Meet the four newest additions to the family!
I have compiled some footage of these four rascals who were welcomed into the family earlier this fall.
Cash and Mortimer are two feeder rats who joined the family in mid-September, 2014. They were both minutes away from becoming a ball python's dinner at the time that I rescued them, and they have since settled in remarkably well with everyone here. Cash has a friendly, sociable personality with an audacious streak, while Mortimer is more mellow and enjoys nestling in my arms or lap.
London and Britain are my two Norway rat hybrids. I had never considered "agile" or "athletic" to be actual personality traits until I met these two. They are both about as distant from your typical domestic rat as possible in nearly every respect, but particularly in their exceptional climbing and jumping abilities which are far superior to any fancy rat. Both are very high maintenance and mischievous (although not destructive); in fact, I have not had an animal as energetic, animated, and impish as London and Britain since I lost Sebastian last year. They have kept my hands quite full with their zany antics, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.
Britain hiding behind the litter box at 8 weeks old.
The four girls — Famous, Shadow, Raven, and Suki — were introduced to the boys after their neuters and accepted them immediately. The two Norways seem to be especially fond of Suki (the only rat who can somewhat keep up with their inexhaustible energy), while Suki herself has taken a particular liking to Mortimer. Everyone gets along splendidly as though they had all been raised together.
London (9 weeks) investigating Famous' flag prop
Famous (left) with Mortimer (right)
London on the curtain rod
Snuggling
These four will be making many appearances in future YouTube videos. And for those of you who have been patiently waiting, there is a new Nana & Kaiser video currently in production that should be completed shortly. I thank you all for your patience in the meantime. More to come! :)
Congratulations on the adoption of the newest members to your family! They are indeed rather adorable and you must have your hands full! I can't wait to see more of them. :)
I can't wait to see more tricks from these guys! And also I am excited about your rat training booklet. Will it still be out in 2014? That is just a few more days.
The booklet has been pushed into 2015 due to many events that came up this year. 2014 has been my busiest year yet, between media work/animal acting, shows, wildlife rehabilitation, adding new additions to the family (I will introduce the rest of the gang shortly), etc. I am getting back into regularly making YouTube videos again and I will be focusing my time on completing the booklet.
This is rather late, but I'd love to congratulate you on your new additions to your furry family! It sure does sound like you will have your hands full, but it must all be worth it to be taking care of such a wonderful group of animals. :) I'm looking forward to your next video!
Cash and Mortimer are two feeder rats who joined the family in mid-September, 2014. They were both minutes away from becoming a ball python's dinner at the time that I rescued them, and they have since settled in remarkably well with everyone here. Cash has a friendly, sociable personality with an audacious streak, while Mortimer is more mellow and enjoys nestling in my arms or lap.
Congratulations on the adoption of the newest members to your family! They are indeed rather adorable and you must have your hands full! I can't wait to see more of them. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update and good luck to all. Lovely family you have there. I thoroughly enjoy the updates.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see more tricks from these guys! And also I am excited about your rat training booklet. Will it still be out in 2014? That is just a few more days.
ReplyDeleteThe booklet has been pushed into 2015 due to many events that came up this year. 2014 has been my busiest year yet, between media work/animal acting, shows, wildlife rehabilitation, adding new additions to the family (I will introduce the rest of the gang shortly), etc. I am getting back into regularly making YouTube videos again and I will be focusing my time on completing the booklet.
DeleteYou are all so lovely! I adore the names you give them! Keep up the terrific work!
ReplyDeleteThis is rather late, but I'd love to congratulate you on your new additions to your furry family! It sure does sound like you will have your hands full, but it must all be worth it to be taking care of such a wonderful group of animals. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your next video!
Are there any more photos of Saoirse ?
ReplyDeleteSaoirse will be formally introduced in my upcoming update. Many photos of her will be included. :)
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