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The Patter of Tiny Feet
Yes, we're getting another rodent! I collect him on Wednesday. Brownie is a rescue hamster that I saw in The Blue Cross's weekly feature in the local paper. He had been neglected, and is the only hamster in a facility full of cats. He is 18 months old (typical lifespan is 2-3 years), nervous of being handled, and he squeaks and squeals. I often wondered what sort of person would adopt a pet based on these local paper ads. It turns out that it's me.
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I always get the wrong image from the phrase "rescue [animal]". In the case of your hamster I wonder how long it takes him to dig a human out of the snow, and how he gets around with that big barrel of brandy round his neck.
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"Tabby would be suitable for homing with older children"
="Tabby likely to scratch the eyes out of any 4 year old silly enough to try and pet her."
"Tabby needs a home with freedom to roam"
="You will see Tabby twice a week for ten minutes when she brings a dead bird into your house and meoows until you give her food."
I'm glad the hamster has found a loving new home though.
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According to the last two anecdotes I heard (including one from a couple who were leaving their cat with the Home), this is code for "We had a baby and Tabby keeps sitting on its face when it's in the crib".
Rats
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Could he diversify and become an "International Rescue Hamster"?
Or would he fight with The Mole...
...I'll get my coat ;-)
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He's off to a flying start with the cheesy fur coat and protruding yellow teeth.