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sugargliderinfo: ravenmarsh: aviculor: A lot of people have...

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:16:44 -0400

ravenmarsh:

aviculor:

A lot of people have reblogged this because of some argument about veganism. but I’d like to point out that more animals are subjected to cruelty than just the cute puppies and kitties and bunnies. Alternative pets like reptiles and rodents and invertebrates are not only abused and neglected as well, but many people don’t even care because they see them as ‘lesser’ animals not worthy of love or even basic respect. Exotic pet lovers struggle with ignorant and insensitive people who would belittle them and talk about committing violent acts against their beloved companions to their face. Many pet stores are full of sick and dying reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, left to suffer until they die because the employees simply don’t care about their well-being. A snake can’t tell you when it’s in pain. A frog can’t cry. A spider can’t beg for mercy.

Exotics are stigmatized, depicted in media as the animals of choice for “creepy” people and disgruntled, sadistic bullies. Tarantulas most significantly, as cartoons such as Rugrats and Total Drama Island have introduced tarantulas and had them smashed as jokes. I can honestly say that I’ve never seen one positive portrayal of tarantula ownership on television. But that’s moving towards a separate issue entirely.

So, how about this? Reblog if you’re against cruelty against ALL animals. Not just the cute ones.

exotics arent just reptiles, amphibians and arachnids.

rats, chinchillas,cavies (guinea pigs), hamsters and more are often left in cages too small, often home built cages with wire bottoms or bar lidded litter boxes, the four i listed are subject to an ulceration infection which is commonly refereed to as “bumble foot” which often leads to death. they are fed foods that could potentially harm them or left without a companion and zero excessive and little food. subjecting them to depression, anorexia, dehydration, and deadly illnesses such as bumble foot, uri, scurvy, mange mites, fungle infections, ect

Sugar gliders, too! Too small cages, bad diets, lack of stimulation, lack of cage mate, etc. I could go on and on.

I’m a little worried about Maddie. She has put on some weight, which she definitely needed,...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:59:57 -0400

I’m a little worried about Maddie. She has put on some weight, which she definitely needed, but she just seems kinda lazy. I know they haven’t been eating as much as they used to, but that could be for so many reasons. We’re definitely keeping an eye on her.

coloncapitalt: Chip is my little butthole :) #sugargliders

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:36 -0400

coloncapitalt:

Chip is my little butthole :) #sugargliders

Spent half the day at the mall talking to people about PPP

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:15 -0400

charti:

I caught the bastards at my local mall and I spent about half the day talking to people who had fliers. Not the type of day I had been anticipating but I am glad that I decided to go today.

Yeeees, Pocket Pets is bad. Contact the Mill Breeder Project if you ever see them in your area.

Are you from Lexington?

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:25:17 -0400

I am actually from Louisville but I live right outside of Lexington currently! :)

Streeeeetch!

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:15:26 -0400

Streeeeetch!

Pocket of marsupials.

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:00 -0400

Pocket of marsupials.

Pooka likes avocado.

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:03:05 -0400

Pooka likes avocado.

My gliders don’t really like HPW Plus. They prefer the Complete. This is a problem because I...

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:07:17 -0400

My gliders don’t really like HPW Plus. They prefer the Complete. This is a problem because I accidentally ordered HPW Plus last time and they aren’t really having it, haha. I need to buy Complete but I don’t want to waste the Plus I have left (which is over half). I thought about selling it but idk. Any ideas?

The semester is almost over!

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:55:09 -0400

Finals are next week. That means I’ll be making cage sets again soon!

Send me some inspiration! What kind of sets would you like to see me post? What colors/patterns? Take a trip to a fabric store’s website and send me links! I want to know what YOU want! :)

Hi, I have had my 3 gliders since December and they are very hostile and bite and refused to be touched except for one. I understand the bonding process and everything I have had gliders before and I've never seen anything like this do you have any advice? I need all the help I can get

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:19:26 -0400

You’ll have to forgive me, as it’s the end of the semester and it has been CRAZY.

