Since August we've been discussing getting a pet rat. We started out with the assumption we'd get a hamster or a gerbil but after some research it really seemed like rats were the better choice for us. They are quite social, don't bite and like to be played with. Clara and Leo wanted a pet that they could "do stuff with" so after talking to some people at the local pet store and lots of internet research Marc and I decided that we'd get them a pet rat for Christmas. Since we had so many social commitments right after December 25th we promised that we'd go and get our new pet on December 30th, the first full day we had nothing scheduled.
Problem was, on December 30th I started making phone calls and I was having a hard time locating a young female rat to buy! Luckily I called an Animalerie farther down Mount Royal and spoke to an employee who had recently brought her own two female rats to the shop because her cat did not like them (well, duh!). She was very excited that we were interested in adopting one of them. I was excited they were there since I really wanted a female but I also needed to find one that very day! So, off we went to meet two Siamese rat sisters.
I personally could have done without the red eyes but that did not phase the kids, they were thrilled and chose one of the sisters to bring home. After choosing a cage and then realizing how tall it was, Marc and I decided to bring home both sisters. They could keep each other company and then there would be no bickering between brother and sister about who got to hold their furry friend.
So, let me introduce you to Lily and Rosie. They look almost identical but the easiest way to tell them apart is by the tip of their tails. Rosie has more pink on hers!
happy pet owners
Lily and Rosie's new home with a couple of handmade hammocks for their lounging pleasure.
Leo is wearing his "rat sweater", he gets nervous (and ticklish) when he feels their little claws tickling his skin so he likes the protection of the full sleeves and hood!
2 comments:
that is a cool pad your ratties have!
oh. my. goodness. rats!!! you guys are such nice parents. i've heard lots about rats being such great pets but i just can't do the rodent thing. one of the things the girls asked santa for this year was a hamster, but we told them we didn't think santa delivered pets for christmas. we found out we were wrong when mariella came back from school the other day and told us one of her classmates got a hamster from santa. apparently it's going on next year's wish list...
anyway, welcome to the family lily and rosie! i think you're going to love clara and leo - they're such cool kids.
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