First and foremost, I apologize for the length but PLEASE read this. Brief history for those who don't know. I have 4 gliders. 2 neutered males in one cage and 2 females in another cage. I originally got the 2 males who were a bonded pair. This past february I found a lone female who needed a home. I decided to take her in. When I tried to introduce the 3 it was constant fighting. I tried for about a month until realizing that I HAD to get a friend for the little girl. So I found another lone girl who needed a home and took her in. The 2 girls were instant friends. However, there are still fights when all 4 are out together, so I'm not sure I will ever get them all together. This is something I have come to terms with.
Here's my problem. I have purposely not read craigslist ads about sugar gliders. I would love to have more but I don't want 3 cages of gliders! I'm afraid that if I got another one, they wouldn't be accepted by either of my colonies of two. Well...
There's a girl in my class that knows about my gliders. We had a class together when I got Jersey (first lone female) and I would bring her with me a few times. We have another class together this semester. She asked me if I wanted another glider. Her friend has one that he wants to 'get rid of'. She said he is neutered and about a year old. She also said that he told her that he had forgotten to feed him for an entire week once!! He doesn't want any money, he just wants to try to find a good home.
I don't know what to do. I could: 1. Take him in and hope that I can integrate him with either my colony of females or my colony of males. But what if that doesn't work? If that didn't work I'm afraid I would have to try to find a different home for him. I just can not have 3 cages at this time in my life. More gliders aren't the problem, it's more cage maintenance that is!! or 2. Take him in long enough to try to find him a better home. Atleast I know he'd be getting fed here. And maybe I could find him a good home.
I haven't even talked to my boyfriend about this yet. I just found out tonight. I told her I'd have to think about it and talk to the boyfriend. I need some suggestions/opinions please. What would you do?
PS, I know nothing about the diet this glider has been on or his health or what his cage is like. I don't have any of this information at this time. But, considering he went a week without food AND he's all alone, I can only assume it's not the best situation for him.
Oh please take the glider even if its only til you find a better home for him. Could you imagine going a week without eating. That must be horrible. I'm afraid that if you dont take the glider, that the worse will happen. No telling what they feed him WHEN they do remember. Please rescue the baby. I wish I could so something to help.
OMG-I know what I'd do because I did it when I got Tika and Kizzi from the Humane Society. I couldn't say "no"! I did eventually have to re-home them but at least I was in control for that part and know exactly where they went and how they are being treated. This is exactly why I also can't look at Craigslist, but like with the girls, they weren't found, I was contacted. It just seems different that way for whatever reason.
Tisha, I had that same fear when I rescued Jack. I had my cage of my 2 boys and I had my cage of two girls whom I had just introduced with great success. I had all the same doubts and fears about three cages and then finding another friend and blah, blah, blah. You know what I mean.
Well, I just did not have the heart NOT to rescue Jack. It was tearing me apart. I took the chance, rescued him, had three cages for 30 days and tried with my boys first. FAILED terribly. Then I tried with my girls and it was love at first sight.
With that being said, regardless YOU gotta get that glider girl. Save his poor little self and we'll all help you from there. (((HUGS)))
Tisha: I've talked to you on other posts and sence your going to the OU game (not the OSU game lol i still feel so stupid) I take it you live in the ohio area??
I live in ohio also maybe If he didn't work out with you I could see if he'd get along with my new baby. But then again I would need to make sure he is healthy. Also I would worry about his personality. Maybe you can get some more details for us next class????
Sorry Hannah, it is confusing with there being two OSU's! I live in Oklahoma.
I guess, in reality, if it were just me I would have NO reservations about taking him in. Even if it was just long enough to find him a new home. I guess I'm more worried about asking the boyfriend. We have 4 gliders, 2 dogs, and 2 cats....He may just murder me if I tell him I need to take in another glider!!
I will just have to ask him though. MAYBE he will let me if I promise I will try to find a good home for the little guy if my current gliders reject him...
I will try to talk to Chris about it tomorrow...after I gather up some nerve!
I'm just so worried about the little thing now. I remember she also said something about this guy having a lot of animals and the glider was kept in "the animal room"...
Tisha, he's got a big heart. If he didn't, y'all wouldn't have six critters already! He'll surely agree that at least you need to foster this little guy, to get him out of that horrible place and into a good home.
We're all on your side, kid!
