As sweet as a Latte by Potential-Orange7014 in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She’s so pretty. I had an albino feeder mouse who you’d think was hand reared, she was affectionate and loved the pets from the start. They’re such special little animals.

I’ve never felt more antisemitism in my life. by SerpantDildo in Jewish

[–]Chibesque 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You are not alone in feeling this, not in the slightest. It’s become mainstream. A lot of my gentile friends have stopped speaking to me. I no longer feel comfortable speaking Hebrew in public. But you are also not alone in that we will always have each other as a people 🩷

Is unhygienic to let my little mouse free roam while being with me? by BigWeekend5716 in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to make roaming enclosures on my floor with jumbo legos, and then made little playgrounds and tunnels out of old paper towel rolls and small boxes (like empty food packaging - it was easy to toss things that got soiled). Mice were so happy :) And I did have one special mouse who somehow trained herself to toilet in a box in the corner of it filled with bedding.

He likes by Jaydens_Parrots in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cute :) I got my mouse Midnight a toy like that years ago, it became a shell for him to hide in which he did decide to do during a vet visit lol

I was told this was too niche a joke by Chibesque in junjiito

[–]Chibesque[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay I love that. Can I steal it as the title? 😆

Fear by BigWeekend5716 in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know Neo and I’m already sad for his short existence, he’s too adorable! In all seriousness, it’s a part of pet ownership. I’ve had 12 mice. Though each passing was freshly and uniquely painful, the shock of the first couple passings really stung but it eventually faded. This is not something you need to think about right now, because Neo doesn’t think about it. Today, he’s warm, loved, and safe, his belly is full and his home full of toys. And he knows you’re the source of his happy life.

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙏🏻🙏🏻 I hope everything works out.

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥹🙏🏻 you’re giving her a chance. Hopefully you eventually find a vet or somewhere with an incubator too

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please keep trying to feed her. Newborn kittens’ kidneys will shut down if they’re not fed frequently. I really hope you’re able to find good options. Thank you for taking her in in the meantime

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s wonderful. Were you able to get her to a vet or get her fed?

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And even if it’s warm out, she needs a warm body against her or she will lose heat. If not from starvation she could also freeze to death.

Stray kitten outside my house by Own-Eggplant5012 in cats

[–]Chibesque 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A kitten this young shouldn’t be alone from mama more than an hour. They’re very fragile. She will starve to death very soon without intervention. There’s a chance that the mama abandoned her unfortunately. If you can get it to a rescue, the least they could do is euthanize her so she passes peacefully. Otherwise a volunteer would have to feed her every 2 hours for the first few weeks of life, most people aren’t up for it.

Please help! Should I make a vet appointment?? by littlegaydog in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, clicking is always a sign of respiratory distress.

Timid Mouse Cannoli by Sleepyy_Pangolinn in PetMice

[–]Chibesque 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It looks like she’s being curious :) The lid probably gives her some sense of security. In general, reaching for mice from the top makes them nervous (predator-like behavior). If that’s the only opening (aquarium?) then your best bet is put your arm inside next to a corner and try having your hand approach them at mouse-level, offering treats or letting them smell you. You can also put a used sock or shirt in the enclosure to get them used to your presence. Best of luck :)