Although mice aren’t a particularly popular pet, they can make a great companion, especially for small children. The challenge is in finding a pet mouse to adopt.

Your first thought may be the pet store, and although this is a great place to look, it’s important to be careful what part of the pet store you’re exploring. There are fancy mice that are housed with the other pocket pets that are healthy enough to be adopted. However, feeder mice can also be found in pet stores. Not only are these mice not likely to be healthy, they aren’t likely socialized either.

Breeders are hard to find, but they are the best place to find healthy, well-socialized mice. You can also try checking out the animal shelter!

For more help finding a new mouse in your area, contact your veterinarian Harrisburg, NC.