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Philo


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/08/2008 1:28 PM  

We just got home with our newest (2nd) foster furbaby, little Cricket.  Cameo's mother instincts came out immediately as Cameo went to comfort and protect Cricket from the big bad boys.  Janie will fill in the details on Cricket's background and will probably call her Cricket Two to avoid confusion.

The meet was set for the Daytona Beach Cracker Barrel and we thought to leave early enough to get a breakfast in, but the wait was too long. We backed up to the Awful House for a quickie and were right on-time to pickup Cricket. Janie almost couldn’t eat after the visit to the “ladies” room

It was way too hot to sit outside with her to do the introductions so we took a chance, dug out the oversized crate and brought Cricket inside.  Cameo was in with Cricket in a moment.  Zippy was next to sniff up to her, followed by Doodle-Head-Rattagan.  Rattagan fussed not a bit.  I think they all sense Cricket's level of distress.  She's on Clomicalm for separation anxiety, but so far has been very calm.  She even walked right up to me for a sniff and a touch.

 

Tony and Lois, who sheltered Cricket overnight, said that Cricket hopped right up in bed with them for the night.

As for me, I'm due for a rest after the 190 mile round trip today, and did I mention I still have work to do?
Anyway...here are the first few pics:













Rattie Daddy to Cameo, Nala Belle, Cutter & Rattagan
Foster Dad to Cricket
(aka Philo)

"Beauty such as this is a gift, and I'm often in awe of this world we've been given." Mrs Bonnie
treble02


Alpha Feist
Alpha Feist
06/08/2008 1:31 PM  
o0mg...look at that sweet Cammie in there with him?!?
do you think that has to do with the fact that they were with Caroline and so many foster pups for quite some time...they are comfortable?! i think its too cute and Cricket is a doll!!

~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator

tauney4


Pack Leader
Pack Leader
06/08/2008 1:33 PM  
they look so cute together
gwacie


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/08/2008 1:49 PM  
Great pics Phil, thanks for sharing! I hope she gets over her SA soon.

gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org
Noodles n Me


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/08/2008 1:55 PM  
I knew Janie said another was on her way, just didn't know it was so soon. Guess I'll have to go back and read the post from the last twelve hours! Cute young ladt and GOOD Cammie, Ratty & Zippy!!!!!! Oh yea Good Janie & Philo!!!!

There is no joy greater than being owned by a Rattie!!
cat
Philo


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/08/2008 1:55 PM  

Cameo is an equal opportunity lover, loves everyone at first sight.  She is also very contact oriented.  At night she will scooch over in her sleep to the nearest warm body if she is left "out in the cold" when one of us gets up for any reason.

Latest update on Cricket, she has attached herself to Mom and I guess Mom is now a foster-grandma


Rattie Daddy to Cameo, Nala Belle, Cutter & Rattagan
Foster Dad to Cricket
(aka Philo)

"Beauty such as this is a gift, and I'm often in awe of this world we've been given." Mrs Bonnie
rattagan's mom


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/08/2008 2:30 PM  
PS... Phil left out that Cricket is a little girl. She was a puppy mill dog and you all know how that is. She is a good girl and will go out to potty and come when called as long as you aren't standing up. If you sit down she will come to you. She likes to held and would let me carry her all day if I would do it. I think it is rest time for us and for the doggies. It's been a busy morning.

Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom

Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L.
JenMax


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/08/2008 2:32 PM  

WOW.  I miss a few days ( can't get on much on weekends) and you have another foster

Cricket looks like a sweetie.  


Jenny - Max's sister

kp_in_scott


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/08/2008 3:37 PM  
Ok, I now am also in love with Cricket. I'm confused? Do ya'll have another dog named Cricket? Cameo, Rattigan, Zippy, and now Cricket. Who did I miss?

Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots
daisydeux


Ratastic
Ratastic
06/08/2008 4:52 PM  

Oh, that sweet thing...

libertynjusticemom


Bratty Ratty
Bratty Ratty
06/08/2008 5:58 PM  
That is just so precious! Wonderful pictures!!

