Hi All, I do not mean to offend anyone by posing this, for I realize that is particular group is strictly for FeLV+ cats. I apologize if I have.
However, if any of you are like me, cats are not the only pet that you may have in your family. Yesterday, Friday the 21st, I was blessed with the opportunity to become a mother of two six-weeks-old Sugar Gliders. I am so excited about the new arrivals, that I wanted to share the news. At first sight I had no idea what a Sugar Glider was, let alone if I wanted to adopt it! Turns out that a Sugar Glider is a highbred between a possum and a flying squirrel. Sugar Gliders (Petaurus Breviceps) are tiny arboreal possums, from the Phalanger marsupial family, native to Australia, Tasmania, New Guinea, New Zealand, and Indonesia. Their name comes from their affinity for sweet foods, like the sweet sap that leaks from wounds in trees, and the fact that they have a gliding membrane similar to the American Flying Squirrel. These tiny creatures are nocturnal and spend daylight hours cuddling in their nest. Early evening and night they can be found foraging for food and protecting their tree. Sugar Gliders can live up to 12-14 years and the commitment to gliders equals that of dogs and cats. They are extremely social and do not survive well as singles. It is highly recommended that they ALWAYS be bought in pairs. Also, Sugar Gliders become seriously attached to their owner. They need special attention every day to maintain a healthy life style. It is strongly suggested that pet guardians spend a minimum of two hours a day handling and loving these attention dependent animals. Although, Sugar Gliders will learn how to socialize with other human beings, it is their primary owner who they prefer over all else. They may "play" with others, but they only "trust" their owner. Sorry to get so long-winded. Just wanted to help explain to those who did not know what a Sugar Glider was. Does anyone here own one? If you do, I would like to talk to you. You may privately email me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would love to hear from you. Lora __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