I agree with everyone else...my bf loves our boys, but doesnt want me to get anymore gliders...I couldnt afford anymore anyhow, but thats besides the point...lol...anywqay...if i were you, i'd just do what ur heart tells you to do...and worry about the consaquenses later on with ur bf....if he cant understand that u feel the need to save this poor little girls life, then is he really worth ur time? I mean..i kno thats sorta harsh...but its how I feel..he should be on the same page as you with loving gliders, and wanting to help out and save a poor little innocent glider....awww...it breaks myheart.....I think if ur gliders cant get along with this new girl, then u should just rehome it. I also think u already kno what ur gonna do, and just want some reasurrance...lol...am I right?? I hope I am..b/c u need to save this girl!!! SHe will die if SOMEONE doesnt step in, and you need to take it as a sign that u were the one who was asked....everything happens for a reason.....so just except it...and save the girl! tHEN WORRY ABOUT FINDING A HOME AFTER SHE OUTTA THAT HORRID PLACE! p.S you said she was in an "animal room.." my probllem with that is..what about the other animals...are they getting feed to??? or are they also being neglected? p.s.s someone seriously PLEASE tell me how it is humanly possible to "forget" to feed ur pets....these arent goldfish we are talking about...these little guys are loud..and noisy...and soo sooo cute...how can u just "forget" they need to eat????? WHAYT IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!what in the heck is wrong with people these days...i really dont get it!!!!!!
I think you should go ahead and foster them. They need a 30 day quarantine period anyways right. Well that gives you 30 days to decide whether you either want to keep them or find the right home for them. It will also give you 30 days to work on Chris if you need to. Surely he wouldn't mind you taking in helpless animals that need you just long enough to find them a home. Also (trying to persuade you a little into keeping them.) you have 2 colonies what are the chances that neither colony will ever except them. Good luck sweetie.
I know of a choice you could give him...it's either another glider or ______. Just kidding, BAD inside joke. LOL
I know what you mean there....Maybe I'll try that!! Cause we know the ladder part isn't happening anytime soon!
You guys are right...and maybe I did just need some reassurance. I will try to talk to Chris tonight after work, before he goes to school. If any luck I can go pick up this little one tonight. I will keep everyone updated.
Hopefully, the guy that has him will be willing to let me come to his house. I'm also nervous about what was meant by "the animal room" and how many other animals he has! Obviously he can't be TOO bad of a person because he's not looking for money, he just wants a new home for the glider. That shows that he does have a little heart right?? I think sometimes people just get in over their heads. Especially with gliders. I won't be surprised if this was a PPP glider.
Alright. I'm going to do it. You guys are right of course! I'll talk to the BF tonight. *fingers crossed*
In the mean time, who all is from Oklahoma on this board??
Well I shot Chris an email...I figured it would be better through an email than in person...because I forget things I wanted to say in person! Well.......HE SAID YES!
It may only be long enough to find him a better home, we'll just take it one step at a time. But I sent a text to my friend from school and I told her to let her friend know I can take him in and to give my number to him.
I knew it would be fine I just knew it. Now maybe you can just forget to rehome him! Maybe you won't have to. If he works with one of your colonies one more glider couldn't hurt right. Good luck I hope they let you get him right away, and not make you wait. Waiting stinks. Just the other day I seen someone else that was on here from Oklahoma, but can't remember who. Maybe if you can't keep him they will be able to help you.
I haven't heard back from the girl in my class. Time to be patient now I guess. Hopefully she gave him my number and hopefully he will contact me today. I will keep you guys updated!
OK sorry I am just getting around to this post... I haven't been on much due to sick kids and all.
Tisha.. Seeing as how the poor lil fella isn't getting fed regularly... or atleast hasn't in the past I would take him in. EVEN if you can't get him in with yours and you end up having to find another home... A GOOD HOME... You know he will be better off. That is what I would do. Trust me I understand about the whole 3 cages thing.... I wouldn't be able to do that long either. Keep us posted.
Just wanted everyone to know that I still have not heard anything. I sent a text to the girl from my class one last time. Just to let her know I hadn't gotten a call from him. I guess that will be my last text because I don't want to bother her. I won't see her until our class next monday. Hopefully I get a call before then. And hopefully he did not change his mind.
okay...so what happened??? I'm dyng to know if everything went thru as planned. Sometimes people say things that they dont really mean....like giving away a pet...you kno? So just keep that in mind as well.....and update us here!!!!
okay...so what happened??? I'm dyng to know if everything went thru as planned. Sometimes people say things that they dont really mean....like giving away a pet...you kno? So just keep that in mind as well.....and update us here!!!!
Home
Glider Gossip
Gliderpedia
Journals
Resources
We're all on your side, kid!
I know what you mean there....Maybe I'll try that!! Cause we know the ladder part isn't happening anytime soon! 
I'll talk to the BF tonight. *fingers crossed* 
