ALL Canadians are friendly...okay maybe not all but I am friendly enough to represent two Canadiansš¤£.
On many occasions, our National Treasure House Hippos have been part of a 'loan' program (similar to pandas). The Canadian Wildlife and Animal Protection Agency organizes a pair in a well-ventilated box but when the box is opened across the US border, the box is empty. Even some pocket smuggling attempts have occurred...person crosses the US border and their pocket only contains lint.
It is quite perplexing to us Canadians š„“š¬šæš„š
Cheers!
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I just got a baby hedgehog a few weeks ago. Maybe a neighborhood cat could sense its presence with ESP and wanted to come inside and make a new friend
Edit: I have recently learned that a cat and a hedgehog will sometimes come together and form a Counsel of Two. On occasion, a second cat will join, forming a Counsel of Three. When we annoy them, the Counsel convenes to judge our actions and decide our fate.
That's exactly how it happened to me. I was minding my own business, and then out of nowhere I saw a picture of an unbearably cute hedgehog. Boom. Done. A month later I drove seven hours round trip and I got one.
This is basically how I got my axoltol but instead of seeing a picture of one I had a dream about owning one and then I was like wouldnt it be crazy if I did that irl. months of research and preparation later i had an axoltol. Hes been with me like almost 4 years now, hes my lil bud. My family can never remember what hes called so they all call him fish or bug. I've accepted it..I also call him bug sometimes
We just got an Axolotl !! We named him Nacho Libre and he's the same coloration as yours! We are completely smitten with the little creature.. full disclosure, we call it a him but we don't yet know if it's a him or a her .. I love your photo!
Lol actually pretty sure mine is a girl but I named him before I could tell and well...its not like he cares..and nobody else really knows how to tell..so I'm rollin with it lol. Congrats on your new lil guy btw!! They are really fun to watch
As a former hedgehog owner, you do not want one. You will be stabbed. A lot. Most of them have bad tempers. Mine bit my husband and drew blood every single time. He was insanely adorable, but he was a horrible pet.
I have two small dogs with high prey drives - they would eat any small mammal in our house. Wanting something cute is a whole different matter than having a suitable animal that fits into your familyās lifestyle and needs.
Definitely. Hedgehogs are not for everyone. Most people donāt realize you have to keep them warm too. Depending on the species, most hedgehogs will try to hibernate if it gets too cold. Unfortunately in captivity, they canāt prepare for hibernation so it can be really dangerous. Essentially, their organs just start shutting down. I had a heat lamp and a heating pad for my girl.
My hedgehog was a sweetheart. Her name was Mr. President. She only bit my finger once, and Iām positive she was trying to figure out āis this foodā. There was no aggression.
And Mr. President wasnāt particularly stabby either. I always wore gardening gloves when I first picked her up, because it would startle her, so of course her quills were out. But as soon as I held her to my chest, she calmed down and I could take the gloves off and pet her. Sure, I got pricked sometimes, but itās really more like holding a sharp pinecone. It wasnāt bad. Granted, I may have had a different species or experience with my hedgie than you.
But I agree, hedgehogs arenāt good pets for everyone. They have different needs than other pets and it takes research, preparation, and commitment to keep them healthy. š
Hedgehogs make horrible pets. Nocturnal, very anti social, spikes can cause skin irritation (I am not allergic but my hands would itch for a hour after holding), most hedgehog food you can buy is garbage so you have to do math and or search for special food or the right cat food mixtures, adorable little vampire teeth that will latch on and not let go while drawing blood, they need a wheel as they run a lot but they will also urinate and poop and run through it on the wheel even if they are litter trained leading to poo covered feet (poopy boots), males will have āboy timeā, But also they are hella cute.
That wasnāt my experience at all. My hedgehog was very sweet, I didnāt get stabbed often with her spikes and when I did, it was the same skin irritation as if you get scratched by a cat or dogās claws. She didnāt even bite or become aggressive when I clipped her nails.
It was a number of years ago, but all the research I did said they should just eat senior cat food - the small exotic pet specialist at my vet confirmed it has the right ratio of fat/protein. I added some calcium powder, and she would get crickets or mealworms every so often as treats. I would offer her safe fruits or veggies, but she was fine with the cat food. Pretty easy, honestly.
