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May 21, 2008

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Who made this movie and from WHOM are they requesting a Sugar Glider?

As usual, the music put me over the edge with this sweet lil' movie. And, YES, I'll pay for the cage and food, Apple Squeakie and Kim I.

Posted by Meg on May 21, 2008 in Pocket Pets | Permalink

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Oh jeez... I don't know why this made me so sad. It's very, very cute, but the feeling of wanting a pet soooooo badly... I guess I empathize. :/: Jimbeaux; | May 21, 2008 at 07:48 AM

Aww, man - now *I* want one...: boo; | May 21, 2008 at 07:52 AM

Wait, all I gotta do is post on teh ewe-tubes what kinda pet I want? OK! I wanna bebeh bunneh, an' I want a pupeh, an' a stoat who votes, an' a bebeh donk with knobby knees, and another bunneh to keep the first bunneh company, and a wee piggy. But no kittehs plz, I'm allergic.: who?; | May 21, 2008 at 07:57 AM

Well it certainly, sniff sniff, tugs at the heart strings, gulp. But I don't think I would have one what with them launching off the light fittings and my cats preponderence for noming on boids and other flying things.: hon glad; | May 21, 2008 at 08:03 AM

Wow, that ups the bar on letters to Santa! "HO HO HO Susie, no dolly for you--the elves are only considering new media this year!": Peg of Tilling; | May 21, 2008 at 08:10 AM

Wow! That sure beats the usual pleading until your parents break down! You could just set that to loop. Well done, kiddo!: mharvey; | May 21, 2008 at 08:14 AM

I love sugar gilders... but who ever made the video isn't exactly correct that "one will be okay". Being social animals, Sugar Gliders who live by themselves in capativity have been known to get depressed and not eat. The will litterly die of loneliness. Just thought I'd mention. Some day, when I have enough money to build a custom cage for them, I plan on getting some.: Jessica; | May 21, 2008 at 08:16 AM

I want one too, now!: vibeke; | May 21, 2008 at 08:17 AM

Yes, very cute indeed. Maybe to cute to be just a pet inside a cage... Much cuter to see it at the top of the tree, don't you think? Regards: Fil; | May 21, 2008 at 08:19 AM

As fond of sugar gliders as this person is, asking for someone to buy the cage and all the supplies are actually more expensive than a single sugar glider (unless they are getting 2 to be bonded buddies). If I could tell the person who made it one thing, it would be: If you can't afford to buy everything now, don't get it now! Don't forget about future vet trips for your gilder too! Gliders are fragile, tiny, and super dependant on you. Someday, they will make an excellent pet for you.: Kit; | May 21, 2008 at 08:22 AM

I am relatively positive that this was a request from a kiddo to his/her parents, and I am very impressed!! I believe that I would help the child if it were my kid, cause I would want two gliders too. :D: Beth; | May 21, 2008 at 08:25 AM

eeeeewww! the music is making me gag. the music makes it so sad. i think it's a kid. they made a typo (not that grownups don't do that) other than the slow piano, VERY CUTE: jessica n; | May 21, 2008 at 08:31 AM

Awww...extremely cute, but it made me feel sad too! I hope the person who made this got the glider!! (And if s/he didn't, I don't want to know! Let me have my illusions!) (Have I used enough exclamation marks yet?): Kaitou Juliet; | May 21, 2008 at 08:33 AM

Holy Beady Eye Factor, Batman!!!: Gillian; | May 21, 2008 at 08:53 AM

I agree with Kit. If you can't afford an animal AND all its care, DO NOT BOTHER. Animals like this need 24/7 CARE - that means handling them, wiping away their poo, feeding them...and VET BILLS. BTW, not all vets know how to care for exotic pets like these sugar gliders. Oh and alot of sugar gliders are smuggled into the country, or ones brought legally aren't properly checked for diseases. Diseases that not only could kill the animal, BUT MAKE YOU SICK TOO. I love animals and pets, but people really need to consider the costs - not just moneywise either.: VC; | May 21, 2008 at 08:55 AM

Don't forget how long they live, that's how long you will need to take care of it. Feeding it when it needs to be fed, changing its cage, making sure they get enough exercise... if don't want to have to come home every lunch hour from work and feed it....just like them from afar.: vc; | May 21, 2008 at 08:58 AM

Being a Mom and Having survived an on slot like this when our youngest wanted a Myna bird. I thought I would post this link from this website www.sugar glider.com which has tons of information about Sugar Gliders If you really are considering one as a pet please go to this link http://www.sugarglider.com/gliderpedia/index.asp?PetDrawbacks First...This is not a pet for a young child. any way we did survive the request for the Myna bird and our daughter ended up with a rat. Her name was Templeton of course and she was a wonderful beautiful pet. That aside please really read the stuff I posted Sugar gliders are not kittens or puppies and they need a lot of room not to mention they are nocturnal and the list goes on and on.: Annie; | May 21, 2008 at 08:59 AM

Wild animals should stay in wild.... 'nuff said!: iLikeAnimalsMoreThanYouDo; | May 21, 2008 at 09:01 AM

