AGS Virtual Show 2021open

The American Gerbil Society is hosting a virtual show. Below is link to more info which include how to submit photos. The form on the site is for reference only. Submissions are via email. This is for members and non-members.

agsgerbils.org/show

Biscuit the mouse

She finally got a whole tank cleaning. I was able to catch her with a humane mouse trap. I was only able to do half cleaning. Now she can get on a regular cleaning schedule.

Juno Update

Juno got through surgery just fine. Juno has been through three surgeries so far. Scent gland removal, cyst drained, lump removed. New lump now at incision site and now another lump on other side. I know this must be cancer. I know they have to be removed. The medicine doesn't seem to be working. He is still a very active gerbil.

Juno Surgery

Juno went to the vet's for surgery on his growth today. Of course I am worried about the old man. He's a strong feisty gerbil. I hope he comes through okay. This will be the third time that he's gone under anesthesia. His boys ghost and winter are worried about him. They destroyed the tank trying to find him. 

Fall Planting

Planted three bulbs of Purple Prince Lily Tree. 20 bulbs of Grecian Windflowers in the big flower bed. Dug out most of the horseradish. Hopefully they will bloom in the spring. Bought a mum recently too.

Vegetable Garden

Squirrel planted corn and my first pepper ever from the garden. Picked six more tomatoes.

Gerbils new homes

Some of my gerbils went to their New homes today.

Flu Shot and garden update

I did my part during this pandemic. Got my flu shot today at Walgreens.  Made rice krispie treats today too. Made this for the rock garden. It's all my gerbils past and present.

Planning on making another one for the others.

Rock Garden Update

Getting some decorations in the garden. Painted rocks. They look so cool.

Pet Memorial Rock Garden Update

Update on the Rock Garden. Got my Pet Memorial up. I got my little cement statues and I got some nice succulents to go with it. I got some nice shiny Stones from the Dollar tree and put them in. Shiny stones were left over I put them in with my white rocks. 

Friendship APL Wags to Riches Raffle

They had an online raffle going for the shelter since they couldn't have a car show this year. I won a basket! 4th of July basket. So cool!

This is just round one. They have many baskets up for raffle. 

Pet Memorial Rock Garden

Just a quick update on the rock garden. Got the last load of FREE river rock in the garden. I just need a little bit more. once done then I can have the fun part of actually decorating it. I already got my gerbil stone statues. I'm going to try to use the bricks to build a little shrine for the gerbils. 

Garden Update

2020 Covid pandemic hit. I was laid off from work. Ohio was In lockdown. So what did I do? I made masks and work on my garden. Planted many perennials like coneflowers, Black eyed Susan, yarrow, butterfly weed, bee balm, Shasta daisies, Lilies and a hosta. Today I planted a blue cardinal flower. Right next to my Asian lilies, daisies and black eyed susans. I am also working on a rock garden. It will be a pet Memorial Rock garden. I really hope my butterfly garden takes off. I have bird feeders and a small birdbath too. 

Lost Shenanigans and Diana this year. Eris is 100% recovered from her UTI.   

Been learning to cook better too.  

Pet Update

It's been awhile. I currently have a 5 gerbils, a mouse and two duprasi girls. This year has been rough with the Covid pandemic. I have been out of work since March. Just trying to stay safe. I pretty much stayed home. I've learned to cook better. Sewn a lot of masks. And take care of my gerbils. I still craft my knitted gerbils. My current project is working in the garden.

Merry Christmas!

Pet Swap: Rodent Revolution 6

Need at least two more crafters on Crafster for my swap. Please consider. This is a fun swap where you will be crafting for pets.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=450375.0

Loss of a pet - Mike

We lost a loved one recently. It was Mike. He was a little over three years old. He was a wonderful little black gerbil. He started developing teeth problems so he had monthly visits with the vet. Then he started to develop a tumor on his belly. We was on meds and goop on his belly for awhile. It helped for awhile but something else must have been going on inside. He suddenly wasn't feeling like himself. Got into the vet the same day. He already started to feel cold in my hands. So we said goodbye. His brother Ike will miss him. They were separated a few months ago. Ike attacked Mike. Now we know why. Ike was always near. Ike hasn't been himself since Mike passed. That day all the gerbils were strangely quiet as if they knew. This is how I want to remember Mike. He loved playing with his wicker ball toys. He couldn't chew but he did try. Bless his heart. he enjoyed the gerbil life the best he could.

Meet Storm and Orion

My newest little girls.  New England Gerbil Show 2016 in Seekonk MA.  Storm and Orion.  Storm has two very white claws on left paw.  They also won ribbons in the show.  1st and 2nd.

Gerbil Update

It has been awhile since I posted.  Much has happened in the gerbil world. Lost a few.  Got a few.  Very recently I lost my agility gerbil Dixie.  Then little Oscar.  He was very tiny for six months old.  He was the runt of the litter.  I put Sam and Felix together.  They are best buds.  I have Spot and Chewie together.  Chewie is my rehab gerbil.  I will tell his story in another post.  I currently have nine gerbils.  One girl Spot and the boys: Mike,  Ike, Jaime, Tyrion, Chewie, Felix, Sam and Connor.

Petition: Modify Ban on the Import of African Rodents into the United States

This issue is very dear to me. I created to get this ban changed. Please sign and pass it on to anyone that might like this petition. Thanks!