is gender ambiguous - but now assumed female. Surprise!
Of the six bottle-babies I took in this summer, Rumple is the last. He's had a rough road in his time with me. I got him just as he was weaning from bottle to soft food, and he started to swell up. After four food changes, I was finally able to pin it down to a grain allergy. He will have to have a special grain-free diet for the rest of his life. He currently eats Taste of the Wild (venison variety - $30 per 15-pound bag). He is still recovering from the effects of the food allergy even now. He is on antibiotics and a salve to help his swollen bottom to go back to it's natural size, and I've been advised to have him examined again once more swelling goes down to assure he doesn't have a penis deformity that may be causing the slow healing progress. Boy has been to a vet three times now (once as a bottle kitten, once as a weanling, and once to MNSNAP for neuter which he was turned down for due to his bottom not being completely healed yet).
When Boy is ready to leave, his adoption fee will be determined, which will cover his medical expenses to date. Donations toward his care would be appreciated (see below). If you'd be interested in adopting him when he's healed and ready, please contact me!
Bottle Litter Donation
All donations will go toward the care of the bottle litter (seen above). All kittens except Rumple have found homes. Rumplestiltskin has had extra veterinary expenses, and requires expensive grain-free alternate-meat food ($30 for each 15-pound bag), so donations are greatly appreciated.
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Rescue - Surrender
Do you have a small pet that you can't keep? As a responsible breeder, I am also involved in rescue work. I can take in mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets, and small birds. My five requirements are pretty simple:
1. If you need to surrender an animal, it has to come with its cage and supplies. Why? Because if you sincerely can't keep it, you'd have no use for the cage or supplies, so no reason not to surrender them with the animal. Besides, whatever they come with is what they leave with when I find them a home (unless I upgrade or use up their supplies while in my care). I don't have enough cages for the number of people wanting to surrender animals, so a cage is required. *The exception to this rule is if you are surrendering a litter of babies, though the donation of a cage would still be appreciated.
2. I do not pay for the animals I take in as rescue. If you're looking to sell your animal, please feel free to do so elsewhere. I'm not buying and selling. I'm breeding and rescuing. I'm not looking to make a profit from surrendered animals. I ask modest adoption fees and provide all care expenses while in my custody.
3. No fleas, no mites, no lice, and no communicable diseases. I reserve the right to deny any incoming surrender that appears to have any of the aforementioned issues.
4. Incoming ferrets MUST have valid rabies vaccination (with certificate) dated no more than 9 months prior to surrender date. Just like a dog or cat, most city laws require ferrets to be properly vaccinated as well. No exception to this rule.
5. You must be able to get your animal, cage and supplies to Brainerd. I can meet in Nisswa, Pequot, Merrifield, Baxter, Brainerd, or even as far as Little Falls. If you are further away, you will need to arrange transportation.
What can you expect from me? All animals coming in from mixed groups (unaltered males and females housed together) will be immediately separated. Males will go up for adoption immediately. Females will be housed for full gestation time (mice for 21 days, hamsters for 15 days, chinchillas for 111 days, etc) to assure no surprises. If they are pregnant, mom and babies will be treated as one of our own until babies are weaned, when they will be separated by gender and also put up for adoption. Spayed/neutered animals, and those kept in same-sex or individual housing will be placed up for adoption immediately. All supplies surrendered with the animal will be offered with the animal to their new home. All potential homes will be screened and approved, and I do ask that any animal I place (be it one I bred or one I rescued) be returned to me if things don't work out. I never want to see any of the animals I've cared for end up in a shelter, or worse - released into the wild. Animals taken in as rescues are adopted out as pet only (non-breeding homes). I do not charge a surrender fee.
Please note: I do not accept wild animals or "found" / stray animals.
1. If you need to surrender an animal, it has to come with its cage and supplies. Why? Because if you sincerely can't keep it, you'd have no use for the cage or supplies, so no reason not to surrender them with the animal. Besides, whatever they come with is what they leave with when I find them a home (unless I upgrade or use up their supplies while in my care). I don't have enough cages for the number of people wanting to surrender animals, so a cage is required. *The exception to this rule is if you are surrendering a litter of babies, though the donation of a cage would still be appreciated.
2. I do not pay for the animals I take in as rescue. If you're looking to sell your animal, please feel free to do so elsewhere. I'm not buying and selling. I'm breeding and rescuing. I'm not looking to make a profit from surrendered animals. I ask modest adoption fees and provide all care expenses while in my custody.
3. No fleas, no mites, no lice, and no communicable diseases. I reserve the right to deny any incoming surrender that appears to have any of the aforementioned issues.
4. Incoming ferrets MUST have valid rabies vaccination (with certificate) dated no more than 9 months prior to surrender date. Just like a dog or cat, most city laws require ferrets to be properly vaccinated as well. No exception to this rule.
5. You must be able to get your animal, cage and supplies to Brainerd. I can meet in Nisswa, Pequot, Merrifield, Baxter, Brainerd, or even as far as Little Falls. If you are further away, you will need to arrange transportation.
What can you expect from me? All animals coming in from mixed groups (unaltered males and females housed together) will be immediately separated. Males will go up for adoption immediately. Females will be housed for full gestation time (mice for 21 days, hamsters for 15 days, chinchillas for 111 days, etc) to assure no surprises. If they are pregnant, mom and babies will be treated as one of our own until babies are weaned, when they will be separated by gender and also put up for adoption. Spayed/neutered animals, and those kept in same-sex or individual housing will be placed up for adoption immediately. All supplies surrendered with the animal will be offered with the animal to their new home. All potential homes will be screened and approved, and I do ask that any animal I place (be it one I bred or one I rescued) be returned to me if things don't work out. I never want to see any of the animals I've cared for end up in a shelter, or worse - released into the wild. Animals taken in as rescues are adopted out as pet only (non-breeding homes). I do not charge a surrender fee.
Please note: I do not accept wild animals or "found" / stray animals.
Help Fund An Upgrade!
My dream is to have a hobby farm where I can take in all sorts of rescue animals and get them the care they need, so they can find the homes they deserve. Too often I hear the cry for help for animals that I am simply not equipped to work with right now. With a hobby farm I would have the space and facilities to house, rehabilitate and re-home more animals, including horses, cows, donkeys, llamas, goats, sheep, swine, ducks, turkeys, chickens, etc. It would also mean more space to work with the kinds of animals I already take in - chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, fish, caged birds, etc. I've created a donation page if anyone is interested in investing in future rescue work. See below.
I'm using this new website to try to raise funds. Please check it out! ---------------------------> |
The kittens in the photo to the left are Autumn's kittens (Onion, Parsnip, Pumpkin, and Mango) who came to me as rescues. They were all vetted (Onion had expensive eye issues that took months of medications and hundreds of dollars to fix), and all have found permanent homes. Their mom, once a stray, was spayed, vaccinated, treated for fleas, medicated for an open wound, and found her forever home too. This is just one of the successful rescue stories that donations will help to replicate. |