Indeed, gerbils are very cute. However, they are not dogs or cats. And,
humans are the worlds best jungle gyms as far as they are concerned.
To expect snuggles & cuddles, while there are exceptions, from a rodent is
not very realistic :) In general the best way to get the most pleasure from
a gerbil, or any other animal for that matter, is to accept the critter as
it is and do everything you can to enhance its life. Animals are not human
after all, and they are not capable, depending on the species, of meeting
our emotional demands. It is the humans responsibility to meet the critters
needs when we have chosen to become its steward.
Cinthia A. Dunn-Izquierdo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timbit -" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2001 8:15 PM
Subject: Help with Timbit
> I bought my very first gerbil on Thursday and brough him to his new home.
> My family and I laughed as this little cutie ran madly around his new hom
> with tubes, wheels and other toys, yet still having lots of room to run.
> Letting our new friend "Timbit" get used his new home we left him for a
few
> hours. Later we decided that we should try to make him unafraid of us.
> Now, he isn't afraid of us anymore but he treats humans as if were not
> alive. Like were stepping stones and he shows us no affection. Are all
> gerbils like this? Will Timbit grow out of it and relized were his
family?
> Is there some way to make him a little more affectionate?
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