HAPPY EXOTIC TALES

Reason Rescued: Meet Mr. Jay, this little guy was rescued September 2009 after he was brought in by his previous owner to be euthanized because she was allergic to him. Thankfully he was rescued at the last minute, literally as the euthanol syringe was being pulled up. He's been very patient in his time with us, having stayed with us so long that we've had to switch him into multiple new homes because his temporary fosters had to move away! Don't get the wrong idea though, it's not because of him! He's a joy to have around. He loves being pet and sitting on the couch with you, and he enjoys lots of play time outside of his large cage and is pretty well litter trained. He loves people, gets along with dogs, and enjoys sharing carrots with his foster family's cats. He would be best as the only rabbit in the house.

His newest foster says: "Mr Jay is great! He is definitely not what I expected when i first met him. He seemed a bit skittish and nervous when I met him at his old home but he's really a big suck that loves to be pet! He will push his big head under your hand and he'll nudge you to continue when you stop petting. He's quite social and very curious, loves to explore but has a hard time walking on hard floor (he slides around) so I put lots of blankets. He's a great eater and is getting used to having so much veg everyday, he seems to love it... dandelion greens and kale seem to be 2 of his favorites... he also loves strawberries as a treat! He's almost perfectly clean in the cage. He also like to jump on the couch with us."

Mr. Jay was finally adopted by his fourth foster hime spring 2011

Reason Rescued: Laverne and Shirley are 2 female rats who are around 2 years old. They are incredibly intelligent and affectionate. They love to be out of the cage and roam around on the sofa, or sit up on your shoulder and keep you company. They're great with people and are full of energy, so they're always ready to play or just explore. They love to discover new things and are happy to hang out on the bed or couch with you. These gals will make amazing pets for anyone looking for an affectionate, playful set of rodents. Laverne and Shirley are veterinary checked. 

These two ladies were adotpted by their foster home Spring 2011 along with Bun Bun, Mr, Jay and their mice firends.

Reason Rescued: Bun Bun is a lovely male Rex just looking for love. He's great with people, loves playing with dogs, and is happiest when he can cuddle up in bed with you. He's very affectionate and likes head nuzzles and resting his neck on yours as you watch TV. He's not just a couch potato though; Bun Bun has plenty of energy to run around and is currently being housetrained, which he's picking up like a pro. His favourite snack is parsley, and he looks forward to having you stroke his amazingly soft fur so he can show you what a great pet he'll be! Bun Bun is veterinary checked and neutered.

Bun Bun was adopted by his foster home spring 2011

Rescue Story: This little guy was destined to be snake food had we not stepped in. His owner was suffering from allergies, in an attempt to keep him, she shaved him in hopes her allergies would subside. No luck. The only other person who answered her online attempts to find a new home wanted him to feed to his snake! He is now a loving member of his new family, and could not be happier.

Post Adoption Update: Snake gets free roam of the kitchen and has a new doggy friend to play with, he is one happy bun.

Rescue Story: Diasy was rescued from the Sherbrooke Humane Society where they did not have the resources to care for this type of exotic animal there. She was surrendered to us so we could provide the quality special care she needs. She has now been adopted into a loving home, which such a sweet little girl it was not hard at all!

Post Adoption Update: Daisy is going great in her new home.

Rescue Story: Rufus was surrendered by his previous owner (with Yago) in a divorce, where no one wanted to take him. After over two months in foster care with us, he finally found a fuur(or feather)home for himself. 

Post Adoption Update: Rufus's housemate is a female lovebird named Kiwi. So far they are getting along well. He's extra happy because he gets a lot of time out of his cage, about 4 hours a day to fly! Congratulations Rufus!

Rescue Story: Yago's previous owner's were no longer able to provide Yago with the time and space he required. They came to us in hopes that we could help find a new forever home for him. With such a beautiful and good natured bird, it was not hard at all for us to find a new home to love him to death. Yago was introduced to his new and final forever home and transition is going very smoothly. He's even been breaking bread with his new family. Things sound like they are going even better then we could have expected! Good luck Yago and family!

