When you're away from home, wouldn't you prefer someone to see to and feed your pet rats or mice that understands and appreciates these unique and amazing animals? Considering the stigma that's often associated with rodents, particularly rats and mice, it can be difficult to find a sitter willing to interact with them.

Pet rats make wonderful pets! My oldest, Grizzle (pictured below), is such a character! Plus, I've spent time regularly socializing the rats and mice we carried at the pet store to improve their chances of being selected for good forever homes.

Chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, sugar gliders, guinea pigs, and rabbits are all welcome! Just know that I do have a strong allergy to guinea pigs, so their care will have to be restricted to light cage cleaning and feedings.

During these visits I will refill food and water as needed, scoop litter and replace bedding, spot-clean the cage, administer required medications orally or topically, and provide some playtime and TLC (assuming the animal wishes to be handled), followed by a treat.

If you would like fresh fruits and vegetables to be fed, just make sure supplies and utensils are provided.

We all fall behind on our chores from time to time, but it's important that our pets' health and comfort not suffer as a result. A bi-weekly to monthly deep cleaning and disinfecting is generally recommended for small animal habitats and cages, especially if anyone in your household suffers from allergies.

Safe, non-toxic cleaning products approved for use on small animal cages will be furnished by yours truly if you don't mind supplying the drying towels and fresh bedding!

Toys and hammocks can also be placed in the laundry or hand-washed, if you prefer.