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Risk

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • rat
  • Rat

About Risk

Saint Paul, MN

Species & Breed

rat
Rat

Physical Traits

Adult
Female
Medium

Behavior

Risk’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Risk's Story

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process<br/>________________________________________________________________________________<br/>She takes time to warm up, but with patience and treats, she is a lot of fun. <br/>Risk was/is a shy girl that has really warmed up to be held. She's super sweet.<br/><br/>Estimated birth date: 5/20/24<br/><br/>Personality: Curious, Friendly toward humans, Hesitant, Nervous, Quiet, Sweet, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc)<br/><br/>Favorite treats: Bananas and eggs<br/><br/>Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food<br/><br/>Favorite toys and activities: When you hold her, she's still a little nervous, so she tries to hide in your clothes. <br/><br/>Potty trained: Litter box trained<br/><br/>This animal’s daily routine: Playtime in the evening<br/><br/>BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Battleship, Risk, and Catan are a bonded trio and must be adopted together.<br/><br/>Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dog - runs away/hides<br/><br/>Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? Older children. Let's them hold her. <br/><br/>Health concerns: None<br/>Medical note: Battleship, Risk, and Catan are spayed/neutered.<br/><br/>Behavioral concerns: We're working on getting her used to being handled and associating the cage door opening with gentle touch and treats. She is slowly popping her head out and letting us pet her. We even had her relax in our arms and boggle. <br/><br/>AS OF 10/22/25, Risk has graduated from the trust training program! <br/><br/>Transferred from The Pipsqueakery<br/><br/>Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the PetSmart, 299 12th St SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025 for meet & greets, & adoptions. <br/><br/>Fee: Battleship, Risk & Catan have a combined adoption fee of $350<br/><br/>We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.<br/><br/>Risk's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for Risk or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
________________________________________________________________________________
She takes time to warm up, but with patience and treats, she is a lot of fun.
Risk was/is a shy girl that has really warmed up to be held. She's super sweet.

Estimated birth date: 5/20/24

Personality: Curious, Friendly toward humans, Hesitant, Nervous, Quiet, Sweet, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc)

Favorite treats: Bananas and eggs

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food

Favorite toys and activities: When you hold her, she's still a little nervous, so she tries to hide in your clothes.

Potty trained: Litter box trained

This animal’s daily routine: Playtime in the evening

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Battleship, Risk, and Catan are a bonded trio and must be a

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
________________________________________________________________________________
She takes time to warm up, but with patience and treats, she is a lot of fun.
Risk was/is a shy girl that has really warmed up to be held. She's super sweet.

Estimated birth date: 5/20/24

Personality: Curious, Friendly toward humans, Hesitant, Nervous, Quiet, Sweet, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc)

Favorite treats: Bananas and eggs

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food

Favorite toys and activities: When you hold her, she's still a little nervous, so she tries to hide in your clothes.

Potty trained: Litter box trained

This animal’s daily routine: Playtime in the evening

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Battleship, Risk, and Catan are a bonded trio and must be adopted together.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: Dog - runs away/hides

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? Older children. Let's them hold her.

Health concerns: None
Medical note: Battleship, Risk, and Catan are spayed/neutered.

Behavioral concerns: We're working on getting her used to being handled an

How To Adopt

Risk was listed as Adoptable by MN Pocket Pet Rescue
How can I adopt Risk?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with MN Pocket Pet Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Risk?
If you've submitted an inquiry, MN Pocket Pet Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Risk, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to MN Pocket Pet Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
MN Pocket Pet Rescue's Adoption Policy
MNPPR strives to find the perfect home for each of our foster pets, which means ensuring that they will have an equipped and safe new environment. Learn more at mnpocketpetrescue.org/process

Risk is from MN Pocket Pet Rescue

[Saint Paul, MN]

Our Mission
MN Pocket Pet Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization primarily serving the Twin Cities Metro Area, focusing on education and public outreach. Our intent is to keep all animals in their homes, with their families, whenever possible. We are committed to rescuing those pocket pets that are in jeopardy of being euthanized or are in...
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