ChrisK
Well-Known Member
I've been mostly driving for OPRats for some time now, and I've had the privilege of meeting lots of little angels come and go. Some getting neutered, some finding their new forever homes.. Ratmando and RKbusy truly pour their hearts into this rescue. So I've asked if I can post some of the stories of the ratties who come and go from their rescue, so that you can share some of the joys with us too. There are so many to write about, so I am going to start by posting one story per week. And if you've adopted or fostered from OPRats and would like to post your story here too, please do! I hope you all enjoy the ride with us!
I'm going to start with the story of Socrates.
Socrates was abandoned by his owner, who apparently showed up at the vet's office one day, all her belongings packed in her car, on her way out of town. She'd stopped at the vet's office first to request Socrates be euthanized. The vet looked him over, and saw he was in great health, and refused to euthanize him. The owner threatened to abandon Socrates, but the vet convinced her to allow him to keep Socrates instead, and try to find a new home for him.
You may have seen my previous post on Socrates, because I transported him from the vet who'd rescued and subsequently neutered him, to OPRats. It was about a month or so ago. I was very taken with Socrates. He has a very gentle, accepting nature.
This was a photo I took of Socrates, the night I'd picked him up from the vet's, as he rested on my sofa in freedom, in peace, and fully aware that he was safe and sound...
The very next morning, I drove him to OPRats headquarters, where he waited only hours for his adoptive family to arrive. I'm told that the whole family came to meet him. They were SO excited to adopt Socrates, as they were already pet rat owners, and they had an older boy rat, Toby, who was very lonely, and needed a rattie friend around his own age.
Toby, the big boy to the right found that perfect companion in dear, calm Socrates. The family who adopted Socrates is a true rat-loving family where everyone cares for and gives love and attention to their now 8 male rats.
OPRats couldn't have found Socrates a better, more loving and fun-filled family!
Have a happy life, Socrates! You deserve it! :heart:
I'm going to start with the story of Socrates.
Socrates was abandoned by his owner, who apparently showed up at the vet's office one day, all her belongings packed in her car, on her way out of town. She'd stopped at the vet's office first to request Socrates be euthanized. The vet looked him over, and saw he was in great health, and refused to euthanize him. The owner threatened to abandon Socrates, but the vet convinced her to allow him to keep Socrates instead, and try to find a new home for him.
You may have seen my previous post on Socrates, because I transported him from the vet who'd rescued and subsequently neutered him, to OPRats. It was about a month or so ago. I was very taken with Socrates. He has a very gentle, accepting nature.
This was a photo I took of Socrates, the night I'd picked him up from the vet's, as he rested on my sofa in freedom, in peace, and fully aware that he was safe and sound...
The very next morning, I drove him to OPRats headquarters, where he waited only hours for his adoptive family to arrive. I'm told that the whole family came to meet him. They were SO excited to adopt Socrates, as they were already pet rat owners, and they had an older boy rat, Toby, who was very lonely, and needed a rattie friend around his own age.
Toby, the big boy to the right found that perfect companion in dear, calm Socrates. The family who adopted Socrates is a true rat-loving family where everyone cares for and gives love and attention to their now 8 male rats.
OPRats couldn't have found Socrates a better, more loving and fun-filled family!
Have a happy life, Socrates! You deserve it! :heart: