Critter rescue SA

 

Looking after small animals is more difficult than most people think- they are long term commitments and having them is not just about cleaning a cage and feeding an animal, they are sensitive creatures and adopting is a serious commitment and any potential adopters need to make sure they are best equipped to provide exactly what they need. Only adults can be responsible for their care.

 

Please consider the following..

 

Space: We believe in quality of life and giving the animals what they require for both physical health and emotional wellbeing and this must involve adequate exercise space and suitably sized living quarters. A cage or a hutch may be used for sleeping and shelter but is not big enough for these animals to spend the majority if their lives in. Please email us for our requirements on critterrescuesa@gmail.com

 

Stimulation: Giving critters enough stimulation involves supplying various toys, things to chew on and keeping it interesting by changing things around often. Critters which do not have enough to explore and play with become bored and often destructive.

 

Food: These days there are fantastic quality food brands available for these small animals and a lot more is known about their complicated digestive systems and diet needs. Giving good quality hay, specific species pellets and lots of fresh food will assist in giving them a long healthy life. We use the imported products found at www.pethabititat.co.za as they provide the best quality pellet and hay products in SA for all small animals. For each critter we supply detailed lists of the food they need to adopters.

 

Companionship: In order to provide these animals with a well-balanced life we believe strongly that herd animals such as Rabbits,Guinea Pigs, Mice & Rats require same-species companionship, and that’s why we home these in pairs or small herds. They are very social animals and they thrive with others and providing companionship of their own species certainly provides them with a more well balanced and natural lifestyle. Humans simply cannot communicate with these animals in the same way that their own species can however human affection, affirmation and love will certainly help.Pairing animals takes knowledge and patience and pairing them responsibly (either in same sex pairs or sterilising) is the only way to prevent more unwanted animals and suffering

 

Health: Critters, like other pets, need regular check-ups and de-worming and being prepared and able financially to give them emergency vet care if necessary, is vital to their survival. Being aware of their health problems and knowing your critters well will assist you in acting fast when they are sick and will potentially save their lives. These animals are vulnerable to the slightest illness and due to the fact that they hide their illnesses well as prey animals, they do require a knowledgeable guardian and exotic vets who are experienced.

 

Safety: All critters are prey animals and they need to be protected from dogs, cats and birds of prey. They also need to be handled very carefully by children and preferably monitored by adults at all times, and they need to be kept safe from possible poisonous plants and areas of escape or danger.

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Please email us for the care guides on critterrescuesa@gmail.com

 

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