I have a sweet rat named Jane looking for a new home. I adopted her a couple of months ago as a cage mate for my rat who had lost her former cage mate. Unfortunately, since my other rat is quite old, they are not getting along very well. I don't have the capacity to care for more than two rats (ie. three or four, if I wanted to get them other cage mates to lighten the mood) and my first rat's health is not as good as it used to be- she is nearing the end of her life. I am looking for someone kind and loving to take care of Jane, who is a sweetie if you treat her well. She is still a little nervous and test-nibbles fingers, but I think if bonded with the right person, she could be the best kind of rat. Once she gets over her initial anxiety of being out of her cage, she sits on your shoulder to brux or explores. She needs some more trust-training, especially with being taken out of her cage, but since she was terrified of people when she came home with me I see only improvement in her future. She has had a recent vet visit (two weeks ago) and has been deigned in excellent health, but I'm willing to pay for another visit to the vet if you need to make sure. She is not a rat who will instantly love you, like any relationship, Jane needs to get to know you first. Please do not respond if you are looking for a "cute" or "easy" pet for a child, rats are not simple pets you can just keep in a hamster cage and play with once in awhile. Rats are intelligent, loving creatures who need companionship and love to have the happiest life possible.

NOT TO BE ADOPTED AS SNAKE/OTHER ANIMAL FOOD.

Please e-mail me if you are interested and we'll discuss a meeting/get some questions answered on both sides. I'm willing to let a home-modified cage go with her if you need one. I just want her to be happy.

I'm in the Comox Valley.

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