Authorities find 81-year old L.A. woman living with about 120 pet rats - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 02:19 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officers seized more than 100 pet rats, dozens of rabbits and other animals from the home of an 81-year-old woman, who was later treated at a hospital for what appeared to be bites, authorities said.

"The woman had no food in the house for herself and seemed disoriented," said Annette Ramirez, an officer with the city's Animal Services Department. "Her arms were covered with open wounds apparently caused by animal bites."

Animal control officers discovered the scene while investigating a report Monday of unkempt conditions at a home in suburban Wilmington. In all, they found about 120 rats, 25 rabbits, six parakeets, a dog, a quail and a cockatiel, Ramirez said.

The woman, identified as Wanda Langstom, was overwhelmed by how quickly the rats reproduced, Ramirez said.

"She said it just started with two but it got out of hand."

Most of the animals were in fair condition, but two rabbits needed medical attention. They will all be available for adoption after being treated by a veterinarian, Ramirez said.

You'd think after the first two reproduced, she'd get the idea to give away the babies and maybe SEPARATE the two rats?

What is it with these old broads and a million pets? You never here of men doing this!!

Max Whittaker · 06-06-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

What is it with these old broads and a million pets? You never here of men doing this!!

Just think! That could be you one day!

Don't hurt me!

catlover79 · 06-06-2007, 02:38 PM

Rats give me the creeps, I'm sorry.

In my town, there was an old lady living in a farmhouse with lots of sheep! The fact that this farmhouse was on a major main road was a big deal...developers were constantly on her to sell so they could build a subdivision on her property. She refused them all. Finally, she passed on (no, I don't know what happened to the sheep) and lo and behold, there are now condos on the property.

Max Whittaker · 06-06-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

In my town, there was an old lady living in a farmhouse with lots of sheep! The fact that this farmhouse was on a major main road was a big deal...developers were constantly on her to sell so they could build a subdivision on her property. She refused them all. Finally, she passed on (no, I don't know what happened to the sheep) and lo and behold, there are now condos on the property.

I find that story sicker and sadder than the one about the rats. How I hate where this society is headed...

catlover79 · 06-06-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

I find that story sicker and sadder than the one about the rats. How I hate where this society is headed...

Me too!

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

Just think! That could be you one day!

Don't hurt me!

I KNEW somebody would have that comment!

CONGRATS - You won Max hands down!!

(God help me if it is - I'm NOT that crazy.......yet)

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Rats give me the creeps, I'm sorry.

In my town, there was an old lady living in a farmhouse with lots of sheep! The fact that this farmhouse was on a major main road was a big deal...developers were constantly on her to sell so they could build a subdivision on her property. She refused them all. Finally, she passed on (no, I don't know what happened to the sheep) and lo and behold, there are now condos on the property.

Actually I don't mind the fellas. It comes from taking care of the classroom rats (Wilbur and Charlotte - I still remember them) in grade 2. They're no different than hamsters - just longer tails. Actually, squirrels are basically rats with fuzzy tails. (They're pissing me off this year in the bird feeder and garden big time).

Sheep IN the farmhouse with her? ewwwwwwww - the SMELL alone!!

Reminds me of a (TRUE) story of a guy back in the 80s who got caught "doing" sheep behind Canada Packers in Toronto. Not only were these poor things destined for the slaughter house (that's what Canada Packers is), but they were being SEXUALLY ABUSED by this moron!!!

Apparently the guy had a wife and five kids too.

I've also kidded that his name was "BAAAAAHsil" but it IS a true story.

catlover79 · 06-06-2007, 04:08 PM

Here's some more info on the "Sheep Lady":

http://www.shepherdsglen.net/

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comm...?IDLink=783568

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Here's some more info on the "Sheep Lady":

http://www.shepherdsglen.net/

http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comm...?IDLink=783568

LOL - like some of the comments on that thread!

Those are nice little condos tho! I can see them fighting to replace her dump with them!

neon000 · 06-06-2007, 05:13 PM

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What is it with these old broads and a million pets? You never here of men doing this!!

How nice. Good to see you learned some manners.

Sounds like she was senile and didn't know what she was doing anymore.

It's called compassion, look it up...

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by neon000

How nice. Good to see you learned some manners.

Sounds like she was senile and didn't know what she was doing anymore.

It's called compassion, look it up...

It's called a JOKE -look THAT up sometime.

You obviously don't know my sense of humour on these boards like others do.

Checkout the little

sometime. It means you're making a joke.

Ohio8 · 06-06-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Rats give me the creeps, I'm sorry.

In my town, there was an old lady living in a farmhouse with lots of sheep! The fact that this farmhouse was on a major main road was a big deal...developers were constantly on her to sell so they could build a subdivision on her property. She refused them all. Finally, she passed on (no, I don't know what happened to the sheep) and lo and behold, there are now condos on the property.

What year was that? I remember reading about that in "The News-Herald," but I don't remember when it was. I do know that it was in Willoughby.

TripperFan · 06-06-2007, 06:23 PM

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What year was that? I remember reading about that in "The News-Herald," but I don't remember when it was. I do know that it was in Willoughby.

From the links it looks like it was 2003 or so. She died early 2004.

catlover79 · 06-06-2007, 06:34 PM

http://www.officer.com/news/IBS/wews/news-2371021.html

Here it says December 2003, but I read elsewhere January 6, 2004. I live only about 1 1/2 miles from the property, and remember all the battles over the property.

freshprinceofLA · 06-06-2007, 10:19 PM

eww that's so nasty! I guess she just felt lonely so she just did not say anything but I HATE RATS!!!! and I would not want to touch a quail!

06-06-2007, 02:19 PM	#1
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Authorities find 81-year old L.A. woman living with about 120 pet rats LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officers seized more than 100 pet rats, dozens of rabbits and other animals from the home of an 81-year-old woman, who was later treated at a hospital for what appeared to be bites, authorities said. "The woman had no food in the house for herself and seemed disoriented," said Annette Ramirez, an officer with the city's Animal Services Department. "Her arms were covered with open wounds apparently caused by animal bites." Animal control officers discovered the scene while investigating a report Monday of unkempt conditions at a home in suburban Wilmington. In all, they found about 120 rats, 25 rabbits, six parakeets, a dog, a quail and a cockatiel, Ramirez said. The woman, identified as Wanda Langstom, was overwhelmed by how quickly the rats reproduced, Ramirez said. "She said it just started with two but it got out of hand." Most of the animals were in fair condition, but two rabbits needed medical attention. They will all be available for adoption after being treated by a veterinarian, Ramirez said. You'd think after the first two reproduced, she'd get the idea to give away the babies and maybe SEPARATE the two rats? What is it with these old broads and a million pets? You never here of men doing this!!
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06-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#3
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06-06-2007, 10:19 PM	#15
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	eww that's so nasty! I guess she just felt lonely so she just did not say anything but I HATE RATS!!!! and I would not want to touch a quail!
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06-06-2007, 04:08 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Here's some more info on the "Sheep Lady": http://www.shepherdsglen.net/ http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comm...?IDLink=783568

06-06-2007, 06:34 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	http://www.officer.com/news/IBS/wews/news-2371021.html Here it says December 2003, but I read elsewhere January 6, 2004. I live only about 1 1/2 miles from the property, and remember all the battles over the property.