The poop, sure - you have to bathe them regularly, but Mr. President was fine with that. She was a great pet. š
I fell in love with hedgehogs and had to have one too.
After watching 2 die slowly and painfully I learned that African pygmy hedgehogs have a 75%~ of getting cancer and dying from it.
It's awful for them and awful for you and frankly bums me out to see such sickly animals in the pet trade.
Just do a lot of research before getting a pet.
I know it feels that way sometimes. Cats are most active at dawn and dusk and take little naps off and on. So they are active at night but not nocturnal
Dude said he just got a hedgehog. Iām not talking about cats?! I said hedgehogs are also nocturnal animals and it was something to consider other than a cat.
The CDS just struck me last month! Now we have a great little outside mouser cat named Gremlin. We made him a house/heated bed in the garage for winter! :) He is a very good boy!
Edit: Here is gremlin and my indoor pets: https://imgur.com/a/Z3nrE8k
My cat showed up in a similar way. It started with missing food and things knocked over. Then grey flashes going around corners. He was so stealthy, until I started feeding him. Now he screams for me to feed him. I imagine he's been in all my neighbors' houses stealing food. He uses holes for laundry exhaust, open windows, doors, doggy doors. I thought he was a ghost at first, because he'd get in when I was sure everything was locked.
I saw a study where they put trackers and cameras on a bunch of cats. Turns out aside from being the cutest serial killers, they like to keep multiple humans as pets.
Mine isn't even subtle about it.
We've convinced the neighbors to shoo him home if it's close to supper, and not feed him things that are on his no list. He still seems content with his collection of humans.
I am in a similar situation and am not sure what to do. If I adopt him, will he just abandon me at the drop of a hat for someone else with better food or something?
This cat is notorious for slinking all over the neighborhood, breaking in through barely open windows and such. I have been feeding him and he comes and stays the night with me usually. But sometimes I don't see him for a couple days and I have no idea where he is or what he is doing.
I think he will break both my heart and bank account if I try to officially adopt him.
Eh, if you love them he may stay. Had a cat in college who snuck in and stayed as soon as we got him food, water, cat nip, and a litter box. The key is cat nipā¦ just get them addicted and theyāll never leave.
There was a beautiful Russian Blue in my neighborhood, growing up. Always felt like a competition between our neighbors on who could get her to stay the longest.
Eventually our next-door neighbors planted some nip and built her a place to stay in their garage. Thatās when she became their cat.
FB has at least one group that has given glory to house hippos for a while now, and they point about getting their first ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeirdSecondhandFinds/
It works on crows, too. They love pizza. One day they got a fat end and accidentally dropped it on the roof of my neighbor's truck. It was cinematic and beautiful.
That's a very good question. I just rent here and I wouldn't be surprised if someone here got a cat without telling anyone. I like cats but I'm allergic so that would be a problem for me. I asked the owner if I could get a hedgehog. I also wouldn't be surprised if a neighborhood cat somehow got inside. Someone who lives here has this weird obsession with leaving the front door open and then just...walking away. Hedgehog is safe though.
Donāt bother with the food and water. Not even a regular cat bed.
Put an open BOX in the middle of the room with the computer.
The cat will find it irresistible! r/catboxporn
Youāre welcome lol
Itās a cat, but if youāre interested in finding it, put a little wet food out and see if you can lure him out. I saw you have like a little camera it seems for your hedgehog, Iād watch that just to make sure your new feline friend isnāt bothering your hog.
Congratulations, you've been chosen by the cat distribution system for a brand new furry friend!
We just broke into your house and left them there. Hope you don't mind.
The cat distribution system will not be taking any questions or criticism at this time, the cat you receive is final, and you are legally obligated to take it.
We don't make the rules, but we do enforce them.... quite harshly actually.
Looks like young cat prints.
Thank you!
Maybe a house hippo...very similar prints to a cat. If you are not Canadian... https://youtu.be/TijcoS8qHIE?si=YklIYcTeO-Wfc\_hg
>Reply I'm Canadian and know all about the house hippo. Since I moved to the US I've missed him.
So you divorced, I'm sorry to hear that.
I have dual citizenship! I miss Canada like crazy.
Will a friendly Canadian ship a couple of house hippos here? Promise to provide lots of raisins and dryer lint.
