MSPCA waives adoption fees for its little fuzzy critters this weekend; just has too many of them
![Fuzzy smol animal](https://www.universalhub.com/files/styles/main_image/public/images/2023/fuzzy.jpg?itok=9r8HFirI)
How can you resist a face like that? Photo of a fuzzy by MSPCA.
The MSPCA reports it's waiving adoption fees, which normally run between $10 and $85, for all small animals and small birds at its Jamaica Plain and other locations Friday through Sunday.
This includes rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils and degus, which are sort of like guinea pigs.
The society says all its cages are currently full - and it's even had to put cages in the lobby at one of its facilities. It says the problem is that people keep giving up their smol pets, but adoption is down 24% this year:
Says assistant director Bryn Rogers, “It’s absolutely critical that adopters step up and take some of these guys home. We want to be there for people in the community who need to surrender small animals, but we won’t be able to do that if we can’t free up some space.”
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Don't get pets because you
Don't get pets because you think they look cute and then discard them because they are not perfect and you don't have the dedication and responsibility ethics to clean up after them, give them freedom, love, and proper care. If you know you are in a situation which will cause you to be evicted or homeless, then make some lifestyle changes first before pointing fingers and blaming others.
Is this a good idea?
Do we want pets going to homes where $10-85 represents a significant barrier to entry to the vocation of pet ownership?
Pet care is expensive. I am concerned whether these potential owners will be able to afford to care for the animals.
It's basically just like any other sale, honestly
The point is to get people to think "oh yeah, I was thinking of getting another guinea pig, this is a good time to do it".
And also like other sales
It may tip some people to get their next pet rodent from the MSPCA that is 4 towns away rather than buy it from their local pet supply store.
As Wilber …. (was that his name?) …..
…. would say,
“ADORABLE!”.
Elmer
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Thanks!
.
Wilbur would say:
‘Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’
‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte.
Get more than one!
Guinea pigs are much happier if they have company!
My pet snake
Would love the company.
Can my mongoose ….
… join in?
A great adventure is waiting for you ahead.
Hurry onward Lemmiwinks or you will soon be dead.