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Huron Valley Rat Rescue Ypsilanti,MI48198 N 42° 24.390030, W 83° 58.60977172852 Telephone 734 483-6063 Rat Adopted pet Adopted Rat Adopted Small&Furry Small&Furry

Giuseppe - Adopted!

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Medium Young Male Small&Furry Pet ID: 031208G

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Giuseppe is one of a large surrender of 22 rats. A lady had three rats who kept escaping and having babies, and who could not take care of them properly (they were kept on cedar bedding in small tanks). Giuseppe, an adorable agouti berkshire male, is approximately 4-5 months old. He is currently very nervous about handling, due to not getting much handling or socialization in his previous home, but he should come around with patience and TLC. He will do best in a rat-experienced home with someone who will be patient with him. He was neutered 4/11/08.

UPDATE: 4/20

Giuseppe, like Sonny and Carmine, has made progress, but remains very shy and timid. He has become comfortable enough to take treats from hands, but he is still fearful of being picked up. He'll let himself be petted while he's crouching in a hammock. We are continuing to work with him, and hope there is the right home out there for him somewhere!

Adopted by Chelsie Iaconelli!

Home without children (< 5 yrs old)
Pet has special needs

Giuseppe is spayed/neutered.

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