Eeekk Sorry By the way a really awesome video I loved it and the sweet adorable glider pictures and the music too.: Annie; | May 21, 2008 at 09:03 AM

Given the fact he/she managed to make a youtube Video, they're probably pre-teen or teen. The video had a sweet melody and the pictures were cute, but more than anything it conveys the idea that this person wants the pet for some idealized fantasy of how it will be nothing but a cute thing to gush over. That's pretty much the same mentality that contributes to many cats and dogs and rabbits sent to shelters once they're outgrown their "cute" phase and the young owners realize they actually require care. Considering the fact the sugar glider requires even more attention than a cat or dog, and this person seems to brush off as trivial the fact that sugar gliders are suggested in twos, both person and critter would be better off if this person got a hamster or mouse instead. I'm sure equally compelling adorable pictures can be found on those as well.: Disapproving; | May 21, 2008 at 09:08 AM

I have a friend that owns one by itself and yes they are social, but if the owner provides that social outlet, one does fine by itself. Hers is 8 years old and a happy little glider that goes everywhere with them!: redangell; | May 21, 2008 at 09:16 AM

Her Youtube page says she has 12 dogs. Hmmm does she really need another pet? Very cute video plea for a very fragile, high maintenance, fur baby though.: greyhoundmommy; | May 21, 2008 at 09:17 AM

"See mommy? I spent those three hours I was supposed to be doing my homework making a video for you...Please?" *And the mother caves in, all resentful that the kid manipulated her into it*: Amanda; | May 21, 2008 at 09:18 AM

I want a hedgehog. If you but the hedgehog for me, I will buy the cage and foods. thanks.: ashley; | May 21, 2008 at 09:22 AM

Wow, the curmudgeon index is super high today!: veg; | May 21, 2008 at 09:32 AM

Can I just point out that the sugar glider is type of Australian POSSUM! On of many in fact! Does this mean that possums are in fact cute?!! ?!!!!: Kimski; | May 21, 2008 at 09:36 AM

Holy cow. Those eyes could be lethal!!!! Nice try kiddo. You can hate me forever and I am sorry, but sugar gliders till you can cover their vet bills too. AND we know that it comes from a reputable place. I hate to side with the curmudgeons but I'm just not convinced being a pet is in the gliders best interest. Now a rat! Just as cute and easier to care for!!: Shannon; | May 21, 2008 at 09:37 AM

Hmmmm.... On another video's comments, she said she had 12 dogs :/: beccy; | May 21, 2008 at 09:56 AM

If this is a kid petioning his/her parents for a pet, I would like to adopt this brilliant, wonderful child and give him/her all the sugar gliders in the world.: noonie; | May 21, 2008 at 10:04 AM

I don't know anything about sugar gliders and yes, they may be impractical as pets, but this is VERY, VERY sweet and also kind of sad. We weren't allowed to have pets until I was 13 (and then it took a near-tragedy to get my dad to capitulate), so I know what it's like to want that special animal. Can we please not try to rain on other people's parades? It's the parents job (or whomever is being targeted with this video) to say yes or no, depending on their own circumstances. Maybe they are filthy rich and have a big ranch with berry trees and a pet glider or two would be perfectly fine with them. We don't know. At least the videographer took the time to research how to care for the animal and put a LOT of love and heart into making that video. I applaud his/her desire, even if it does become impractical. P.S. If I made a short movie like this about wanting a Scarlett Johanssen of my own it'd probably be a little creepy, right?: berthaservant; | May 21, 2008 at 10:14 AM

Well considering the monstrous eye to soul quotient here coupled with the cute factor, all I see is a devious plot to render the money-havee senseless and easy pickings. >_> Kids are shifty these days.: Lone; | May 21, 2008 at 10:18 AM

As a vet who treats sugar gliders myself, I can attest to the fact that a) it is expensive for veterinary care for these guys and b) not all vets who SAY they treat these animals know totally what they're doing. Even from the vet standpoint, a sugar glider isn't a dog or cat, and can't always be medically treated that way.

That being said, I do have some wonderful sugar glider owners, but most of them are responsible adults who understand how to take care of them and what their dietary requirements are (if you don't like bugs, don't get a sugar glider. They need insects as part of their diet, since in the wild they're primarily insectivores). Parents, please think twice before buying your child an exotic pet. Know what is involved in caring for them, and what common problems you run into medically. It makes my job a lot easier when people understand this and can afford to treat their animal appropriately rather than have to half-ass it on the cheap and pray that the animal makes it, or worse, put the pet down because you can't afford to treat it. **ok, stepping off soapbox now**

The pics of gliders were cute though, well, except for the few obese gliders (another common problem I see with these guys!): Megan; | May 21, 2008 at 10:21 AM

LOLOLOLOLOL @ Peg of Tilling OMG that was TFC!: Ponygirl; | May 21, 2008 at 10:21 AM

