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11mo ago

New Hampshire Shelter Overwhelmed by 1,000 Mice Surrendered by Owner

The mice, initially thought to be 150, were rapidly breeding in unsanitary conditions.

Staff and volunteers attend to surrendered pet mice at the New Hampshire SPCA.
Five of nearly 1,000 fancy mice are held in a glass tank, which were surrendered recently by an owner who was overwhelmed by the volume of the multiplying mice, at the New Hampshire SPCA, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Stratham, N.H.
Adoption coordinator Lexi Giannopoulos cradles one of nearly 1,000 mice that were surrendered in Stratham, New Hampshire.
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Overview

  • The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received nearly 1,000 mice from a single overwhelmed pet owner.
  • The mice were living in filthy conditions and were not separated by sex, leading to uncontrolled breeding.
  • Efforts are underway to manage the influx, with many mice on pregnancy watch due to their rapid reproduction rate.
  • Community members are encouraged to adopt, foster, or donate to help the shelter manage the situation.
  • Some mice have already been adopted or transferred to regional welfare organizations to alleviate the shelter's burden.