by Patricia Rowen

Created on: March 28, 2009

My one true love in life has been the many cats that have occupied my heart with their unique personalities. Never in my life would I imagine finding a creature that I could love on a scale with my cats. When my daughter first told me about a little animal called a Sugar Glider I was caught off guard by how these tiny creatures captured my soul.

Every day big brown eyes catch mine as my newest "children" greet me for the day. They are looking for their bedtime snack and they accept their treats with an enthusiasm that warms my heart. They chitter and chatter as they eat and then they retire for their long night. They curl up together and sleep without a care in their little world.

Their world begins when mine should be ending for the day, but with suffering from insomnia I am allowed the time to watch and participate in their joy. They have a strong desire to be a part of a family and to them that includes the people that they own. As you hold them they will crawl on you, play with you, and even give you a little glider bath. Their silliness is additive as they contort their little bodies to reach something they want. They hang upside down on the side of the cage with their food in their hands. They wrestle, play tag, and at times they play so hard it seems as if one of them should be severly hurt. They weigh just ounces but are not afraid to box the cats noses if they get to close.

My gliders are the joy of my heart but the phrase buyer beware comes to mind many times as I care, love and protect my babies. I have searched for information about Sugar Gliders and have come to the conclusion that I was just meant to have Levi and Benjamin in my life. They are not for everybody because they want to be an active part of your family. The amount of joy that they bring gives them the right to not just be a family pet but a family member. I am at a time in my life where I can give two beautiful creatures the amount of love and time that they need.

Sugar Gliders are beautiful creatures and are well worth the time and money. The most important piece of information that I can pass along to others is to make sure that you really can meet the needs of a Sugar Glider and to make sure and know who you are getting your glider from. For every minute that I have spent loving my gliders I have spent an equal amount of time making sure I know how to care for them.

If you truly can give a glider what they need then I suggest you get one. If you do your homework and still want one of these beautiful creatures, then by all means get a couple. They really need to be in pairs, but your life will truly be enriched.

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