Wow, Ima crumudgeon? Hooda thunk it.... I agree, wild animals need to be in the wild, and we citizens who purchase wild animals as pets do in fact fuel the pet trade, legal and otherwise, and ultimately cause decimation of wildlife populations. But the fact of the matter is that people do purchase wildlife as pets, and the only thing we can do to stop it is settle for a cat or a dog as a pet ourselves and await the day when the entire planet realizes the dream where all life lives in complete harmony. We can also give advice when presented with cases like this. My advice is this: If you are a kid 1 to 12 years old, get a dog. If you are a teen 13 to 19 years old, get a cat. If you are an adult 20 to 99 years old, let your conscience be your guide. If you are venerable 100 plus, do what you see fit man, you earned it.: Catsquatch; | May 21, 2008 at 10:27 AM

Methinks all this ranting about whether a sugar glider is an appropriate/inappropriate pet really misses the point. It's a sweet video, OK? Oh, and you're all repeating each other, but carry on if you like to hear yourself talk (watch yourself type?).: katerpie; | May 21, 2008 at 11:01 AM

Sugar gliders are cute, but they are terrible pets. I speak from the experience of living with a pair of sugar gliders owned by an ex. They are awful pets. They require a ton of time, space, money and care. If you own a house, and are out of school, then by all means, buy yourself a sugar glider. However, I caution all parents against buying a sugar glider for a child.: Evan; | May 21, 2008 at 11:29 AM

I would have done this if technology allowed when I was a kid (early 80's). I tried a similar persuasive technique to get a guinea pig by putting pictures and notes detailing their wonderful qualities on my parents' bedroom door. It did not work, BTW!: JC; | May 21, 2008 at 12:14 PM

Egads! What holds sugar gliders' freakishly huge eyeballs in their tiny little skulls? It looks like one good dope slap would send their eyes bouncing across the floor like so many marbles. (Hey, some of us THRIVE on curmudgeonliness!): Juno; | May 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Sort of a cross between a lemur, a chinchilla and a squirrel. I didn't get any sound, unfortunately, so I don't know what the music sounds like. Cute, but not practical, like most exotic pets. The photography is very fetching, though, but I'll stick to dogs and cats.: ThreeCatNight; | May 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM

Awww, that video is sooooo cute! Any kid that wants any type of pet should make a video like this and show it to their parents. You would have to have a heart of stone not to give in.: Chocolate Chipped; | May 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM

LOL BerthaServant I wasn't really trying to be a crumudgeion... I love the video, I was trying to give a link with information about the sugar gliders so people could know what they were getting into but being a mom Yeah I am a crumudgeon... Thank you you made me so proud ; ) Being as they are from Australia that would explain their deadly cuteness.: Annie; | May 21, 2008 at 01:10 PM

Hey, I want a pet George Clooney, but ya don't see me on teh Intarwebs asking for people to buy me the supplies.: lurkertype; | May 21, 2008 at 01:26 PM

Berthaservant - the answer to your question is yes, it would be a little creepy, but maybe Meg would post it anyway: foxy; | May 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM

addendum to Catsquatch: If you are 100+, make sure your pet is in your will (also if you have a parrot or turtle, whatever your age). I have seen and heard a sugar glider. Their vocalizations are ear-piercing.: BB/VA; | May 21, 2008 at 01:39 PM

Sugar Gliders and rats should always be kept at least in pairs. Most responsible breeders will not sell either alone unless they will be joining at least one other same-sex member. These animals are highly social and no amount of human interaction can take the place of a constant buddy to snuggle with. Rats and gliders will not love you any less with a friend, they have lots to go around. :P: Lu Lu; | May 21, 2008 at 02:06 PM

These animals do not belong in cages. I was shocked to learn that there is obviously a whole culture of keeping this wild animal locked up in apartments and cages. This is really outrageous and degrading for the animal, which is not here for your entertainment!: Réka; | May 21, 2008 at 02:07 PM

I used to want a sugar glider, until my local pet store got one. Even though they seemed to be cleaning the cage every time I was there, it was still way too stinky (and I'm used to male mice!). They are adorable, though, and I make a point of admiring the one at their store every time I go. Such pretty eyes!: HeebyJeeby; | May 21, 2008 at 02:14 PM

wow if you read the stuff on why not to get a glider on the link posted earlier in the thread it is shocking. They "extricate" all the time, in the air, on you and have a skunklike odor. They "screech and crab" at night while you are sleeping. They must be in pairs or they may self mutilate. They bite. They reproduce all year long and live 15 years so it's sort of like guppies. Heavens!: fifi; | May 21, 2008 at 03:01 PM

Man, the whole wild animal story again. I don't understand what's the problem adopting abandoned cats and dogs. Besides, they don't have to live in cages. Adopted cats and dogs can also be sweet, cute and full of love.: Lúcia; | May 21, 2008 at 03:11 PM

I don't think young teens should get pets unless their parents are willing to look after them once Jr goes to college. I recently took in three 3 1/2 year old ferrets because the daughter went to college and couldn't keep them. If YOU don't want the pet, don't let your kid get it.: Amber; | May 21, 2008 at 04:32 PM

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