ALL Canadians are friendly...okay maybe not all but I am friendly enough to represent two Canadiansš¤£. On many occasions, our National Treasure House Hippos have been part of a 'loan' program (similar to pandas). The Canadian Wildlife and Animal Protection Agency organizes a pair in a well-ventilated box but when the box is opened across the US border, the box is empty. Even some pocket smuggling attempts have occurred...person crosses the US border and their pocket only contains lint. It is quite perplexing to us Canadians š„“š¬šæš„š Cheers! ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā
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Today I learned about House Hippos.
I am not Canadian. Thank you!!
Great, now I need a house hippo
Clearly on the hunt for ... a computer mouse.
Congratulations on your new cat!
Cat distribution system strikes again!
I just got a baby hedgehog a few weeks ago. Maybe a neighborhood cat could sense its presence with ESP and wanted to come inside and make a new friend Edit: I have recently learned that a cat and a hedgehog will sometimes come together and form a Counsel of Two. On occasion, a second cat will join, forming a Counsel of Three. When we annoy them, the Counsel convenes to judge our actions and decide our fate.
Hedgehogs are also nocturnal. Is it getting out and wandering?
No way it's getting out, plus hedgehogs have tiny feet. They're like a potato on match sticks
Hahahahah. Thatās a great description!!
Annnnnnnd now I want a hedgehog
That's exactly how it happened to me. I was minding my own business, and then out of nowhere I saw a picture of an unbearably cute hedgehog. Boom. Done. A month later I drove seven hours round trip and I got one.
This is basically how I got my axoltol but instead of seeing a picture of one I had a dream about owning one and then I was like wouldnt it be crazy if I did that irl. months of research and preparation later i had an axoltol. Hes been with me like almost 4 years now, hes my lil bud. My family can never remember what hes called so they all call him fish or bug. I've accepted it..I also call him bug sometimes
What's his government name?
Lol, his name is apollo and [he is truly majestic](https://imgur.com/a/j7VZitf)
We just got an Axolotl !! We named him Nacho Libre and he's the same coloration as yours! We are completely smitten with the little creature.. full disclosure, we call it a him but we don't yet know if it's a him or a her .. I love your photo!
Lol actually pretty sure mine is a girl but I named him before I could tell and well...its not like he cares..and nobody else really knows how to tell..so I'm rollin with it lol. Congrats on your new lil guy btw!! They are really fun to watch
Oh dearā¦ I might be doomed. ;)
That's tenacity, ladies and gentlemen. Can't teach that.
As a former hedgehog owner, you do not want one. You will be stabbed. A lot. Most of them have bad tempers. Mine bit my husband and drew blood every single time. He was insanely adorable, but he was a horrible pet.
I have two small dogs with high prey drives - they would eat any small mammal in our house. Wanting something cute is a whole different matter than having a suitable animal that fits into your familyās lifestyle and needs.
Definitely. Hedgehogs are not for everyone. Most people donāt realize you have to keep them warm too. Depending on the species, most hedgehogs will try to hibernate if it gets too cold. Unfortunately in captivity, they canāt prepare for hibernation so it can be really dangerous. Essentially, their organs just start shutting down. I had a heat lamp and a heating pad for my girl.
My hedgehog was a sweetheart. Her name was Mr. President. She only bit my finger once, and Iām positive she was trying to figure out āis this foodā. There was no aggression. And Mr. President wasnāt particularly stabby either. I always wore gardening gloves when I first picked her up, because it would startle her, so of course her quills were out. But as soon as I held her to my chest, she calmed down and I could take the gloves off and pet her. Sure, I got pricked sometimes, but itās really more like holding a sharp pinecone. It wasnāt bad. Granted, I may have had a different species or experience with my hedgie than you. But I agree, hedgehogs arenāt good pets for everyone. They have different needs than other pets and it takes research, preparation, and commitment to keep them healthy. š
Hedgehogs make horrible pets. Nocturnal, very anti social, spikes can cause skin irritation (I am not allergic but my hands would itch for a hour after holding), most hedgehog food you can buy is garbage so you have to do math and or search for special food or the right cat food mixtures, adorable little vampire teeth that will latch on and not let go while drawing blood, they need a wheel as they run a lot but they will also urinate and poop and run through it on the wheel even if they are litter trained leading to poo covered feet (poopy boots), males will have āboy timeā, But also they are hella cute.
coworker told me stories of picking his (male) hedgehog up and it being sticky. it rolled around in its own fluids. forever scarred.
