The mice are continuing to multiply and the animal shelter is asking for the public’s help.
A man in New Hampshire surrendered nearly 1,000 mice to a local animal shelter and now workers are scrambling because those mice are giving birth to more mice. "Even in the short time that we’ve had them, many of these mice have given birth," said Lisa Dennison, executive director of the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "It’s an exponential problem that keeps growing.
Other shelters have agreed to take some of the mice, and some are being sent to foster homes as the shelter seeks donations of food supplies. About a dozen mice were ready for adoption Friday after being named by shelter staff and volunteers. Doug, Darrell, Dude and Deputy were waiting for homes in one tank. Others were given candy-inspired names — Butterfinger, Junior Mint and Milk Dud, to name a few.The shelter said they are in need of 5- or 10-gallon glass tanks with lids to house the mice.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary leading charge to end animal euthanasia in UtahWhen Julie Castle was driving through Utah on her way to law school 27 years ago, she took a little detour in Kanab, and she has been there ever since.
Read more »
Scientists uncovered a puzzling ‘sixth sense’ in one animalNew research shows that some geckos actually have a sixth sense that lets them pick up on vibrations in the world around them.
Read more »
Enigmatic Fossil Shows First Signs Of Being Earth’s First AnimalDavid Bressan is a professional geologist and science blogger interested in how the Earth’s past influences society and daily life today. From 2011 to 2014, his geology blog was hosted by Scientific American and now, for almost one decade, by Forbes.
Read more »
NJ hunter kills 770-pound black bear, setting state record: 'Smartest animal I've chased'NJ hunter kills 770-pound black bear, setting state record: ‘Smartest animal I’ve chased’
Read more »
Purloined pumpkins, animal bites and political sign thefts prompt calls to police: Russell Township police blAs seen in this week’s Russell Township police blotter, Russell Township police assisted South Russell officers 11:15 p.m. Oc. 14 on Hazlewood Drive with several subjects who had been out stealing pumpkins. Political signs for Harris and Waltz continue to be stolen, this time on Hunting Hills, near Dines Road.
Read more »
Global environmental leaders meet to tackle largest loss of plant, animal life since dinosaursThe UN Biodiversity Conference will provide an opportunity for delegates to discuss their countries’ plans for safeguarding plants, animals and critical habitats.
Read more »