Dolci came to me in November of 2006 when a local shelter was full to the brim and she, her cagemate, 2 ratboys and 2 guineapigs were all slated for euthanasia to make room. AliceMcMallis took in the 2 ratboys and the 2 guineapigs into her rescue and I took in the 2 ratgirls. They were both rather spooky and Faline the fawn hooded was a tilty. Dolci was bug-eyed and very very nervous.
Sadly I wasn’t able to reach this girl. She couldn’t be held. She would have panic attacks that felt like seizures in your hand and would scream if restrained. I felt terrible but we came to an understanding after many many months fraught with nerves on both sides. I would let her run, and when she decided it was okay, she would hunker down and nervously let me pick her up and put her back in her cage. No kisses on the back, no pats permitted…just that quick pickup and return to cage. She was happy with her cagemates and that was good with me.
Such a pretty little girl when she was more relaxed, but it sure wasn’t around people :P
Getting braver…finally settling down on Oct. 2nd. And finally she would let me hold her and not freak out.
And then she got ill…and became the ultimate cuddlebug. She had never let me cuddle, stroke or kiss her before. She soaked it up completely. I think that’s why she stuck around for so long. :heart:
Say hello to Selene, Pippens and Mattie for me my sweet!!!!
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