The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

[ferretjuice]

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this is probably a stupid question, but can mice learn their names? it would be really cute if they ran out when i call their names.

Yes, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YUg_8GsULWs
This is a old video a few days after I got them. That's why they are in the shelf once I fully trusted them I allowed them to run on my floor and Brazil is ten times better. I just have to call her once and she comes scampering over and starts looking for my hands. It's really cute, I'll try and record a newer video.

thats so cute, a new video would be adorable xD

Here is something I grabbed off my tumblr
http://youtu.be/tGcxM8oTYbM
I think that was in October? That clicking sound is me sucking my teeth, she comes to her name, a whistle and my weird clicking noise ( I thought It would look like I speak mouse if I made that noise and she comes )[/quote]

why are your mice so cute xc
xD haha

[FuzzyThePunkCat]

So cute Voodoo!

I really want to get Dusky certified as an ESA. Then I could actually go places other than PetSmart. How do I do that?

[King of Crows]

So cute Voodoo!

I really want to get Dusky certified as an ESA. Then I could actually go places other than PetSmart. How do I do that?

You have to have a note from a therapist confirming that you have an emotional disability that the presence of the animal can help you to cope with. Then you go to the national service animal registry and follow the steps I'm getting my three boys registered soon, to assist me with my anxiety disorder.

Training and studying the benefits of ESA's is actually what I plan on doing with the rest of my life, and my rats are a big inspiration for that, as well as my interest in the eventual domestication of squirrels.

[FuzzyThePunkCat]

So cute Voodoo!

I really want to get Dusky certified as an ESA. Then I could actually go places other than PetSmart. How do I do that?

You have to have a note from a therapist confirming that you have an emotional disability that the presence of the animal can help you to cope with. Then you go to the national service animal registry and follow the steps I'm getting my three boys registered soon, to assist me with my anxiety disorder.

Training and studying the benefits of ESA's is actually what I plan on doing with the rest of my life, and my rats are a big inspiration for that, as well as my interest in the eventual domestication of squirrels.

Thank you! I'd like to register Kiba and Dusky.

[darkvoodoo]

I actually had a couple pf my boys registered, but remember, they arent service animals, so there is still limits on where you can go

[FuzzyThePunkCat]

I actually had a couple pf my boys registered, but remember, they arent service animals, so there is still limits on where you can go

What all can you do with them once they're registered?

[King of Crows]

Thank you! I'd like to register Kiba and Dusky.

Sure thing! I have an acquaintance who has her rat registered, and he lives on a college campus with her.

Because they're no longer recognized as legitimate service animals (which I plan to see changed someday, haha), you can still be denied housing or entry into establishments if you plan to take them with you. They can go through airports and be up with you (out and about, not just locked in a carrier under the seat), so long as you keep the letter with you. College campuses will also allow them, since colleges do not see ESA's a "pets" but as medical prescriptions. Most establishments will accept the ESA registration and allow you entry along with your ratties, but some won't (simply because they are rats or for health/safety concerns).

I believe most hotels are the same as campuses and airports, but it'd be good to call ahead anyways.

Rats that are registered as ESAs have some more issues than other species, simply because of the whole "ew rats" idea that society has. For the most part, though, you probably won't meet too much struggle with it.

[FuzzyThePunkCat]

Thank you!

[darkvoodoo]

These links may help:

http://www.therapydoginfo.net/servicedogs.html
http://pleasedontpetme.com/differences.php
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/psychiatric-service-dogs-emotional-support-animals-access-public-places-other-settings.ht

Basically, any business does not have to allow your emotional support pet inside, but if you move and the place has a no pet policy, an emotional support pet is allowed...they can fly with you on an air plane as well. Hotels are considered a business, so its up to the hotel itself

[Saracirce]

So cute Voodoo!

I really want to get Dusky certified as an ESA. Then I could actually go places other than PetSmart. How do I do that?

You have to have a note from a therapist confirming that you have an emotional disability that the presence of the animal can help you to cope with. Then you go to the national service animal registry and follow the steps I'm getting my three boys registered soon, to assist me with my anxiety disorder.

Training and studying the benefits of ESA's is actually what I plan on doing with the rest of my life, and my rats are a big inspiration for that, as well as my interest in the eventual domestication of squirrels.

That site's a scam. To get an ESA or SD, you need a note from your doctor. There's no national registry.

Disclaimer: I'm only talking about US laws.