Farmers often deal with uninvited guests like rodents and insects that feast on their crops, potentially causing damage and spreading disease. However, in an unusual turn of events, a cannabis field in New Brunswick, Canada, had its own way of dealing with a tiny intruder. A mouse was found sprawled out among the plants, appearing completely dazed after indulging in cannabis leaves.
A farmer, Colin Sullivan, noticed the small creature stealing leaves from his plants for two consecutive days. Photographic evidence showed the rodent enjoying its leafy treat before succumbing to the effects. Eventually, the mouse was discovered lying on a pile of leaves, seemingly in a deep, dazed sleep.
Concerned for the animal, Sullivan placed it in a cage to recover from its unintentional “trip.” After six days of rest and a gradual reduction in its leafy diet, the mouse was back to its normal self and released into the wild. Sullivan humorously shared the incident on Facebook, joking about the rodent’s “self-medication” due to its missing ear and suggesting it was time for an intervention.
He continued to update his followers on the mouse’s progress, sharing its journey of “detox.” He described how the rodent went through a difficult few days, experiencing a bellyache and an insatiable appetite. However, he gradually reduced its cannabis intake, limiting it to one medium-sized leaf per day. Eventually, the mouse was deemed ready for release, and Sullivan bid farewell with a series of clever puns, celebrating the rodent’s newfound sobriety.
The amusing tale quickly gained traction online, with the original post accumulating hundreds of thousands of shares. Social media users flooded the comments with jokes and words of encouragement for the rehabilitated mouse. Many found humor in imagining the mouse reflecting on its “trip” and subsequent recovery.
Sullivan, who has personal experience with overcoming addiction, took a moment to acknowledge his own sobriety journey in a heartfelt post about his wife, expressing gratitude for her support. Many readers who came for the humorous story of the mouse also found inspiration in his message and congratulated him on his achievements.
In New Brunswick, cannabis has been legal since 2018, but its consumption is regulated. Individuals must be at least 19 years old to purchase it from licensed retailers, and public consumption remains prohibited. The province continues to promote responsible cannabis use while educating residents on potential risks.
