Meet the four newest additions to the family!

I have compiled some footage of these four rascals who were welcomed into the family earlier this fall. And for those patiently waiting, there is a new Nana & Kaiser video currently in production that should be completed shortly as well.

I hope you all enjoy!
- NanaBorderCollie :)

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Cash and Mortimer are two feeder rats who joined the family on September 14. They were both minutes away from becoming a ball python's dinner at the time that I rescued them, and they have since settled in remarkably well with everyone here. Cash has a friendly, sociable personality with an audacious streak, while Mortimer is more mellow and enjoys nestling in my arms or lap.

London and Britain are my two wild Norway rat hybrids. I had never considered "agile" or "athletic" to be actual personality traits until I met these two. They are both about as distant from your typical domestic rat as possible in nearly every respect, but particularly in their exceptional climbing and jumping abilities which are far superior to any fancy rat. Both are very high maintenance and mischievous (although not destructive); in fact, I have not had an animal as energetic, animated, and impish as London and Britain since I lost Sebastian last year. They have kept my hands quite full with their zany antics, but I wouldn't trade them for the world.

And lest there be any concerns regarding cords in the room... Not one of my rats has ever gnawed on any items in my home, whether they are cords, furniture, objects, etc. They have their own toys to satiate their chewing needs and because I keep their minds busy with activities to engage in, none of them have ever gnawed on anything other than their toys. Many rats will begin chewing on household items (such as electrical cords) out of boredom and/or if they are not provided with their own chewing items. However, since everyone here gets ample mental stimulation every day and they are provided with their own chew toys, they have never, ever felt the need to gnaw on cords or other items in the house. My rats would rather climb the cords than chew them anyway, as this video shows.

Apologies for the clutter in a few of the clips. I have been moving many things around in the training room temporarily due to some renovation work being done.

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