Angelo di Dios Angel is a Maltese adopted from the Placer SPCA. He was born in 1993.  Angel's original owner got him on an impulse without thinking about the grooming and other needs of a Maltese.  Initially, Angel was not housetrained and had no manners.  He quickly learned about potty pads and mastered novice level obedience classes. Angel holds the Canine Good Citizen certificate and is a retired Therapy Dog. [Sadly, Angel passed away in his sleep May 8, 2008.]	Olivia Grace Olivia is a Shih Tzu/Yorkie mix born in 1994. She was adopted from the Placer SPCA in 2002, but Olivia started life in a puppy mill. Years of neglect and misuse left Olivia emotionally fragile.  When I first met her Olivia was so unaccustomed to human contact that she would collapse when you reached for her as fear overwhelmed her nervous system.  Eventually she learned that people wouldn't hurt her and could actually be nice to be around.  Mostly she still preferred to spend most of her time in her carrier.  It's only been in recent years that Olivia began to spend time outside of her carrier.  One of her favorite things was cuddling in the feather comforter on my bed. [Olivia passed away March 14, 2009.]	Samuel Alexander & Milan Raphaela Samuel (left) is a Domestic Shorthair born in 1991. I found him under a dumpster when he was only 4-5 weeks old. Samuel is shy around people he doesn't know, but he's a real momma's boy at heart. Samuel's favorite pastime is being a big brother to our younger boys. Milan (right) is a Domestic Shorthair born in 1993. She was adopted from the Cats About Town Society. Milan enjoys birdwatching and keeping Samuel in line when he gets too rowdy.
Donnie O Donnie is a blue-cream Domestic Shorthair born in 1995 to a feral mother.  Donnie and his brother, Joey, were born under the house next to my grandmothers house.  He's a sweet, cuddly boy.	Joey Patrick Joey and Donnie were born in 1995 under the house next to my grandmothers.  Joey is a little shyer than his brother, but just as sweet.  They both love to cuddle and watch birds.	Maximus Kittenus Max (on the right) is a black Domestic Shorthair born in July 2005.  Despite appearances he is not related biologically to Joey (on the left).  Max has always been the shyest of the group.
Drew, Lewis & Oswald Drew is a fawn hairless domestic rat born March 19, 2007.  Lewis is fawn hooded hairless domesitc rat.  Oswald is a fawn blazed hairless domestic rat.  Lewis and Oswald were born March 23, 2007.  Drew is their half brother.  Drew, Lewis and Oswald were adopted from CandiRats Rattery.  Lewis is the more outgoing of the three, but all are sweet boys.  [Lewis and Oswald passed away in 2008 from tumors.]	Nigel Nigel is a black berkshire hairless.  He was born in May of 2007 in Fullerton, CA.  Nigel is a very sweet boy.	Tom Tom is a blue-hooded standard born Oct 2007.  He was adopted from Rattie Ratz Rescue.  Tom has always been a shy boy.  He loves to snuggle in his hammock and follows his buddy, Roger, around despite having Hindquarter Degeneration.
Roger Roger is a black-hooded standard.  He was born June 20, 2007 in a Rattie Ratz foster home.  Roger is a real ladies rat.  He loves women and even gives his lady vet kisses, but doesn't care much for men.  Rogers not too interested in other rats either, but he does get along with Tom.	Egor & Star Egor is a black-hooded standard boy.   He was surrendered to Rattie Ratz with his lady friend, Star, after being bounced around from one home to another.  Egor is neutered. Star is an agouti-hooded standard girl.  We don't know too much about Star.  The person who surrendered Egor said Star had been slipped into the cage secretly by the person they got them from.	And then there's me.  I was born and raised in old Roseville and have had animals around me all my life.  Mother claims my first word was "horsey". Since childhood I've spent many hours reading books about different animals and their care.  Today I continue to read and take classes to keep up-to-date on the latest animal care.  My goal is to provide you with the best pet care possible so you can relax. I look forward to meeting you and your 4-legged friends.