I nicknamed him Spartan.

[TheHermit]

Theres a big ratty at my store with some temper issues. He is 10 months old and has been in the store since last Christmas, but he has brutally wounded two cagemates and has been alone since before I started there in June. He needs a ome and I do plan to take him, but I have girls and need to get him neutered. I have tried to hand train him with banana and using my voice for negative reinforcement, but now he just full on lunges and bites so hard it hurts through the glove!! Willhim the neuter setbhim a little straight? He bites everuone, human orat. rat. I have a cage to.keep him separated if it doesnt help but I was hopingbit would.
Also, does anyone know a vet that is close to Misissauga with experience that isnt too costly? Please PM me if you do. I would rather go to Dr. Munn (I know everyone here in the GTA stands by him) but it would be easier if there were someone closer.

 

[jorats]

I'd definitely get that poor boy neutered and away from all the pet store sounds and smells. That should be your fist step when adopting him.

 

[Joanne]

Well, he does sound like a fighter (how about Spartacus? LOL)
I am so glad you are planning on giving him a home. He really, really needs one and it sounds like otherwise he would be going for food with a temperament like that.
I know if I had a Dr. Munn in the Maritimes, I would definitely drive to see him if there wasn't a great rattie vet closer. It's always comforting to know your kids are in competent hands.

 

[TheHermit]

To Dr. Munn it will probably be, just hopelessly hoped thered be a just-as-good-but-closer option. W
hen i take him hell be going straight from the store to the vet - no way would he pit stop at my place, even for a night, with my ladies in there. Just need to secure a ride or map out the transit and wait for the funds.
I feel awkward discussing money, but can anyone give me an idea how much his vet bill will be there?

 

[jorats]

You can give them a call to find out the price. I'm pretty sure Dr. Munn charges a lot for a neuter but he does an awesome job.

 

[TheHermit]

You can give them a call to find out the price. I'm pretty sure Dr. Munn charges a lot for a neuter but he does an awesome job.

Oh, that's good. I asked a vet over the phone once and they refused to say :roll:

 

[Joanne]

You can give them a call to find out the price. I'm pretty sure Dr. Munn charges a lot for a neuter but he does an awesome job.

Oh, that's good. I asked a vet over the phone once and they refused to say :roll:

I thought you had to be smart to go to vet school...

Maybe one of your friends will give you a lift if you pay for gas?

 

[TheHermit]

Hopefully, I've got fellow animal loving friends that would be willing to make a day trip out of it. I just don't know how soon I would be able to afford Dr. Munns fees - I called. I'm going to keep asking around in the meantime and hope I uncover some gem of a vet (unlikely, I know) while I save up.

 

[crumbilina]

If you have a way to get to Kitchener, Dr. Gerald at Mitchell Animal hospital generally has good rates.

Here is the website: http://www.mahonline.com

I go to him for everything, he is a great vet.

 

[TheHermit]

I had the funds in line and was waiting to hear back about a ride, I even picked out an official name (Gus), but someone snatched him up before I could pull everything together. I had nowhere to keep him before the neuter and he was still on the sales floor, so I new it was a possibility but didn't think, after 8 months there already, that someone would buy him within this week.
"Spartan" or "Gus" went home two days ago. I wasn't there, but after some intense investigation on my part, I found the employee who sold him and she told me the following; the family has 9 females in a double CN, who have had "trouble makers" in the past and plan to get him neutered right away. They apparently rescue their animals and have a very good vet, and were more than willing to give him a home.
I'm happy, and a little disappointed... but more happy. I think he got a great home, all things considering :nod:

 

[jorats]

That's really good news for Gus. That's all a rat can ask for, love, patience and understanding.

 

[Joanne]

Yay for Gus! It sounds like he went to a good home. Girlfriends and everything!