Jah’s Rattery & Exotix

01/08/2026

This is a picture of my current foster dog, who I found yesterday dumped in front of a school. I am not a rescue but I do rescue animals when I can help. Keep in mind, I pay for all of my rescues out of pocket so if anyone could donate towards her vet care that would be amazing!!! Faith is more than likely an ex fighting dog that belonged to a backyard breeder. She doesn’t even appear to be 2 yet based on her teeth (I am not expert but I have dealt with animals for a while.) & she has definitely had a litter from her first heat until about 4-5 weeks ago.

A little bit about the difference between dogs fighting and fighting dogs. This would be a really great time for the rescues that have dealt with dogs and scars to hop into the conversation.

1. Note the areas of scarring and where they are atacked the most.

2. You will notice that the front shoulder to the back hip doesn’t have many bite marks.

3. You will notice that the face, front shoulders, legs, chest, hips and hind legs have the majority of the injuries.

4. These are more than one dog and it is *usually* dogfighting.

These areas that are scarred are areas that will disable their opponents and do the most damage. For the other dog to get in and get to the abdomen or the back of the neck isn’t really effective. These dogs are “trained” and they are “trained” to be very effective and efficient.

5. Quite often you will notice extreme injuries around the nose lips and mouth.

It’s not common to see dogs without noses, lips ripped off, extreme damage and mutilation of the face but it does occur. The other injuries quite often are involving the ears. The ears may or may not be cropped. They may have been cropped by some owner with scissors..

6. Unless a dog is attacked by multiple dogs you don’t usually see these injuries. (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS)

12/31/2025

12/26/2025

Despite my platform and how I advocate for pets... I'm not wholly against pets as a gift. It's the circumstances. But get rats.

You need to know that a person WANTS that pet. That they can commit to the animals regular needs. That they have the means to provide access to veterinary care. If you're a parent, that person is YOU. You should want that pet, be available to care for it in your child's absence and willing to seek medical care for it. A child cannot comprehend, consent to, or accept the responsibility. They cannot are THE pet to get started. Everyone wants an easy pet, or a " starter pet ". Get rats.

They're a short term commitment, about 3 years.
They don't take up a ton of space or have strict requirements for diets and accessories.
They're easy to handle, hold, and love to cuddle.
Personality wise, they're often like puppies that love to interact, play, and they can be trained to do tricks or come when called.
Rats are clean animals despite negative stigmas. Rats clean themselves multiple times a day, can be bathed, and when provided a suitable enclosure they even potty train themselves. You have to clean their cage, but that's any pet.