Oh no! What should I do?

[trihkal]

I don't know in what section this post belongs I hope I chose the right one.

Sadly my baby CBD was put to sleep a few days ago. I still have his brother THC. THC is a year and 10 months so he's not exactly young but he's still kicking. After T passes I plan to take a little break from rats to let my heart ache subside and then I think I'd like to adopt two girls. I don't really want to adopt another boy but I also don't want THC to get depressed and lonely. I obviously want to do the right thing for my baby. What would you guys recommend?

 

[mamarat]

You could foster a couple of rats until THC passes then return them to the rescue. May I ask what the initials stand for? just curious.

 

[trihkal]

The only rescue I know of that's located around me (Summerland BC) I don't really trust/want to deal with but I'll look into other rescues that I may not have thought of and call the SPCA. Thank you for your suggestion.

THC = Thomas Hector Cane (my grandpa who passed away on THC's birthday)

CBD= Christopher Benjamin Dart (my other grandpa. it's only fair right?)

 

[mamarat]

Aww that's sweet.

 

[temblabamomo]

I'm sorry about CBD. The foster idea sounds like a good way for THC to have company. You might also consider checking around your local craigslist, shelter, etc. for older, single males that need new homes.

 

[Livyaahh]

I completely agree with temblabamomo. I think that you should perhaps adopt an older rat as a companion. This way THC won't be alone for the rest of his life. That is, unless you have a crapload of time to spend with him during the day

 

[trihkal]

Thanks for your help guys. I am on the lookout for an older man. haha

 

[hopefloats]

You could foster a couple of rats until THC passes then return them to the rescue. May I ask what the initials stand for? just curious.

I am SO glad you asked, I kept trying to guess and would fail each time.

The only rescue I know of that's located around me (Summerland BC) I don't really trust/want to deal with but I'll look into other rescues that I may not have thought of and call the SPCA. Thank you for your suggestion.

THC = Thomas Hector Cane (my grandpa who passed away on THC's birthday)

CBD= Christopher Benjamin Dart (my other grandpa. it's only fair right?)

That is sweet and yes you had to, I like how you went with initials rather than shortened name. Kept us guessing.


He does need a buddy. They do get super sad when they lose their cage mates. maybe you could find some spayed girls now?

 

[trihkal]

I am SO glad you asked, I kept trying to guess and would fail each time.

lol always feel free to ask. I wonder what you were guessing hehe.

He does need a buddy. They do get super sad when they lose their cage mates. maybe you could find some spayed girls now?

Definitely getting him a buddy. I talked to a girl wanting to get rid of a black berk. He was born in April so he's 8 months. Gonna see how him and T get along.

 

[Dazzle87]

If you are wanting to take a break, getting an 8 month old doesn't sound good. You'd want someone closer to his age so you are not in the same position again. Also, I can't tell if this is your plan, but it sounds like you mean just let the two guys meet? If so, don't do that. You can get viruses from other rats (which is why quarantine is so important) and rats will not get along at the first meeting. If you do a search on rat introductions here you can find a lot of advice, it can take a while for them to get along. First reactions to each other are not telling at all.

If the only reason you want to have a break is because you want girls, adopt a spayed girl! Depending on where you are in California, there are some rescues that could have spayed girls.

I had guesses as to the names but I'm not going to go there...lol.

 

[trihkal]

Of course they don't get along the first time they meet. I had just woken up and I guess I wasn't thinking straight. Also I do know about quarantine and would never take a chance like that. I have read a lot about intros and have done them successfully before. I really don't know why I said that lol. Please forgive me.

You are right though I don't want to be in the same position as I am now when it becomes T's turn to pass. I wanted to take a break after THC passes because I'm not sure what my life is going to be like. If I'll be having children or what my career is going to be like when I graduate etc.

Lol now you've made me curious as to what you were guessing his name was but of course I understand why you won't go there.

 

[Dazzle87]

Aw don't worry, it's okay. I'm glad you know all that I just wanted to make sure you did.

Another option other than adopting an oldie is to foster. I don't know if you are near North Star Rat Rescue? There's at least one other rat rescue in California but their name escapes me right now.

 

[trihkal]

I don't live in California. I live in Summerland, BC, Canada. The girl with the black berk said I could foster him until THC passes and then give him back to her but would that be too hard on the black berk?

 

[Dazzle87]

Oh, lol, your location says CA and that's the abbreviation for California. Oops.

That part just doesn't make sense to me. Why would she give him to you to take him back later? I'd also wonder if she really plans on taking him back or just wants you to take him because from that point out he's your problem as she wouldn't have to take him back.

 

[trihkal]

Oh haha. I was wondering where you got California from. I wonder how that ended up there. I don't think I had ever set any of my profile but I fixed it now.

That's what I was wondering. Is she really just trying to get rid of him that badly? I'm going to call the SPCA. See if they can help at all. Thanks for talking me through this. It means a lot.