COMMUNITY REHOMING PROGRAM
Below are listings of pocket pets currently seeking new homes. Please be aware that these pets have not undergone any medical or behavioral assessments by MNPPR and are not in our care. All the details provided have come directly from their current families. We are sharing this information to assist them in finding new homes without the stress of going into a shelter. If you’d like to learn more about a particular pet and potentially set up a meeting, please reach out to the pet's owner using the contact method provided in their profile.
NYNAEVE & NAVANI
SPECIES FERRET
SEX SPAYED FEMALE
AGE 5YRS
BESTIE BONDED
NOTES: Currently vaccinated for rabies. No other veterinary needs other than required annual checkups. Nynaeve received a hormonal implant 2 years ago to see if it helped with rat tail that year, but no need to replace that yet, as it cleared up and no further issues have occurred. I can provide much more in-depth care details, but these are European polecats mixed with domestic ferrets. They are not cuddly, but have been handled by humans since birth. They will nip if you sit still too long in their vicinity, and will bite if they feel threatened. They do enjoy interaction and play with humans and toys, but you need to always keep moving. If you are holding them and moving around, they enjoy being carried, but if you sit still too long, they will nip and want to get down to play. Need to go to a home experienced with ferrets; no kids or other pets unless there is a proper setup to keep everyone separated and safe. Salmon oil on the belly is needed to distract them for nail clippings.
JACK
SPECIES CHINCHILLA
SEX INTACT MALE
AGE 1-2YRS
BESTIE NEEDS A BUDDY
NOTES: No issues being handled, good around large dogs
CHERRY
SPECIES RAT
SEX INTACT MALE
AGE 9 months old
BESTIE NEEDS A BUDDY
NOTES: Never had any vet issues. Had a vet visit just for a general checkup. Super tolerant. Never bitten.
NIBBLES
SPECIES GUINEA PIG
SEX INTACT MALE
AGE 3YRS
BESTIE NEEDS A BUDDY
NOTES: Benign cyst on hindquarters. Has bitten but not in several years. Loves to be snuggled once you catch him. Plays outside in the grass. Gets really excited for food!
JELLY ROLL, CANNOLI, & SORBET
SPECIES RATS
SEX NEUTERED MALES
AGE 2YRS
BESTIE BONDED
NOTES: I recently adopted these three from the Humane Society, so my background info for them is limited!
All three rats are very skittish and slow to warm up to humans. None of them tolerate being held. At least two of them have a bite history and aggression towards other rats. - These rats will absolutely need to go to someone with experience with rats. They will need a ton of patience and space and should not be expected to become super socialized. My main reason for rehoming them is space. I only have a two-level cage that has now been split in half to keep these three separated from my other rats, which they could not safely share the cage with.
Now the good parts:
They have started to accept food from our hands and are curious about sniffing or even touching us when we put our hands into the cage. They are very cute and curious! I think they have potential to warm up to humans over time with a lot of gentleness and patience.
Jelly Roll loves to eat and is super excited by all the varieties of snacks you can give him! He gets excited every time I come up to the cage because he wonders if I have treats for him. :) He will hold your finger and ask for a snack!
Cannoli acts tough but is really an anxious guy who just needs some love. He is slowly learning to trust and let his guard down.
Sorbet will steal your heart with his silly poses and sleeping positions. He loves a hammock or cozy spot and will curl up in the cutest ways!
If you would like to list your pet(s) on this page, complete our Community Rehoming Program form linked below. Be aware that this is not a surrender form, and your pet will not be added to our waiting list or be listed as one of our foster pets. Animals listed in this form or on this page are not in our care. Be thorough and honest when listing information about your pet, as this will help them find the most appropriate home for their needs and will be less likely to be rehomed. We are sharing this information to assist you in finding new homes without the stress of going into a shelter. All communication and agreements are between the original pet owner and the family the animal is placed with. MN Pocket Pet Rescue is not liable, responsible, or affiliated in any way with the transfer or care of any animals listed in the Community Rehoming Program. We are simply a space for pocket pet lovers to connect.