Jasper

Jasper the cowboy rat

2016 - 2018
Oliver's Brother

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Why Therapy Rats?


So yes, I finally made the plunge and got another pair of rats. For those who don't know, I also have a blog called The Chesnut Mutts where we have a couple of other rats named Everett and Delmar. So why did I feel like it was the right time to add to my mischief? Let me give you a little backstory...Read More

My First Big Event: BlogPaws 2016


Jasper just got back from his first big event: BlogPaws 2016 in Arizona! We drove all the way from Rome, Georgia (which was a heck of a drive) and had so much fun...Read More

Tumor Trooper Walk 2016: Where's the Froyo?


Jasper and I did the Tumor Trooper 1 mile walk this morning in Armuchee, Georgia! We came out to support a long time friend of mine and I thought it would be a perfect small outdoor event to help Jasper with his therapy work...Read More

Why Jasper Can't be a Therapy Rat


Seizures are a terrible thing and I've only seen a handful in my life, but it is very rare in young rats. Jasper has had 3 seizure up to the time I am writing this post and hopefully he won't have anymore but you can never be sure with them since we don't know a cause. The first one was once he was settled at home, the second was at PetSmart HQ, and the third was just at home again....Read More

Getting Your Therapy Rat's Health Checked for Evaluation


For Pet Partners, you need to have a certificate of health completed before you and your pet are able to be evaluated for therapy work. We went off to the vet for a wellness check!...Read More

Jasper & Oliver's 1st Birthday!


Wow, it is so unbelievable that these two little boys I got in May 2016 are now a year old! Since rats only live a couple of years, we celebrated big!...Read More

BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose 2017 Award Finalist


Yes, you read that right! We are a finalist for a major award by BlogPaws! Don't know what BlogPaws is? BlogPaws is the hub of all pet bloggers. A place to be educated and learn from other bloggers nationwide, a physical conference to attend every year, and even a place to find influencer opportunities. This is the highest achievement for a pet blogger and we are truly humbled!...Read More

Saying Goodbye to Oliver & Jasper


This isn't a blog post I wanted to make anytime soon, but Jasper and Oliver have passed away. It has been a tough couple of weeks...Read More

Fall 2019: Berry, Blessings, & Dallas, De-Stressings


It's been almost two years since I updated our blog since life has gotten so busy. I finally got a break so it is time for a proper update!...Read More

2020: Cancer & Causes, Passings & Pride


2020 was really something! For most of all of 2020, I was working part-time and then full-time so we were less involved with things, but here is everything that happened in the world of Healing Whiskers during 2020...Read More





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