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Joanne

About Me

Ever since rats have entered my life in 2002, I've dedicated myself to research and learn everything about these wonderful little animals. I understand their needs and know their behavior now if I can just have them living longer than the average 2 year lifespan, then I would be a happy girl.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet my rats over the bridge again...

My Blog

When adopting a rat is wrong.

I'll be the first one to congratulate a new adoption, especially when it's done at a shelter. But I am left feeling so sad and disgusted at an adoption that was brought to my attention. Ottawa Humane ...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Something not for everyone

Tolerance of other people's choices is a trait worth having. Closing off your mind will only close doors and opportunities in trying to educate others. I support rescues and only tolerate breeders and...
Posted by on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Snakes and the like...

I run a forum, a rat forum and there's a section for "All Other Creatures". Some people choose to brag about their beloved reptiles. This has cause much distress for some people. I can understand to a...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:17:00 GMT

Xmas

It's that time of year again and another photoshoot with rats. Here are the ones that really stand out:Enjoy!
Posted by on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:51:00 GMT

And this from wild animals...

I find this absolutely beautiful... http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/play/audioga llery/soundseen.shtmlPlease take the time to copy and paste and watch it... you'll be glad you did.
Posted by on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:37:00 GMT

The lone rat... myth.

Back in  July, I adopted a male rat, he was left outside in a cage after the tenants left. He is an older rat, lone rat, set in his way, easily excitable and ready to nip or bite if I wasn't care...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:50:00 GMT

Betrayed.

How can some people betray friends and cast them aside with no real reason? How can some people allow a certain Mr. Been into your life which causes you to get rid of your true friends. How can you no...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:11:00 GMT

Forums, forums everywhere forums

I started a new rat forum... like we need another one of these. But the ones I'm registered with now have rules that won't allow the members to help new rat owners, or old ones at that become bet...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:54:00 GMT

RMCA

There are many rat clubs, organizations, groups and forums on the internet but one that stands out is the RMCA. (Rat and Mouse Club of America)They've been around for a long time and devote their time...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 09:30:00 GMT

Evil lurks

Most recently, I've encountered an evil sort of person. This person likes to portray themselves as friendly, knowledgeable and kind. But once in a while you see their true colours shine through. They ...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:27:00 GMT