Snake Food on Craiglist!

I was just informed about a posting on Craiglist. I read it over and will post it here as a warning. This is the post-
"I know most of you have an issue with the fact that snakes are creatures too and all creatures need to eat something but such is life. I will take your unwanted precious little rats for a low price but will use them as feeders. C'mon people you have to know that that's where they're going anyway. If you truely don't want that to happen then make sure your rats don't breed or keep them all yourself. Otherwise they will end up in the hands of a snake owner. Yes I know you get attached or whatever but they're nuisance rodents who breed rapidly and in great numbers anyway, nobody wants these things as pets anymore. So if you're irresponsible enough to allow your rats to breed then you don't want all the babies then suck it up and let them go as feeders, it's what's happening anyway..."

To anyone who is re homing their mice, rats, guinea pigs, even rabbits! Please, never give them as " free to a good home" Always attach a rehoming fee. At least this person was honest as to where the rats are going (although I still shudder) most people will lie and say that are going to be loved pets to the owner's face, then once they get the pet home they turn around and feed them to a snake they have. I urge everyone to ask for references, vet references and proof of an adequite cage set up at home. Ask for past history with that type of pet and see what their knowledge is for care on that pet as well. If the person gets defensive or refuses to answer questions or provide proof of a home for the pet or references. Then that person was probably dishonest.
I do understand that snakes need to eat. There is always the option of frozen/ thawed food. I know some snakes are picky. But taking someone's beloved pet that they are looking for a caring home for and doing the unspeakable...ugh!
I just wanted to get this out there to anyone who may be looking for a loving home for their little one(s) on Craiglist. Be very very careful!

Milton and Cleo Neutered and Daisy

On Monday, the two male rats Milton and Cleo were neutered by Dr.Tomaschke. We are hoping this helps their adoptabilty. They can now live with female rats without any consequences.
We have also placed Daisy the guinea pig back up for adoption. Enough time has gone by where we know for certain now that she isn't pregnant. She is a wonderful lethal guinea pig. She is blind and deaf, but very capable of a normal guinea pig life. She is missing an incisor tooth , but despite this her front teeth have maintained a proper length since we have had her with us. She doesn't have any other teeth issues. She is now ready for someone to bring her home and love her unconditionally.
pictured above is Daisy.

Guinea Pig Adoptions :)

What a wondeful weekend we had. 5 guinea pigs went to their forever homes. Inca, Maxwell, Tommy, Buddy and Baby now have a loving home and family.
Pictured Top to bottom is - Buddy, baby, Tommy, Maxwell, Inca

Rats!!!!!

Life Long Tails small pet rescue just took in 16 male rats and 5 female rats. They are rats that were used to educate animal husbandry to students. Now they are retired from their purpose and are looking for forever loving homes.
Since this is a large number of rats, we are desperately seeking donations. Donations of funds and supplies. We can use aspen bedding and Carefresh bedding for them. Any rat approved foods, treats and toys. They love cereals, fruits and vegetables.
Of course we would love anyone who would like to adopt one, two or three :)
There are regular eared ones and dumbo eared. There are blue colored ones, white with black eyes , white with red eyes, there are dark black and browns. Quite the mix of lovely , squishy ( cuddly) rats.
They were all born on January 15th 2010.
Thank you everyone
www.lifelongtails.org
rachel@lifelongtails.org

The Loss of Sara

On Monday, March 1st, Sara the rabbit went to the vet for her spay surgery. She went into Cardiac arrest halfway through the surgery and was lost. Dr.Tomaschke, the Seneca Animal Hospital staff and everyone at Life Long Tails Small Pets-Big Hearts is mourning the loss of Sara.