All Creatures Great and Small urging adoption of three rats
Shaggy, Scooby, and Scrappy, currently under the care of All Creatures Great and Small, are looking for a new home together after being signed over by their previous owner due to old age.
According to a spokesperson, the three rats have had little human interaction and may become stressed when facing new people and situations.
As a result, it has been advised that they do not live with young children.
As older rats, Shaggy, Scooby, and Scrappy do not have the usual high energy and prefer to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
All three of the 'gentle boys' have respiratory diseases known as Mycoplasma, which has added to their distress.
According to vets, this can be caused by stress and may even flare up again when the rodents enter their new home.
They are currently being given medical treatment by members of the animal shelter.
Scrappy also has 'several lumps on his body' said a spokesperson for the animal home.
The vet has said that these may be benign, but as they can't go under anaesthesia it is impossible to confirm.
They are not causing him any pain but the shelter has advised that it is something to keep an eye on.
For more information visit All Creatures Great and Small animal rescue or email the charity.
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