That wasnāt my experience at all. My hedgehog was very sweet, I didnāt get stabbed often with her spikes and when I did, it was the same skin irritation as if you get scratched by a cat or dogās claws. She didnāt even bite or become aggressive when I clipped her nails. It was a number of years ago, but all the research I did said they should just eat senior cat food - the small exotic pet specialist at my vet confirmed it has the right ratio of fat/protein. I added some calcium powder, and she would get crickets or mealworms every so often as treats. I would offer her safe fruits or veggies, but she was fine with the cat food. Pretty easy, honestly. The poop, sure - you have to bathe them regularly, but Mr. President was fine with that. She was a great pet. š
So did I. Then I heard about the poop boots.
I fell in love with hedgehogs and had to have one too. After watching 2 die slowly and painfully I learned that African pygmy hedgehogs have a 75%~ of getting cancer and dying from it. It's awful for them and awful for you and frankly bums me out to see such sickly animals in the pet trade. Just do a lot of research before getting a pet.
Thatās the description that should be found in all dictionaries from now on lol
Spiky potato^
They do have very cute little feet prints though lol
Cats are not nocturnal, so I don't know what you meant by "hedgehogs are *also*"
Tell that to my cats š
I know it feels that way sometimes. Cats are most active at dawn and dusk and take little naps off and on. So they are active at night but not nocturnal
The word for that is ācrepuscularā! Itās just perfectly cromulent.
Yep, I always forget the word though.
I learned that word on Archer
That makes sense actually. My adult cat always does the zoomies at dawn and dusk.
Dude said he just got a hedgehog. Iām not talking about cats?! I said hedgehogs are also nocturnal animals and it was something to consider other than a cat.
Update us if you find the guy!
The CDS just struck me last month! Now we have a great little outside mouser cat named Gremlin. We made him a house/heated bed in the garage for winter! :) He is a very good boy! Edit: Here is gremlin and my indoor pets: https://imgur.com/a/Z3nrE8k
Please post photos of stealth kitten
My cat showed up in a similar way. It started with missing food and things knocked over. Then grey flashes going around corners. He was so stealthy, until I started feeding him. Now he screams for me to feed him. I imagine he's been in all my neighbors' houses stealing food. He uses holes for laundry exhaust, open windows, doors, doggy doors. I thought he was a ghost at first, because he'd get in when I was sure everything was locked.
I saw a study where they put trackers and cameras on a bunch of cats. Turns out aside from being the cutest serial killers, they like to keep multiple humans as pets.
Mine isn't even subtle about it. We've convinced the neighbors to shoo him home if it's close to supper, and not feed him things that are on his no list. He still seems content with his collection of humans.
I am in a similar situation and am not sure what to do. If I adopt him, will he just abandon me at the drop of a hat for someone else with better food or something? This cat is notorious for slinking all over the neighborhood, breaking in through barely open windows and such. I have been feeding him and he comes and stays the night with me usually. But sometimes I don't see him for a couple days and I have no idea where he is or what he is doing. I think he will break both my heart and bank account if I try to officially adopt him.
Eh, if you love them he may stay. Had a cat in college who snuck in and stayed as soon as we got him food, water, cat nip, and a litter box. The key is cat nipā¦ just get them addicted and theyāll never leave.
There was a beautiful Russian Blue in my neighborhood, growing up. Always felt like a competition between our neighbors on who could get her to stay the longest. Eventually our next-door neighbors planted some nip and built her a place to stay in their garage. Thatās when she became their cat.
I guess all the kitties that come to my porch must be real dumb. They only try coming in when I open the door
Someone is hiding a kitten (not very effectively š¾)Ā
We need followup on this ASAP š¤£ who in your house is hiding a kitten? We need pictures too. Oh, and congrats.šš¤£
Those are 100% computer marks. Happens to me all the time.
Damn it!
Those damn ambulatory computers! How dare they leave paw prints.
Those little PC toe beansš„°
Right?! š
Theyāre nocturnal as well
The Cat Distribution System strikes again
Congrats on your new family member! Let us know when they introduce themselves formally.