Jessa~ Mom to Liberty and Justice my two ratties and Blue our Italian Greyhound
Philo


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/08/2008 9:38 PM  
Posted By kp_in_scott on 06/08/2008 3:37 PM
Ok, I now am also in love with Cricket. I'm confused? Do ya'll have another dog named Cricket? Cameo, Rattigan, Zippy, and now Cricket. Who did I miss?



Janie is referring to our Cricket as II because we're trying to avoid confusion since there is already a Cricket here, resulting in more


Rattie Daddy to Cameo, Nala Belle, Cutter & Rattagan
Foster Dad to Cricket
(aka Philo)

"Beauty such as this is a gift, and I'm often in awe of this world we've been given." Mrs Bonnie
Lucy's Mommy


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/08/2008 9:55 PM  
Is this the Cricket who came from a foster daddy in the Panhandle? If so, I transported her and Nadine from Tallahassee to Jacksonville. She was so scared but would gently take treats through the crate door. What a precious little girl. Lucy (our rattie) went with us for the trip and didn't mind Cricket being in the car on the ride back at all.
Nadine was also a sweetheart but she wanted to challenge Lucy for queen of the car title. Let's just say Lucy was OK to see us drop off Nadine.
Philo


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/09/2008 7:22 AM  

Posted By Lucy's Mommy on 06/08/2008 9:55 PM
Is this the Cricket who came from a foster daddy in the Panhandle?

One and the same.  She is a sweet little girl.  It will take some time to bring her out of her shell, but she is being very good and very quiet. After picking out a bed yesterday she mostly stayed in it all afternoon and evening.  We were happy to see her eat well with her first meal here last evening.  We feed Natural Balance, but we weren't sure if she'd take to it so we mixed in some of the dry food that came with her.  She just picked around that stuff and left it.

And here we go with our first full day of four ratties


Rattie Daddy to Cameo, Nala Belle, Cutter & Rattagan
Foster Dad to Cricket
(aka Philo)

"Beauty such as this is a gift, and I'm often in awe of this world we've been given." Mrs Bonnie
treble02


Alpha Feist
Alpha Feist
06/09/2008 8:25 AM  
already a cricket on the website you mean? Im confused? you dont have another cricket at home do you?

~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator

Katie'sMom


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/09/2008 8:53 AM  
She is beautiful and lucky to be with you all. Y'all will have her happy and perky in no time at all.

Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company

And email her at:
katiescarlettorattie@gmail.com


Mitchlav


Newbie
Newbie
06/09/2008 9:01 AM  
Posted By Katie'sMom on 06/09/2008 8:53 AM
She is beautiful and lucky to be with you all. Y'all will have her happy and perky in no time at all.



Here here!  And Cricket deux is a doll!  What eyes.

DaisysMom


Moderator
<b>Moderator</b>
06/09/2008 9:43 AM  
So glad she's "home" with you all. I'm sure she'll perk up and feel better after a little adjustment time

Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom

Mitzy's Mom


PAWesome
PAWesome
06/09/2008 9:54 AM  
Aw, what a little sweetheart Cameo is! And Cricket is adorable. Good work Janie and Phil!

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids

Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org
alice4512


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/09/2008 9:57 AM  

Janie, that is so heartwarming. i am glad your Rattie clan is doing well. It makes my heart smile to see these dogs get rescued go into foster and find homes. You go girl


The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too

~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue
rattagan's mom


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/09/2008 10:04 AM  
Posted By treble02 on 06/09/2008 8:25 AM
already a cricket on the website you mean? Im confused? you dont have another cricket at home do you?



I call her Cricket II or lil Cricket because Ratbone already has a Cricket.


Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom

Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L.
JenMax


Firehouse Big Dog
Firehouse Big Dog
06/09/2008 10:25 AM  

Cricket  ii looks like a sweetie.  I haven't been able to catch up on posts yet.   Do you know her age?

How is the 4 pack doing today?


Jenny - Max's sister

treble02


Alpha Feist
Alpha Feist
06/09/2008 10:57 AM  
Posted By treble02 on 06/09/2008 8:25 AM
already a cricket on the website you mean? Im confused? you dont have another cricket at home do you?


