I am a sarcastic, sci-fi loving Gen-X mother of three (9, 16 & 18), married to my high school love, Jody, the best man I've ever known. We both work full-time. When you call, you'll have to leave a message and I will text you back as soon as I'm able.
Rats are amazing and I wish my life plans meant I could continue to breed and teach more people how to truly care for these little angels. I was not a "backyard" breeder. I was passionate about their happiness and health. All the rats I produced were our babies first and we never stop loving every single one of them and there has been a lot of tears over the last 9 years when we lost the fight to have them with us just a little longer.
Every litter is a 3-year commitment to their health. My husband and I have dreams of traveling with our youngest once the teenagers are off to college. I refuse to abandon the rats I've already produced and I can't make that commitment to any I would produce now. The only logical option is to stop breeding and focus on the health of those already adopted out or have adopted us.
I will continue health checks, boarding services, and the store. All JOSR rats are still welcome back at any time for any reason. My babies always have a home here.
It has been a pleasure to meet so many people and turning most of them into rat lovers. - Tina
