tribute to Poldi

World's tamest, smartest and first ever trained ASF rat died last night.

Poldi introduced many to ASF rats as pets and tried his best to disprove this species' reputation for being nothing but nasty biters.

And as you can see, Poldi adored mice, and the mice adored Poldi. They will surely miss him.

http://mouse-agility.com

music:
artist: Willie Nelson
title: He was a friend of mine

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• african
• soft
• furred
• mouse
• mice
• rat
• rats
• mastomys
• praomys
• natalensis
• vielzitzenmaus
• clicker
• training

[dar1213]

What a lovely tribute. I'm sorry for your loss. Your love for your animals really show in all your videos. I'm happy to see animals well cared for and loved and appreciated. What is the average life span for captive mice and rats? I've never had any experience with captive mice and rats, only the ones outside. Some took residence in our shed and others can be found not too far away from the bird feeders I have. I do love to watch them, although they're almost never too happy if they see me.

[kittenandtiger]

thanks for your comment! captive mice and rats are quite prone of tumors and pneumonia, so mice hardly ever get older than 2 years. but i breed mine for health, NOT for beauty or special colors, that's why they all look the same. but on the other hand, they are much more healthy and intelligent than beautiful fancy mice.

[kretles]

I am a hobby breeder of asf's and I must tell you, your video's blow me away. I am not sure how you train yours in the manner that you do but its fantastic!!!! I am really sorry for your loss, but you are an incredible animal trainer because this si not an easy species!! Keep it up, you are an inspiration to others!!!

[JenMayHug]

I cried

[xxRegicide]

I am a new owner to ASFs, and will be getting my first colony of them in the next few days. I stumbled upon your website today, and then this video while reading an article. The work with your rodents is absolutely inspiring, especially with these little guys. My desire is to breed them as pets, and you have outlined everything I hope for with my fuzzy babies. Thank you for these videos, and thank you for being such a great inspiration for myself, others, and little fuzzies everywhere.

[flyingstawhirl]

@JenMayHugYea, me too. It always tears my heart out when I lose a pet. It's clear that Poldi was a very kind soul. He was the ambassador for ASF's everywhere. Thank you Poldi.

[bvanfossen01]

I've never thought of mice and rats as pets- but I really like Poldi! You sure can see what a great companion he must have been. His face has so much expression in the still pictures, it amazes me!

I'm very sorry for your loss!

[dieRAMONA000]

bautiful rats !!!

[jarochlitz]

has any one tryd raising asf rats with domestic rats? im going to try!

[erinschimpf]

You so lucky to be able to touch your beloved ASF rat, mine wont let me. he is more of a house guest then a pet but I still love him.

RIP little one.

[megasearch3]

is there an asf rat like Poldis son Hannes, the most gentle ASF rat ever? hannes lookes like poldi when he was young.

[ijskonijn75]

wish humans would breed the same as you breed your pets! LOL

i know how sad it is to lose a little mouse. take care! and keep on doing what you're doing. you're so good!

[clairedore1]

What a handsome little guy! I'm sorry for your loss. It looks like he had an amazing life!

[Dragonkrux]

I lost so many mice this year, both wild and fancy... I understand how you must still feel. I hope this video helped you... I did one at the end of year for my little ones.