Post Adoption Update: "Yago is doing great, loves to take long showers, learned new words, not shy at all, and loves peanuts. He is so adorable!! ;) The new happy owner!"

Rescue Story: Shayo is a spotted lop who was brought into one of our affiliated vet clinics to be euthanized by his previous owner for aggression. Although we took a gamble taking him on, as it is hard enough to find homes for nice rabbits, let alone angry rabbits, we were able to come through for Shayo the misunderstood bun. After neutering him, and working through his territorial issues, he made some progress with us. However his adoptive family continued to work with him, and within a week he turned into what they call 'a lap bun'.. he finally feels safe and secure enough to let his gaurds down. He loves his new home as much as they love him!

Post Adoption Update: Shayo is now names Shiloh and could not be happier with his new family.

Rescue Story: Bambi a brown rex was surrendered by her previous owner because she was going away on an internship and could not bring her with her. She is such a sweet and loving bun, so finding her a new home took no time at all. She was adopted almost immediate by her foster home. 

Post Adoption Update: Bambi is doing great in her new home, and also has a new cat friend called Penny. They can not get enough of playing and cuddling with each other. Penny was also adopted from Eleven Eleven Animal Rescue.

Rescue Story: Flea bag a domesticated pet ferret was rescued as a stray from the streets in the middle of winter. She was full of fleas, parasites and very ill. We treated her until she was healthy again and she was adopted into a loving experienced home where she will never be left out in the cold again.

Post Adoption Update: Fleabag is loving life in her new home.

Rescue Story: Newton is a hedgehog, whos previous owner's were no longer able to provide Newton with the time and space he required. They came to us in hopes that we could help find a new forever home for him. With such a cute little hedgehog, it was not hard at all for us to find a new home to love him to death. Newtown was adopted very quickly into his new home with many other dogs, and critters to keep him entertained. The picture above is of Netwon exploring in the grass at his new home.

Post Adoption Update: "Here's Newton, the hedgie we adopted a few months ago...he's still a moody little guy, but we have discovered that he loves being outdoors :)"

Rescue Story: Birdie is a little budgie who was found in a snowbank on the 23rd of December. He spent a lonely Christmas at a veterinary clinic. However, today the lucky boy arrived at his new forever home. he now has a million birdy toys, a huge new cage, and will soon have a baby brother to chat with!

Post Adoption Update: Birdie has settled into his new home very well, he is an outgoing little birdie and loves his new owners and toys.

Rescue Story:  Pepitto was abandoned at a veterinary clinic to be euthanized because his previous owners did  not want to bother to treat his intestinal parasites. We treated the parasites and he was back to good health in no time. Pepitto was adopted into a loving family where he has plenty of toys and free time outside of the cage. 

Post Adoption Update: Pepitto is doing great in his new home.

Rescue Story: Bently was dumped in an apartment building at 9 months old as estimated by the veterinarian at the time. The person who originally saved him from the apartment building could no longer keep him. Bentley came to us with ear mite infestations and an eye infection, which we treated. Bentley was able to be place in the end with a friend of the person who originally had to give him up. Bentley and his original owner hope to one day reunite under better circumstances.

Post Adoption Up-Date: Bentley is doing great in his new home.

Rescue Story:  Nemo was rescued from a pet store in Lachine that was (thankfully) closing down and needed somewhere for their animals to go. Nemo was so young when he was rescued that he had to be bottle fed until healthy enough. He was such a sweet little companion who gave kisses and cuddled close to you neck. Rats make amazing, affectionate, intelligent pets, they are wonderful for childrens first pets.

Post Adoption Update: "Hi Caroline! Nemo is doing really well! Actually, I changed is name for Ron. He's a big boy now : ) Have a nice day and thank you for this lovelly rat : )"

 Rescue Story:  Betty was rescued from a pet store in Lachine that was (thankfully) closing down and needed somewhere for their animals to go. Betty was very skittish at first but we were able to work with her to bring her out of her shell. She was fostered by a rat fanatic who ended up adopting her. 

 Post Adoption Update: Betty is doing great in her new home, and enjoys free run of the apartment and daily home made meals. She is in rat heaven!