rhydowenrodentrefuge

Contact/organisation details: PM member rhydowenrodentrefuge, Email: [email protected] Website: http://rhydowenrodentrefuge.webs.com/ Does the animal have rescue back up?: Yes Location: Rhydowen, West Wales Number of groups: 1 Group: 1 Number of animals: 2 Type/Breed/Variety: Degus Sex: Female Age(s): 8 months Name(s): Doris & Delilah Colours: Agouti Neutered: N; Reason for rehoming: Were handed in to Ellesmere Animal Rescue Centre Pembrokeshire as they were being ignored by their previous owner, which was already their second home. They came here as Ellesmere Rescue didn't have the facilities or knowledge to keep them. Temperament: Very good, especially considering no one has paid them any attention for some time. They are very curious when you open the cage and come to say hello and play with your hand. As with a lot of degus they aren't keen on being picked up but don't struggle too much when you do pick them up and they certainly don't bite. Medical problems: Doris has the end of her tail missing but this is fully healed so should not cause her any problems. She also has two small patches of her missing by her ear and at the back of her head. They were seen by a vet and he couldn't see anything wrong with the skin and the fur now appears to be growing back. We think that this was due to poor diet and hope the fur will continue to regrow. We will be keeping a close eye on the situation and they won't be rehomed until we are happy this is resolved. Neutering: No Will the group be split: No Transport available: Possible to some other areas of Wales and the South West. Other: These girls came in a plastic based cage with plastic accessories, which is now in a very sorry state. Degus need an all metal cage with wooden toys, not plastic. We were told they were boys before they arrived but they are definitely girls! Photos to follow.

Lucy from group 3 was rehomed today as a companion for a lone female rat . Bubble and Squeak are still looking for a new home as are group 1 and 2.

We have had some serious interest in some of these mice

Here are some of the rats and mice we have looking for homes: http://www.therefuge.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=48865 http://www.therefuge.org.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=48864 I will have to get some photos of our residents too..

Contact/organisation details: Rhydowen Rodent Refuge - http://rhydowenrodentrefuge.webs.com/ [email protected] PM member rhydowenrodentrefuge Does the animal have rescue back up?: Yes, see above Location: Rhydowen, Ceredigion, West Wales Number of groups: 3 Group: 1 Number of animals: 11 Sex: Male Age(s): 10 - 17 months Name(s): To be confirmed Colours: 2 x black & white, 2 x fawny beige & white, 1 x grey beige & white, 1 x toffee brown, 1 x toffee & white with small white blaze on face, 2 x black, 1 x black with pale tum and 1 x siamese with pale markings on back Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: From the North Wales rescue case via Freshfields rescue Temperament: Good, inquisitive and fine once held but not too keen on the intial picking up. None bite. Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: Yes into pairs or groups. Although if homed as a group their Perfecto tank can go with them to avoid them falling out when being moved to new accommodation. Transport available: Possible to other areas of Wales, the South West and transport appeals to other areas. Other: Photos: Group: 2 Number of animals: 1 Sex: Male Age(s): 10 months Name(s): To be confirmed Colours: Beige & white, slightly longer haired than the boy listed below - they are cousins and were born within a week of each other. They did live together until recently when they fell out. Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: From large Welsh rescue case via Freshfields rescue Temperament: Good, although can be a little nervous at first Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: N/A Transport available: As above Other: Photos to follow Group: 3 Number of animals: 1 Sex: Male Age(s): 10 months Name(s): To be confirmed Colours: Beige & white Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: From large Welsh rescue case via Freshfields rescue Temperament: Good, although can be a little nervous at first Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: N/A Transport available: As above Other: Photos to follow

Contact/organisation details: Rhydowen Rodent Refuge www.rhydowenrodentrefuge.webs.com [email protected] PM member rhydowenrodentrefuge Does the animal have rescue back up?: Rhydowen Rodent Refuge Location: Rhydowen, West Wales but rehome to other areas. Number of groups: 3 Group: 1 Number of animals: 7 Type/Breed/Variety: Fancy Rats Sex: Male Age(s): 6 months Name(s): Champagne hooded: Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Carnelian; Agouti hooded: Tiger's Eye; Black hooded: Onyx, Jasper & Aventurine. Colours: All hooded - 3 black (1 reserved), 1 agouti (reserved), 3 champagne. Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: Came in on the 06/04/09 from a family that fell foul of pet shop mis-sexing Temperament: Good Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: Yes in to pairs and groups Transport available: Possible to some other areas of Wales and the South West. Other areas are also possible if appeal for help so please ask. Other: Photos: Group: 2 Number of animals: 3 Type/Breed/Variety: Fancy Rats Sex: Male Age(s): 6 months approx Name(s): Rye, Barley, Cous Cous Colours: Two agouti hooded, champagne fawn hooded (Cous Cous) Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: Are the parents/relatives of the young rats that came in on the 06/04/09 from a family that fell foul of pet shop mis-sexing. Temperament: Good, inquisitive but shy, good once held and no nipping. Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: No Transport available: Possible to some other areas of Wales and the South West. Other areas are also possible if appeal for help so please ask. Other: Photos: Rye: Barley: Cous cous: Group: 3 Number of animals: 3 Type/Breed/Variety: Fancy Rats Sex: Female Age(s): Bubble & Squeak 11 months, Lucy 6 months. Name(s): Bubble, Squeak & Lucy Colours: Bubble black hooded, Squeak silver fawn hooded, Lucy agouti hooded Neutered: No Reason for rehoming: Are the parents/relatives of the young rats that came in on the 06/04/09 from a family that fell foul of pet shop mis-sexing. Temperament: Good, Lucy is especially keen to come out and play. Medical problems: None Neutering: N/A Will the group be split: No Transport available: Possible to some other areas of Wales and the South West. Other areas are also possible if appeal for help so please ask. Other: Photos: Squeak: Bubble: Lucy:

Come on Smudge, you can find your way out. All fingers, toes and tails crossed here

Thank you for the warm welcome. Hi Owl and Suki. It's nice to see you hear too. I'm glad Suki has fallen on her paws. Clare

Hello everyone, My name is Clare and along with my partner we run a small home based rodent rescue called Rhydowen Rodent Refuge in West Wales www.rhydowenrodentrefuge.webs.com I have been taking in unwanted rodents since 2003 but prior to that took in abandoned kittens (and still do as is the nature of the Welsh countyside). We fostered a large number of degus in 2006 on behalf of Pet Rescue UK. There is a lack of rehoming services for rodents in West Wales and they are still regarded as vermin by many. So since buying our own home we have been in a position to take in and rehome rodents and so the rescue was born in 2008. I hope we can find homes for some of the animals we have in on the forums here. Many thanks, Clare