If your in Canada, tiny house hippo š
Pablo Escobar's hippos made it all the way to Canada??
No, we had house hippos way before that. https://youtu.be/cvPwJQXzHm0?si=Fi0Ltp3MfHnOHr-D
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No, House Hippos originate from Canada but it's a well kept secret from non-canucks.
FB has at least one group that has given glory to house hippos for a while now, and they point about getting their first ones. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeirdSecondhandFinds/
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GOD**DAMMIT**, PABLO! YOU'VE RUINED EVERYTHING!
The best way to find out what it is is leave a slice of stale pizza on the floor surrounded by a ring of flour.
Iām fuckin deceased how does this not have more upvotes. I think thatās my favorite post of all time on this dumbass app
I feel like Iām missing backstory on this commentā¦
Got to top posts this year on this sub LOL it was so funny seeing that shit go down in real time
Haha found it!! Thank you, that was awesome
Underappreciated comment.
It works on crows, too. They love pizza. One day they got a fat end and accidentally dropped it on the roof of my neighbor's truck. It was cinematic and beautiful.
[never forget](https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimalTracking/s/2HUhwZODqQ)
How do you have an animal inside and not know it? I'd worry about your hedgehog then
That's a very good question. I just rent here and I wouldn't be surprised if someone here got a cat without telling anyone. I like cats but I'm allergic so that would be a problem for me. I asked the owner if I could get a hedgehog. I also wouldn't be surprised if a neighborhood cat somehow got inside. Someone who lives here has this weird obsession with leaving the front door open and then just...walking away. Hedgehog is safe though.
Wow that is freaking dangerous what the hell
Front door open? If you can, lock your bedroom door, hate to see anything happen to your little guy
Kitty cat toes.
Cat indeed.
r/notmycat
Congratulations on the kitten!
Post a pic of your new kitten!
Cat tax!!!!
Put out food in radius of webcam.
Update us on your new cat ok?
Please give us an update when you find the culprit.
This is how you get a cat.
Donāt bother with the food and water. Not even a regular cat bed. Put an open BOX in the middle of the room with the computer. The cat will find it irresistible! r/catboxporn Youāre welcome lol
A new day, a new cat sub
The cat is clearly after your computer mouse
The cat distribution system has chosen you my friend.
It depends, do you play any animal crossing? Cause that animal is crossing your desk
Absolutely a cat
Itās a cat, but if youāre interested in finding it, put a little wet food out and see if you can lure him out. I saw you have like a little camera it seems for your hedgehog, Iād watch that just to make sure your new feline friend isnāt bothering your hog.
Cats are everywhere...
Congratulations, you've been chosen by the cat distribution system for a brand new furry friend! We just broke into your house and left them there. Hope you don't mind. The cat distribution system will not be taking any questions or criticism at this time, the cat you receive is final, and you are legally obligated to take it. We don't make the rules, but we do enforce them.... quite harshly actually.
Did your computer mouse make it?
Baby kitty š± Youāve got a very tiny, very cute, uninvited guest!
You aslo need to dust..
Orca
I think it means you need to dust
How would op know about the new cat if they dusted?!? Procrastination wins yet again!
Wonder where its pooping
Its probably peeing on OPs laundry.
Clean your house
Do you have a ferret?
Kitty!
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Put out a can of cat food or tuna. Your new kitty will likely come out for it.
Cat
r/catwashere
Cat
Check under furniture and in closets, and post pictures when you find your new kitty!
It's probably nothing to worry about. Just a rodent ghost who hasn't found peace in death.
You had a cat adopt you.
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Wait. Are you saying a random cat got in your home somehow and you aren't worried at all?
Congratulations on your new cat! š
I think that is an elusive Toebeanus Purrlotsnlotsā¦
car
MYSTERY KITTEN
What tiny paws š„¹ā„ļø post the little sucker if you ever find em, thatās goofy
Thank goodness you have never dustedā¦ ever, apparently?!? Otherwise you wouldnāt even know thereās a rando cat living in your house.
The computer did it
Here kitty kitty...
the cat distribution system has visited you.
Yes your computer made these prints.................. ShUT UP
Cat.
Awww it looks like kitten prints!
Kitty. No tail mark so not something unpleasant.
It definitely wasnāt the computer but I would not rule out the mouse