My air-conditioner went out yesterday. My friend was kind enough to invite me and Bella over to her house to stay until it was repaired. I love her house! It's huge and beautiful. She shares it with her little gerbil guy Solomon...a real cutie.
We had the guest room which overlooks the spacious backyard. It's full of trees, flowers, birds and all of our RB kitties that are resting in peace there.
I didn't think it was necessary to introduce Bella and Solomon--we weren't going to be there long and I didn't want to stress Solomon out.
But as soon as we got settled, here comes my friend, into the room holding Solomon. She said she thought Bella should socialize with other species (what kind of crap is that? She does! Me). I said I didn't think it wise to try "socializing" her with a creature she sees as prey.
This morning, after my friend had gone to work, Bella and I shared a little quality time out on the screened in front porch. After a few minutes she wanted to go back in so we went in together. I headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and she headed upstairs. I stopped mid way through my rinsing when I heard a terrible, low growling noise. OMG!!! Solomon!!!!
Surely my friend had made sure he was safe in his cage before she left!!! I flew up the steps-two at a time--into Solomon's room.
All I saw was Bella with a mouthful of gerbil!!!!!!!!! . I tried coaxing Bella to let go and she finally did. I thought I could at least put his little body into a box so we could bury him later. Unfortunately the only thing left is the tail.
I feel TERRIBLE about this. So now I'm waiting for her to come home so I can break this to her. I don't want to call her and tell her this over the phone.
As I wait, I'm thinking about going to Petsmart and buying her another gerbil--I'm not thinking very clearly right now.
WISH ME LUCK GUYS
p.s. I'm not going through with the Petsmart idea
We had the guest room which overlooks the spacious backyard. It's full of trees, flowers, birds and all of our RB kitties that are resting in peace there.
I didn't think it was necessary to introduce Bella and Solomon--we weren't going to be there long and I didn't want to stress Solomon out.
But as soon as we got settled, here comes my friend, into the room holding Solomon. She said she thought Bella should socialize with other species (what kind of crap is that? She does! Me). I said I didn't think it wise to try "socializing" her with a creature she sees as prey.
This morning, after my friend had gone to work, Bella and I shared a little quality time out on the screened in front porch. After a few minutes she wanted to go back in so we went in together. I headed to the bathroom to brush my teeth and she headed upstairs. I stopped mid way through my rinsing when I heard a terrible, low growling noise. OMG!!! Solomon!!!!
Surely my friend had made sure he was safe in his cage before she left!!! I flew up the steps-two at a time--into Solomon's room.
All I saw was Bella with a mouthful of gerbil!!!!!!!!! . I tried coaxing Bella to let go and she finally did. I thought I could at least put his little body into a box so we could bury him later. Unfortunately the only thing left is the tail.
I feel TERRIBLE about this. So now I'm waiting for her to come home so I can break this to her. I don't want to call her and tell her this over the phone.
As I wait, I'm thinking about going to Petsmart and buying her another gerbil--I'm not thinking very clearly right now.
WISH ME LUCK GUYS
p.s. I'm not going through with the Petsmart idea