Every glider is different. Every glider bonds differently. Your past gliders may have been much tamer, but that doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with your current gliders. You must be patient! They may have been abused, may have wilder genetics (if that’s possible, haha), or maybe they are inbred.

I suggest a bonding tent if you don’t already have one. Take them into the tent via pouch with the lights low or off (you can use a blue/red bulb so you can see them) and allow them to get out on their own. They may not decide to get out for a while. That is okay. Also, give them treats EVERY TIME you encounter them. EVERY TIME. They will associate you with positive feelings if you feed them yummy things:) Carry them EVERYWHERE possible in a bonding pouch so they get used to your presence but make sure you pay attention to any ques they may give you (hunger, thirst, potty time, stress). You can take small squares of fleece and carry them in your shirt/pocket/jeans whatever in order to get it to smell like you to get them used to your smell. It’s a bunch of little things that will help you if you use them all together.

Honestly, we’ve had Maddie for over a year and she is just now getting approachable. Gliders take their time. They don’t want to be with us; they want to be wild and outside (with the few exceptions). Maddie was ALWAYS wild. She lived with a large colony (10+) and never had any human contact. She bites harder than any other glider I’ve ever encounter and she crabs at the slightest disturbance. It’s just who she is. Pascal has been handled by humans since day 2 (or something) so he’s loving and rarely bites.

I hope this helps, but honestly, only time is going to help! It’s only been six months. That’s not too long in glider time;) I’m sure you’ll get there with a little hard work. More experience glider owners may have more insight at glidercentral.net if you would like to post your story there!

Happy gliding:)

He sat there for ten minutes, not wanting to move.

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:08:36 -0400

He sat there for ten minutes, not wanting to move.

My favorite accessory♡

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:02:46 -0400

My favorite accessory♡

I've been getting emails at least once a week from the breeder I'm getting my joeys from to keep me updated on their personalities and pictures, They are just so cute and she says this 2 are some of the friendliest joeys she's ever had! I'm just so stoked to get them!

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:59:06 -0400

Eeeek! Yay! It won’t be long:)

Poooooka is my baby.

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:35:09 -0400

Poooooka is my baby.

iliekmudkipss: glampora: heytheresuckyq: findinglady: PLEASE...

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:10:31 -0400

iliekmudkipss:

glampora:

heytheresuckyq:

findinglady:

PLEASE PASS THIS ON!

I want to make sure every one knows about this and what it can do to your pets

this is what has happened to my sisters cat after she wore a hartz flea and tick collar and now has a burn like wound on her neck. please pass this on and do not buy hartz’s products! they use poison in their products pets have died because of this!!

http://www.hartzvictims.org/

Yes this is my cat she is doing fine at the moment but I’m so sorry for the people who’s pets are not so lucky

oh my god

PLEASE REBLOG THIS PEOPLE

save pets!

scary

Hartz is seriously the worst. Avoid that brand if you can, especially with gliders!

Pocket Pets is in the Fayette Mall in Lexington, KY right now and I’m furious. Friendly reminder to...

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:42:00 -0400

Pocket Pets is in the Fayette Mall in Lexington, KY right now and I’m furious. Friendly reminder to never do business with PP or any other millbreeder.

This is Simba and Nala! OOP 3-25-13 at 2AM! Mosaic boy and girl....

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:21:39 -0400

This is Simba and Nala! OOP 3-25-13 at 2AM! Mosaic boy and girl. The boy has a long white tip and the girl has a small white tip! I love them already and can’t wait until they can finally come home!

Submission from savingpeople.

Aww, can we all take a moment to gawk at the Critter Love logo?...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:31:00 -0400

Aww, can we all take a moment to gawk at the Critter Love logo? This is so cute! (All rights belong to Critter Love! Click here to check out the site! DO NOT REMOVE SOURCE.)

Wow, I actually got to the questions in my ask the same day I got them. Go me.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:11:40 -0400

Wow, I actually got to the questions in my ask the same day I got them. Go me.