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My name is Blinky!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 2 months ago

My basic info

Species
Rat
Color
Age
Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
RT423
Hair Length

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Our adoption process can be found on our website here: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/process
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Exclusive Interview with the Ghosts of Apartment 4B: Blinky, Pinky & Inky
We met in a dimly lit corner of a fleece-lined hideaway, the faint smell of Cheerios in the air. Before us sat three legendary figures of rodent folklore—Inky, Blinky, and Pinky—collectively known as The Spectral Trio, recently evicted from an abandoned apartment after their human hosts mysteriously vanished.
Q: Let's start with names. Any relation to the haunted arcade realm of Pac-Man?
Inky: (licks a Cheerio, unbothered) Coincidence... or fate? I’ve outrun death and the vacuum cleaner. I don’t scare easy.
Blinky: (visibly shaking) I am scared easy.
Pinky: I have a recurring dream where the Cheerios are watching me.
Q: People say you're bonded. What binds you together? Friendship? Trauma? A blood oath?
Inky: Mostly trauma. But also Blinky cries if I leave the nest for more than six seconds.
Blinky: That’s private information and I’m suing you.
Pinky: They’re my brothers. If they go, I go. If they snack, I snack.
Q: What do you enjoy for enrichment?
Inky: Parkour. Roof of the hut to the water bottle. Boom. Ninja.
Blinky: Hiding under paper towels and contemplating betrayal.
Pinky: Watching Inky. He’s like if anxiety had legs.
Q: Any thoughts on adoption? What kind of home are you looking for?
Inky: A place where we’re not forgotten. Again.
Blinky: Somewhere with gentle hands. And zero ghosts.
Pinky: I will accept your love. But I will never understand it.
Q: Last words for potential adopters?
Inky: I’m the brave face. The trailblazer. Adopt us and you get the whole band.
Blinky: I’m scared, but I still show up every day. That counts for something.
Pinky: My love is a delicate, flaky pastry. Approach softly. Bring snacks.
🏚️ Abandoned but unbroken, haunted yet hopeful—Inky, Blinky, and Pinky are ready to rewrite their legend in a forever home. Adopt them before they phase into another dimension out of sheer dramatic energy.

Estimated birth date: 12/01/2023

Personality: Nervous, Quiet, Very shy (you are unable to touch this animal without it running away or being fearful, etc), he is very sweet by very nervous.

Favorite treats: Cheerios.

Current Diet: Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food, Fruit, Veggies

Favorite toys and activities: he doesn't really play.

Potty trained: No.

This animal’s daily routine: Flexible

BFF (Does this animal have or need a friend of the same species in their home?): Blinky, Pinky and Inky are a bonded trio and must be adopted together.

Other species this pet has been exposed to and reaction: None

Has this animal been exposed to children? What was their reaction? None

Health concerns: None

Behavioral concerns: None

Other notes: Blinky is the most shy and nervous of the 3 of them. He is still very tentative and slow when it comes to taking treats from me but I think that is just who he is. He used to never takes treats from me and I would just leave them for him. He will come to see me when I come to the room but it takes him a bit longer. He is such a sweet and kind boy and you can tell that he loves Inky and Pinky so much! Many times he is snuggling with one or both of them.

Blinky, Pinky, and Inky were left behind in an apartment when the tenets moved out.

Due to our rescue being foster-based, not all foster homes are located in Saint Paul, MN. This animal's foster parent prefers to meet at the Eagan PetSmart - 1297 Promenade Pl, Eagan, MN 55121 for meet & greets, & adoptions.

Fee: Blinky, Pinky, and Inky have a combined adoption fee of $37.50

We absolutely DO NOT SHIP ANIMALS! Please do not ask.

Blinky's care while in rescue has not yet been sponsored. If you would like to donate to provide veterinary care, food, bedding, and enrichment for Blinky or other pocket pets in the care of MNPPR, please visit https://www.mnpocketpetrescue.org/sponsor-a-pocket-pet for more information.

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