I call her Cricket II or lil Cricket because Ratbone already has a Cricket.

GOTCHA! sorry im a lil slow!

~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator

rattagan's mom


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/09/2008 12:45 PM  
Posted By JenMax on 06/09/2008 10:25 AM

Cricket  ii looks like a sweetie.  I haven't been able to catch up on posts yet.   Do you know her age?

How is the 4 pack doing today?



I do not know Cricket's age, but from looking at her, she has had puppies. I'm thinking maybe  a couple of years old. Too young for what she has been through. All four are doing well, Little Zip as I call Zippy is starting to play with toys. He didn't come with any, his family said he de-stuffs them. But that's what ratties do, gotta kill that stuffed critter and rip its innards out.  Cricket has gotten brave enough to get on my bed now and she and Cameo are napping together. They are all doing well, and getting along just fine. No bites, just a growl or two, nothing major. I have a house full of doggie beds for them to chose from, wherever they want to lay there's a bed. Zip will now jump up in your lap for nuzzleing and sleeping. He likes to sleep at my feet.  I'm hoping that Cricket will come around and do the same thing. They all got new food and water bowls yesterday when I bought a couple of more beds. My large crate is coming in handy, Cricket eats in there, not much room for anything but laying down in her crate so she uses the big one. Zip doesn't like a crate but he is getting brave enough to walk into the big one. I'm hoping that will help when we start working on crate training. We're just taking things slow right now until they settle in. Slow and steady wins the race.


Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom

Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L.
rattytatty


Training Moderator
Training Moderator
06/09/2008 1:35 PM  
Ok... I'm confused with the Cricket I and Cricket II names...
Bring me up to speed, Janie !!

~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ
chris


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/09/2008 2:57 PM  
cute
Lucy's Mommy


Terrier Terror
Terrier Terror
06/09/2008 8:54 PM  
I'm glad you all have Cricket. She is such a pretty little girl who looks like she's just dying to want to trust someone. I look forward to updates about the little one!
PamWh


Rattitude Problem
Rattitude Problem
06/09/2008 9:03 PM  
Cameo is a great little foster camp counselor! I'm glad they are all getting along okay. Cricket is just precious.

PamWh
aka Bob's Mom

If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
rattagan's mom


Rat-A-Tat-Tat
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
06/10/2008 10:07 AM  
Posted By rattytatty on 06/09/2008 1:35 PM
Ok... I'm confused with the Cricket I and Cricket II names...
Bring me up to speed, Janie !!



Nora, I call her Cricket II or lil Cricket, for only one reason. Lois and Tony who brought her to Daytona for the drop off/pick up, told me I may want to change her name because Ratbone Rescues already has a Cricket. So I just added the II or lil' to her name. It may yet change because she doesn't seem to be much of a Cricket to me but nothing has come to mind yet. I was trying to think of the Ewoks names on Star Wars because she makes me think of the Ewoks. Or maybe calling her Watcher, because she watches everything but doesn't really participate in any thing. She was talking to Phil this morning but she didn't say what she would like to be called. She is a sweet, quiet little thing and likes to sleep on my bed, at least when we aren't in it.

Zippy I have started calling him Zip, from the dogs name in the movie, The Last of the Dogmen. One of my favorites. He's doing well and is definately a woman's dog. He doesn't mind men, he just prefers the attention from the ladies.

Hope this helps, Nora, if not let me know what I forgot to say and I'll fill in the blanks.


Janie,
Ratty,Cameo,Cutter and Nala Belle's Mom

Show your furbaby how much you love them brush their teeth today! It saves them pain "tomorrow." Janie L.
rattytatty


Training Moderator
Training Moderator
06/10/2008 10:12 AM  
That explains it...thx! Just wanted to keep up with the situation, is all. So she and Phil had a conversation this morning, eh? haha (cute). "Watcher" is a cute name... I lahk it !! *hugs*
Worked with a little papillion the other night... his name was "Ditto"... because he mimicks the other dogs. Thought that was a cute name too! LOL

~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ
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