Good Mommy Day Love Gus
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aww so cute!
Well, fallinstar, as Gregor and Gus always say, "happyhappy." (That's what I always say/said to them when they brux. Then, when something is going on that I like, such as a rest and petting session, I tell the rat, "happyhappy," to let him know that I would be bruxing if I could.)
The "Mommies of Pets" don't usually wind up with a mother's-day card, although they might very well get a mother's-day-cage to clean, or a mother's-day chewed pillow. But think of the joy they bring us every day. They are delightful, wonderful babies who shower us with love, and I'm sure that, if they knew about the concept of "mother's day," they would arrange a present for us, even if it was a bit of leftover cookie, or some paper to line our "nest" with.
On behalf of the pets, Happy Mother's Day!
The "Mommies of Pets" don't usually wind up with a mother's-day card, although they might very well get a mother's-day-cage to clean, or a mother's-day chewed pillow. But think of the joy they bring us every day. They are delightful, wonderful babies who shower us with love, and I'm sure that, if they knew about the concept of "mother's day," they would arrange a present for us, even if it was a bit of leftover cookie, or some paper to line our "nest" with.
On behalf of the pets, Happy Mother's Day!
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holly, u always make me smile! how is gus atm? my boys are ok just being evil lol look under rat behaviour cody being naughty!
Gus is doing very well, thank you! He and I both appreciate that you asked!
He has a New And Exciting Thing in his life - the "Run-About Ball!" Gregor was always afraid of the ball, and whenever I put him in it, he would just panic, pee, and poop. (The Three P's! ) So, I decided that when Gus was a baby, I'd start leaving the ball around with his playstuff, and let him crawl in and out of it, so he would get used to it, and feel like it's just another toy. He was too small to move it then, of course, but now he's a big boy, and has been causing an awful lot of trouble in the area of trying to run around on the floor of a non-rat-proofed room. So, I decided it was time to introduce the ball. We've done it twice, now, and Gus has mixed feelings. He loves the freedom of being able to go anywhere, but he doesn't understand why he has to be in the ball, instead of just running around, free.
Also, earlier in the week, we went to visit his Vet, just to say "hi." She saw Gregor quite a bit, because he developed some dermatitis on his feet, and we were treating with antibiotics. (This was NOT bumblefoot, she said...it was much more mild.) They became good friends, since he was in there so often. Gus, on the other hand, has been very healthy, except for a cold that he had when he was very young; the last time she saw him, he was two and a half inches long, and said "EEP" to her. HOWEVER, I want to make sure that Gus has a good relationship with his doctor...I want her to know how he is when he's healthy, so she can tell when he is sick. She visited with us for about ten minutes, and said that she really enjoyed it. She was impressed by Gus' size, and said that it was so nice to see someone healthy, because usually, her day would be one sickie after another. So, everyone, if you have a Vet who isn't too busy, you might like to drop by with a rat or two, just to say "hello," and "happy mother's day," because she mommies all the sick ones. I'll bet she will be happy to see you!
He has a New And Exciting Thing in his life - the "Run-About Ball!" Gregor was always afraid of the ball, and whenever I put him in it, he would just panic, pee, and poop. (The Three P's!
) So, I decided that when Gus was a baby, I'd start leaving the ball around with his playstuff, and let him crawl in and out of it, so he would get used to it, and feel like it's just another toy. He was too small to move it then, of course, but now he's a big boy, and has been causing an awful lot of trouble in the area of trying to run around on the floor of a non-rat-proofed room. So, I decided it was time to introduce the ball. We've done it twice, now, and Gus has mixed feelings. He loves the freedom of being able to go anywhere, but he doesn't understand why he has to be in the ball, instead of just running around, free.Also, earlier in the week, we went to visit his Vet, just to say "hi." She saw Gregor quite a bit, because he developed some dermatitis on his feet, and we were treating with antibiotics. (This was NOT bumblefoot, she said...it was much more mild.) They became good friends, since he was in there so often. Gus, on the other hand, has been very healthy, except for a cold that he had when he was very young; the last time she saw him, he was two and a half inches long, and said "EEP" to her. HOWEVER, I want to make sure that Gus has a good relationship with his doctor...I want her to know how he is when he's healthy, so she can tell when he is sick. She visited with us for about ten minutes, and said that she really enjoyed it. She was impressed by Gus' size, and said that it was so nice to see someone healthy, because usually, her day would be one sickie after another. So, everyone, if you have a Vet who isn't too busy, you might like to drop by with a rat or two, just to say "hello," and "happy mother's day," because she mommies all the sick ones. I'll bet she will be happy to see you!
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aww sound like u 2 are having fun together!! sounds like you have a wonderful vet, mine is loverly but dosnt have much time on his hands, although went daisy passed away he took the time 2 write a letter by hand (i couldnt read it as it was messy but its the thought that counts) and delivered it to my home.
Hey holly!! I love the new painting. I wanted to ask what brand of paint you use because the kind I have is very watery. I'm going to see if Nazy wants to make a mothers day painting for mom . I'm in class so can't write much more right now but you can pm me if you want .
. I'm in class so can't write much more right now but you can pm me if you want .Hey there, Naz!
I don't actually know the brand of the finger-paints that Gus uses, because I got rid of all of the wrapping stuff. I do know that they are child-safe paints, and I have them in regular, fluorescent, and glitter.
If the painting is on a white background canvas, then it is ONLY using the finger paints, on canvas. ("Rat Crossing" is an example of this.)
If the painting has a "color background," like "Mommy, Love, Mommy," his assistant (me) paints the background color on the canvas first, with Liquitex acrylic paints. Then, the background dries, and I break out Gus' paints and let him do his thing.
Hope this helps Nazy out with his art!
I don't actually know the brand of the finger-paints that Gus uses, because I got rid of all of the wrapping stuff. I do know that they are child-safe paints, and I have them in regular, fluorescent, and glitter.
If the painting is on a white background canvas, then it is ONLY using the finger paints, on canvas. ("Rat Crossing" is an example of this.)
If the painting has a "color background," like "Mommy, Love, Mommy," his assistant (me) paints the background color on the canvas first, with Liquitex acrylic paints. Then, the background dries, and I break out Gus' paints and let him do his thing.
Hope this helps Nazy out with his art!
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